The Davis Cup has a special place in Indian sporting history a stage where rankings blur and the flag on the sleeve becomes the greatest motivator. On Friday at the Swiss Tennis Arena in Biel, India carved out another memorable chapter. Backed by inspired performances from debutant Dhakshineswar Suresh and team spearhead Sumit Nagal, India…
The Davis Cup has long been a theatre of unexpected drama, and in Biel, Switzerland, on Friday, it produced another unforgettable moment for Indian tennis. Dhakshineswar Suresh, ranked No. 663 in the world, stunned Swiss No. 2 Jérôme Kym, ranked No. 155 and a recent U.S. Open third-rounder, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the opening singles rubber…
Indian men’s singles badminton has a new name making waves on the World Tour Ayush Shetty. The 20-year-old delivered the biggest win of his career so far at the Hong Kong Open Super 500, stunning Japan’s Kodai Naraoka, the 2023 World Championship silver medallist and current world No. 9, in a thrilling three-game battle. Shetty…
The Swiss Tennis Arena in Biel/Bienne is set to host a Davis Cup World Group I showdown that could redefine the trajectories of both Switzerland and India. From September 12–13, the two nations will fight not just for immediate bragging rights but also for their place in the 2026 Davis Cup hierarchy. This tie is…
India rugby is entering one of its most important weeks in recent history as we go for Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s On September 13-14, 2025, the nation’s U-18 Boys and Girls squads will compete at the Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s Championship in Hohhot, China, a tournament that represents far more than just medals…
The World Archery Championships in Gwangju proved to be a difficult outing for India’s men’s recurve contingent, with all three representatives bowing out of the competition before the quarterfinal stage. Despite flashes of promise, the trio of Rahul, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Neeraj Chauhan were unable to make a significant impact in a field stacked with…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships Liverpool 2025 has reached its most decisive stage yet: the quarterfinals. Scheduled for September 10, the day carries monumental significance not only for the athletes stepping into the ring but also for the sport itself. Victories today mean more than just advancement to the semi-finals. They guarantee a place on…
The script had promised history. India’s U23 football team arrived in Doha with the belief that this could finally be the campaign that would take them into the AFC U23 Asian Cup main draw for the very first time. They fought bravely, produced moments of brilliance, and finished with their biggest-ever win at this level….
The Indian U23 men’s football team, popularly known as the Blue Colts, closed their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign in style with a commanding 6-0 victory over Brunei. The result was a showcase of attacking flair, with Vibin Mohanan scoring a hat-trick, Mohammed Aimen adding a late brace, and Ayush Chhetri chipping in with…
Day three of the second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Stadium turned out to be a lively affair, balancing expected outcomes with surprise exits and nervy battles. With the men’s, women’s, and youth main draws now underway, the competition began to reveal early signs of who might rise to the occasion…
For the Sultanate of Oman, the past month has been one of soul-searching on the football pitch and India vs Oman is very much in the midst of it. Within the span of weeks, the country witnessed two painful defeats the national team’s loss to India in the third-place playoff of the CAFA Nations Cup,…
The 2025 World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea, brought moments of brilliance, drama, and heartbreak for Indian compound archer Parneet Kaur. The 19-year-old produced one of the finest individual campaigns by an Indian archer in recent years, defeating world-class opponents and showing nerves of steel, but ultimately fell agonisingly short of a podium finish. Parneet…
At just 15, Gatha Khadake has already become a name that resonates across Indian archery circles. A world youth medallist and now a rising force in the senior ranks, she represents not only raw talent but also a story shaped by sacrifice, resilience, and an uncommon focus for her age. Her journey is not just…
India ended a 31-year drought against Oman with a dramatic penalty shootout victory to clinch the bronze medal at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The Blue Tigers, who had beaten Oman only once in 11 previous meetings, showed immense resilience after falling behind, equalising late through Udanta Singh, and finally relying on captain Gurpreet Singh…
When Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for the Rajgir Sports Complex in 2018, few could have imagined it would grow into one of the most ambitious sports projects in India’s eastern region. Today, with a price tag of over ₹750 crore and facilities that meet Olympic standards, the complex is not…
The Indian women’s hockey team stormed into the Super 4s of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a ruthless 12–0 victory over Singapore in their final Pool B match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou. Goals came in waves, with Navneet Kaur’s hat-trick, Mumtaz Khan’s treble, and a brace from Neha…
The spotlight in Indian athletics is steadily shifting towards a new name Shivam Lohakare. At just 20, the young javelin thrower announced himself in stunning fashion at the 74th Inter Services Athletics Championship 2025, producing a monstrous throw of 84.31m to shatter the meet record previously held by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. The throw earned…
When India step onto the pitch against Oman in the CAFA Nations Cup third-place playoff, it will be more than just a contest for bronze. For the Blue Tigers, this match represents an opportunity to break a three-decade-long winless streak against Oman and secure a historic podium finish in their debut tournament. For Oman, a…
The Indian men’s hockey team ended an eight-year wait for continental glory, clinching the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir 2025 with a commanding 4-1 victory over defending champions Korea to become the Asia Cup Champions once again. The win not only secured India’s place in the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and…
The Indian men’s hockey team produced a stirring display of attacking flair and defensive discipline to defeat defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final of the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 at Rajgir, Bihar. The victory gave India their fourth Asia Cup crown and their first since 2017 while also securing automatic qualification for the…
India U23’s brave fight against Qatar ended in a narrow 1-2 defeat in Doha on Saturday, leaving Naushad Moosa’s side with three points from two games in Group H in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Despite the setback, qualification is still possible but it will take a combination of a big win against Brunei and…
The Indian flag flew high in Gwangju, South Korea, as the compound men’s team of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge scripted history at the World Archery Championships 2025. In a pulsating gold medal match, India defeated France 235–233 to secure the nation’s first-ever medal in men’s compound team at the Worlds and it…
For more than a decade, Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been the face of India’s rise in compound archery. With her latest podium finish ( entered the Finals of Mixed Archery ) at the 2025 World Archery Championships in Gwangju, she has now secured her ninth World Championship medal, the most by any Indian archer in…
The Indian men’s compound archery team of Rishabh Yadav, Prathamesh Fuge, and Aman Saini produced a series of breathtaking performances to storm into the final of the World Archery Championships 2025. With nerves of steel and near-flawless shooting, the trio edged past Turkey in a tense semifinal to book their place in the title clash…
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The compound archery competitions at the ongoing World Archery Championships have delivered high drama and precision shooting, with several nations jostling for supremacy after the ranking rounds. The results underline both the depth of the international field and the growing presence of India, which secured strong individual, team, and mixed team rankings heading into the…
India’s 19 Torchbearers Ready for Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025 When the world gathers in Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships (13–21 September 2025), India will send a squad of 19 athletes a number that reflects both the country’s growing depth and the challenges it still faces on the global stage. For some, the mission…
The Indian women’s hockey team began their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 campaign in emphatic style, dismantling Thailand 11-0 in their opening fixture in China. It was a performance that not only showcased the team’s attacking depth but also reaffirmed India’s status as one of the frontrunners for the continental crown. Led by captain Salima Tete…
So Near, Yet So Far: Yuki Bhambri’s Dream Run Ends in US Open Men’s Doubles Semi-Final Yuki Bhambri’s dream of reaching his maiden Grand Slam final came agonizingly close on Friday evening at Flushing Meadows. Teaming up with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, the Indo-Kiwi pair fell just short against the British sixth seeds, Joe Salisbury…
The Indian boxing contingent made a powerful statement on the opening day of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, clinching three victories out of four bouts to set the tone for what promises to be a competitive campaign. While debutant Harsh Chaudhary faced an early exit, Pawan Bartwal, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu…
When the story of Indian athletics is written in decades to come, Sandeep Kumar’s name will feature as one of endurance, adaptability, and quiet resilience. A three-time Olympian, national record holder, and Commonwealth Games medallist, the Haryana-born race walker has carved out a career that spans nearly two decades, reflecting both the progress of Indian…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool marks the dawn of a new era for Olympic boxing. It is the first elite global tournament under World Boxing, the body that replaced the IBA after years of governance scandals. For India, the event is not only about medals but also about establishing itself in this transformed…
The India U23 men’s football team made a dream start to their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign, defeating Bahrain 2–0 in Doha. Goals from Muhammed Suhail in the first half and substitute Shivaldo Chingangbam deep into stoppage time sealed a statement victory for the Blue Colts, who displayed grit, discipline, and attacking intent from…
India’s 16-year-old tennis prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi announced herself to the global stage with a fearless run at the US Open Juniors 2025. Making her Grand Slam main draw debut, Maaya not only secured her first-round win in convincing fashion but also came agonizingly close to a stunning upset over second seed and junior World…
As the countdown begins for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Indian athletics is scripting one of its most compelling chapters. A 19-member squad 14 men and 5 women will represent the country in 15 events, marking a blend of historic firsts, seasoned campaigners, and breakthrough performers. For a nation whose athletics journey has…
The countdown has begun for India’s U23 men’s national football team as they prepare for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, a campaign that could shape the trajectory of Indian football’s next generation. Drawn in Group H alongside Bahrain, hosts Qatar, and Brunei Darussalam, the challenge is formidable. Yet, despite the odds, there remains…
Indian No. 1 Sumit Nagal opened his campaign at the ATP Challenger 100 in Tulln, Austria, with a commanding straight-sets victory over Croatia’s Mili Poljicak, booking his spot in the Round of 16. Nagal, currently ranked No. 293 in the world, defeated the 2022 Wimbledon Boys’ Champion 6-4, 6-2 in just over 90 minutes on…
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…
