S K Shukla

Manush-Diya

Pioneering Excellence: How Manush-Diya Redefined Indian Table Tennis with WTT Finals Qualification

When the season-ending WTT Finals 2025 take place in Hong Kong this December, two Indian paddlers will walk into the arena having already created history. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, Manush-Diya have become the first-ever Indian table tennis pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals, marking a watershed moment in the sport’s evolution in…

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Asian Youth Games

Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, Anant Deshmukh, Ahaana and Dhruv Extend India’s Winning Streak at Asian Youth Games 2025

India’s young boxing brigade continued its strong run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, with another day of stellar performances in Manama. The country’s next generation of pugilists displayed impressive control, power, and tactical maturity as Lamchemnba Moibungkhongbam, Raghav Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh registered comprehensive wins on Saturday, following equally dominant victories from…

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Indian Women Football

Indian Women Football: Shillong Friendlies Expose Structural Gaps Ahead of 2026 Asian Cup

The Indian Women Football Team (IWNFT) concluded their Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies in Shillong with consecutive defeats to Iran (0–2) and Nepal (1–2). What was intended as a preparatory assessment ahead of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia instead revealed deep tactical, structural, and psychological flaws that need urgent correction. With an overall…

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Prime Volleyball League

The Evolution of Coaching in the Prime Volleyball League (2022–2025): From Indian Roots to Global Refinement

In just four seasons, the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has transformed Indian volleyball from a regional circuit into a thriving professional spectacle. What began as an experiment in 2022 has matured into a polished league defined by innovation, competitiveness, and coaching excellence. The evolution of the PVL from the dominance of homegrown Indian tacticians to…

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Asian Youth Games

India’s Young Athletes Impress with Nine Medals in Athletics at the 2025 Asian Youth Games

India’s young track and field contingent delivered a promising all-round performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, finishing with a total of nine medals (five silver, four bronze) across both track and field disciplines. The results underline the depth and emerging potential of India’s junior athletics system, which continues to produce world-class talent in sprints,…

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Maharajan Arugumugapandian

Maharajan Arumugapandian Shines with Double Silver at the Asian Youth Games, Priteesmita Bhoi Adds Gold and Silver to India’s Weightlifting Tally

India’s young lifters continued their strong showing at the 2025 Asian Youth Games with Maharajan Arumugapandian delivering a brilliant performance to clinch two silver medals in the Boys’ 60 kg category, while Priteesmita Bhoi added a gold and a silver in the Girls’ 44 kg event, including a world youth record lift. Competing in a…

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Priteesmita Bhoi

Priteesmita Bhoi: India’s Golden Teen and the Blueprint for Weightlifting’s Future

At just 16, Priteesmita Bhoi has become a beacon of India’s next generation in weightlifting a story that merges raw power with strategic precision. Her rise from the small town of Dhenkanal, Odisha, to becoming a Youth World Record holder and continental champion encapsulates how India’s revamped athlete development pipeline is producing world-class performers. However,…

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Asian Youth Games 2025

India’s U16 Girls Storm into Quarterfinals at Asian Youth Games 3×3 Basketball: A Deep Dive

The Indian U16 women’s basketball team continued their impressive rise in Asian basketball, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in the 3×3 format with a stellar 5-1 record in the group stage. Displaying a combination of precision, pace, and poise, the young cagers finished second in their pool, asserting themselves…

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South Asian Athletics Championships

India Dominate Day 2 of South Asian Athletics Championships with 18-Medal Haul in Ranchi

India continued their dominant run at the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships in Ranchi, bagging an impressive 7 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze medals on Day 2. The day witnessed record-breaking performances, personal bests, and the emergence of exciting young talents, keeping India firmly on top of the medal standings. The evening session belonged…

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U23 World Wrestling Championships

India Creates History: Women’s Wrestling Team Wins U23 World Wrestling Championships Title in Serbia

Indian women’s wrestling scaled a new peak in Novi Sad, Serbia, as the Indian Women’s Wrestling Team clinched the Team Title at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships a result that cements India’s place among the world’s wrestling powerhouses. The team collected 121 points (as per Indian Wrestling Federation tally) and finished ahead of Japan…

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Shrivalli Bhamidipaty

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty to Face Teen Sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in All-Indian First-Round Clash at WTA Chennai Open 2025

Indian tennis fans are in for an exciting start at the WTA Chennai Open 2025, as the main draw promises a special homecoming moment a first-round all-Indian encounter between India No. 2 Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and 16-year-old wildcard Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi. The match marks the meeting of two generations of Indian tennis one representing experience and…

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Cricket World Cup 2025

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: India Women vs Bangladesh Women Match 28 Preview

India’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its final league-stage stop, and while the semi-final spot is already secured, Sunday’s clash against Bangladesh at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy holds strategic significance far beyond the points table. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s India, this is less about result and more about…

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Asian Youth Games

Lamchenmba, Udham Singh, Anant Deshmukh, Ahaana, and Dhruv Extend India’s Winning Streak at Asian Youth Games 2025

India’s young boxers continued to light up the ring at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, extending their winning streak with a series of commanding performances across multiple weight categories. The Indian contingent registered five impressive victories over the last two days, underlining the nation’s growing dominance in youth boxing. On Saturday, Lamchenmba…

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India U-23 men

India U-23 Men’s Football: Lessons, Lapses, and the Long Road to Aichi 2026

Between June and October 2025, the India U-23 men’s national football team undertook one of its most intense competitive cycles in recent years a nine-match run across Central, West, and Southeast Asia designed to prepare the next generation of Indian footballers for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Under Head Coach Naushad Moosa, the…

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Bengaluru Torpedoes

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes Set Up Final Clash with Mumbai Meteors After Stunning Comeback Win

The Bengaluru Torpedoes displayed remarkable resilience and tactical sharpness to defeat defending champions Ahmedabad Defenders 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-13 in the second semifinal of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Sandeep’s outstanding all-round display earned him the Player of the Match award as the Torpedoes…

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WTT Youth Contender Dubai

India’s Young Paddlers Impress at WTT Youth Contender Dubai 2025: A Testament to Rising Depth and Global Readiness

India’s next generation of table tennis stars continued to make their mark on the global stage with a stellar performance at the WTT Youth Contender Dubai 2025, held from October 14–17 at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club. Competing across the U19, U17, U15, and U13 categories, the Indian contingent returned home with an impressive nine medals…

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Wrestling

WFI Suspends Greco-Roman Wrestler Sanjeev Over Domicile Fraud: A Case That Exposes Deeper Governance Flaws

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has indefinitely suspended Greco-Roman wrestler Sanjeev (55kg category) following the discovery of major inconsistencies in his official identity and domicile documents. The federation’s disciplinary order, signed by WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh, cites “serious discrepancies” between records from Delhi and Haryana including conflicting birth certificates, residency claims, and federal…

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South Asian Athletics Championships

India’s Record-Breaking Start at South Asian Athletics Championships: Relay Gold Leads Nine-Medal Finals in Ranchi

The 4th South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 opened in Ranchi with a day of domination for Team India, as the hosts captured five golds, six silvers, and three bronzes across nine finals. It was a day that combined emerging stars and seasoned performers from Sanjana Singh’s record-breaking 5000m gold to Samardeep Singh’s monster throw in…

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U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025

Historic Night for Indian Women’s Wrestling at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025: 4 Bronze Medals, 2 Finalists, and Team Championships Hopes Alive

It was a historic night for Indian women’s wrestling in Belgrade, Serbia, as the nation’s U23 contingent delivered its finest-ever collective performance at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025. Four Indian wrestlers Pulkit (65kg), Neha Sharma (57kg), Nishu (55kg), and Srishti (68kg) — won bronze medals, while Sarika (59kg) and Hansika Lamba (53kg) stormed into…

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South Asian Senior Athletics Championships

India’s Athletes Eye Podium Finishes as 5000m and 100m Finals Await at South Asian Senior Athletics Championships

The evening session of the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi is set to feature a high-stakes display of endurance and speed as India’s top athletes prepare for the men’s and women’s 5000m finals and the 100m sprint heats. With season-best timings indicating promising form, Indian athletes are poised to challenge the region’s…

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Bopanna-Shelton

Bopanna–Shelton Duo March into Swiss Indoors Semifinals with Commanding Win over French Veterans

Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton’s partnership continued to flourish on the European indoor swing as the Indo-American, Bopanna–Shelton powered their way into the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors Basel ATP 500 with a strong 6-3, 3-6, [10-3] win over French stalwarts Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut late on Wednesday night. In a match that blended…

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Badminton Asia

India’s Young Shuttlers Impress in Chengdu: Shaina Manimuthu, Diksha Sudhakar Lead Charge into Quarterfinals at Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships

India’s next generation of badminton talent continued to impress at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with several standout performances across both age categories in Chengdu. Top-seeded Shaina Manimuthu and sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar spearheaded India’s charge into the quarterfinals, while a string of other young shuttlers produced confident displays to keep the…

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Asian Youth Games

India’s Taekwondo Stars Shine Bright with Two Historic Bronzes at the Asian Youth Games 2025

India’s young Taekwondo contingent delivered a historic double delight at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, claiming two bronze medals in the Recognised Poomsae events. The first came from Debasish Das in the Boys’ Individual Recognised Poomsae, followed shortly by Yashwini Singh and Shivanshu Patel, who clinched another bronze in the Mixed Pair…

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FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

India’s Gymnastics Reality Check in Jakarta: Lessons from a Tough FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Campaign

The 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta (October 19–25, 2025) turned into a sobering assessment of India’s position in world gymnastics. For a nine-member contingent that arrived with quiet optimism, the outcome no athlete qualifying for an apparatus or all-around final was a blunt reminder of the widening gap between aspiration and international…

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2036 Olympics

Indonesia’s 2036 Olympic Dream Ends After Visa Scandal: IOC Cancels Bid Following Ban on Israeli Gymnasts

In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially terminated all dialogue with Indonesia regarding its bid to host the 2036 Olympics, following Jakarta’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli athletes competing in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The decision, confirmed by the IOC Executive Board, marks one of the…

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Asian Youth Games

India’s U16 Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team Ready for Asian Youth Games 2025: From Division B Champions to Continental Contenders

The Indian U16 Women’s 3×3 basketball squad enters the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Manama, Bahrain, riding a wave of confidence and momentum. After an undefeated 5-0 run that earned them the FIBA U16 Asia Division B Championship title earlier this year, this group of young athletes, led by Head Coach Anitha Pauldurai, has…

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Diamond League

India’s Diamond League Evolution: From Neeraj’s 90m Record to a Broader Competitive Horizon

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League (DL) season was more than just another campaign for Indian athletics it was a declaration of intent. A year that reaffirmed Neeraj Chopra’s supremacy while marking a significant shift toward diversified participation across multiple disciplines. From Chopra’s record-breaking 90.23m throw in Doha to Parul Chaudhary’s steeplechase breakthrough and the inclusion…

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Yohaan Benjamin

The European Breakthrough: Yohaan Benjamin’s UEFA Youth League Debut and What It Means for Indian Football

In the ever-evolving narrative of Indian football, certain moments transcend individual achievement to redefine collective ambition. On October 22, 2025, one such moment arrives as Yohaan Benjamin, an 18-year-old midfielder from Maharashtra, makes history as the first Indian footballer to feature in the UEFA Youth League (UYL). Representing Slovenia’s NK Bravo U19, Benjamin’s debut against…

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