The spotlight was firmly on the javelin runway at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, as throwers from India and Sri Lanka delivered standout performances in front of an enthusiastic Sunday crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. It was the clutch last jump from Sreeshankar who stole the limelight. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh…
Sreeshankar returned to his favorite jumping pit in India with a performance that combined patience, precision, and pure competitive spirit. On the final attempt of the men’s long jump competition at the 1st Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, the 26-year-old soared to 8.13 m to claim gold, his best mark since returning…
Over the past decade, the intersection of sports and technology has produced a seismic shift in how games are played, watched, and managed. From data-driven coaching strategies to immersive fan experiences, sports tech is redefining the rules of the game both literally and figuratively. In India, a country traditionally driven by passion rather than precision…
Drama, Comebacks and Dominance: India’s Women Wrestlers Seal Spots for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships The women’s wrestling trials for the 2025 Senior World Wrestling Championships witnessed a mix of dominant displays, dramatic comebacks, and the rise of fresh names alongside established stars. Held in a tense single-day format, the trials delivered moments that underlined…
In the world of Indian table tennis, the rise of Manika Batra has been nothing short of transformational, and her latest achievement is yet another historic milestone that underlines her status as one of India’s finest sporting icons. By becoming the first Indian player ever to reach the quarterfinals of every tier of the World…
The 2025 BWF World Tour has been a telling chapter in the ongoing story of Indian badminton a season marked by breakthrough wins, consistent semifinal showings, and the promise of emerging talent. Yet, woven into the narrative are narrow defeats and moments where Indian shuttlers came heartbreakingly close to making history. Together, these threads reveal…
August 2025 Sports Calendar tell August isn’t just another month it reads like a showcase of India’s rising global presence across disciplines old and new. From wrestling mats in Zagreb to diamond league tracks in Europe; from hockey in Australia to junior boxers and surfers in Asia, India’s athletes are everywhere. Here’s a detailed look…
The WTT Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu 2025 in Brazil has opened with a promising run for the Indian table tennis contingent. Competing from July 30 to August 3 for a prize purse of USD 300,000, Indian paddlers showcased a balanced mix of dominant victories, hard-fought battles, and eye-catching upsets across singles, doubles, and mixed…
When the u20 Asia rugby 7s championship 2025 kicks off on August 9–10 in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just be another youth tournament on the continental calendar. It will be a powerful symbol of how far Indian rugby has come and, perhaps more importantly, of where it wants to go. For the first time, an…
The humble shuttlecock crafted delicately from 16 feathers, typically taken from the left wing of ducks or geese sits at the very heart of badminton. Its flight, precision, and feel define the sport, from packed stadiums hosting Super Series finals to local courts where beginners first learn to rally. Yet today, this lightweight icon has…
In rhythmic gymnastics, sometimes the most significant milestones aren’t the ones crowned with medals, but the performances that quietly redraw what an entire nation can dream to achieve. At the 2025 FIG World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 18-year-old Indian gymnast Kimaya Karle did exactly that. Her score of 23.000 in the Clubs apparatus may…
In the quiet, mist-wrapped Himalayan village of Maroda in Uttarakhand, it would have been hard to imagine that a young girl running alongside local boys on the hilly trails would one day bring global recognition to Indian athletics. Yet, that is exactly what Ankita Dhyani, now 23, has done. From her roots in Garhwal to…
A New Queen of Indian Chess and her name is Divya Deshmukh At just 19 years old, Divya Deshmukh has carved her name into the annals of chess history, winning the prestigious 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup and becoming the youngest ever to do so. More than just a title, this victory has crowned her…
India at the FISU World University Games 2025: A Mixed Campaign of Promise, Challenges, and Reform India’s campaign at the 32nd FISU World University Games, held from July 16–27, 2025, in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, reflected a fascinating mix of sporting highs, historic firsts, and deeply concerning administrative lapses. While the medal tally fell short compared…
Indian triple jump star Praveen Chithravel soared to a silver medal at the World University Games 2025 with a best leap of 16.66 meters, marking India’s first athletics medal at this edition of the Games. For Praveen, who already owns the national record (17.37m), this was more than just a podium finish it was a…
India’s pole vault sensation, Dev Meena, continues to redefine the limits of Indian athletics. At the World University Games 2025 in Germany, the 20-year-old cleared an impressive 5.40m in the qualification round smashing his own national record for the third time this season and securing his place in the final. This milestone isn’t just about…
