Under the lights and deep into the night at Macau Open, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lived up to their reputation as the “Brothers of Destruction,” but not before giving their fans a real fright. The Indian men’s doubles duo, seeded second at the Macau Open Super 300, fought back from a game down and…
The 2025 World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo marked a turning point for Indian squash. With a bronze medal for the men’s team, a spirited quarter-final run by the women’s team, and a breakthrough individual bronze by rising star Anahat Singh, India’s young players showcased both depth and determination on the global stage. Beyond medals,…
The Indian women’s contingent at the World U17 Wrestling Championships delivered a remarkable show of skill and dominance, as four wrestlers Kajal (73kg), Moni (57kg), Ashvini Vishnoi (65kg), and Rachana (43kg) powered into the semifinals after emphatic wins in their respective categories. While Komal Verma (49kg) fell short against a tough American opponent, the day…
A fresh wave of Indian boxing talent has arrived on the Asian stage. A 40-member Indian contingent, blending promising first-timers with proven champions, will represent the nation at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships 2025, which kicked off today at the historic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. Running until August 12, the championship…
In the relentless world of elite badminton, where margins shrink and expectations loom large, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s 2025 journey has been a blend of grit, near-misses, and quiet triumphs. The headline may read “No title yet,” but that barely scratches the surface of a season that tested India’s most successful men’s doubles pair…
Indian badminton has seen many phases, but 2025 marks a special turning point in Indian women singles. Once known primarily for a golden duo of Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu, the landscape today is broader, richer, and driven by a new generation of players making their mark on the world stage. With seven Indian women…
Indian tennis player Mukund Sasikumar seized an unexpected opportunity and made the most of it at the ATP 50 Astana Challenger, currently underway on the hard courts of Kazakhstan. Entering the qualifying draw at the last minute as an alternate, Mukund produced two commanding performances to earn a spot in the main draw reaffirming both…
In a memorable run that showcased grit, synergy and promise, India’s young table tennis duo Payas Jain and Ankur Bhattacharjee captured the silver medal in the Men’s Doubles event at the WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2025. Competing against a strong international field in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from July 22nd to 27th, the pair produced some…
In a race defined by grit, strategy, and an electrifying final lap, India’s Ankita Dhyani delivered one of her career’s finest performances to win the silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Clocking a personal best of 9:31.99, Ankita not only secured India’s first ever medal…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the last day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for India at World University Games 2025 2:15pm | Dev Meena | Pole Vault | Final…
The World University Games 2025 turned into a memorable day for Indian sports fans, with triumphs, heartbreaks, and inspiring moments across athletics and archery. From early morning marathons to thrilling late-night finals, India’s athletes showcased determination and depth on the global stage. Medals Won, Finals Secured & Archery Glory India’s medal tally grew richer as…
Indian decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar produced a stellar opening day at the 4th Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial a prestigious World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold meet finishing with 4292 points and leading the field by a comfortable 155 points. From setting personal and season bests to fighting through narrow misses, Day 1 was a…
In yet another display of fearless, high-quality table tennis, India’s Sreeja Akula has stormed into the final of the WTT Contender Lagos 2025 marking her second consecutive final at this event and the fourth WTT singles final of her career. Unseeded and ranked World No. 57, Sreeja defeated 4th seed and World No. 27 Prithika…
The sun rose on a packed schedule for Team India at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, bringing together moments of brilliance, heartbreak, and relentless spirit across disciplines. From the archery range to the javelin field, from the decathlon pit to the pole vault runway, Indian athletes showed why sport is as much…
India’s men’s compound archery team came agonizingly close to rewriting history at the World University Games 2025, settling for a silver medal after a narrow defeat to Turkey in a tense gold medal match. Despite starting strong and holding a 3-point advantage at one stage, the Indian trio saw the lead slip away, ultimately losing…
The Indian table tennis contingent began their campaign at the WTT Contender Lagos 2025 in Nigeria with a mix of clinical wins, tactical maturity, and a headline-making upset that turned heads across the tournament. From experienced names like Sathiyan Gnanasekaran guiding the men’s challenge to young stars stepping up, and defending champions marching on in…
Grit, Glory, and Near Misses: India’s Action-Packed Day at the World University Games 2025 A day filled with promise, heartbreak, and historic milestones marked India’s journey at the World University Games 2025. Across athletics, archery, tennis, badminton, and team sports, the Indian contingent fought bravely, delivering inspiring performances and setting up medal hopes for the…
The WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2025 opened with an impressive run for Indian table tennis players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. From stunning upsets to dominant performances, Indian paddlers showcased depth and resilience on Day 1 and Day 2 of the main draw, with several advancing to the next rounds. Men’s Singles (MS):…
Sreeja Akula Stuns Top Seed Hina Hayata in Straight Games at WTT Contender Lagos: A Statement Win for Indian Table Tennis In a performance that sent shockwaves through the tournament and the global table tennis circuit, India’s Sreeja Akula pulled off one of the biggest upsets of her career by defeating World No. 11 and Olympic…
India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, famously dubbed the “Brothers of Destruction,” kept their China Open 2025 campaign alive with a strong straight-games win over Indonesia’s formidable duo Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana, booking their place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious Super 1000 event. The Indian pair, who were…
Highs, Lows, and Hopes: Tracking India’s Athletics Journey at the World University Games WUG 2025 The World University Games 2025 have brought a mixed bag of triumphs, heartbreaks, and new milestones for India’s track and field contingent. From Jeswin Aldrin’s struggles with form to new names like David Solomon and Sanya Yadav stepping up, here’s…
It was a moment of grit, relief, and rediscovered fire as PV Sindhu battled her way into the Round of 16 at the 2025 China Open Super 1000, overcoming Japan’s rising star Tomoka Miyazaki in a pulsating three-game thriller. The match ended 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 in 61 minutes, and while the scoreline tells part of…
At the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games 2025 , Indian athletes experienced a day filled with intense competition, moments of pride, and inevitable heartbreaks across athletics, tennis, swimming, archery, table tennis, badminton, fencing, taekwondo, basketball, and volleyball. Among the brightest moments came from tennis, where 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar etched her name into history books. Facing…
India’s young archers kicked off their World University Games campaign in style, posting some eye-catching scores and setting themselves up perfectly for the knockout rounds. From top spots in compound to steady performances in recurve, it’s been a day of promise, grit, and a few standout stars. Let’s break down who shone, where India stands,…
The semifinals of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup kicked off on Tuesday, July 22, with both Indian contenders Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh producing disciplined performances to hold their formidable Chinese opponents to draws in the first classical games. With two Indians and two Chinese forming the final four, the event…
It’s a packed day ahead for the Indian contingent at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, as athletes step into action from early afternoon and compete well past midnight. With archery, swimming, athletics, tennis, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, taekwondo, basketball and fencing on the schedule, July 22 promises to be one of the most eventful…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the sixth day of the competition. Follow Day 7 Updates Here is the Day five coverage if you want to check, and we have a recap as well for you The Schedule for the day in a summary is…
Day 1 Wrap-up: Mixed Results for Indian Athletes in Athletics at the World University Games 2025 Athletics at World University Games 2025 got underway with Indian athletes stepping onto the track and field in Bochum, Germany, on the opening day. Competing across sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws and middle-distance events, the Indian contingent produced a mix…
India’s packed day at the World University Games 2025: Swimming, athletics, racket sports, and more The Indian contingent is set for one of its busiest and most diverse days at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, with action spread across swimming, athletics, table tennis, taekwondo, fencing, tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball. Let’s take a closer…
At the 2025 World University Games, India’s leading swimmer Srihari Nataraj delivered a string of remarkable performances that underline both his consistency and his hunger to rewrite Indian swimming history. Over four events, the Olympian not only made it to the semifinals thrice but also broke three National Records, including shattering a 17-year-old mark held…
India’s much-anticipated return to the FIBA Women Asia Cup Division B after four years was a campaign that began with promise but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Playing at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China, the Indian women’s team was determined to reclaim its place in Division A, from which it had been relegated in 2021….
In the cool, charged atmosphere of Germany’s sports halls at the 2025 World University Games, the Indian mixed badminton team carved out a chapter that will be remembered for decades: winning the country’s first-ever badminton medal at these prestigious Games. It was a campaign built on dominant starts, nervy finishes, collective belief, and a dramatic…
Big Day Ahead: India Gears Up for Day 3 with Crucial Matches and Medal Hopes at FISU World University Games 2025 As the sun rises over Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, Indian athletes face one of their busiest and most crucial days yet at the FISU World University Games 2025. From early morning swimming heats to late-night…
Day of Contrasts: Srihari Nataraj National Records Shine as Indian Teams Falter at FISU World University Games 2025 Day 2 of the FISU World University Games 2025 unfolded with India experiencing a dramatic mix of triumph and disappointment across Germany’s six host cities. From thrilling swims and table tennis heroics to basketball heartbreaks and volleyball…
Asian U23 champion Sujeet Kalkal delivered a statement performance in the 65kg category, capturing India’s first senior gold medal of the season and bringing a much-needed boost to Indian freestyle wrestling. In a dramatic and action-packed day at the Budapest Ranking Series, India finally had its long-awaited moment of gold at the senior level in…
Indian swimming witnessed a defining moment yesterday when 21-year-old Rohit Benedicton shattered national records not once, but twice on the same day at the World University Games. Competing in the highly competitive men’s 50m butterfly, Rohit first erased a seven-year-old national record in the morning heats, clocking 24.00 seconds, and then surpassed his own mark…
In what was a moment of pure brilliance for Indian swimming, Rohit Benedicton delivered a record-shattering performance at the World University Games 2025, rewriting the national record in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. The 22-year-old swimmer clocked an impressive 24.00 seconds, eclipsing the previous national best of 24.09 seconds set by veteran swimmer Virdhawal Khade at…
Historic Feat: Indian Boys Qualify for U17 Volleyball World Championship After Thrilling Win Over Uzbekistan In what can only be described as a watershed moment for Indian volleyball, the nation’s U16 boys’ team booked their place at the 2026 U17 Volleyball World Championship with a dramatic victory over last year’s runners-up Uzbekistan. The thrilling five-set…
As excitement builds for the FISU World University Games 2025, set to take place from July 16–27 across Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, India’s young archers are quietly preparing for one of the biggest university-level sporting events in the world. With competitions scheduled between July 22–26, the Indian contingent heads to Germany carrying both ambition and a…
As the 2025 FISU World University Games draw closer, Indian university sport is poised for a landmark moment. Scheduled from July 16 to 27 across the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin, Germany, the Games often described as the “Olympics for student-athletes” aged 17–25 will witness India’s largest-ever university contingent. Over 300 Indian student-athletes from 61 universities,…
As the Japan Open 2025 Super 750 kicks off on Tuesday, July 15, the stage is set in Tokyo for India’s top stars to challenge history, chase form, and, perhaps, finally break the jinx. India’s Big Three: Searching for Spark, Chasing Redemption Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu, and Lakshya Sen once almost guaranteed medal hopes enter Tokyo…
For decades, the story of India at the FISU World University Games was defined by participation and perseverance rather than podium finishes. Yet over the past two decades, and especially in recent editions, Indian student-athletes have transformed the narrative, announcing India’s arrival as a serious contender on the university sports stage. This journey reflects not…
Between mid-2023 and mid-2025, Animesh Kujur’s steady rise shows what targeted coaching, international exposure, and clear goals can do for an athlete from a non-traditional sporting background. In this period, he moved from national promise to becoming India’s fastest man breaking national records in both the 100m and 200m, and contributing to a relay record…
At first glance, Bhavya Chhabra and Param Choudhary look like any other young badminton hopefuls gearing up for a big tournament. But behind the calm smiles lie stories of perseverance, carefully nurtured chemistry, and a vision that reaches far beyond the next shuttle. Selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Junior Championships, the duo…
At just 22, triple jumper Poorva Hitesh Sawant has built a career on chance, courage, and the stubborn belief that greatness isn’t a single leap, but a thousand carefully measured steps. In a country that often reserves its loudest cheers for cricket, some stories find their own way to be heard not by accident, but…
At just 15, Dhinidhi Desinghu is already a name to remember in Indian swimming. The youngest Indian to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, she embodies a story that’s equal parts perseverance, transformation, and quiet revolution. In a world where Olympic dreams often take decades to manifest, Dhinidhi’s six-year journey from hating the water to…
Animesh Kujur Set to Race in Monaco Diamond League’s U23 200m: A Milestone Moment for Indian Sprinting India’s sprinting sensation Animesh Kujur is all set to take the international spotlight once again as he features in the U23 200m race at the prestigious Monaco Diamond League meet on July 11, scheduled for 11:17 PM IST….
As the sporting world gears up for the 2025 FISU World University Games, India reflects on its breakout performance in the 2023 Games, held in Chengdu, China. From shooting and archery to athletics and judo, the Indian university contingent made headlines with its best-ever performance, firmly establishing the country as a growing force in global…
The month of August 2025 will be a pivotal one for Indian women football both at the youth and senior club level. On one hand, the India U20 women’s national team will begin their campaign in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, while on the other, East Bengal FC’s women’s team will represent…
Indian boxing continues its upward march on the international stage, as the national contingent capped off a stellar campaign at the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 with a record haul of 11 medals, including three golds, five silvers, and three bronzes. The second leg of the prestigious event, held in Kazakhstan’s capital, saw some of…
