India’s rising teenage prospect Manas Dhamne produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening round at the PMR Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 in Pune, defeating recently-crowned Delhi Open champion Stefanos Sakellaridis in straight sets to advance to the Round of 16. Entering the tournament as a wildcard and ranked World No. 489, Dhamne…
The opening day of the PMRDA Powered MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship delivered its first major upset as former World No. 50 Ilya Ivashka knocked out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a hard-fought three-set encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium in Pune on Sunday. Organised by the…
The emergence of Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia over the last two domestic seasons has brought a renewed urgency and clarity to that discussion. India’s long-standing dependence on a singular attacking focal point has shaped its footballing identity for over a decade. As the country prepares to transition into a phase beyond the influence of its most iconic…
India’s table tennis contingent experienced a day of contrasting outcomes at the Singapore Smash 2026, with encouraging progress in the doubles categories tempered by tough exits in singles and mixed doubles competition. The standout performance of the day came in the mixed doubles event, where sixth-seeded Indian pair Manush Shah and Diya Chitale delivered a…
India’s sporting infrastructure is undergoing a rapid phase of expansion. Across the country, new cricket grounds are being conceptualised, funded, and constructed at an unprecedented pace from Tier-II cities to satellite urban clusters. On paper, this reflects ambition. In practice, however, it also raises a fundamental structural question: does India really need more cricket stadiums,…
Indian distance running witnessed a landmark day at the 2026 New Delhi Marathon as Kartik Karkera stormed to victory in a sensational personal best of 2:13:10, holding off seasoned campaigners Gopi Thonakal and Man Singh in a dramatic sprint finish that saw all three athletes dip under the Asian Games qualification standard. In what turned…
The Indian men’s hockey team began their Hobart leg campaign in the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a 0–2 defeat against Spain, as the European side capitalised on key moments to secure all three points at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Saturday. Goals from Ignacio Abajo in the first quarter and Ignacio Cobos in…
India’s distance running circuit received a major boost on the continental stage as Army runner Havildar Harmanjot Singh secured a silver medal in the men’s 10km race at the 2026 Asian Cross Country Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In a race dominated by traditional long-distance powerhouses Japan and China, Harmanjot’s podium finish stood out as India’s…
At the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 in Leh last week, the spectacle on ice was undeniable. Matches were competitive, stands were packed despite the biting cold, and local communities once again rallied around a sport that has long been a part of Ladakh’s winter identity. But beyond the goals, saves and celebrations,…
India international Manisha Kalyan marked an important milestone in her overseas club career, scoring her first goal for Peruvian side Alianza Lima Women’s Team in an international friendly against Universidad Católica in Chile. The 24-year-old attacker’s strike came in Alianza Lima’s emphatic 4-1 victory at the Claro Arena on February 20, underlining her growing influence…
India’s wildcard entrant Vaishnavi Adkar produced the biggest upset of the week at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, scripting a sensational run into the semifinals with back-to-back wins over significantly higher-ranked opponents. Ranked World No. 690 coming into the tournament, the 21-year-old announced herself on the big stage with a remarkable…
The Archer Who Learned to Breathe Through Pressure, Simranjeet Kaur’s Quiet Rise in Indian Recurve At elite level sport, progress is often narrated through medals, rankings, and podium finishes. But in a discipline like recurve archery where competition is measured in millimetres and outcomes hinge on composure rather than physical dominance development is less visible….
In the frozen winters of Ladakh, long before structured leagues, scoreboards or spectator stands existed, ice hockey was played on makeshift village ponds. Families would pour water over open fields overnight, allowing the harsh Himalayan cold to transform farmland into temporary rinks. By morning, entire communities would gather children balancing on skates, elders watching from…
In the larger imagination of Indian sport, hockey has always meant green turf, curved sticks and Olympic triumphs. Yet, thousands of kilometres away from the nation’s traditional sporting nerve centres, another version of hockey, Ice Hockey has been quietly carving its own identity played not on grass, but on frozen lakes at altitudes exceeding 11,000…
Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have announced the Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL) as their principal sponsor for the ISL 2026 season, marking a strategic collaboration between professional football and India’s rapidly expanding esports ecosystem. Under the agreement, ISGL India’s first franchise-based esports league will feature prominently on the front of Chennaiyin FC’s…
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the history books on Thursday, becoming the most-capped player in women’s international cricket during the second T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Taking the field for her 356th international appearance, the 36-year-old surpassed New Zealand stalwart Suzie Bates, who had previously held the record…
In Ladakh, where winters routinely plunge temperatures below freezing and sport is shaped as much by geography as by passion, ice hockey has evolved from a recreational activity on frozen ponds into a structured competitive ecosystem. Few individuals have witnessed and contributed to that transformation as closely as Chamba Tsetan, one of the region’s most…
The Indian Super League 2025–26 season gets underway for Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC as the two sides clash at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday evening. The 19:30 IST kick-off will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on Sony Ten 2, marking the beginning of what both teams hope will be a…
India’s rising doubles star Rutuja Bhosale and Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech produced one of the standout results of the opening round at the WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships, stunning the experienced Asian pairing of Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Chinese Taipei’s Fang-Hsien Wu in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2. Competing as wildcards in one of the most prestigious…
India’s leading alpine skier Arif Khan delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday, finishing 39th in the men’s slalom event after two combined runs at the Stelvio Ski Centre. In doing so, the 35-year-old recorded India’s best-ever result in the men’s slalom discipline at the Winter Games. Khan clocked a total…
India’s sports ecosystem may be approaching a structural inflection point. The Union Budget for FY 2026–27 has allocated a record ₹4,479.88 crore to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports an 18% increase over the previous Budget Estimates and nearly 34% higher than the revised allocation of FY 2025–26. On paper, it is the largest…
The Indian Senior Men’s Basketball Team has departed for Dubai for a high-intensity exposure tour that could prove pivotal in its FIBA World Cup 2027 qualification journey. Over the next few days, India will compete in three international friendlies as part of its preparation for Window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers,…
Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 as the sixth edition of the ATP Challenger 75 event returns to the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. The tournament features a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles field, offering valuable ranking…
There are champions, and then there are enduring legends. Pramod Bhagat belongs firmly in the latter category. In a career that has now spanned nearly two decades at the highest level, the Indian para-badminton icon has once again rewritten history. At the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, Bhagat clinched his sixth men’s…
Team sports governance in Central and South Asia, CASA is undergoing a structural transformation. What was once a fragmented competitive landscape is now being reorganized into tighter, sub-regional alliances designed to accelerate development, reduce logistical burdens, and create sustainable performance pathways. The success of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) has laid the foundation. Now,…
The qualification structure for the 2026 Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship has officially been unveiled, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive pathway to Manama, Bahrain. The continental showpiece, scheduled for July 2026, will feature 16 teams and marks another step in the Asian Volleyball Confederation’s (AVC) synchronized calendar with the FIVB. As outlined in…
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 returns on Saturday, February 14, with two marquee fixtures that underline the competition’s growing stature. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant host Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, while AIFF Super Cup winners FC Goa take on debutants Inter Kashi at the PJN Stadium…
Teqball has officially been added as a medal sport at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s fastest-growing hybrid sports. The decision by the Olympic Council of Asia and the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) signals the sport’s arrival into the mainstream of continental competition. For Asia, this…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 women’s title belongs to Sham Eagles. Led by captain Semzes Dolma, the Eagles produced a disciplined and clinical performance to edge past Shakar Chiktan Queens 2–1 in the final at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh…
The opening day of the main draw at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 delivered high drama, contrasting fortunes and strong Indian representation across categories. While the French contingent endured mixed results in the men’s singles draw, India’s leading mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale staged a gripping comeback to reach the…
A Narrow Miss But Is the Door Completely Shut on India’s Asian Games Hopes? On the surface, India’s U23 men’s football team will not be at the 2026 Asian Games. The new qualification framework jointly introduced by the AFC and the Olympic Council of Asia has made participation strictly merit-based only teams that qualified for…
India’s elite swimmers delivered a statement performance at the 2026 Dubai Open Swimming Championships, with Sajan Prakash claiming gold in the 200m Butterfly and Advait Page securing bronze in the 1500m Freestyle. The meet, held from February 6 to 8 at the Hamdan Sports Complex in the UAE, brought together a high-calibre international field and…
The race to the knockouts intensified on Day 13 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, as Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors officially punched their tickets to the semi-finals. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh,…
At just 18 years of age, Pooja Singh has already established herself as one of the brightest prospects in Indian athletics. Her recent silver medal at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships is not merely another addition to her growing medal cabinet it is a statement of intent. Coming back from injury and delivering a…
Mumbai City FC will once again call the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) their home for the 2025–26 Indian Super League season, reaffirming continuity at a time when Indian football has experienced significant structural shifts. While several aspects of the league ecosystem have changed over the past year, one constant remains the Islanders’ fortress in Andheri…
In a season defined by structural shifts and competitive recalibration, Mumbai City FC have moved decisively in the winter window, securing the services of Finnish international midfielder Joni Kauko until the end of the campaign. The move, confirmed earlier this week , signals both tactical intent and strategic clarity as the Islanders navigate a new…
The India U17 men’s national team went down 0-1 to Türkiye in the first of two international friendlies at the Emirhan Sport Center in Manavgat, Antalya, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The closely contested match served as an important preparatory fixture for the Blue Colts ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026….
The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) reinforced its status as one of India’s most progressive sporting bodies by successfully hosting the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2026, a prestigious WTA 125 tournament. Staged to global standards and witnessed by packed stands during the closing stages, the event reflected MSLTA’s sustained commitment to…
Indian table tennis enters a defining week as the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 gets underway at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University from Tuesday. With over 80 players from more than 15 countries competing across five categories, the tournament represents not only a major stop on the WTT calendar but also a…
A breakthrough day for Indian tennis unfolded at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam as three Indians Aryan Lakshmanan, Aditya Vishal Balsekar and Ishaque Eqbal secured their maiden ATP Challenger main draw berths at the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2026 after successfully navigating the final round of qualifying. The Challenger 50 event, one of…
Badminton is stepping into what could be the most defining commercial and structural phase in its modern history. With the Badminton World Federation (BWF) extending its long-term partnership with Infront from 2027 to 2034, the sport is preparing for a comprehensive overhaul not just in tournament formats, but in broadcast production, prize money structures, digital…
Indian tennis has witnessed stirring Davis Cup moments over the decades, but few have matched the scale, drama, and individual brilliance of what unfolded in Bengaluru in February 2026. Against a formidable Netherlands side ranked World No.6 and finalists in 2024, India ranked 33rd pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory in the Davis Cup Qualifiers…
The Indian Super League transfer window has delivered another intriguing subplot, as Mumbai-born right back Ranawade makes a temporary switch to the Mariners, reuniting with head coach Sergio Lobera. The move sees the experienced defender follow the path of teammates Noah Sadaoui and Adrian Luna in heading out on loan this season, leaving Kerala Blasters…
India’s seasoned shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a powerful performance at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, clinching the silver medal in the men’s shot put with a best effort of 20.05m. In a competition that went down to the very last round, Toor was edged out for gold by China’s Chen Chengyu, who…
Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta combined clinical precision and big-match composure to win gold in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team event, as India’s medal tally surged past the 50-mark at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. On a day marked by dominance across categories, India ended Day 5…
Indian tennis witnessed one of its finest modern-day Davis Cup moments as Dhakshineswar Suresh rose to the occasion, delivering three crucial wins to power India past World No.6 Netherlands 3–2 in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1. Ranked 33rd in the world, India went into the tie as clear underdogs against a Dutch side that…
India’s Ancy Sojan delivered a composed and timely performance to clinch bronze in the women’s long jump at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, marking India’s second medal of the competition. The 24-year-old registered a best effort of 6.21m, achieved in her fifth attempt, capping off a promising start to what promises to…
India’s high jump star Pooja marked her return to continental competition with a statement performance, clinching silver at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 with a season-best clearance of 1.87m. Competing in only her third event since returning from injury, the Asian outdoor champion showed composure and resilience to secure India’s third medal of the…
For over seven decades, Royal Enfield’s association with the Himalayas has evolved from rugged military mobility to something far more enduring a deep-rooted social commitment. What began in the 1950s as the motorcycle of choice for Indian Army patrols in high-altitude terrain has now matured into a structured developmental intervention through the Royal Enfield Social…
Indian teenager Manas Dhamne has scripted an impressive run to the final of the ITF M15 Zahra event in Kuwait, and now stands on the brink of a title that carries both competitive and emotional weight. Awaiting him in the summit clash is Italy’s Rocco Piatti in what promises to be a fascinating subplot, as…
