India’s journey in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers started on a rough patch as the men’s team fell 84-59 to Saudi Arabia in a Group D encounter played on Saudi soil. What began as a competitive, edge-of-seat opening quarter unravelled when the hosts seized control in the second period and kept increasing the margin…
In what will go down as one of the defining moments of her young career, 16-year-old Indian badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma produced a sensational comeback to defeat former world champion and former World No. 1 Nozomi Okuhara 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 and storm into the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow. The…
India’s young women’s doubles pair, Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam, continued their impressive run at the Syed Modi India International 2025, delivering one of the standout performances of the tournament by upsetting the World No. 31 Ukrainian duo Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr in the Round of 16. The Indian pair, ranked 44th in the…
The FIDE Candidates 2026 is set to ignite the global chess landscape with a rare blend of youth, ambition, and elite experience. Scheduled from March 28 to April 16, 2026, at the picturesque Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, the tournament will determine the next challenger to reigning World Champion D. Gukesh….
Anticipation is soaring as the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team prepares to launch their campaign at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, beginning 28 November at two iconic venues the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai and the state-of-the-art Madurai International Hockey Stadium. The spotlight is firmly on India, a nation…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team delivered a composed, resilient, and sharp all-round performance to secure a 3–2 victory over New Zealand at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday. The win, shaped by goals from Amit Rohidas (4’), captain Sanjay (32’), and Selvam Karthi (54’), pushed India to the top of the…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s decision to part ways with Spanish head coach José Francisco Molina marks one of the most dramatic mid-season pivots in recent Indian Super League history. The separation, mutual on paper but deeply rooted in escalating internal tensions, represents the collapse of a tenure defined by both historic success and a sudden…
India’s U17 boys kept their AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026 hopes firmly alive with a stirring 3–1 comeback victory over Chinese Taipei at the Eka Arena, thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from captain Dallalmuon Gangte. On an evening that began with anxiety and early setbacks, the Blue Colts showed maturity, resilience, and attacking conviction…
A compelling storyline is unfolding at the Syed Modi International 2025, and it centres around a clash that has quickly become one of the most intriguing mixed doubles matchups on the Indian badminton circuit. With newly formed pair Hariharan-Treesa advancing confidently through the early rounds, they now stand on course for a high-voltage showdown against…
India secured a hard-fought 4–3 win over hosts Malaysia in a pulsating contest at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Wednesday. Goals from Selvam Karthi (7’), Sukhjeet Singh (21’), Amit Rohidas (39’) and captain Sanjay (53’) ensured India picked up a crucial victory in what proved to be one of the most entertaining matches of…
Amdavad, India has officially been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking a landmark moment for both the nation and the global Commonwealth Sport Movement. The announcement was ratified today at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, where delegates from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories gave their approval to India’s…
FC Goa’s AFC Champions League Two campaign reaches its decisive moment on November 26, when the Indian side travel to the intimidating Al-Zawraa Stadium in Baghdad for a must-win clash against Al Zawraa SC. Rooted at the bottom of Group D with zero points from four matches, the Gaurs’ continental hopes hang by the thinnest…
The Indian Under-19 boys’ table tennis team signed off with a silver medal at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania only the second-ever silver for India at this prestigious global junior event. Despite a 0–3 defeat to a dominant Japan in the final, the campaign marked a breakthrough for Indian youth table…
Tamil Nadu has taken a decisive step toward transforming Chennai into one of India’s premier multi-sport hubs with the sanctioning of the ₹261-crore Global Sports City project in Semmancheri. Envisioned as a world-class, Olympic-standard training and competition zone, the initiative marks one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure undertakings in the country. Backed by strong…
The Khelo India University Games KIUG 2025 continued to deliver compelling sporting action as the judo and weightlifting arenas witnessed intense battles, tactical brilliance, and standout individual performances. With universities from across the country competing in tightly contested divisions, Day 3 of the Games highlighted the depth and diversity of talent emerging from India’s university…
The swimming events at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 opened with a display of depth, consistency and emerging talent, with Jain University stamping their authority across multiple finals on an action-packed day in Jaipur. From long-distance endurance battles to high-speed sprints and tactical medley performances, the day showcased the rapid rise of university-level…
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 moved into full competitive rhythm on Tuesday as the Judo events officially commenced at 10:00 am at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indoor Stadium inside BN College, Udaipur. With Rajasthan hosting India’s largest university sporting event for the first time, the smooth start of the Udaipur cluster marks an…
India’s mixed doubles pair Ankur Bhattacharjee and Taneesha Kotecha produced two composed and confident performances to enter the quarterfinals of the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Showing grit, tactical clarity, and impressive resilience across two tight matches, the young Indian duo is now among the last eight in the U19 mixed doubles…
The abrupt withdrawal of the Indian Arrows Women Juniors from the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League 2 is more than just a scheduling issue or financial adjustment it is a defining symptom of the structural and administrative breakdown inside the All India Football Federation (AIFF). What should have been a stable, long-term developmental project for Indian…
The 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu has opened with promising results for Indian tennis, led by Sumit Nagal’s gritty three-set victory and Sidharth Rawat’s strong entry into the main draw. With a coveted Australian Open wildcard on the line, every match carries significance—and India has started on the front foot. Nagal Battles…
The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a spirited performance but couldn’t avoid a 2–3 defeat to Belgium in a rain-hit, rescheduled fixture at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh on Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) found the target for India, while Belgium struck through Roman Duvekot (17’, 46’) and Nicolas De…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh earned one of the most hard-fought victories of his season, defeating Japan’s Kokoro Isomura in a roller-coaster three-setter in the opening round of the Playford Challenger. Coming into the match on the back of a difficult run in Europe, Karan needed a confidence-boosting win and he delivered exactly that with…
As the 2025 badminton season nears its conclusion, the Syed Modi India International returns to Lucknow with renewed significance. Scheduled as the final HSBC BWF World Tour event of the year, the tournament has become a proving ground for India’s emerging shuttlers many of whom will be aiming to close the season on a high…
As global amateur boxing undergoes its most dramatic governance upheaval in decades, one figure stands at the center of the sport’s historic transformation: Gennadiy Golovkin. The next President of World Boxing (WB), Golovkin is poised to shape the destiny of a sport that nearly lost its Olympic status. His arrival represents more than a routine…
In a landmark moment for Indian table tennis, the U19 Boys’ Team scripted history at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca by defeating Chinese Taipei 3–2 in a dramatic semifinal. This is India’s first-ever appearance in a team final at the Youth Worlds, a breakthrough that redefines the nation’s standing in world junior…
The Indian U19 Boys’ Table Tennis Team produced one of the finest performances in the nation’s youth table tennis history, defeating France 3–0 in the quarterfinals of the ITTF Youth Worlds Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With this victory, India confirmed a historic medal, becoming only the second Indian boys’ team ever to reach the…
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) faces one of the most consequential elections at NRAI Elections 2025 in its 74-year history as it prepares to choose its next president on December 4, 2025. The outcome will shape India’s shooting roadmap through the complete Olympic cycle leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Games, a…
Maharashtra has launched one of the most ambitious grassroots football programs in India’s history Project Mahadeva, a five-year, state-backed initiative designed to overhaul how young footballers are identified, trained, educated, and prepared for international pathways. At its core, Project Mahadeva aims to transform raw talent from rural and urban regions into professionally trained athletes ready…
India defeat Chinese Taipei 35–28 to defend Women’s Kabaddi World Cup crown in Dhaka The Indian women’s kabaddi team has once again shown the world why they are the undisputed powerhouse of the sport. In a high-intensity final at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, India defeated a gritty Chinese Taipei side 35–28…
The Syed Modi India International 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, returns to Lucknow from November 25–30, carrying heightened importance for India’s badminton ecosystem. With top Indian stars such as P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen opting to end their seasons early, this year’s tournament opens as a rare, high-stakes opportunity for India’s rising…
The Indian football men’s national team’s 2025 campaign stands as a study in contrasts a year that oscillated between stagnation and revival, between deep-rooted structural shortcomings and glimpses of renewed competitive edge. What began with instability under former head coach Manolo Márquez eventually transformed into a more disciplined, resilient outfit under new boss Khalid Jamil….
Across the twelve years from 2014 to 2025, Indian badminton has carved out one of its most compelling international legacies a sustained run of excellence at the Australian Open. Over this period, Indian shuttlers captured four singles titles across both men’s and women’s categories, delivered by three standout champions: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya…
The cancellation of the Indian women’s football team’s European tour to North Macedonia scheduled during the November FIFA International Window has emerged as one of the most consequential administrative lapses in recent Indian football history. What should have been a vital preparatory assignment ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 instead turned into a…
Lakshya Sen’s 2025 badminton season will be remembered not for a single dramatic moment, but for the remarkable duality that defined it a year split cleanly into two halves, each telling a different story about the same athlete. The first half was marred by injuries, early exits, and a crisis of rhythm. The second half…
The Indian U19 Girls’ Team delivered a gritty, nerve-steadying performance in Cluj Napoca on Saturday, edging hosts Romania 3–2 in the Round of 16 to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025. In a tense tie that swung sharply across five matches, India relied on strong starts, tactical maturity,…
India opened their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a gritty 1–0 win over Korea in Ipoh on Sunday, overcoming a six-hour rain delay and a physically demanding contest to secure a crucial first victory. Raheel’s first-quarter strike proved enough on a night where India’s midfield discipline and defensive organisation stood tall against sustained…
India continued their dominant run at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a solid 33–21 semifinal victory over Iran in Dhaka on Sunday, moving just one win away from defending their world title. With this win, the Indian women’s team entered yet another final, reinforcing their status as the sport’s global powerhouse. The…
Lakshya Sen wins the Singles Title in Sydney, producing one of his most composed performances of the season to clinch the BWF Australian Open Super 500 men’s singles title on Sunday. The 24-year-old Indian defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21–15, 21–11 in just 38 minutes, sealing his first title of 2025 and his first overseas crown…
The PIF Saudi International 2025, the flagship finale of the Asian Tour’s International Series, has once again delivered drama, elite scoring, and a leaderboard stacked with the biggest names in modern golf. But for Indian golf fans, one moment stood out above all: Anirban Lahiri’s spectacular eight-under 63 in Round 2, a performance that not…
The stage is set in Sydney for a fascinating Australian Open 2025 Super 500 final, pitting two players at very different phases of their careers and of their week against each other. India’s Lakshya Sen, world No. 14, marches into his fourth Super 500 final, carrying the momentum of a thrilling comeback win in the…
The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) enters one of the most critical phases in its modern history as it prepares for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, 2025. What is usually a procedural gathering has transformed into a high-stakes event, unfolding amid an unprecedented governance and financial meltdown. With the Indian Super League…
India begin their AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a high-stakes opening clash against Palestine, India U17 vs Palestine U17, on 22 November 2025 in Ahmedabad, a match that could define both teams’ fortunes in what is one of the most competitive groups in this qualification cycle. With only the group winner earning…
Lakshya Sen’s 2025 season found another high as the Indian shuttler produced one of his finest career comebacks to reach the final of the Australia Open Super 500 in Sydney. In an 86-minute thriller that lived up to every expectation of the Lakshya Sen–Chou Tien Chen rivalry, the 23-year-old Indian defeated the World No. 6…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 Auction in New Delhi on November 27 is shaping up to be the league’s most competitive talent marketplace yet. With 277 total players registering for just 73 squad openings, the fight for selection has never been fiercer. But nowhere is the battle more intense than in the Indian domestic…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 auction, scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi, is set to be one of the most competitive and strategically significant editions yet. With 277 players registering for just 73 available slots, franchises are preparing for an intense battle where scouting accuracy, financial discipline, and tactical clarity will decide the…
Indian squash continues to find its spark in a new generation of fearless, attacking talent and at the forefront of this wave stands Anahat Singh, just 17 years old and already rewriting expectations. At the SRFI India Open Squash Challenger 15K, held this week, Anahat produced one of her most determined performances of the season,…
Lakshya Sen’s 2025 season has taken a welcome upward turn. After a turbulent first half of the year marked by early exits, inconsistency, and confidence struggles, the former World Championships medallist has finally rediscovered his rhythm on the World Tour. His latest result a 23–21, 21–11 quarterfinal victory over compatriot Ayush Shetty at the Australia…
India produced a performance of historic scale at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, finishing with an extraordinary nine gold medals, their highest-ever tally at a global boxing event. Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s 20-member contingent delivered a flawless collective campaign every single boxer finished on the podium, contributing to…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open Squash 2025 witnessed one of its most dramatic evenings of squash on Thursday, with a stunning upset in the men’s draw and composed, clinical performances keeping India’s hopes alive in the women’s event. While 17-year-old Anahat Singh and veteran Joshna Chinappa powered into the semifinals with commanding straight-game victories,…
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, scheduled for December 25–31 in Doha, Qatar, stand poised to deliver one of the most competitive and unpredictable editions in the history of speed chess. With more than 360 elite players entered across four divisions, and a staggering €1,000,000 prize fund, the stage is set for a…
