A new chapter in Indian aquatics was written on Day 2 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships as divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam clinched a historic bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10m platform event. Competing at the world-class Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the duo scored 300.66 points, marking India’s first-ever…
When 15-year-old Gatha Khadake from Solapur steps onto an archery range, she carries more than just a bow and arrows. She carries the weight of an inspiring journey that began as a childhood hobby and has quickly blossomed into a path filled with international medals, national records, and the promise of a future that could…
Hockey India has announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Bengaluru, from 29th September to 18th October 2025. The camp arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey as the team begins preparations for two significant international assignments the 31st…
It was a golden day for Indian para athletics as Rinku Hooda finally achieved his long-awaited breakthrough on the world stage, winning gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. His massive throw of 66.37m not only earned him the title of world champion but also…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships kicked off with an electrifying opening day at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, and for India, it was double Olympian Srihari Nataraj who led the way. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer claimed two silver medals in the men’s 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke, before returning to the pool to anchor the…
Indian para archers delivered a historic performance at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, finishing second on the medal table with an unprecedented five medals two gold, two silver and one bronze. This marks India’s best-ever tally at the global event and reflects the rapid rise of the nation’s para archery program on the world…
India’s 400m scene has a new standard-bearer. Rajesh Ramesh stormed to victory in the men’s one-lap final at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships with a season-best 45.75 seconds, reinforcing his status as one of the country’s most consistent quarter-milers and ending his domestic season on a high. The 25-year-old from Tamil Nadu produced a…
A year ago, Neeru Pathak was struggling with injuries, juggling board exams, and training without a proper track. This week, the 18-year-old from Uttar Pradesh stood atop the podium at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships, capping a remarkable comeback with two gold medals and one of the fastest 400m times of the Indian season….
Indian swimming finally has a new chapter to celebrate, and it comes courtesy of Bengaluru’s own Srihari Nataraj. On a cool evening at the state-of-the-art Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the 24-year-old delivered a performance for the ages, winning silver in the men’s 200m freestyle at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships. His time of…
The stage is set for one of the most important shooting competitions of the year. From November 6 to November 18, the 2025 ISSF World Championship will take place in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together the best rifle and pistol shooters from across the globe. For India, which has steadily risen as a powerhouse in the…
Indian tennis continues to make steady strides on the global doubles circuit, and 27-year-old Anirudh Chandrasekar is the latest name to shine. Teaming up with American partner Reese Stalder, Chandrasekar captured the ATP 100 Jingshan Challenger doubles title in Hubei, China, on Sunday, marking one of the biggest victories of his professional career. The triumph…
New Delhi turned into a festival of shooting brilliance as Indian juniors delivered a stellar medal rush at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, showcasing the depth of young talent in the country’s shooting ecosystem. From clean sweeps in rifle events to podium dominance in pistol and shotgun, India’s next generation of sharpshooters put on…
The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi produced another memorable day for Indian para-athletes, as the nation celebrated a historic gold medal from high jumper Shailesh Kumar and a hard-fought silver from defending champion Deepthi Jeevanji. With these podium finishes, India continued to strengthen its medal tally and assert its growing presence on…
Indian junior cyclist Harshita Jakhar wrapped up a courageous and educational campaign at the Road Cycling World Championships, finishing both of her events with determination and poise. Representing India as the lone competitor in this year’s global showpiece, the teenager gained invaluable experience against the world’s best in a sport where opportunities for Indian riders…
The 2025 IWF World Championships, set for October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, will be more than a test of strength it will be the first major battleground of a new Olympic cycle and a decisive data-gathering mission for Indian weightlifting. With revised weight categories and a compressed competitive field, India enters this championship with a…
The 64th National Open Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi delivered a gripping blend of comebacks, season bests, and breakthrough performances as India’s top athletes battled for national glory and future Asian Games spots. From the women’s 400m drama to lightning-fast 100m sprints and field-event heroics, the championships served as a fitting finale to an action-packed…
The countdown to India’s premier cup competition has officially begun. With just a month to go, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has unveiled the Super Cup 2025 group stage draws, setting the stage for a high-stakes tournament that promises drama, rivalries, and the potential for surprises. The tournament will run from October 25 to…
Indian table tennis received a major boost in Beijing as 18-year-old Ankur Bhattacharjee scripted the biggest result of his young career, qualifying for the men’s singles main draw of the WTT China Smash 2025. In a thrilling final-round qualifier, the teenager held his nerve to defeat China’s Zhou Kai 3–2, marking his first appearance in…
The stage is set for a historic moment in Indian sport as the World Para Athletics Championships arrive in New Delhi for the very first time. From 27 September to 5 October, the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries, battling across 184 medal events. For India, this is more…
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Gears Up for Australia Tour in Build-Up to Junior World Cup The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to embark on a crucial five-match tour of Australia, a series that comes at a pivotal time in their preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled for…
The Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, mark a crucial turning point for Indian sport. Coming just three years after the historic 106-medal haul in Hangzhou 2023, India enters this edition with heightened ambitions but also under the weight of a new, results-driven selection…
India’s run at the Korea Open 2025 came to a premature end on Wednesday, as senior shuttler H. S. Prannoy retired hurt and the rest of the Indian contingent failed to progress past the opening round of the main draw. The tournament, a crucial stop on the BWF World Tour calendar, turned out to be…
When Sandhyarani Tudu sprinted across the try line at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) 2025 in Hangzhou, she didn’t just score points she marked a turning point for Indian women’s rugby. As India’s top scorer with 24 points in their debut at this elite competition, the 21-year-old from Odisha became a symbol of…
The BWF World Tour shifts its focus to Suwon, South Korea, as the Korea Open 2025 Super 500 gets underway with a competitive Round of 32 on September 24. Indian shuttlers are set to feature in five matches across singles and mixed doubles, facing some of the toughest names in the global circuit. The Suwon…
Strong Start for India at the Para Archery World Championships: Harvinder Singh Shines with Career-Best Qualification Finish The Indian para-archery contingent opened their campaign at the World Para Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, Korea, with a solid performance in the qualification rounds. The spotlight was firmly on Harvinder Singh, who delivered his best-ever qualification round…
Indian qualifier Riya Bhatia produced the biggest win of her career on Tuesday, stunning world No. 187 Xinyu Gao of China in the opening round of the WTA 125 Jingshan Tennis Open. Ranked 499 in the world, Bhatia battled through three sets to secure a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 victory and advance to the round of…
In a match that had everything goals, drama, and controversy the India U-17 men’s national football team edged past arch-rivals Pakistan 3-2 at the Racecourse International Stadium to finish top of Group B in the ongoing SAFF U17 Championship 2025. Goals from Dallalmuon Gangte (31’), Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (63’), and Rahan Ahmad (73’) sealed victory for…
In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian hockey community, the UP Rudras announced their withdrawal from the Hockey India League (HIL) citing financial sustainability concerns. While the decision closes one chapter in the franchise’s journey, team officials and players emphasized that it marks the beginning of a renewed focus on grassroots development—a…
The 2025 SUWON VICTOR BWF Korea Open, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, will see some of the finest shuttlers from around the globe converge at the Suwon Gymnasium from September 23 to 28. With a prize purse of USD 475,000 and crucial ranking points at stake, the event is a pivotal battleground on…
Asian Athletics at a Crossroads: Silver and Bronze Without Gold at the World Athletics Championships The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will be remembered as a paradox for Asia. The continent brought depth, promise, and flashes of brilliance but failed to deliver a single gold medal. For a region that consistently dominates its own…
The 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, offered Indian wrestling a reality check. What unfolded was not simply another campaign but a study in contrasts moments of resilience and achievement from the women’s squad overshadowed by disappointment and systemic failings on the men’s side. India ended with a solitary bronze medal, courtesy of Antim…
The World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo offered a stage where athletes from around the globe pushed the boundaries of human performance. For India, it was a week of mixed fortunes moments of resilience, breakthrough performances, and a few heartbreaking exits. From the javelin sector to the long-distance track, from the high jump bar to…
The roar of Indian badminton grows louder, and at its center are Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The world’s No. 7 pair have once again proven their mettle, storming into the finals of the China Masters Super 750 with a commanding straight-game victory over Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, ranked No. 2 in…
In the ever-evolving world of athletics, stories of prodigies who dominate from an early age often capture the spotlight. Yet, sometimes the most compelling narratives emerge from athletes who arrive late but rise rapidly, rewriting expectations. One such story is that of Sachin Yadav, the towering javelin thrower from Uttar Pradesh, India. His meteoric ascent…
When 20-year-old Himanshi Tokas rose to World No. 1 in the International Judo Federation’s junior women’s -63kg category this September, she etched her name into Indian sporting history. Never before had an Indian judoka, male or female, reached the summit of the global junior rankings. For a nation that has long struggled to make a…
Indian archery entered a new era on Thursday with the official launch of the Archery Premier League (APL), a franchise-based tournament that promises to reshape the sporting landscape for the discipline in the country. At a grand ceremony in New Delhi, six franchises unveiled their squads for the league’s first edition, marking a historic day…
India’s young wrestling star Antim Panghal delivered yet another historic performance, winning the bronze medal in the women’s 53kg category at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb. The 21-year-old from Hisar defeated Sweden’s Jonna Malmgren, a two-time European champion and reigning U23 World Champion, in commanding fashion with a 9-1 victory by points (VPO)….
The 2025–26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League is shaping up to be a pivotal chapter for Indian hockey, but in dramatically different ways for its men’s and women’s teams. While the men’s squad rides the momentum of their Paris 2024 Olympic bronze and prepares for high-profile clashes in a tightly structured season, the…
A Cycle That Began in Tokyo Ends in Tokyo: Neeraj Chopra’s Streak Comes to an End For the better part of the last decade, Neeraj Chopra has been the beacon of Indian athletics, a figure who transformed the nation’s relationship with track and field. From a teenager bursting onto the scene at the U20 World…
PV Sindhu reminded the badminton world of her pedigree as she produced a sharp, composed and attacking performance to beat Thailand’s world No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 21-15 in the round of 16 at the China Masters Super 750. The straight-games victory marked Sindhu’s second top-10 win in a month and carried her into her…
India’s premier men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their confident march at the China Masters Super 750 on Thursday, booking their spot in the quarterfinals with a dominant 21-13, 21-12 win over the Taiwanese duo of Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh. The world No. 3 Indian pair, popularly known as SatChi, needed…
When Smriti Mandhana stroked her way to a 77-ball century against Australia on September 17, 2025, it was more than just another glittering knock. It was a statement of intent, a redefinition of what greatness looks like in Indian women’s cricket, and perhaps the clearest signal yet that Mandhana has claimed the crown as India’s…
For months leading up to the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, Indian athletics fans had circled one name in particular Animesh Kujur. The 20-year-old sprinter from Odisha carried the hopes of a nation as the first-ever Indian male sprinter to qualify for the 200m event at the Worlds. His entry itself was historic, but…
The second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U-21) produced its most dramatic day yet, as both Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), Jamshedpur, and Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) battled through pulsating 4–3 wins at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. While Roundglass Hockey Academy retained their position at the top of the standings with 26…
For decades, Indian athletics has searched for a male sprinter who could break through on the global stage. The women’s side had its share of breakthroughs, from P.T. Usha’s near miss at the 1984 Olympics to Hima Das’s World Junior title in 2018. But among the men, medals and even meaningful progress in sprints remained…
The India U17 men’s national team sent a strong message to the rest of the competition as they began their SAFF U17 Championship title defence in resounding fashion, thrashing Maldives 6–0 in their Group B opener at the Racecourse International Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals came from all directions – Dallalmuon Gangte struck twice, while…
A Leap from Sarvesh Kushare That Changed Everything On September 16, 2025, in Tokyo, Indian athletics quietly entered uncharted territory. As the men’s high jump final of the World Athletics Championships unfolded, Sarvesh Anil Kushare stood on the apron, eyes fixed on a bar set at 2.28 metres a height he had chased for years…
Sarvesh Kushare, the 29-year-old high jumper from Maharashtra, produced the performance of his life at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, clearing 2.28m to finish sixth in the men’s high jump final. In doing so, Kushare not only set a new personal best but also became the first Indian high jumper ever to reach a World…
Indian athletics has been rewriting its story on the global stage over the past decade. From Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic and World Championship titles in javelin to Parul Chaudhary’s medal in distance running, the boundaries of possibility for Indian athletes are constantly being stretched. On 14 September 2025 in Tokyo, history was made yet again Sarvesh…
The second edition of the Asian Lacrosse Games is set to mark a transformative chapter for lacrosse in the Asia-Pacific region. With 14 national teams competing in the “sixes” format the very version confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics the tournament underscores both the growth of the sport and its Olympic ambitions. Saudi Arabia,…
