Japanese wrestling legend Yui Susaki produced a performance for the ages as Haryana Thunders registered a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 in Noida on Friday. Susaki’s breathtaking technical superiority win in just 57 seconds not only anchored Haryana’s dominant outing but also established a…
India’s growing presence in the American collegiate athletics circuit received another timely boost as Tejaswin Shankar and Selva Prabhu delivered encouraging performances at the Thane Baker Invitational, marking a positive start to the 2026 indoor season. The meet, part of the early NCAA indoor calendar, is often viewed as a useful benchmark rather than a…
Indian table tennis ace Manika Batra produced a composed and resilient performance to defeat South Korea’s Lee Eunhye 3–1 in the Women’s Singles Round of 32 on January 16, 2026, at the Lusail Sports Arena, sealing her place in the next round after a tightly contested encounter that tested her patience and tactical discipline. The…
Delhi Dangal Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Maharashtra Kesari 6–3 in Match 2 of the Pro Wrestling League, underlining their depth and tactical sharpness across weight categories. The tie was defined by decisive wins in the women’s bouts, solid control in the heavier men’s divisions, and a composed finish from Sujeet Kalkal…
Indian golf will have a strong presence at one of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious events, as Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu have received invitations to compete at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, scheduled from January 22 to 25 at the iconic Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. The Rolex Series event, backed by the…
Cricket’s inclusion in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, marks a defining moment for the sport’s continental and global trajectory. Scheduled from September 17 to October 4, 2026, with cricket matches beginning even before the official opening ceremony, the tournament is far more than a medal event. It is a strategic rehearsal for cricket’s…
Indian compound archery has entered a decisive phase, and the return of Sergio Pagni as head coach marks a clear statement of intent from the Archery Association of India (AAI). With the Asian Games on the immediate horizon and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics looming larger than ever, Pagni’s reappointment is widely seen as a…
The Indian women’s football team has taken an important step in its preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, departing for a training camp in Türkiye on Thursday, January 15, 2026. With a 26-member squad, the camp marks the beginning of a decisive phase in India’s build-up to the continental showpiece, where the…
Indian sport is undergoing a subtle but profound shift. Long dominated by elite, high-intensity disciplines that demand time, technique, and physical conditioning, the ecosystem is now embracing what many describe as “smart sports,” such as pickleball, that prioritize accessibility, social connection, and sustainability. At the center of this transformation sits pickleball, a hybrid racquet sport…
India’s table tennis spearhead, Manika Batra, produced a performance of composure, tactical clarity, and mental resilience to edge past China’s Qin Yuxuan in a gripping five-game encounter at the WTT Star Contender Doha 2026, booking her place in the Round of 32 of the women’s singles. The Round of 64 clash, played late on January…
Manisha Kalyan’s transfer to Alianza Lima in January 2026 is more than just another overseas move by an Indian footballer. It represents a structural shift in how Indian women footballers are positioning their careers and how global clubs are beginning to view Indian talent not as developmental projects, but as ready-made professionals capable of contributing…
The Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026, began on an emotionally charged and action-packed note as Punjab Royals edged past UP Dominators 5–4 in the inaugural tie of the season. While the contest showcased the depth of Indian wrestling talent and the league’s growing competitiveness, it was also marked by an unfortunate injury that cast a…
Lakshya Sen delivered a statement performance on home soil as he surged into the quarterfinals of the BWF India Open Super 750, defeating Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in straight games at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. In a high-quality Round of 16 encounter between two evenly matched top-15 players, Sen prevailed 21-19, 21-10 to become the first…
When Harmanpreet Kaur crossed the 1,000-run mark in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) on January 13, 2026, it was more than a personal landmark. It was a moment that captured how far the league itself has travelled in just four seasons. In a competition still finding its historical reference points, individual milestones already carry disproportionate…
Indian football has suffered a significant continental setback with the confirmation that India will no longer have a direct group-stage slot in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2) for the next season. Under the revised AFC slot allocation, both the Indian Super League (ISL) champions and the Super Cup winners will now be forced…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 marks a significant moment for Indian wrestling. Opening tie between the UP Dominators and the Punjab Royals sets the tone for a league that is now firmly aligned with Olympic cycles and elite performance pathways. After a seven-year hiatus, PWL’s revival is not merely about…
Indian table tennis enjoyed a strong and confidence-boosting start at the WTT Star Contender Doha, with multiple players successfully navigating the qualifiers to secure spots in the main draw across singles and doubles events. Against a competitive international field in Qatar, the Indian contingent delivered a series of composed performances, underlining both growing depth and…
Delhi Capitals finally got off the mark in the Women’s Premier League 2026, registering a hard-fought seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday. After a narrow loss in their opening fixture, the JSW and GMR co-owned franchise showed composure under pressure to secure their first points of the…
Indian squash witnessed one of its biggest results of the 2026 season as World No. 41 Ramit Tandon stunned World No. 17 and third seed Mohamed Abouelghar of Egypt to storm into the quarterfinals of the DR21 Motor City Open, a PSA Silver event being held at the Birmingham Athletic Club in Detroit. Tandon’s composed…
As the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) prepares for its much-anticipated return in 2026, the league has taken a significant step towards enhancing the live fan experience by announcing District by Zomato as its official ticketing partner for the upcoming season. The partnership, unveiled in New Delhi on January 13, signals PWL’s intent to make live…
The mutual termination of Jon Miquel Toral Harper’s, or Jon Toral’s, contract with Mumbai City FC on January 14, 2026, marked more than the departure of a high-profile foreign signing. It symbolized a decisive moment of transition for the club and offered a revealing snapshot of how institutional change, economic uncertainty, and player durability intersect…
The modern evolution of women’s football has been driven not only by players but also by a new generation of coaches equipped with academic grounding, tactical clarity, and institutional resilience. Few figures embody this transformation as comprehensively as Amelia Valverde Villalobos. From shaping Costa Rica’s women’s national identity to delivering historic success in Mexico and…
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their impressive start to the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26, extending their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday. The win, their fourth on the trot, propelled the Lancers to the top of…
Reliance Industries’ ₹7 lakh crore investment roadmap for Gujarat is often discussed in the context of green energy, artificial intelligence, and industrial transformation. But embedded within this sweeping economic vision is a carefully structured sporting ambition, one that could fundamentally reshape India’s high-performance ecosystem and position Gujarat as the country’s sporting capital over the next…
India’s Malvika Bansod continued her steady return to top-level badminton with a confident straight-games victory at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026, booking her place in the Round of 16 of the BWF Super 750 tournament. The 24-year-old, currently ranked World No. 50, overcame Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu-Po (WR 65) 21–18, 21–19 in the Round of…
Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth reminded the badminton world of his enduring class and competitive resolve as he battled past compatriot Tharun Mannepalli in a gripping all-Indian Round of 32 encounter at the India Open 2026. In a contest that swung dramatically in momentum, Srikanth recovered from a game down to register a 15–21, 21–6,…
Indian men’s singles tennis has quietly undergone a reshuffle in early 2026, and at the center of it stands Dhakshineswar Suresh. With his rise to a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 468, Suresh has officially become India’s No. 3 singles player, a milestone that reflects both sustained performance and a changing developmental pathway…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 is not simply about reviving a popular franchise-based competition after a long hiatus. At its core, this comeback is driven by a carefully redesigned rulebook that fundamentally alters how matches are fought, coached, and decided. These rules are central to PWL’s ambition of making wrestling…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) is set to return to the frozen rinks of Ladakh with its third season, scheduled to run from January 29 to February 14, 2026, in Leh. More than just a sporting event, Season 3 represents a significant step forward in building a sustainable, community-led ice hockey ecosystem in…
Indian men’s singles tennis has been waiting for a genuine teenage breakthrough on the professional tour, and Manas Dhamne’s entry into the ATP Top 500 marks a significant step in that direction. At just 18 years of age, Dhamne climbed to a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 499 on 12 January 2026, becoming…
India’s top women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, began their Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 campaign with a composed and convincing victory, underlining their growing assurance on the BWF World Tour as the Super 750 tournament got underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The Syed Modi International champions dismantled Thailand’s…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 is set to return with a compact yet high-intensity schedule, promising nearly three weeks of top-level wrestling action. Beginning on 15 January 2026 and culminating with the final on 1 February 2026, the league once again follows a round-robin format leading into the knockout stages, ensuring that consistency across…
Lakshya Sen began his Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, producing a controlled and confident straight-games victory over compatriot Ayush Shetty to move into the pre-quarterfinals of the Super 750 event in New Delhi. The 2022 champion needed just 36 minutes to seal a 21-12, 21-15 win in what was one of the…
The 2026 international para badminton season opens with the Egypt Para Badminton International in Cairo, a tournament that carries significance well beyond its status as the first stop on the calendar. Scheduled from January 13 to 18, the Grade 2 Level 2 event serves as an early benchmark for athletes navigating a fresh competitive cycle,…
When the 2026 Women’s Professional Golf Tour, WPGT 2026 begins at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club this week, it will mark far more than the start of another domestic season. It will represent a quiet but significant milestone in the evolution of Indian women’s golf, one defined by depth, sustainability, and a growing connection to…
After months of uncertainty that threatened to derail India’s top-tier domestic football, the Indian Super League (ISL) has finally begun to take concrete shape for the ISL 2025-26 season in Indian Football. All 14 clubs have confirmed their participation and home venues, clearing a crucial logistical hurdle ahead of the league’s scheduled kickoff on February…
The Indian Women’s Football team enters 2026 at a pivotal moment in its modern journey, with the Blue Tigresses stepping into an important phase of international preparation through a set of friendly matches in Türkiye. Coming off a historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on merit, the national side is now transitioning from…
The opening round of the India Open 2026 promises a compelling all-Indian showdown as Lakshya Sen vs Ayush Shetty in what is arguably the most intriguing first-round match of the Super 750 tournament. Beyond the immediate stakes of progression, this contest represents a deeper narrative within Indian men’s singles badminton, a meeting point between established…
Delhi Capitals put up a spirited all-round performance but fell agonizingly short as Gujarat Giants secured a four-run victory in a high-scoring Women’s Premier League 2026 clash at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on Sunday. Chasing a daunting target of 210, the JSW and GMR co-owned side finished on 205 for 5, staying alive…
The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup represents a defining moment for the Indian Football Women’s National Team, marking a transition from regional relevance to genuine continental ambition. For the first time in modern history, the Blue Tigresses have qualified for the Asian Cup finals through a merit-based route, a milestone that underlines the steady evolution…
India’s No. 1 singles player, Sumit Nagal, made a composed and authoritative start to his campaign at the ATP 75 Bangkok Challenger (Nonthaburi 2), dismissing Thai wildcard Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul in straight sets to book his place in the Round of 16. Ranked 279 in the world, Nagal needed just over an hour to seal a…
The Hero Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 was more than just another domestic tournament. Staged in Ranchi between December 28, 2025, and January 10, 2026, it became a statement of intent for Indian women’s hockey a league that now combines competitive credibility, commercial seriousness, and a genuine pathway for elite performance. At the center…
Rujula Ramu capped off an impressive week in Tallinn by winning the women’s singles title at the Estonian International, underlining her growing stature on the international circuit. The Indian shuttler produced a series of controlled, assured performances through the draw, culminating in a straight-games victory in the final and marking an important milestone in her…
Indian football stands at a rare and important crossroads. Between 2024 and early 2026, four national teams the senior women, U20 women, U17 women, and U17 men have qualified for their respective AFC Asian Cups. On paper, this represents one of the most successful qualification cycles in Indian football history. In reality, it has unfolded…
Unseeded Anusha Kutumbale continued her impressive giant-killing run at the WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026, presented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, with a composed quarterfinal victory over fourth seed Yashaswini Ghorpade to enter the women’s singles semifinals at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Saturday. In what has been a breakout week for the young…
Indian women’s football entered one of its most consequential phases in early 2026, driven by a rare convergence of corporate validation, competitive progress, and institutional introspection. At the centre of this shift stands the landmark three-year sponsorship agreement between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Coca-Cola, the first long-term, dedicated corporate partnership for the…
India’s formal push to host the 2036 Olympic Games is no longer a symbolic aspiration. It marks a decisive shift in how the country views sport not as episodic success driven by individual brilliance, but as a long-term national project rooted in governance reform, institutional accountability, and performance science. What has emerged over the past…
Sixteen-year-old Kumkum Mohod announced herself as one of Indian archery’s most exciting young prospects after finishing top of the recurve women’s section at the first Archery Selection Trials held at the Sports Authority of India campus in Kolkata on Friday. Competing against a field stacked with Olympians and established internationals, the teenager from Amaravati, Maharashtra…
The World Cross Country Championships return today with a start list that underlines why this event remains one of the most demanding tests in global athletics. Featuring traditional distance-running powerhouses such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Great Britain, the United States, and Japan, the championships bring together depth, endurance, and tactical racing unlike any other discipline….
Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m throw in Doha in May 2025 was rightly celebrated as a landmark moment in Indian athletics. It ended years of anticipation, silenced the final technical barrier in his career, and placed him among the most exclusive names in javelin history. Yet, when the emotion settles and the season is examined through numbers…
