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,…
Indian shooting touched a new high at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha, Qatar, as Suruchi Inder Singh delivered a historic performance in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, clinching the gold medal with a new Junior World Record score of 245.1. In a final packed with elite international competitors and intense pressure, the…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ireland 4–0 in their final Pool C match of the FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Friday. A clinical display in both halves saw goals from Kanika Siwach (12’), Purnima Yadav…
Bengaluru has been confirmed as the host city for the India vs Netherlands Davis Cup World Group stage tie, scheduled to be played on 7–8 February 2026 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. The announcement was made by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) in partnership with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), marking…
Indian shooting continued its strong presence on the global stage as Samrat Rana secured the bronze medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha, Qatar. In a competition that brought together the season’s best performers, the reigning world champion once again demonstrated his ability to deliver under…
In a major boost for Indian tennis and its growing digital audience, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced a multi-year streaming partnership with JioHotstar, beginning with its upcoming Season 7. The three-year agreement marks one of the league’s most significant commercial developments to date and is expected to accelerate its reach, visibility, and fan…
The second semi-final of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 brought drama, controversy, missed chances, and a relentless Fatorda crowd that refused to quieten down. FC Goa, carrying the pressure of defending their title on home soil, overcame pre-match chaos and a spirited Mumbai City FC fightback to secure a 2–1 victory and book their place…
In a footballing era defined by rapid transitions, data-led scouting, and the unforgiving churn of elite academies, the career of Dilan Markanday stands out for its symbolism as much as its substance. The 24-year-old winger, now a central figure at Chesterfield FC in EFL League Two, represents both the harsh realities of English football’s development…
The 2025 Vatsalya SAFF Women’s Club Championship is more than just another addition to the regional football calendar it is a foundational shift in South Asian women’s football. Hosted in Kathmandu from December 5 to 20, the inaugural tournament marks the first time a South Asian regional body has launched an international women’s club competition,…
In a global football landscape increasingly defined by dynamic wingers, data-driven recruitment, and multicultural identities, few players embody the modern game’s intersections more completely than André Filipe Ferreira Lacximicant, André Lacximicant. At 24, the Portuguese-Indian attacker has emerged as one of the most intriguing talents in Liga Portugal, combining elite creativity, high shot volume, and…
At the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, Shruti Vora delivered one of the most defining performances in India’s equestrian history. Her triple-silver haul in the Team Dressage, Individual Intermediate I, and Freestyle to Music events marks not just the pinnacle of her own career but a turning point for India’s high-performance dressage…
The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, returning for its highly anticipated third season, arrives in Mumbai as one of the most ambitious and technologically advanced sporting projects in the world. Structured as a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, the league has grown rapidly since its inception, but Season 3 represents its most complete…
Gaganjeet Bhullar reminded the field of his pedigree on moving day at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad, producing a composed and clinical second-round effort to surge into contention. The seasoned Indian pro carded a 5-under 67, climbing from overnight T-14 to T-3 at 6-under, positioning himself just one shot behind the leading international duo of Manav…
Few fixtures in Indian football carry the emotional weight, psychological baggage and narrative tension of FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC. Over the last five years, no opponent has tormented Goa more consistently than the Islanders. No team has chiselled deeper scars into their competitive identity. And no rivalry has swung so dramatically between control…
The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 PSA Challenger 15K has turned into a statement tournament for Indian squash, with four home players advancing to the semifinals, marking one of the strongest collective performances by the national contingent at this level. Coming just days before the SDAT Squash World Cup, the results offer both momentum and…
The first Super Cup semi-final between East Bengal vs Punjab FC arrives with contrasting narratives, divergent histories, and two teams that have built their tournament campaigns on completely different footballing philosophies. Scheduled for December 4 at Fatorda, the match carries significance that extends well beyond domestic bragging rights: the winner edges one step closer to…
Indian tennis witnessed one of its most compelling early-round upsets of the season as 18-year-old Arjun Rathi produced the biggest win of his young career, defeating second seed Sidharth Rawat 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-3 in the opening round of the ITF M15 Gwalior. The match lasted over three hours, a test of physical endurance, mental clarity,…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team endured a challenging outing in Santiago, going down 1–3 to Germany in their second match of the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, on Wednesday. India’s lone goal came from Hina Bano (58’), while Germany scored through Lena Frerichs (5’),…
As Indian football steps into 2026, the sport finds itself at a critical intersection one that mixes genuine progress at the youth level with deep structural vulnerabilities at home. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), buoyed by multiple continental qualifications, enters the year with unprecedented competitive opportunities across the women’s and youth pathways. But the…
When Suma Shirur looks back at her journey from discovering shooting by accident in an NCC camp to shaping India’s most successful shooting generation she sees three decades of transformation, not just of her own career but of an entire sporting ecosystem. Her story is not simply of medals and milestones. It is one of…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team continued their commanding form at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, completing the league stage with a perfect record after a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Switzerland in Madurai on Tuesday. The win not only reaffirmed India’s dominance in Pool B but also set up a…
Joshna Chinappa opened her campaign at the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 with the assuredness of a seasoned professional, easing past compatriot Anika Dubey 11-3, 11-7, 11-6 in Chennai on Monday. Playing at the Indian Squash Academy her long-time training base the 39-year-old former World No. 10 controlled the tempo from the outset, using her…
The opening day of athletics at the Khelo India University Games set a strong tone for the competition, producing personal bests, Games Records and several tightly contested battles across track and field events. With university athletes arriving from across the country eager to make their mark, Day 1 offered a glimpse into the rising depth…
The World Boxing Cup 2026 series is set to become the most important competitive pathway in amateur boxing, arriving at a moment when the global governance of the sport is undergoing its most consequential shift in decades. With Brazil, China, and Uzbekistan confirmed as hosts for the three stages culminating in the World Boxing Cup…
The Indian women’s football team recorded an important 3–1 victory over Banaat FC during their UAE tour, a result that arrives at a critical moment in their build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. More than a routine friendly, the match served as a focused tactical examination against a structured, professionally run opponent led…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team made a perfect start to their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign, producing a dominant 13–0 victory over Namibia at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Monday. It was a performance that combined ruthless finishing with sustained pressure, helping India climb straight to…
Indian football stands at a rare crossroads. For the first time in its modern history, four national teams Senior Women, U-20 Women, U-17 Men, and U-17 Women have simultaneously qualified for their respective AFC Asian Cup finals, each serving as a direct qualification gateway to a FIFA World Cup. The year 2026, therefore, presents an…
As December 2025 moves into its end of year, India enters a crucial period across hockey, racquet sports, athletics, cycling, combat sports and more. With more than 40 tournaments across December and early January, Indian athletes are set for an intense stretch. Here is a week-by-week breakdown of the events that will shape the nation’s…
The 2025 BWF World Tour marked one of India’s most balanced and encouraging seasons in recent years, with podium finishes across singles, doubles, and both established and emerging athletes. Spread across Super 300, Super 500, and the prestigious Super 750 levels, India produced three titles and six runner-up finishes, reflecting a maturing structure and a…
India’s 17–0 demolition of Oman at the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 was more than a record-breaking win it was a strategic statement, a reflection of depth, and a preview of what this generation is capable of delivering on the world stage. Played in challenging conditions in Chennai, the result has significantly elevated India’s…
India will return to the AFC U17 Asian Cup for the tenth time a moment that carries the weight of history, resilience, and the promise of a new generation stepping forward. For a nation that has seen its youth teams rise, stumble, and rise again, this qualification feels especially significant. After three consecutive appearances in…
The 2025 Asian Tour Bharath Classic at Kensville Golf Resort, Ahmedabad, was far more than another addition to the Asian Tour calendar it became a defining week for Indian golf. Returning to India for the first time since March 2023 and co-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the US$500,000 event offered not just…
India’s return to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after six years ended in heartbreak but also in quiet optimism. In the final in Ipoh, Craig Fulton’s young and largely second-string squad fought Belgium one of world hockey’s most polished and disciplined outfits till the very last second before going down 0–1. With that, India…
India’s journey as a host of international multi-sport events spans more than seven decades, reflecting a steady evolution in ambition, capacity, and strategic intent. What began in the early years of independence as a nation defining its regional sporting identity has grown into a sophisticated, future-oriented pursuit aimed at securing a place among the world’s…
Divyanshi Bhowmick delivered one of the most significant performances in the history of Indian youth table tennis, winning the bronze medal in the U15 girls’ singles at the ITTF Youth World Table Tennis Championships in Cluj Napoca. With this podium finish, she becomes only the third Indian ever to win a singles medal at this…
At the halfway stage of the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, India’s presence at the Ladies European Tour season finale stood out in both depth and quality. With five golfers in the field Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi the tournament offered a revealing snapshot of India’s…
India vs Saudi Arabia today in a crucial FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier, looking to revive their campaign after a difficult start to Group D. The fixture, scheduled for 30 November at 6:00 PM, is not only India’s second match of the opening window but also a chance to correct early missteps against a team…
India take on Belgium today in one of the most anticipated clashes of the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a matchup shaped by recent form, contrasting styles, and an increasingly tense head-to-head narrative. For India five-time champions of the tournament, though their last title came in 2010 the fixture is more than a group game….
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding statement of intent at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, dismantling Oman 17–0 in their Pool B clash in Chennai on Friday. Coming off a 7–0 victory over Chile in their opening match, India’s clinical performance underlined both their superior structure and…
