When Punjab FC unveiled Bede Osuji as their latest foreign signing for the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, the move carried the hallmarks of strategic necessity rather than glamour. With promotion and relegation officially in play this season, survival is now as critical as success. For a club that finished 10th last season and…
The 2025 WTA Chennai Open held from October 27 to November 2 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium is more than just a sporting comeback. It symbolized India’s push to reestablish itself on the global tennis map after a three-year absence from hosting elite women’s events. Yet, as the week unfolded, it became clear that this…
Nepal’s star striker Sabitra Bhandari delivered a masterclass in finishing as the Gorkhali Chelis stunned hosts Indian women football 2–1 in the final match of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday. The Wellington Phoenix forward scored once in each half, sealing a famous win for Nepal…
Mumbai City FC produced a clinical first-half performance to blow SC Delhi away and then closed out the game with a late insurance strike as the Islanders ran out comfortable 4–1 winners in the opening Group D fixture of the AIFF Super Cup at Fatorda. The result was settled inside the first 45 minutes. Mumbai’s…
Shafali Verma has been chosen to replace Pratika Rawal Two years apart, Indian women’s cricket finds itself in a strikingly familiar situation. In 2023, it was the eve of the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia when the team was struck by unexpected news pace all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar was ruled out due to illness, prompting…
World Chess Champion D Gukesh is gearing up for a return to one of his fondest venues as he leads the Indian contingent at the FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held in Goa from October 31 to November 27. For the 19-year-old, the tournament marks not only another major challenge on the international stage…
India’s campaign at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has reached its most precarious juncture yet. The team, who clinched the final semi-final spot after a spirited win over New Zealand, now face a crisis that threatens to derail their title ambitions. A rain-hit final group-stage match against Bangladesh not only disrupted momentum but…
The 2025 SAFF Senior Athletics Championships concluded in Ranchi with an exhilarating display of regional athletic excellence, marked by record-breaking performances, national milestones, and a fierce India–Sri Lanka rivalry that set the tone for three unforgettable days of competition. In the end, India emerged overall champions, topping the medal tally with 20 gold, 20 silver,…
India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit, breezing past American Strong Kirchheimer in straight sets to move into the final qualifying round of the ATP 75 Charlottesville Challenger. The 22-year-old from Chennai was in commanding form, registering a comprehensive victory highlighted by 13 aces and relentless baseline control. Suresh’s 6-3,…
Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh produced one of the finest performances of her young career, stunning World No. 20 Melissa Alves of France 3-1 (12-10, 12-10, 8-11, 11-2) to storm into the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women’s Open, a PSA Silver-level tournament. This victory marks a major milestone for the 17-year-old Delhi-based player her first-ever…
Indian chess is witnessing its golden age, and the European Chess Club Cup 2025 (ECC Cup) in Rhodes has just confirmed it. With World Champion D. Gukesh and Women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh clinching individual gold medals for their respective clubs, India celebrated a symbolic “Double Gold” a defining moment in the country’s ascent…
The penultimate day of the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi witnessed a flurry of record-breaking performances and spirited battles across track and field events. India and Sri Lanka continued their dominance, sharing top honours in a session that produced multiple meet records and personal bests. From Ruchit Mori’s stunning hurdles victory to Sandeep…
India’s Senior Men’s Rugby Sevens team concluded a remarkable campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) 2025 in Muscat as runners-up, earning promotion to the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) Asia’s premier rugby sevens competition. Led by head coach Ben Gollings, the former England Sevens captain, India’s campaign was defined by discipline,…
India’s 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar will join the main draw of the WTA Chennai Open 2025 as a lucky loser, following the withdrawal of New Zealand’s Lulu Sun. The Pune-based youngster, ranked No. 661, becomes the fourth Indian in the main draw, joining Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi. This development comes after Adkar’s…
In a rain-soaked battle at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Inter Kashi the newly promoted ISL side and reigning I-League champions stunned many by holding Durand Cup winners NorthEast United FC to a pulsating 2–2 draw in their AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 Group B opener. It was a match that had everything: early goals, defensive…
After a three-year hiatus, world-class women’s tennis returns to Indian soil with the WTA Chennai Open 2025, set to take place from October 27 to November 2 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium. The $275,094 event marks only the second edition of the Chennai Open after its successful debut in 2022, and promises an exciting mix…
The Indian men’s rugby sevens team scripted history in Muscat, Oman, earning their maiden promotion to the top-tier Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Division 1) after an unbeaten campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025. It marks a monumental step forward for Indian rugby a sport steadily rising in both structure and ambition. India’s…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 returns with a high-stakes double-header in Group B, promising two contrasting but crucial fixtures that could shape the destiny of this year’s most competitive group. On one side, Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi, while later in the evening, defending Super Cup champions…
When Jindal Steel’s subsidiary, Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (JSS), became the title sponsor of the Oman Professional League earlier this year, the move triggered an online debate about priorities & Indian Football. How could one of India’s biggest conglomerates invest in football abroad while the Indian Super League (ISL) the nation’s top-tier competition entered…
The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, marking one of the nation’s strongest-ever junior contingents to compete at a continental multi-sport event. With 34 medals at stake in swimming the second-highest tally after athletics (42) India’s young swimmers will be in action from October…
The Indian Men’s Rugby Sevens team began their Asia Rugby 7s Trophy campaign in stunning fashion, registering three consecutive wins on the opening day in Muscat to book a semifinal berth. Playing with discipline, flair, and resilience, India topped their group and defeated Iran in the quarterfinal to keep their dream of promotion to the…
In a thrilling curtain-raiser to the 2025–26 AIFF Super Cup, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by a spirited 10-man Dempo SC side at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. What was expected to be a routine outing for one of India’s biggest clubs turned into a test of composure and resilience, as Dempo…
The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) has officially announced the full schedule for the 2025–26 season, marking the much-anticipated return of India’s premier franchise-based hockey tournament. The announcement, made at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, confirmed that the women’s competition will once again take place in Ranchi, while the men’s…
India’s ace paddler Manika Batra pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 season, defeating World No. 12 Shi Xunyao of China in a thrilling Round of 16 clash at the WTT Star Contender London. With the 3–1 (11–6, 11–4, 8–11, 11–9) win, Manika stormed into the quarterfinals, reigniting hopes of a deep…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 kicks off today in Goa, setting the stage for one of the most competitive and high-stakes editions in the tournament’s history. The opening day brings two crucial Group A fixtures East Bengal FC vs Dempo SC at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim (16:30 IST), followed by Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs…
Chennaiyin FC have unveiled a 24-man all-Indian squad for the upcoming 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup, marking a new chapter in the club’s history under newly appointed head coach Clifford Miranda. The former India international becomes the first-ever Indian to take charge of the two-time ISL champions, and his side will begin their campaign against Mohun…
Indian badminton created history on Saturday at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025 in Chengdu, China, as three young shuttlers Lakshya Rajesh, Diksha Sudhakar, and Shaina Manimuthu stormed into the finals of their respective events. In a landmark achievement, India will crown its first-ever Asian U-17 singles champion after Lakshya and Diksha set…
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has announced a cash reward of ₹2,00,000 each for every player and coach of the Indian contingent that clinched double gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The announcement, following India’s clean sweep in both the boys’ and girls’ U-18 categories, marks a defining…
In a dramatic and unexpected finish at the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open in Vienna, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s André Göransson stormed into the semifinals after top seeds Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavić (Croatia) retired midway through the deciding super tiebreak. The Indo-Swedish pair were locked at 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-5 (ret.) when…
Indian U16 team had a great performance on the opening day of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, putting together a hat-trick of wins in the 3×3 women’s basketball event. In a dominant display of skill, teamwork, and composure, the young Indian cagers stormed past Sri Lanka (21-6), Maldives (21-14), and Palestine (21-6) to finish…
The DY Patil Stadium witnessed a historic night of cricket as India stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinals with a 53-run (DLS) victory over New Zealand a result built on a mountain of records. From Smriti Mandhana’s breathtaking hundred to Pratika Rawal’s rapid milestones, the evening turned into a statistical showcase…
As the WTA 250 Chennai Open 2025 returns for its second edition from October 27 to November 2, 2025, anticipation runs high among Indian tennis fans. Yet, amid the excitement of hosting a premier women’s tournament on home soil, the harsh reality facing the local contingent in the qualifying draw is clear bridging the gap…
India’s next generation of badminton talent continues to make waves on the continental stage as four medals have been confirmed at the U15 & U17 Asian Junior Championships 2025. From the confident strides of Jagsher Singh Khurana to the composed performances of Shaina Manimuthu, Diksha Sudhakar, and the mixed doubles pair Jagjeet Singh Kajla and…
The stage is set for a blockbuster encounter in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, PVL 2025 powered by Scapia, as the Bengaluru Torpedoes take on the Ahmedabad Defenders in the first semi-final at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Both sides have been among the most consistent teams this season, and their contrasting styles…
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar is ready to turn the page on recent heartbreak as he tees off this week at the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, determined to reignite his season against one of the strongest fields ever assembled on the Asian Tour. Just three weeks after a frustrating finish at the Jakarta International Championship,…
India finally found their spark when it mattered most. A record-breaking batting display, led by Smriti Mandhana’s blistering century and Pratika Rawal’s maiden World Cup hundred, propelled India to a commanding 53-run (DLS) win over New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium a result that sealed their place in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup…
It was a final that had everything power-packed raids, fierce tackles, emotional flare-ups, and even moments of sheer chaos. But when the dust settled, it was India’s U18 boys who emerged victorious, defeating Iran 35–32 to capture the Kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Youth Games 2025. The win completed a historic double for Indian…
When the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships begin on October 24 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, the focus will be firmly on the 100m, 200m, and 400m showdowns. Despite being a Category D event on the World Athletics calendar, the meet promises to serve as an exciting late-season contest between India and Sri…
India’s athletics contingent began its Asian Youth Games 2025 journey in style on the opening morning session in Bahrain, led by a brilliant silver medal performance from Ranjana Yadav in the Girls’ 5000m Race Walk. The session also witnessed solid qualification runs from Shourya Ambure in the 100m hurdles and Divyansh Raj in the boys’…
The countdown to another electrifying season of world athletics has begun. The 2026 Wanda Diamond League schedule has been officially confirmed, charting a thrilling 15-meet journey across four continents from Doha’s desert heat to the historic finale in Brussels. For athletes and fans alike, the calendar marks the heartbeat of elite track and field competition,…
The YONEX French Open 2025 Super 750 began on a mixed note for India’s badminton contingent, but one name that stood out amid the early exits was Unnati Hooda. India’s No. 2 women’s singles player made a spirited comeback to the BWF World Tour, registering a fighting three-game win in her opening round to enter…
On a humid Goan evening under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, FC Goa produced one of their most spirited performances on the continental stage yet came away empty-handed. The Indian Super League side suffered a 1–2 defeat to Saudi giants Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League Two Group D clash,…
India’s campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Tirana began on a proud note, thanks to Vishvajit More, who continued his remarkable consistency on the international stage. The 22-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler secured a bronze medal in the men’s 55kg category, defeating reigning Asian Champion Yerassyl Mamyrbekov of Kazakhstan in a thrilling 5–4 bout…
In what turned out to be a match of razor-thin margins, India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty fought valiantly before bowing out in the opening round of the BWF French Open Super 750. Facing Japan’s seasoned campaigner Koki Watanabe, the 20-year-old Indian went down 19-21, 19-21 in a contest that was as intense as it was…
The inconsistency that has shadowed Lakshya Sen’s 2025 campaign resurfaced in Paris, as the Indian shuttler suffered a shock first-round exit at the French Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Facing Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen, ranked 29th in the world, Sen fell in straight games 7–21, 16–21, a result that stunned fans and underscored his ongoing battle…
The Indian girls’ kabaddi team continued their incredible run of dominance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, sealing a commanding 59–26 win over Iran in the group stage to book their place in the final. With this emphatic result, India finished the league phase unbeaten four wins from four matches standing comfortably…
The Indian women’s football team began their Tri-Nation Friendly campaign in Shillong with a frustrating 0–2 defeat against Iran a result that reflected both promise and profligacy. Under the floodlights at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Blue Tigresses showed flashes of intent but were undone by lapses in concentration and wastefulness in front of goal….
For Indian tennis, the search for the next breakthrough star on the men’s circuit often oscillates between promise and patience. But in mid-October 2025, in the quiet city of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dhakshineswar Suresh made a statement that could mark a defining shift in his career. Competing at the ATP Challenger 75 Lincoln, the 25-year-old not…
After nearly a year away from the uppermost rung of world badminton, India’s ace men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, known as Satwik-Chirag have stormed back into the top five of the BWF world rankings, climbing three spots to reclaim the World No. 3 position. The latest rankings released on October 21, 2025,…
The Indian women’s football team returns to action this week in Shillong, kicking off a crucial phase in their preparation for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. The opening fixture between India vs Iran of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies marks not just another international matchday but the beginning of a long-term strategic cycle…
