India’s junior women’s hockey team ended their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign in Santiago, Chile, with a disappointing 10th-place finish, marking one of the lowest outcomes in the program’s history. A narrow 1–2 defeat to Spain in the 9th/10th playoff confirmed the final ranking, capping off a tournament defined by flashes of brilliance,…
The Global Chess League (GCL) returns for its much-awaited third season, and the FYERS American Gambits have wasted no time in setting the tone. The franchise officially confirmed that Hikaru Nakamura, one of the world’s most influential and electrifying chess superstars, will arrive in Mumbai on Sunday morning to lead the team as its Icon…
Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has once again underlined his credentials as one of India’s most complete classical players, clinching the IV President Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent with a performance marked by tactical precision, strategic depth, and remarkable psychological resilience. His 2816 Tournament Performance Rating (TPR), achieved against an elite field averaging 2625 Elo, stands as…
Indian hockey witnessed one of its proudest moments of the year at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, held in Tamil Nadu, where India clinched a well-earned bronze medal after a dramatic 4–2 comeback win against Argentina. At the heart of this achievement were two emerging talents of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers midfielder Rosan Kujur…
Indian wrestling witnessed one of its most significant developments in recent years when Vinesh Phogat announced on December 12, 2025 that she was ending her 18-month retirement to pursue a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The declaration marks a dramatic new chapter in the career of a wrestler whose Olympic journey has…
India’s rising shuttlers delivered another confident performance at the Odisha Masters 2025, as the country’s top young names advanced into the quarterfinals across singles and doubles events at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli, alongside Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya, ensured a strong Indian presence…
India will field one of their strongest squads in recent years as the country prepares for the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026, scheduled in Qingdao, China from February 3–8. With the women entering the competition as defending champions and the men seeking to upgrade their previous bronze-medal finishes, the selection reflects a clear intent:…
Day three of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, delivered another gripping chapter in the competition, with momentum shifts, narrow margins, and statement performances lighting up the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. GS Delhi Aces consolidated their position at the top of the standings, while the Gujarat Panthers finally broke…
In Olympic shooting, qualification is rarely a formality. It is a long-drawn test of nerve, consistency and technical mastery a two-year gauntlet that filters out even the finest marksmen and markswomen until only the world’s most reliable performers remain. For the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has set out…
Just two days into Season 7 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) powered by Clear Premium Water, the tournament is already earning powerful endorsements from players across generations and continents. What began as an ambitious domestic league has now evolved into a globally recognised tennis property and this year’s early reactions from international stars underline…
As the Olympic cycle turns toward Los Angeles 2028, the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has finalised one of the most intricate qualification systems in global sport for Equestrian. Eventing, Jumping and Dressage three disciplines that rely on a deep partnership between athlete and horse will send a combined 200 riders to LA28 under structures designed…
At the Els Club in Dubai, where wind, pressure and precision often decide the final outcome, Karandeep Kochhar finally earned the breakthrough in IGPL he had been chasing all season. The 24-year-old Chandigarh golfer captured his maiden IGPL Tour title at the IGPL Invitational UAE hosted by Shiv Kapur, edging out young contenders Veer Ganapathy…
The qualification pathway for badminton at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has officially been outlined by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The framework, updated as of 10 December 2025, offers clarity on athlete quotas, qualification routes, ranking timelines and the role of continental representation in shaping the competitive field. With 172 total athlete slots…
As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games accelerates, the global hockey landscape is beginning to reshape itself around one of the most demanding qualification pathways in international sport. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has finalized its system for both the men’s and women’s 12-team tournaments, and the document released in December 2025…
East Bengal continued their commanding run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, climbing to the top of the standings with a composed and convincing 2–0 victory over Pakistan’s Karachi City FC at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. With two wins in two matches, the Red and Gold brigade now stand just one victory away…
World Aquatics has released the updated Swimming Qualification System for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, outlining a detailed and data-driven pathway for athletes and federations. The document, updated as of 10 December 2025, confirms 41 medal events 20 for men, 20 for women, and one mixed relay while integrating six new 50m sprint events for…
Every few years, Indian football rediscovers the same question. Can the global Indian diaspora help bridge the gap between promise and performance? And just as predictably, the discussion runs into the same immovable obstacle. The case of Gabriel Cleur brings this reality into sharp focus. Cleur, a professional footballer with confirmed Indian ancestry, ticks almost…
Indian women’s cricket has entered an important phase of transition. The search for specialists who can influence games consistently in the shortest format is intensifying, and among the names pushing their way into contention, Vaishnavi Sharma stands out. At just 19, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Gwalior has earned her maiden call-up to the…
India Script Sensational 4–2 Comeback Against Argentina to Secure Historic Bronze at FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced one of the most dramatic comebacks in the history of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the third-place playoff to clinch their first-ever…
Day two of Tennis Premier League TPL Season 7 delivered another engrossing evening of fast-paced tennis at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, with GS Delhi Aces stamping their authority in the first tie before Yash Mumbai Eagles held their nerve to clinch a dramatic contest against SG Pipers Bengaluru. The intensity that marked the opening…
India’s next generation of badminton talent announced itself in emphatic fashion on the opening day of the main draw at the Odisha Masters 2025, producing a string of eye-catching victories and high-profile upsets at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah and Tasnim Mir led the charge with composed and fearless performances, while…
The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai has witnessed many memorable nights, but few will linger quite like this as was India vs Argentina. What began as a tense, nervy third-place playoff at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 turned into an unforgettable comeback, as India clawed their way from two goals down…
Indian table tennis reached a historic milestone at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025, but the debut outing for Manush Shah and Diya Chitale underlined just how steep the learning curve is at the sport’s very highest level. The Indian mixed doubles pair went down 0–3 (11–7, 11–6, 11–8) to China’s duo Wang Chuqin and…
The long-awaited Shooting League of India (SLI) will officially make its debut from February 16 to 26, 2026, marking a significant step in the evolution of competitive shooting in the country. The confirmation of dates follows an earlier announcement that the inaugural edition would be shifted to early 2026, with the final window now carefully…
The Tennis Premier League, TPL 2025 got off to a competitive start on December 9 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, with all eight teams featuring on Day 1. As expected in the league’s fast-paced 25-point format, fine margins decided most ties, but by the end of the opening day, Chennai Smashers and…
The Sesa Football Academy (SFA) senior women’s team qualifying for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) for the first time is more than a sporting milestone. It marks the end of a three-year absence of Goan representation at the highest level of Indian women’s football and signals what many within the state are calling a genuine…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) got off to a vibrant start at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as four teams opened their campaigns with victories on a competitive first day. Making its first appearance in Ahmedabad, the league showcased high-quality tennis from a mix of Indian stars and international names, with…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team held their nerve to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a shootout after a pulsating 1-1 draw in the 9th–12th classification match at the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2025. In a contest defined by Indian dominance during regulation time and late heartbreak, goalkeeper Nidhi emerged as the hero in…
The 2025 athletics season will be remembered as a landmark year for Indian sprinting, defined by the emergence of Animesh Kujur as the country’s foremost male sprinter. At just 22, Kujur moved beyond domestic promise to establish himself as a serious international competitor, delivering a season of unprecedented depth, volume and performance that signals a…
The United World Wrestling, UWW 2026 calendar marks a defining moment for the sport, blending geographical expansion with a clear emphasis on operational reliability and athlete safety. Headlined by the Senior World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, and the U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, the calendar reflects UWW’s intent to grow wrestling into new regions…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) opened on a memorable note as two of India’s greatest tennis icons, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, returned to the court together for a special exhibition match on the opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Their appearance set the tone for a festival of…
The Indian women’s cricket team will return to T20 International action later this month as they host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series starting December 21, marking the first assignment in the shortest format since India’s ODI World Cup triumph earlier this year. With expectations high following their world champion status, the series offers…
The stage is set for a high-intensity battle as India vs Argentina face off in the 3rd/4th place match of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Wednesday, December 10. With both teams narrowly missing out on a place in the final, the bronze…
Indian golf legend Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia produced a composed, bogey-free opening round to take the outright lead at the IGPL UAE, hosted by Shiv Kapur, as the Indian Golf Premier League made its maiden international appearance at the Els Club in Dubai. Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour winner and one of the most experienced…
A New Season, Faster Tennis, and Fresh Battles. The Tennis Premier League 2025 begins today with Match Day 1 promising a high-octane start to Season 7. With the league’s trademark 100-point fast format returning, every segment singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles will carry equal importance. As franchises take the court for the first time…
There is a number that continues to haunt Indian junior hockey. It is not a ranking or a goal tally, but a stage the semi-final of the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup. For nearly three decades now, India have repeatedly arrived at the doorstep of a final, only to find the door firmly shut. The…
India wrapped up the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in Doha with a strong second-place finish on the overall medal table, underlining its growing stature as one of world shooting’s most consistent powers. Competing against an elite, limited field drawn from the season’s best performers, the Indian contingent claimed six medals two gold, three silver,…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi delivered one of the most significant victories of his career by defeating World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 5 of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town. The 1–0 result, achieved during the rapid round-robin phase, reshaped the tournament standings and placed Erigaisi firmly back in contention for…
East Bengal Women marked their entry into the continental club arena with an emphatic statement, cruising to a 4–0 victory over Bhutan’s Transport United Ladies FC in their opening match of the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship in Kathmandu. Playing at the Dasharath Stadium, the Indian Women’s League champions showcased their superior organisation, physicality, and…
Indian chess reached another historic high on December 8, 2025, as R Praggnanandhaa was confirmed as the winner of the FIDE Circuit 2025, securing direct qualification to the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament. At just 20 years of age, Praggnanandhaa has not only booked a place among the elite eight players who will compete to challenge…
With the vibrant city of Ahmedabad preparing to host another marquee sporting spectacle, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 is all set to serve off from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Powered by Clear Premium Water, the seventh edition of the league brings together eight franchises, global tennis stars…
With the United Arab Emirates stepping aside, the race to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup has transformed from a crowded contest into a strategic crossroads for Asian football. The 20th edition of the tournament, coinciding with the Asian Cup’s 75th anniversary, is no longer simply about who can deliver matches on time. It is…
India’s preparation for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya marks a decisive shift in how the country approaches multi-sport events. Scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Games come on the back of India’s historic outing at Hangzhou 2023, where the contingent crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time. That breakthrough has…
India’s hopes of lifting a third FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup title came to a crashing halt on Sunday night as reigning champions Germany delivered a clinical, ruthless performance to win the semi-final 5–1 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. In front of a packed but increasingly subdued home crowd, the seven-time…
FC Goa defended their AIFF Super Cup crown in the most testing of circumstances, edging past East Bengal FC in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout after a tense, goalless final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday. With neither side able to break the deadlock across 120 minutes of regulation and extra time,…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to return in January 2026 after a seven-year hiatus, with its rebranded avatar PWL 2.0 positioned as a structurally stronger and commercially de-risked league. Scheduled from January 15 to February 1, 2026, the entire season will be hosted at the Noida Indoor Stadium, a deliberate, centralized approach that…
At the Guwahati Masters 2025, the men’s singles draw threw up many expected results, but one story stood out for its sheer improbability and persistence. World No. 384 Sanskar Saraswat arrived in Guwahati without headlines, without seeding protection, and without the comfort of direct entry. He left as the S100 champion, defeating four higher-ranked opponents…
When Jerome Vinith signed for Tuv Mig Volleyball Club in the Mongolian National Volleyball League (MNVL), it was easy to frame the news as a personal milestone. In reality, the move carries far wider significance. Vinith has become the first Indian volleyball player to compete in Mongolia’s top league, opening a new, viable professional pathway…
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup semifinal rarely throws up a bigger occasion than India vs Germany. On Sunday night, the two giants of junior men’s hockey will meet for the fifth time in a World Cup semifinal, a statistic that alone underlines the depth, longevity and intensity of this rivalry. With history evenly poised…
Indian men’s squash continued its upward surge as Velavan Senthilkumar captured his 10th PSA Tour title, overcoming Egypt’s Adam Hawal in the final of the PSA Challenger 4th Indian Tour in Chennai. Playing in front of a supportive home crowd, the top-seeded Indian delivered a composed and authoritative performance, winning the final 11-7, 11-9, 9-11,…
