In Hisor on Monday evening, India learned once again the unforgiving margins of top-level Asian football. Facing Iran, Asia’s 20th-ranked side and a regular at the FIFA World Cup, Khalid Jamil’s men defended valiantly for long stretches but eventually succumbed to sustained pressure, going down 0–3 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 clash. The scoreline,…
September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest sporting months ever for Indian athletes. With major world championships, continental competitions, and domestic tournaments overlapping across 20+ sports, fans will be spoilt for choice. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of India’s schedule and what to watch out for. Week 1: September 1–7 The opening…
India will field a 19-member contingent at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (September 13–21), headlined by Olympic champion and defending world champion Neeraj Chopra. The squad, announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), features a blend of established names and promising debutants, reflecting both continuity and diversification in Indian athletics. At the…
East Bengal FC has long been synonymous with Indian football, its men’s team woven into the country’s sporting identity through decades of fierce rivalries and continental appearances. But on August 31, 2025, the women’s side etched their own name into history. By qualifying for the group stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL), they…
On a humid afternoon in Rajgir, the Indian men’s hockey team sealed their passage into the Super 4s of the Asia Cup hockey 2025 with a tense 3–2 victory over Japan. For long stretches it looked like a straightforward win, but as is often the case when these two Asian rivals meet, the match ended…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team set out from Bengaluru on Saturday for Hangzhou, China, where the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 will be held from September 5 to 14. The 20-member squad, led by captain Salima Tete, embarks on a campaign that carries not just the weight of continental glory but also the added incentive of…
When India line up against Iran for India vs Iran in their second group match at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, the contrast between the two teams could not be starker. One is a continental heavyweight, a regular at World Cups, carrying the weight of expectation. The other is an emerging side in transition, looking…
In international football, the first match under a new coach often carries more weight than the scoreline suggests. It is a statement of intent, a tactical sketch of what might follow, and at times, an early warning of systemic flaws. For Indian football, the past six years have seen three defining debuts Igor Štimac’s 3–1…
India and China produced a pulsating encounter in front of a packed Rajgir Sports Complex, with the hosts eventually scraping through 4–3 in a high-intensity contest that tested their composure, defensive structure, and mental resilience in Men Hockey Asia Cup 2025 It was captain Harmanpreet Singh who made the decisive difference with a brace from…
When PV Sindhu steps onto the court at the Adidas Arena in Paris for her women’s singles quarter-final against Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani at the BWF World Championships 2025, the moment will be far larger than just a spot in the last four. It is a meeting of generations, ambitions, and legacies an established legend…
When Neeraj Chopra stood on the top step of the Olympic podium in Tokyo on August 7, 2021, few could have imagined the sheer scale of dominance he would sustain in the years that followed. That gold medal was historic for India the nation’s first in track and field but for Chopra, it was just…
It has been a challenging year for PV Sindhu, but the stage she has owned for over a decade once again brought out her finest badminton. On Wednesday at the BWF World Championships, the two-time Olympic medallist produced one of her sharpest performances in years, defeating World No.2 Wang Zhi Yi of China in straight…
Indian cycling has often been a tale of unfulfilled promise a sport with deep cultural roots but limited professional structure. That narrative may now be changing, thanks to the arrival of Kévin Sireau, the French sprint legend and two-time Olympic silver medallist. Appointed as India’s first foreign cycling coach in early 2024, Sireau has been…
When Sreeshankar walks into the Tokyo Olympic Stadium for the World Athletics Championships 2025, every step he takes will carry the weight of a story that almost ended before it began again. Sixteen months ago, India’s finest long jumper was staring at the bleakest verdict an athlete can hear: your career may be over. Today,…
PV Sindhu: 25 Wins, 5 Medals, and a Legacy Still Growing at the World Championships For over a decade, PV Sindhu has stood as the face of Indian badminton on the world stage. From the day she broke into the elite circle at the 2013 World Championships with her fearless bronze medal run, Sindhu has…
With the updated Road to Tokyo rankings now out, Indian athletics finds itself in a promising position ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. A mix of established names and emerging talents have secured their spots through the World Athletics ranking pathway, while a handful of others remain agonizingly close, awaiting potential withdrawals…
When the International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed that the FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India, from October 30 to November 27, it marked more than just another stop in the World Championship cycle. It signaled the dawn of a new chapter in global chess one where India is no longer a…
The opening day of the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris turned out to be a tough outing for India. All four Indian entries in action Lakshya Sen (men’s singles), the Panda sisters Rutaparna and Swetaparna (women’s doubles), Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra (women’s doubles), and the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan…
India’s Sift Kaur Samra delivered another golden chapter in Indian shooting on Tuesday as she clinched the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) individual gold medal at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships. The 23-year-old marked her supremacy with a final score of 459.2 points, overcoming a shaky start to emerge as the new Asian champion….
The biggest stage in badminton is here again as the BWF World Championships 2025 kick off, and India’s top shuttlers are ready to launch their campaigns in Copenhagen. The opening round of 64 brings intriguing contests for India, headlined by two-time World Championships medalist PV Sindhu, men’s singles stalwart HS Prannoy, and the mixed doubles…
In Indian sport, stories of resilience often define legacies more than records. Table tennis ace Sathiyan Gnanasekaran is one such athlete whose career has been a tapestry of perseverance, achievements, heartbreaks, and comebacks. Download IndiaSportsHub App To Follow Indian Athletes Competing Globally From being a promising teenager at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games to becoming…
It’s Neeraj Chopra time again. The reigning world champion and two-time Olympic medallist is set to return to action at the Diamond League Final in Zurich on August 28, 2025, where he will aim to reclaim the prestigious title in men’s javelin throw. For the Indian superstar, the event represents both an opportunity to reaffirm…
India’s dominance in shooting received another golden touch in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, as Neeru clinched the Asian Championship title in Women’s Trap at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2025. The 22-year-old shooter from the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy produced a stellar performance to win her first senior continental crown, edging past seasoned campaigners in a…
India’s premier long jumper Sreeshankar finds himself at a crossroads in the wait to qualifying for the World Championships After battling back from injury to claim gold at the 2025 National Inter-State Championships in Chennai with a leap of 8.06m, he stands on the edge of qualifying for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Yet,…
For decades, Indian athletics has celebrated its distance runners, jumpers, and more recently, a javelin superstar in Neeraj Chopra. But when it came to sprinting, the story was largely one of unfulfilled potential. That narrative shifted dramatically in 2025 when 22-year-old Animesh Kujur from Chhattisgarh became the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the…
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) rejection of Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium as the host venue for India’s crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Singapore has stirred deep concerns within Indian football circles. Far from being an isolated incident, this decision exposes chronic shortcomings in India’s venue management systems, infrastructure planning, and governance. While the…
Indian athletics has been riding a wave of transformation since Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. That 87.58m throw not only placed India on the Olympic athletics map but also inspired a generation of athletes to chase global benchmarks. Five years later, in 2025, that inspiration has translated into…
From Money Games to Pure Play: Can Fantasy Online Money Apps Transition to Non-Monetary Fantasy Platforms? The fantasy sports industry has grown into one of the most fascinating digital ecosystems of the last two decades. What began as a pastime for small groups of sports enthusiasts has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar market that touches nearly…
At 25, Damneet Singh stands at a crossroads that has defined many Indian athletes before him. Already the premier hammer thrower in the country, with back-to-back gold medals at major national meets and a steadily improving personal best, he has proven his credentials on the domestic stage. Yet, in athletics, where global standards are unforgiving,…
Sub Standard Broadcasting at the Interstate Athletics Championships Highlights India’s Deeper Athletics Problem Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated We Cover Indian Athletes in Global Sports. The 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships was expected to be a celebration of record-breaking performances, with athletes rewriting the national charts in events ranging from the 400m to…
At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, amidst rain-slicked tracks and a fiercely competitive field, Moumita Mondal of West Bengal etched her name deeper into Indian athletics history. The 23-year-old hurdler clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships with a stunning personal best of 13.22 seconds. It wasn’t…
In the history of tennis, few careers embody resilience, reinvention, and sheer perseverance like Rohan Bopanna’s. At 45, when most athletes have long retired, Bopanna has not only stayed relevant but reached the pinnacle of his sport becoming the oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles and the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open…
The year 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment in Indian athletics. Four national records in the men’s 100m, 200m, 400m, and 800m set by Animesh Kujur, Vishal T.K., and Mohd. Afsal P. have signalled a transformation that goes far beyond the stopwatch. For decades, India has celebrated individual breakthroughs, but this cluster of…
Day four of the World U20 Wrestling Championships turned out to be a memorable one for India as its young wrestlers produced spirited performances across weight categories. The spotlight, however, firmly rested on Kajal, who stunned defending champion Jasmine Robinson (USA) in the women’s 72kg semifinals to storm into the gold medal match. With Shruti…
India’s online gaming industry has been dealt its most decisive regulatory blow yet with the Online Money Gaming Bill. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, recently passed by the Lok Sabha, enforces a blanket ban on all forms of online money gaming, including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and online lotteries irrespective of…
Asian Shooting Championships 2025 Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan delivered a performance of remarkable poise and precision to clinch the gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle at the Asian Shooting Championships on Friday. The 26-year-old posted a score of 253.6 in the final, edging past China’s Peng Xin Lu and South Korea’s Kwon Eun Ji…
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to create history in more ways than one. For the first time ever, a global ICC tournament will be staged at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, a venue that has consistently drawn full houses for women’s international matches with its 45,000-seat capacity. The ground,…
On August 21, 2025, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain the intent and framework behind the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation that has reshaped India’s digital and sporting ecosystem overnight. In a clear, eight-part thread, the Minister described the Bill as a “balanced approach promoting…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai witnessed a day of high drama, national records, and strong all-round performances on Day 2 of the 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships. While Tamil Nadu’s Vishal TK stole the spotlight by breaking the men’s 400m national record, the day also featured a memorable decathlon victory for Stalin Jose,…
When the pressure was at its peak and the targets kept flying across the range in Almaty, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka stood tall. The 26-year-old Indian shooter delivered one of the finest performances of his career, hitting 57 out of 60 targets to win the men’s skeet gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships 2025….
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai witnessed one of the most electrifying sprint finals in recent memory as S. Tamilarasu scorched down the track to win the men’s 100m gold medal in 10.22 seconds his personal best and a performance that places him among the fastest sprinters in Indian history. The 23-year-old Tamil…
India’s campaign at the Europe Smash Sweden 2025 witnessed contrasting fortunes on Thursday. While the men’s doubles duo of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah stormed into the quarterfinals with a confident display, other Indian paddlers bowed out after hard-fought battles. The highlight of the day came in the men’s doubles Round of 16, where Manav…
The Government of India’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS has become the backbone of elite sports funding in the country. In the financial year 2024–25, a total of ₹149.92 crore was spent across 12 Sports, with badminton and shooting leading the table. This allocation reflects India’s ambition to expand its global sporting presence, strengthen Olympic…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal began his campaign at the Sofia 2 Challenger 2025 with a straight-sets victory, brushing aside Poland’s Filip Pieczonka 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round. The win marked a solid start for Nagal, who entered the tournament following a late change in the draw after the withdrawal of top…
The countdown has begun for the ICC Women’s Cricket 2025 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. For India, this edition holds a special significance. Twice finalists in 2005 and 2017, the team has consistently flirted with glory, only to fall short at the last step….
Indian wrestling marked one of its strongest days at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday, securing two spots in the finals of women’s wrestling. Tapasya (57kg) and Srishti (68kg) both advanced after memorable semifinal victories, underlining India’s growing stature on the world stage. With this, India joined Japan as the only countries to place…
In the quiet wrestling town of Samokov, Bulgaria, Tuesday night brought a moment that will be etched in Indian sporting history. A 19-year-old wrestler from India, Tapasya, walked onto the mat as the underdog and walked off having conquered a giant. Her opponent in the U20 World Championships semifinal was Sowaka Uchida of Japan a…
The spotlight at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 in Sweden fell firmly on the much-awaited all-India women’s singles clash as Sreeja Akula overcame Manika Batra 3-2 in a nail-biting encounter to secure her place in the Round of 32. For Indian table tennis fans, it was a match that brought together the country’s top two…
India’s Manav Thakkar produced one of the finest performances of his career on Monday, shocking Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka in the Men’s Singles Round of 64 at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. The World No. 43 and India’s top-ranked men’s player battled past the World No. 23 with a confident 3-1 (12-10, 11-5,…
The 12th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 is set to take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, 2025. For India, the tournament is not just about defending continental pride it also serves as a crucial qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. But beyond the sticks, balls, and goals,…
