When Jindal Steel’s subsidiary, Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (JSS), became the title sponsor of the Oman Professional League earlier this year, the move triggered an online debate about priorities & Indian Football. How could one of India’s biggest conglomerates invest in football abroad while the Indian Super League (ISL) the nation’s top-tier competition entered…
The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, marking one of the nation’s strongest-ever junior contingents to compete at a continental multi-sport event. With 34 medals at stake in swimming the second-highest tally after athletics (42) India’s young swimmers will be in action from October…
The Indian Men’s Rugby Sevens team began their Asia Rugby 7s Trophy campaign in stunning fashion, registering three consecutive wins on the opening day in Muscat to book a semifinal berth. Playing with discipline, flair, and resilience, India topped their group and defeated Iran in the quarterfinal to keep their dream of promotion to the…
In a thrilling curtain-raiser to the 2025–26 AIFF Super Cup, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by a spirited 10-man Dempo SC side at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. What was expected to be a routine outing for one of India’s biggest clubs turned into a test of composure and resilience, as Dempo…
The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) has officially announced the full schedule for the 2025–26 season, marking the much-anticipated return of India’s premier franchise-based hockey tournament. The announcement, made at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, confirmed that the women’s competition will once again take place in Ranchi, while the men’s…
India’s ace paddler Manika Batra pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 season, defeating World No. 12 Shi Xunyao of China in a thrilling Round of 16 clash at the WTT Star Contender London. With the 3–1 (11–6, 11–4, 8–11, 11–9) win, Manika stormed into the quarterfinals, reigniting hopes of a deep…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 kicks off today in Goa, setting the stage for one of the most competitive and high-stakes editions in the tournament’s history. The opening day brings two crucial Group A fixtures East Bengal FC vs Dempo SC at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim (16:30 IST), followed by Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs…
Chennaiyin FC have unveiled a 24-man all-Indian squad for the upcoming 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup, marking a new chapter in the club’s history under newly appointed head coach Clifford Miranda. The former India international becomes the first-ever Indian to take charge of the two-time ISL champions, and his side will begin their campaign against Mohun…
Indian badminton created history on Saturday at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025 in Chengdu, China, as three young shuttlers Lakshya Rajesh, Diksha Sudhakar, and Shaina Manimuthu stormed into the finals of their respective events. In a landmark achievement, India will crown its first-ever Asian U-17 singles champion after Lakshya and Diksha set…
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has announced a cash reward of ₹2,00,000 each for every player and coach of the Indian contingent that clinched double gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The announcement, following India’s clean sweep in both the boys’ and girls’ U-18 categories, marks a defining…
In a dramatic and unexpected finish at the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open in Vienna, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s André Göransson stormed into the semifinals after top seeds Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavić (Croatia) retired midway through the deciding super tiebreak. The Indo-Swedish pair were locked at 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-5 (ret.) when…
Indian U16 team had a great performance on the opening day of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, putting together a hat-trick of wins in the 3×3 women’s basketball event. In a dominant display of skill, teamwork, and composure, the young Indian cagers stormed past Sri Lanka (21-6), Maldives (21-14), and Palestine (21-6) to finish…
The DY Patil Stadium witnessed a historic night of cricket as India stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinals with a 53-run (DLS) victory over New Zealand a result built on a mountain of records. From Smriti Mandhana’s breathtaking hundred to Pratika Rawal’s rapid milestones, the evening turned into a statistical showcase…
As the WTA 250 Chennai Open 2025 returns for its second edition from October 27 to November 2, 2025, anticipation runs high among Indian tennis fans. Yet, amid the excitement of hosting a premier women’s tournament on home soil, the harsh reality facing the local contingent in the qualifying draw is clear bridging the gap…
India’s next generation of badminton talent continues to make waves on the continental stage as four medals have been confirmed at the U15 & U17 Asian Junior Championships 2025. From the confident strides of Jagsher Singh Khurana to the composed performances of Shaina Manimuthu, Diksha Sudhakar, and the mixed doubles pair Jagjeet Singh Kajla and…
The stage is set for a blockbuster encounter in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, PVL 2025 powered by Scapia, as the Bengaluru Torpedoes take on the Ahmedabad Defenders in the first semi-final at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Both sides have been among the most consistent teams this season, and their contrasting styles…
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar is ready to turn the page on recent heartbreak as he tees off this week at the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, determined to reignite his season against one of the strongest fields ever assembled on the Asian Tour. Just three weeks after a frustrating finish at the Jakarta International Championship,…
India finally found their spark when it mattered most. A record-breaking batting display, led by Smriti Mandhana’s blistering century and Pratika Rawal’s maiden World Cup hundred, propelled India to a commanding 53-run (DLS) win over New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium a result that sealed their place in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup…
It was a final that had everything power-packed raids, fierce tackles, emotional flare-ups, and even moments of sheer chaos. But when the dust settled, it was India’s U18 boys who emerged victorious, defeating Iran 35–32 to capture the Kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Youth Games 2025. The win completed a historic double for Indian…
When the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships begin on October 24 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, the focus will be firmly on the 100m, 200m, and 400m showdowns. Despite being a Category D event on the World Athletics calendar, the meet promises to serve as an exciting late-season contest between India and Sri…
India’s athletics contingent began its Asian Youth Games 2025 journey in style on the opening morning session in Bahrain, led by a brilliant silver medal performance from Ranjana Yadav in the Girls’ 5000m Race Walk. The session also witnessed solid qualification runs from Shourya Ambure in the 100m hurdles and Divyansh Raj in the boys’…
The countdown to another electrifying season of world athletics has begun. The 2026 Wanda Diamond League schedule has been officially confirmed, charting a thrilling 15-meet journey across four continents from Doha’s desert heat to the historic finale in Brussels. For athletes and fans alike, the calendar marks the heartbeat of elite track and field competition,…
The YONEX French Open 2025 Super 750 began on a mixed note for India’s badminton contingent, but one name that stood out amid the early exits was Unnati Hooda. India’s No. 2 women’s singles player made a spirited comeback to the BWF World Tour, registering a fighting three-game win in her opening round to enter…
On a humid Goan evening under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, FC Goa produced one of their most spirited performances on the continental stage yet came away empty-handed. The Indian Super League side suffered a 1–2 defeat to Saudi giants Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League Two Group D clash,…
India’s campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Tirana began on a proud note, thanks to Vishvajit More, who continued his remarkable consistency on the international stage. The 22-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler secured a bronze medal in the men’s 55kg category, defeating reigning Asian Champion Yerassyl Mamyrbekov of Kazakhstan in a thrilling 5–4 bout…
In what turned out to be a match of razor-thin margins, India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty fought valiantly before bowing out in the opening round of the BWF French Open Super 750. Facing Japan’s seasoned campaigner Koki Watanabe, the 20-year-old Indian went down 19-21, 19-21 in a contest that was as intense as it was…
The inconsistency that has shadowed Lakshya Sen’s 2025 campaign resurfaced in Paris, as the Indian shuttler suffered a shock first-round exit at the French Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Facing Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen, ranked 29th in the world, Sen fell in straight games 7–21, 16–21, a result that stunned fans and underscored his ongoing battle…
The Indian girls’ kabaddi team continued their incredible run of dominance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, sealing a commanding 59–26 win over Iran in the group stage to book their place in the final. With this emphatic result, India finished the league phase unbeaten four wins from four matches standing comfortably…
The Indian women’s football team began their Tri-Nation Friendly campaign in Shillong with a frustrating 0–2 defeat against Iran a result that reflected both promise and profligacy. Under the floodlights at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Blue Tigresses showed flashes of intent but were undone by lapses in concentration and wastefulness in front of goal….
For Indian tennis, the search for the next breakthrough star on the men’s circuit often oscillates between promise and patience. But in mid-October 2025, in the quiet city of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dhakshineswar Suresh made a statement that could mark a defining shift in his career. Competing at the ATP Challenger 75 Lincoln, the 25-year-old not…
After nearly a year away from the uppermost rung of world badminton, India’s ace men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, known as Satwik-Chirag have stormed back into the top five of the BWF world rankings, climbing three spots to reclaim the World No. 3 position. The latest rankings released on October 21, 2025,…
The Indian women’s football team returns to action this week in Shillong, kicking off a crucial phase in their preparation for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. The opening fixture between India vs Iran of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies marks not just another international matchday but the beginning of a long-term strategic cycle…
The Indian U18 Kabaddi contingent stamped their authority on the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a spectacular double triumph on Day 2 evening, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams recorded emphatic victories to all but confirm their place in the finals. In a contest that lived up to the historical intensity…
The FIFA World Rankings update of October 17, 2025, delivered a sobering reality check for Indian football. The Blue Tigers have slumped to rank 136, their lowest position in nearly a decade, and their poorest standing since November 2016 (rank 137). This latest slide down two places from 134 is not a mere statistical dip….
In the evolving story of Indian women’s rugby, few names embody both potential and purpose as powerfully as Bhumika Shukla. Between 2022 and 2025, she has risen from the narrow lanes of Rajasthan to become one of the faces of India’s new rugby generation a player whose journey is not just about sport, but about…
Indians aim to end title drought at their favourite French Open 2025, Super 750 venue in France here’s where to watch live The BWF World Tour moves to Europe once again, and for Indian badminton fans, all eyes will be on Lakshya Sen and the formidable men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as…
India’s young table tennis sensation Divyanshi Bhowmick continues to redefine consistency and composure on the international youth circuit. The 14-year-old prodigy from Kolkata capped off a landmark week at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Podgorica with a remarkable double silver in U15 girls’ singles and gold in U19 girls’ doubles alongside Syndrela Das. The…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team capped off another strong chapter in its growing continental journey, producing a series of commanding performances at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025 (Colombo Leg). Backed by a mix of consistency, pace, and structure, the team registered three wins in the leg against UAE (17–7), Indonesia (50–0), and Singapore…
India’s young kabaddi stars made a thunderous start to the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, delivering a pair of resounding victories that underscored the nation’s unmatched supremacy in the sport. On kabaddi’s historic debut at the Asian Youth Games, both the boys’ and girls’ teams turned in flawless performances combining athletic brilliance, tactical sharpness,…
The wait for India’s next junior world champion in badminton continues, but a new star has firmly emerged. Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma announced her arrival on the global stage with a silver medal finish at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in India becoming only the third Indian after Aparna Popat (1996) and Saina Nehwal (2006…
When the Indian women’s baseball team takes the field at the 2025 Women Baseball Asia Cup (WBAC) in Hangzhou, China (October 26–November 2), they’ll be representing far more than a flag. They’ll be playing for recognition, sustainability, and the future of a sport that has survived in India on grit rather than governance. Their qualification…
The air at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati will crackle with history and hope as India’s top seed Tanvi Sharma faces Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak, the second seed, in the Girls’ Singles final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. This isn’t just a clash of the tournament’s best it’s a duel between contrasting…
In Hai Phong, Vietnam, the quiet waters bore witness to a historic shift in Indian rowing. When Gurbani Kaur and Diljot Kaur crossed the finish line to clinch Silver in the Lightweight Women’s Coxless Pair (LW2-) at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships, they did more than win a medal they reignited belief in Indian women’s…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team fell agonizingly short of glory at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, going down 1–2 to Australia in a tense final at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru. Despite a spirited display and a dominant attacking performance for long stretches, the Blue Colts were undone by a…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team put on a spirited display at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 – Colombo Leg, their debut appearance in the continental competition. Despite narrowly missing out on a semifinal berth, the Indian side showcased resilience, flair, and remarkable improvement, finishing the group stage with two wins from three…
India’s campaign at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing produced moments of both pride and heartbreak. On one hand, Rishabh Yadav came agonizingly close to a maiden medal, finishing fourth in the men’s compound category after a shoot-off loss to World No. 1 Mike Schloesser. On the other, Jyothi Surekha Vennam etched her name…
For 17 years, Indian badminton has waited for a women’s singles prodigy to rise on the world junior stage. In Guwahati, that long wait finally ended. Tanvi Sharma, just 16 years old, produced a composed and fearless display to reach the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating China’s Liu Si Ya 15–11,…
In 2026, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) will no longer exist under that name. The body that has governed tennis since 1913 is rebranding to “World Tennis.” The move historic in scope and timing is far more than cosmetic. It’s a decisive attempt to reclaim identity, authority, and relevance in a sport increasingly fractured between…
India’s long jump fraternity just got another reason to celebrate. Kerala’s Anurag CV, a 100/200m sprint specialist turned jumper, has officially joined the elite 8-metre club a mark that defines world-class long jumping. At the India Open U-23 Athletics Championships in Warangal, Anurag stunned the field with a personal best leap of 8.06 metres, clinching…
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…
