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,…
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Asian Shooting Championship 2025. Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated Here, you will get updates about all the Indian shooters performance at the championships. We have a massive squad in Kazakhstan. We have updates on the X Profile regarding the tournament. Watch the Final Live The liveblog…
As the global spotlight shifts to Winnipeg, Canada, from August 17–24, 2025, India’s next generation of archers is gearing up for one of the most important stages in their careers: the World Archery Youth Championships 2025 (WAYC). With over 600 athletes from 60 countries expected to participate, this premier youth event is both a proving…
When the Olympic flame is lit or the FIFA World Cup kicks off, the entire planet seems to stop and watch. Streets fall silent, living rooms glow with television sets, and billions tune in. But tucked away in the same sporting calendar is another global festival that features thousands of athletes from over a hundred…
In 2019, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) made a bold move that transformed the way the sport was played, watched, and marketed, the WTT Structure changed the way sports is followed. The birth of World Table Tennis (WTT) was not just a change of name but a complete restructuring of how the professional side…
The 16th edition of the Asian Shooting Championships 2025 is set to begin in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, from August 16 to 30, 2025, marking one of the most important continental events of the year for Olympic sport shooting. Spread over two weeks, the competition will feature preliminary and qualification rounds starting August 16, while the finals…
Reshaping the Court as Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi and Hariharan Amsakarunan have decided to move with new partners in Men Doubles: How India’s Badminton Doubles Landscape is Entering a New Phase Indian badminton is experiencing one of its most dynamic transitions in recent memory, particularly in the doubles categories. In just a few months, a series…
The announcement of Khalid Jamil’s first squad as head coach of the Indian men’s national football team has generated immense discussion but no name has sparked more intrigue than Sunil Benchamin. At 32, the Army Red defender, with minimal recent statistical record to his name, finds himself among the 35 probables preparing for the CAFA…
When the draw for the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) 2025/26 was announced, one pairing caught the imagination FC Goa vs Al Nassr. For fans, the prospect of the Indian club facing Cristiano Ronaldo’s team was a dream headline. Reality struck soon after: Ronaldo, expected to skip all away games in the competition, will not…
At the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, a name from Tamil Nadu etched itself permanently into the annals of Indian sporting history Anandkumar Velkumar. The 22-year-old speed skater clinched the bronze medal in the 1000m Sprint, delivering India’s first-ever roller skating medal at the World Games. His achievement not only marked a personal milestone but…
Indian football is on the brink of a new era. For the first time in history, two Indian clubs Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa will compete simultaneously in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two), Asia’s restructured second-tier continental club competition. This landmark achievement signals the sport’s growing maturity…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a comprehensive selection roadmap for India’s men’s and women’s 4x100m relay squads ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from 19 September to 4 October 2026. The federation will select eight athletes each for the men’s and women’s squads, using a mix of performance-based…
For decades, Bihar’s name was synonymous with its cultural heritage, academic history, and political influence. But over the past few years, a new identity has begun to emerge one built on stadium lights, cheering crowds, and the determined faces of athletes in action. Bihar is steadily carving its place on the global sports map, fuelled…
Indian middle and long-distance running has been experiencing a quiet revolution over the past two years, and at the heart of it is Gulveer Singh. The reigning Asian champion once again redefined the limits for Indian distance running, shattering his own 3000m national record at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, a World…
Indian long-distance running will witness a significant moment on August 12, when Gulveer Singh lines up for his first-ever track race in Europe. The 26-year-old, fresh from a golden double at the Asian Athletics Championships, will compete in the men’s 3000m at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, a prestigious World Athletics Continental…
17-year-old Shahnavaz Khan rises to #2 in U20 world list and breaks his own U18 national record at Bhubaneswar’s Continental Tour Bronze Meet Bhubaneswar, August 10, 2025: In the world of athletics, few moments capture the imagination like a young talent breaking barriers well ahead of schedule. At the inaugural Indian Open World Athletics Continental…
The spotlight was firmly on the javelin runway at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, as throwers from India and Sri Lanka delivered standout performances in front of an enthusiastic Sunday crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. It was the clutch last jump from Sreeshankar who stole the limelight. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh…
Sreeshankar returned to his favorite jumping pit in India with a performance that combined patience, precision, and pure competitive spirit. On the final attempt of the men’s long jump competition at the 1st Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, the 26-year-old soared to 8.13 m to claim gold, his best mark since returning…
Over the past decade, the intersection of sports and technology has produced a seismic shift in how games are played, watched, and managed. From data-driven coaching strategies to immersive fan experiences, sports tech is redefining the rules of the game both literally and figuratively. In India, a country traditionally driven by passion rather than precision…
Drama, Comebacks and Dominance: India’s Women Wrestlers Seal Spots for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships The women’s wrestling trials for the 2025 Senior World Wrestling Championships witnessed a mix of dominant displays, dramatic comebacks, and the rise of fresh names alongside established stars. Held in a tense single-day format, the trials delivered moments that underlined…
In the world of Indian table tennis, the rise of Manika Batra has been nothing short of transformational, and her latest achievement is yet another historic milestone that underlines her status as one of India’s finest sporting icons. By becoming the first Indian player ever to reach the quarterfinals of every tier of the World…
The 2025 BWF World Tour has been a telling chapter in the ongoing story of Indian badminton a season marked by breakthrough wins, consistent semifinal showings, and the promise of emerging talent. Yet, woven into the narrative are narrow defeats and moments where Indian shuttlers came heartbreakingly close to making history. Together, these threads reveal…
August 2025 Sports Calendar tell August isn’t just another month it reads like a showcase of India’s rising global presence across disciplines old and new. From wrestling mats in Zagreb to diamond league tracks in Europe; from hockey in Australia to junior boxers and surfers in Asia, India’s athletes are everywhere. Here’s a detailed look…
The WTT Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu 2025 in Brazil has opened with a promising run for the Indian table tennis contingent. Competing from July 30 to August 3 for a prize purse of USD 300,000, Indian paddlers showcased a balanced mix of dominant victories, hard-fought battles, and eye-catching upsets across singles, doubles, and mixed…
When the u20 Asia rugby 7s championship 2025 kicks off on August 9–10 in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just be another youth tournament on the continental calendar. It will be a powerful symbol of how far Indian rugby has come and, perhaps more importantly, of where it wants to go. For the first time, an…
The humble shuttlecock crafted delicately from 16 feathers, typically taken from the left wing of ducks or geese sits at the very heart of badminton. Its flight, precision, and feel define the sport, from packed stadiums hosting Super Series finals to local courts where beginners first learn to rally. Yet today, this lightweight icon has…
In rhythmic gymnastics, sometimes the most significant milestones aren’t the ones crowned with medals, but the performances that quietly redraw what an entire nation can dream to achieve. At the 2025 FIG World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 18-year-old Indian gymnast Kimaya Karle did exactly that. Her score of 23.000 in the Clubs apparatus may…
In the quiet, mist-wrapped Himalayan village of Maroda in Uttarakhand, it would have been hard to imagine that a young girl running alongside local boys on the hilly trails would one day bring global recognition to Indian athletics. Yet, that is exactly what Ankita Dhyani, now 23, has done. From her roots in Garhwal to…
A New Queen of Indian Chess and her name is Divya Deshmukh At just 19 years old, Divya Deshmukh has carved her name into the annals of chess history, winning the prestigious 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup and becoming the youngest ever to do so. More than just a title, this victory has crowned her…
India at the FISU World University Games 2025: A Mixed Campaign of Promise, Challenges, and Reform India’s campaign at the 32nd FISU World University Games, held from July 16–27, 2025, in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, reflected a fascinating mix of sporting highs, historic firsts, and deeply concerning administrative lapses. While the medal tally fell short compared…
Indian triple jump star Praveen Chithravel soared to a silver medal at the World University Games 2025 with a best leap of 16.66 meters, marking India’s first athletics medal at this edition of the Games. For Praveen, who already owns the national record (17.37m), this was more than just a podium finish it was a…
India’s pole vault sensation, Dev Meena, continues to redefine the limits of Indian athletics. At the World University Games 2025 in Germany, the 20-year-old cleared an impressive 5.40m in the qualification round smashing his own national record for the third time this season and securing his place in the final. This milestone isn’t just about…
