After a 12-year gap, the Asian Youth Games (AYG) return this month revived, redefined, and reimagined. When Bahrain lights the flame on October 22, the event will mark not just the start of the 3rd edition but the rebirth of Asia’s youth sporting ecosystem after years of disruption. More than 4,300 participants from 45 countries…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) have once again pushed Indian football to the brink. The failure to finalize or even issue the Indian Super League’s (ISL) commercial rights tender by the Supreme Court mandated deadline of October 15, 2025, has created a governance vacuum that threatens not just…
India’s campaign at the Victor Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 got off to a promising start, with impressive wins from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen, and the mixed doubles duo Dhruv Kapila–Tanisha Crasto, all advancing to the Round of 16. While Satwik-Chirag had to dig deep to overcome early resistance from their Scottish opponents, Lakshya…
India enjoyed a strong day at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, as eight of 13 players advanced to the Round of 16 across categories. The Indian contingent delivered an impressive collective performance at the National Centre of Excellence, with wins across singles and doubles keeping home hopes alive for the…
The Indian Women’s National Football Team is gearing up for an important international assignment on home soil as the Tri-Nations Women’s International Friendly Series kicks off this October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The event will feature India, Iran, and Nepal, bringing together three competitive Asian sides in a tightly-packed week of football…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team’s campaign at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup hit a stumbling block on Wednesday as they suffered a 2–4 defeat to Australia in their fourth pool-stage fixture at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Despite a spirited start and moments of individual brilliance, India were undone by a ruthless Australian…
For forty-three minutes in Goa, Indian football flirted with something that resembled belief. The ball moved crisply, the press was coordinated, and when Lallianzuala Chhangte sent a rocket into the top corner in the 14th minute, Fatorda Stadium roared. It was fleeting. By the final whistle, the stands were nearly silent, and so was the…
The unanimous election of Anurag Thakur as President of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association (HPOA) is far more than a routine administrative change. It represents a strategic consolidation of political influence and a decisive attempt to reposition Himachal Pradesh within India’s national sports framework. For a state that has long struggled to translate enthusiasm into…
At 18, Parth Singh stands at a rare crossroads for Indian athletics a teenager who sprints like a pure sprinter and soars like a natural jumper. In the same breath, he also represents something more complex, a young athlete who trains in one country, calls another his homeland, and yet belongs emotionally to both. Raised…
In one of the standout results of the season for Indian tennis, Sahaja Yamalapalli produced a career-defining performance on Tuesday, defeating 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the WTA 125 Abierto Tampico. The 24-year-old from Hyderabad, currently ranked World No. 347, needed just an hour and 10 minutes…
The India U21 men’s hockey team showcased remarkable fight and composure as they battled back from two goals down to hold Pakistan to a 3–3 draw in a pulsating Sultan of Johor Cup encounter at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. In a match that had everything momentum swings, clinical finishing, and high drama both teams…
Pickleball once dismissed as a recreational curiosity from American retirement communities has found an unlikely new frontier: urban India. Over the past five years, the sport has exploded across cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, turning apartment terraces, school courtyards, and unused tennis courts into miniature battlegrounds of plastic balls and paddles. With over…
Odisha’s young sprint sensation Pratik Maharana produced a career-defining performance at the National Junior Athletics Championships 2025, scorching the track with a 21.24s run in the men’s U-20 200m final to clinch gold, set a new personal best, and breach the World U20 Championships qualification mark. It was a moment of glory for the 18-year-old,…
India’s sprinting prodigy Aarti Siwach delivered one of the most dominant performances of the National Junior Athletics Championships 2025, clinching double gold in the U-18 girls’ 100m and 200m both with personal best times and securing qualification for the World U20 Championships. It was a week of records, resilience, and raw speed for the 17-year-old…
India’s rising javelin star Deepika continued her golden run in the junior circuit, clinching back-to-back gold medals at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The defending champion once again stamped her authority in the women’s U-20 javelin throw, producing a best effort of 54.16m a throw that not only secured her the…
A night of heart, grit, and late drama unfolded at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium as India U17 women’s team opened their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a thrilling 2–1 victory over hosts Kyrgyz Republic. It was a result that carried both emotional resonance and competitive significance, as the Young Tigresses…
India’s campaign at the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships came to an abrupt end on home soil, as both the men’s and women’s teams bowed out in the quarterfinals at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Hall. The results marked a disappointing outcome for the double bronze medalists from the 2024 edition, who entered the…
The 2025 badminton season rolls into its European leg as the Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 kicks off in Odense, marking one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour. For the Indian contingent, this event serves as a crucial test against world-class opposition and a valuable opportunity to build momentum heading into…
In a landmark moment for Indian badminton, Hariharan Amsakarunan produced a career-defining performance at the Türkiye International Challenge 2025, clinching two titles in one day the Men’s Doubles crown with Arjun MR and the Mixed Doubles title alongside Treesa Jolly. The 21-year-old Tamil Nadu shuttler scripted one of the most memorable weekends of his career,…
At 39, most professional athletes have long stepped away from the intensity of elite competition. But Joshna Chinappa isn’t most athletes. The Indian squash legend, known for her elegance, endurance, and sheer willpower, rolled back the years in Yokohama, Japan capturing the Japan Open 2025 ($15,000 PSA Challenger) and scripting one of the most inspiring…
Indian women football is living one of its most dominant phases in recent memory. Across senior and youth levels, the national teams have combined for an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss in their last 15 international matches. What makes this run remarkable is not only the consistency across age…
As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heads into its final stretch, the race for the semi-finals is heating up and India find themselves right in the middle of it. After 13 of 28 league matches, the points table has started to take shape: Australia (7 points) and England (6) look well on course…
India’s sports economy is entering a transformative decade. Once dominated almost entirely by cricket, the country’s sports landscape now features a growing ecosystem of indigenous leagues, digital-first fan communities, and increasingly diversified revenue models. According to a Deloitte–Google market projection, India’s sports industry currently valued at just under $2 billion is expected to expand exponentially,…
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) once again lived up to its billing as one of Asia’s premier road races, blending world-class competition with inspiring domestic performances. Held under humid early-morning skies in the Indian capital, this year’s edition reaffirmed both the event’s global prestige and the evolving competitive depth within India’s distance running scene….
At just 22, Prathamesh Fuge stands as one of India’s brightest emerging names in compound archery calm under pressure, technically gifted, and mentally resilient beyond his years. But his story isn’t just about bows and arrows. It’s a story of adaptation, perseverance, and the unique sporting culture that shaped him from a young athlete in…
The much-awaited Shooting League of India (SLI) is gearing up for its inaugural season in early 2026, marking a major step forward for Indian shooting. With a refined calendar that aligns better with the ISSF schedule, athlete commitments, and broadcast timelines, the league promises to deliver a world-class sporting experience for competitors, franchises, and fans…
The Chero Archers kept their composure when it mattered most, securing a crucial 5–3 victory over table-toppers Rajputana Royals on the final day of the round-robin stage to book the last semi-final spot in the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex. Their win not only sealed qualification but also brought an…
The 28th edition of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships got underway in vibrant fashion at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre, marking the start of a weeklong showcase of Asia’s finest table tennis talent. On an opening day when the spotlight belonged to lesser-known teams, the event served up a blend of grit,…
As India’s under-21 men’s hockey team prepares for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup, the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) in Malaysia stands as more than just another tournament it’s a strategic proving ground. Every edition of this high-intensity event has shaped future champions, and this year’s campaign, beginning in October in Johor Bahru, will…
The India U17 men’s football team wrapped up their two-match friendly series against China PR U17 with a spirited 1–0 victory in the second encounter at the National Football Training Centre in Xianghe on Friday, October 10. The result came as a strong response to their 0–4 defeat in the first game earlier in the…
In a historic development for Indian sport and international badminton governance, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been confirmed for her third consecutive term (2026–2029) on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission. This 12-year continuous tenure, unprecedented in the sport’s history, transforms Sindhu from an elite athlete-representative into a central figure of sustained governance…
Ahmedabad Defenders showcased remarkable resilience and tactical maturity as they rallied from a set down to defeat the defending champions Calicut Heroes 12–15, 15–12, 15–12, 16–14 in a thrilling encounter of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Battur Batsuuri’s explosive all-round performance earned him the…
In a week that has already given Indian badminton fans plenty to cheer for, 18-year-old Anmol Kharb scripted yet another milestone moment in her young career by storming into the semifinals of the BWF Super 500 Arctic Open 2025. The teenager from Haryana produced a mature, composed performance to defeat Denmark’s Amalie Schulz 21–15, 21–14…
For a large part of the evening at the National Stadium in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, Singapore looked set to inflict another miserable night on Indian football. Down to ten men, disjointed in midfield, and trailing for most of the game, the Blue Tigers were staring at their second straight defeat in the…
In the ever-demanding world of elite Taekwondo, where precision meets endurance and every ranking point can redefine an athlete’s Olympic destiny, Aman Kadyan’s gold medal victory at the Riga Open 2024 (G1) stands as a pivotal chapter for Indian Taekwondo. Competing in the Senior Male -58kg category, Kadyan not only clinched gold on September 15,…
As the chill of Finland greets the badminton world, a strong Indian contingent lands in Vantaa for the Arctic Open 2025 Super 500 (October 7–11) the final European leg before the BWF World Tour Finals push intensifies. The Energia Areena will see a mix of experienced campaigners and fresh faces representing India, all seeking valuable…
When Bahrain lights up on October 22, 2025 for Asian Youth Games, it won’t just mark the return of a continental sporting spectacle it will signal the coming together of Asia’s youngest and most promising athletes. The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) are back after more than a decade, and this time the stakes are…
When the boys of India’s under-16 volleyball team defeated Japan and China earlier this year at the Asian U16 Championship, it was hailed as the dawn of a new era. A group of teenagers, disciplined and fearless, had stunned Asia’s volleyball elite. The promise was unmistakable: India was ready to challenge the continent’s best at…
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 continued to captivate fans on Day 3 with three thrilling encounters at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. From last-arrow shoot-offs to dominant displays, the day offered everything precision, composure, and drama as Prithviraj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals, and Mighty Marathas all emerged victorious in contrasting fashion. Yodhas…
Twelve years is a long time to wait. In the world of sport, it’s enough time for an entire generation of athletes to rise, peak, and retire. The Asian Youth Games, once a bold experiment in continental youth competition, are back. And this time, they’re arriving not with a whisper, but with a roar that…
In the Norwegian town of Førde, far from India’s usual training bases and fanfare, Muthupandi Raja quietly produced one of the more encouraging performances for Indian weightlifting this year. Competing in the men’s 65 kg category at the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, the 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted a combined total of 299 kg…
What Are the Asian Youth Games? A Journey Through History When the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) envisioned the Asian Youth Games (AYG) more than a decade ago, it wasn’t just another sporting event being added to the calendar it was an investment in the continent’s future. The idea was simple but powerful: create a…
October Sports Calendar 2025 is arguably one of the busiest sporting months in recent memory, not only for global sport but particularly for India, which finds itself at the epicenter of multiple international competitions. Across five packed weeks, the calendar features world championships, continental tournaments, professional tour stops, and domestic leagues. For athletes, fans, and…
The year 2025 has been hailed as one of Indian football’s most successful years at the regional level, with age-group national teams securing dominance across South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) competitions. India clinched three youth championships Men’s U17, Women’s U17, and Men’s U19 and shared a contentious joint title in the Women’s U19 category. This…
When the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships concluded in Ahmedabad, one name dominated India’s sporting headlines Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer delivered an unprecedented performance, securing seven medals (3 silver, 4 bronze) in a single edition, the biggest individual medal haul ever by an Indian at the continental stage. In a sport where India has…
The Olympic Games, often seen as the ultimate test of sporting excellence, continue to challenge conventional wisdom about what drives athletic success. The popular assumption has long been that bigger nations, with larger populations and stronger economies, naturally dominate the medal table. Yet, data from recent decades reveals a striking paradox: small, resource-limited nations often…
India’s para-athletics superstar Sumit Antil has once again proven why he is regarded as the undisputed king of the F64 javelin throw. At the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, Antil clinched his third consecutive world title with a monumental championship record throw of 71.37 metres, reaffirming his dominance on the global stage…
Indian archery’s biggest icon, Deepika Kumari, believes the upcoming Archery Premier League (APL) could be the decisive factor in her pursuit of the one prize that has eluded her illustrious career: an Olympic medal. The former world No.1 and multiple-time Olympian has hailed the APL as a landmark moment for Indian sport, one that will…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continued their encouraging run on the ongoing Australian tour with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Goals from Ishika (13’, 39’) and Sonam (27’) helped the visitors overturn an early deficit and register their second straight win, consolidating confidence ahead of…
The IWF World Championships 2025, scheduled from October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, marks a pivotal moment for Indian weightlifting. With new bodyweight categories in place and the Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 officially underway, this championship will serve as a crucial benchmark for India. The Indian squad features a mix of proven veterans and…
