Romil Shukla

Sports

India’s $130 Billion Sports Future: How Cricket, Kabaddi, and Kho Kho Are Redefining Audience Power

India’s sports economy is entering a transformative decade. Once dominated almost entirely by cricket, the country’s sports landscape now features a growing ecosystem of indigenous leagues, digital-first fan communities, and increasingly diversified revenue models. According to a Deloitte–Google market projection, India’s sports industry currently valued at just under $2 billion is expected to expand exponentially,…

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Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025: Global Excellence Meets Indian Resilience

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) once again lived up to its billing as one of Asia’s premier road races, blending world-class competition with inspiring domestic performances. Held under humid early-morning skies in the Indian capital, this year’s edition reaffirmed both the event’s global prestige and the evolving competitive depth within India’s distance running scene….

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Shooting League of India

Shooting League of India Set for Grand Inaugural Season in Early 2026; NRAI President Meets Franchise Owners in Mumbai

The much-awaited Shooting League of India (SLI) is gearing up for its inaugural season in early 2026, marking a major step forward for Indian shooting. With a refined calendar that aligns better with the ISSF schedule, athlete commitments, and broadcast timelines, the league promises to deliver a world-class sporting experience for competitors, franchises, and fans…

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Asian Team Table Tennis Championships

Spirited Start to Asian Team Table Tennis Championships as Underdogs Impress in Bhubaneswar

The 28th edition of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships got underway in vibrant fashion at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre, marking the start of a weeklong showcase of Asia’s finest table tennis talent. On an opening day when the spotlight belonged to lesser-known teams, the event served up a blend of grit,…

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PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu’s Third Term: A New Benchmark in Global Badminton Governance

In a historic development for Indian sport and international badminton governance, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been confirmed for her third consecutive term (2026–2029) on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission. This 12-year continuous tenure, unprecedented in the sport’s history, transforms Sindhu from an elite athlete-representative into a central figure of sustained governance…

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Ahmedabad Defenders

PVL 2025: Ahmedabad Defenders Come from Behind to Beat Defending Champions Calicut Heroes

Ahmedabad Defenders showcased remarkable resilience and tactical maturity as they rallied from a set down to defeat the defending champions Calicut Heroes 12–15, 15–12, 15–12, 16–14 in a thrilling encounter of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Battur Batsuuri’s explosive all-round performance earned him the…

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Aman Kadyan

The Golden Benchmark: Aman Kadyan’s Strategic Breakthrough at the Riga Open 2024

In the ever-demanding world of elite Taekwondo, where precision meets endurance and every ranking point can redefine an athlete’s Olympic destiny, Aman Kadyan’s gold medal victory at the Riga Open 2024 (G1) stands as a pivotal chapter for Indian Taekwondo. Competing in the Senior Male -58kg category, Kadyan not only clinched gold on September 15,…

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Volleyball

India’s Volleyball Snub at the Asian Youth Games: How Mismanagement Stole a Generation’s Chance

When the boys of India’s under-16 volleyball team defeated Japan and China earlier this year at the Asian U16 Championship, it was hailed as the dawn of a new era. A group of teenagers, disciplined and fearless, had stunned Asia’s volleyball elite. The promise was unmistakable: India was ready to challenge the continent’s best at…

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Archery Premier League

Abhishek Verma Leads Prithviraj Yodhas to First Victory as Rajputana Royals and Mighty Marathas Shine on Day 3 of Archery Premier League 2025

The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 continued to captivate fans on Day 3 with three thrilling encounters at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. From last-arrow shoot-offs to dominant displays, the day offered everything precision, composure, and drama as Prithviraj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals, and Mighty Marathas all emerged victorious in contrasting fashion. Yodhas…

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Muthupandi Raja

Muthupandi Raja Lifts Personal Best at Weightlifting Worlds: Signs of India’s Quiet Rebuild

In the Norwegian town of Førde, far from India’s usual training bases and fanfare, Muthupandi Raja quietly produced one of the more encouraging performances for Indian weightlifting this year. Competing in the men’s 65 kg category at the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, the 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted a combined total of 299 kg…

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AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

October Sports Calendar 2025: A Week-by-Week Guide to India’s Packed Sporting Calendar

October Sports Calendar 2025 is arguably one of the busiest sporting months in recent memory, not only for global sport but particularly for India, which finds itself at the epicenter of multiple international competitions. Across five packed weeks, the calendar features world championships, continental tournaments, professional tour stops, and domestic leagues. For athletes, fans, and…

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Indian Football

Indian Football Near-Quadruple Sweep at the 2025 SAFF Championships: Promise, Parity, and the Path Forward

The year 2025 has been hailed as one of Indian football’s most successful years at the regional level, with age-group national teams securing dominance across South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) competitions. India clinched three youth championships Men’s U17, Women’s U17, and Men’s U19 and shared a contentious joint title in the Women’s U19 category. This…

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Srihari Nataraj

Srihari Nataraj’s Seven-Medal Masterclass at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025

When the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships concluded in Ahmedabad, one name dominated India’s sporting headlines Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer delivered an unprecedented performance, securing seven medals (3 silver, 4 bronze) in a single edition, the biggest individual medal haul ever by an Indian at the continental stage. In a sport where India has…

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Olympics

Governance, Efficiency, and the Olympic Paradox: Why Small Nations Outperform Giants

The Olympic Games, often seen as the ultimate test of sporting excellence, continue to challenge conventional wisdom about what drives athletic success. The popular assumption has long been that bigger nations, with larger populations and stronger economies, naturally dominate the medal table. Yet, data from recent decades reveals a striking paradox: small, resource-limited nations often…

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Indian Junior Women

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Overcome Canberra Chill 3-1 in Australia Tour

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continued their encouraging run on the ongoing Australian tour with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Goals from Ishika (13’, 39’) and Sonam (27’) helped the visitors overturn an early deficit and register their second straight win, consolidating confidence ahead of…

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IWF World Championships

India’s Weightlifting Squad for the 2025 IWF World Championships: A Deep Dive

The IWF World Championships 2025, scheduled from October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, marks a pivotal moment for Indian weightlifting. With new bodyweight categories in place and the Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 officially underway, this championship will serve as a crucial benchmark for India. The Indian squad features a mix of proven veterans and…

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Asian Aquatics Championships

Indian Divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Make History with Bronze at the Asian Aquatics Championships

A new chapter in Indian aquatics was written on Day 2 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships as divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam clinched a historic bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10m platform event. Competing at the world-class Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the duo scored 300.66 points, marking India’s first-ever…

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Hockey India

Hockey India Announces 33-Member Core Group for Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp in Bengaluru

Hockey India has announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Bengaluru, from 29th September to 18th October 2025. The camp arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey as the team begins preparations for two significant international assignments the 31st…

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Rinku Hooda

Rinku Hooda Becomes World Champion as India Secures Historic 1-2 in Javelin at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

It was a golden day for Indian para athletics as Rinku Hooda finally achieved his long-awaited breakthrough on the world stage, winning gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. His massive throw of 66.37m not only earned him the title of world champion but also…

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Srihari Nataraj

“Disappointed I Didn’t Get a Gold in the 50m Backstroke, It Was My Best Chance”: Srihari Nataraj Reflects on Day 1 at the Asian Aquatics Championships

The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships kicked off with an electrifying opening day at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, and for India, it was double Olympian Srihari Nataraj who led the way. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer claimed two silver medals in the men’s 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke, before returning to the pool to anchor the…

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Srihari nataraj

Srihari Nataraj Ends India’s 16-Year Wait for a Continental Swimming Medal with Stunning Silver in Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad

Indian swimming finally has a new chapter to celebrate, and it comes courtesy of Bengaluru’s own Srihari Nataraj. On a cool evening at the state-of-the-art Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the 24-year-old delivered a performance for the ages, winning silver in the men’s 200m freestyle at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships. His time of…

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Anirudh Chandrasekar

Anirudh Chandrasekar Clinches ATP 100 Jingshan Challenger Doubles Title with Reese Stalder, Set for Career-High Ranking

Indian tennis continues to make steady strides on the global doubles circuit, and 27-year-old Anirudh Chandrasekar is the latest name to shine. Teaming up with American partner Reese Stalder, Chandrasekar captured the ATP 100 Jingshan Challenger doubles title in Hubei, China, on Sunday, marking one of the biggest victories of his professional career. The triumph…

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World Para Athletics

India Shines at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships with Gold and Silver Medals

The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi produced another memorable day for Indian para-athletes, as the nation celebrated a historic gold medal from high jumper Shailesh Kumar and a hard-fought silver from defending champion Deepthi Jeevanji. With these podium finishes, India continued to strengthen its medal tally and assert its growing presence on…

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Harshita Jakhar

Harshita Jakhar Completes a Memorable Performance at the Road Cycling World Championships

Indian junior cyclist Harshita Jakhar wrapped up a courageous and educational campaign at the Road Cycling World Championships, finishing both of her events with determination and poise. Representing India as the lone competitor in this year’s global showpiece, the teenager gained invaluable experience against the world’s best in a sport where opportunities for Indian riders…

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2025 IWF World Championships

India’s Weightlifting Squad Targets Strategic Gains at the 2025 IWF World Championships in Førde

The 2025 IWF World Championships, set for October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, will be more than a test of strength it will be the first major battleground of a new Olympic cycle and a decisive data-gathering mission for Indian weightlifting. With revised weight categories and a compressed competitive field, India enters this championship with a…

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National Open Athletics Championships

Ranchi Heats Up as India’s Best Shine at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships

The 64th National Open Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi delivered a gripping blend of comebacks, season bests, and breakthrough performances as India’s top athletes battled for national glory and future Asian Games spots. From the women’s 400m drama to lightning-fast 100m sprints and field-event heroics, the championships served as a fitting finale to an action-packed…

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