Romil Shukla

Denmark Open

Satwik–Chirag Storm Into Denmark Open Semifinals, Seal Spot at World Tour Finals

Indian badminton’s most electrifying duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their golden run in 2025, storming into the semifinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 after a thrilling three-game win over Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian–Ardianto Rahmat Hidayat, 21–15, 18–21, 21–16. With this victory, the world No. 3 pair not only reached their first-ever semifinal at…

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NBA

NBA’s Twin Playbook: How China’s AI Leap and India’s Patience Define Global Expansion

When the NBA tipped off its China Games in 2025, featuring the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, it wasn’t just another preseason spectacle. It marked the unveiling of one of the league’s most ambitious technological partnerships a multi-year collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, designed to reinvent how hundreds of millions of Chinese fans engage with basketball….

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Tanvi Sharma

Tanvi Sharma Ends India’s 17-Year Wait for a Women’s Singles Medal at the World Junior Championships

Indian badminton has found its newest star in 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, who etched her name into history by storming into the semifinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, thereby assuring India a medal in women’s singles after a gap of 17 years. The top seed displayed remarkable composure and fighting spirit to outlast Japan’s…

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Indian Football

The Paradox of Prosperity: Why Indian Football’s Budget Surplus Masks a Grassroots Crisis

In the same financial year that Indian football federation reported one of its largest-ever surpluses ₹18.45 crore the sport’s most critical foundation, grassroots development, saw its funding slashed by 78%. The All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s 2024–25 budget, approved earlier this year, paints a picture of financial contradiction rising international income from FIFA and the…

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Asian Youth Games

India’s Handball Story at the 3rd Asian Youth Games: Promise, Pressure, and Persistent Policy Failures

The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Manama marks a pivotal chapter for Indian handball one defined by renewed opportunity on the women’s side and administrative disappointment on the men’s. As India’s U18 women’s team prepares to battle continental heavyweights like China, Iran, and Kazakhstan, the men’s team’s late withdrawal from the Games underscores an…

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Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad 2030: India’s Commonwealth Games and the Blueprint for a New Global Sports Order

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board’s decision to recommend Amdavad (Ahmedabad), India, as host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games marks a historic turning point not only for India’s sporting ambitions but also for the Commonwealth movement’s survival strategy. In a world where escalating costs have made mega-events financially toxic, India’s stable economy, advanced infrastructure,…

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AIFF Super Cup

Real Kashmir FC’s Withdrawal from the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26: A Wake-Up Call for Indian Football Governance

The 2025–26 edition of the AIFF Super Cup, which was supposed to symbolize a new phase of stability in Indian football, has already been overshadowed by controversy and a logistical crisis. Just nine days before the tournament’s kickoff, Real Kashmir FC (RKFC) announced their withdrawal, citing an inability to secure Indian visas for their foreign…

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Indian Football

AIFF’s New Commercial Rights RFP: A Blueprint for Reshaping Indian Football’s Financial Future

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released the second volume of its Request for Proposal (RFP) for awarding the rights to monetize its commercial properties at Indian Football for a limited term. This document, titled Volume II: Draft Contract, marks a watershed moment in Indian football’s structural and commercial evolution. It lays out the…

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South Asian Senior Athletics Championships

India Names Strong Squad for South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 — Asian Finalists Among the Line-up

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a formidable team for the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships (SASAC) 2025, to be held from October 24–26 in Ranchi, featuring a mix of experienced Asian-level performers and emerging domestic champions. The event, seen as both a confidence-building platform and a developmental proving ground, will mark India’s…

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BWF World Junior Championships

BWF World Junior Championships 2025: Dattu, Bhavya–Vishakha Shine as India Create History with Five Quarterfinalists

India recorded its best-ever day at the BWF World Junior Championships, with five entries storming into the quarterfinals at the National Centre of Excellence. The day saw spirited performances from Gnana Dattu TT in men’s singles, the mixed doubles duo of Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo, and girls’ singles stars Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda,…

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Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen Stuns World No.2 Anders Antonsen in Odense, Storms into Denmark Open Quarterfinals

It was the kind of night every athlete dreams of the kind where form, focus, and fire align perfectly. India’s Lakshya Sen produced a career-defining performance at the Denmark Open Super 750, dismantling home favorite and defending champion Anders Antonsen in straight games, 21-13, 21-14, to storm into the quarterfinals. The Odense crowd came in…

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Denmark open 2025

Strong Start for India at Denmark Open 2025 as SatChi, Lakshya, and Dhruv/Tanisha Cruise into Round of 16

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…

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World Junior Championships

BWF World Junior Championships 2025: Tanvi, Unnati, Rakshitha Lead Indian Surge as 8 Shuttlers March into Pre-Quarterfinals

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…

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Indian Women

“Blue Tigresses” Indian Women’s National Football Team Set for Tri-Nation Challenge in Shillong

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…

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Anurag Thakur

The Unanimous Mandate: Anurag Thakur’s Strategic Return and the Reinvention of Himachal Pradesh Sports Governance

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…

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Indian Tennis

Sahaja Yamalapalli Stuns Former US Open Champion Sloane Stephens in Straight Sets at WTA 125 Abierto Tampico

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…

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Pickleball

Inside India’s Pickleball Boom: Growth, Governance, and the Olympic Dream

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…

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Pratik Maharana

Pratik Maharana Smashes Meet Record, Breaches World U20 Qualification at National Junior Athletics Championships

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,…

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Aarti Siwach

Aarti Siwach Shines Bright with Double Gold and World U20 Qualification at National Junior Athletics Championships

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…

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Deepika

Deepika Defends Title in Style, Breaks Meet Record Again at National Junior Athletics Championships

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…

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Hariharan Amsakarunan

Double Delight for Hariharan Amsakarunan: Two Titles in a Day at Türkiye International Challenge 2025

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,…

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Sports

India’s $130 Billion Sports Future: How Cricket, Kabaddi, and Kho Kho Are Redefining Audience Power

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,…

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Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025: Global Excellence Meets Indian Resilience

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….

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Shooting League of India

Shooting League of India Set for Grand Inaugural Season in Early 2026; NRAI President Meets Franchise Owners in Mumbai

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…

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Asian Team Table Tennis Championships

Spirited Start to Asian Team Table Tennis Championships as Underdogs Impress in Bhubaneswar

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,…

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PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu’s Third Term: A New Benchmark in Global Badminton Governance

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…

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Ahmedabad Defenders

PVL 2025: Ahmedabad Defenders Come from Behind to Beat Defending Champions Calicut Heroes

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…

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Aman Kadyan

The Golden Benchmark: Aman Kadyan’s Strategic Breakthrough at the Riga Open 2024

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,…

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Volleyball

India’s Volleyball Snub at the Asian Youth Games: How Mismanagement Stole a Generation’s Chance

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…

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