The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), presented by Clear Premium Water, reached a thrilling conclusion at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium as GS Delhi Aces capped off a remarkable debut campaign by clinching their maiden TPL title. In a high-intensity grand finale, the Delhi franchise delivered a composed and commanding performance to…
East Bengal Women continued their imperious run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, producing a dominant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh’s Nasrin Sports Academy 7–0 at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday. With this emphatic victory, the Moshal Girls maintained their perfect record in the group stage, registering three wins from three…
Mumbai witnessed a rare convergence of global football stardom and long-term grassroots planning when Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis formally launched Project Mahadeva during Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T Tour event at the Wankhede Stadium. While Messi’s presence brought glamour and international attention, the real significance of the evening lay in the announcement of an ambitious, system-driven football…
In the icy expanse of Eastern Ladakh, sport has taken on a meaning far deeper than competition. The Galwan Ice Hockey Championship, held annually in the Lalok region, has emerged as a powerful symbol of remembrance, resilience and community empowerment. More than a winter tournament, it represents a unique civil–military collaboration that blends national memory…
The stage is set for a high-octane finish to Clear Premium Water presents Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, as GS Delhi Aces and Yash Mumbai Eagles booked their places in the grand finale following two contrasting semi-final encounters at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Sunday. Day six of the tournament delivered intensity, momentum…
Kiran George capped off a composed and resilient week at the Odisha Masters 2025 by clinching the men’s singles title, defeating Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf in a hard-fought three-game final. The Indian shuttler prevailed 21–14, 13–21, 21–16 in a 65-minute contest, adding another significant chapter to his steady rise on the BWF circuit. With the victory,…
Eighteen-year-old Unnati Hooda closed out her 2025 season on a high, clinching the women’s singles title at the Odisha Masters 2025 with a commanding straight-games victory over compatriot Isharani Baruah in an all-Indian final. Hooda won 21-17, 21-10, underlining her growing stature on the BWF Tour and confirming her rise as one of India’s most…
Day 4 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water and supported by official equipment partner Yonex Sunrise, offered fans more than just high-intensity on-court action. It delivered a moment of deep nostalgia as Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were spotted together “on court” at the Gujarat…
Indian squash reached its greatest-ever milestone on Sunday as the national team was crowned WSF Squash World Cup champions, defeating top seeds Hong Kong 3–0 in a commanding final at Chennai’s Express Avenue Mall. In front of a packed and passionate home crowd, India delivered a performance that combined experience, composure, and youthful fearlessness to…
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) officially ushered in its third season with a glittering opening ceremony in Mumbai on Friday, as the championship trophy was unveiled at the iconic Royal Opera House. A joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the league returns with heightened ambition, global star power,…
Indian junior tennis continued to make its presence felt on the global stage as Maaya Rajeshwaran advanced to the doubles final of the prestigious ITF J500 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Florida, USA. Partnering Serbia’s Anastasija Cvetkovic, the Indian teenager produced a series of composed performances to book a place in the summit clash of…
As the sporting world edges closer to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fencing enters a decisive three-year stretch that will determine which of the world’s best foilists, épéeists and sabreurs take their place on the Olympic piste. The qualification system confirmed by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) sets the stage for a global contest…
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…
