PVL 2025: Kolkata Thunderbolts Coach Naser Shahnazi Praises League’s ‘Exciting’ Format, Calls Ashwal Rai the ‘Perfect Captain’ As the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia returns for its much-anticipated fourth season, excitement is running high across teams and fans alike. Among the most watched sides this year are the Kolkata Thunderbolts, and their…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships entered a dynamic new phase on Saturday with the start of water polo and artistic swimming events at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The day saw high-octane contests in the pool, with Kazakhstan dominating the artistic swimming medals, Japan and Iran making strong water polo statements, and Singapore emerging as…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another instant classic on Saturday night as the Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans in a pulsating five-set encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The defending champions looked in trouble early on, dropping the first two sets, but roared…
On a pulsating evening at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Torpedoes launched a stirring comeback to defeat the Goa Guardians in a five-set thriller on the second day of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia. The Torpedoes prevailed 15-9, 11-15, 13-15, 17-15, 15-9 to record their first win of the season….
Under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the air was thick with anticipation as India’s fastest para-sprinter, Simran Sharma, crouched into her blocks. The women’s 100m T12 final at the World Para Athletics Championships had drawn the eyes of a nation, and when she powered across the finish line in 11.95 seconds, history was…
For years, Nishad Kumar has carried the weight of expectations every time he stepped onto a global stage. He had medals of every colour bronze from 2019, silvers from 2020, 2023, and 2024 but the glittering world championship gold remained elusive. On his birthday, in front of a home crowd in New Delhi, the moment…
Day two of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex lived up to its billing, producing high drama, unexpected errors, and dominant displays. The spotlight was firmly on the Chola Chiefs, who continued their unbeaten run, while the Chero Archers and Rajputana Royals also registered commanding victories. Ellison Leads the Chiefs Past…
India’s next generation of shooters delivered a stellar performance at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi, with multiple medals across rifle and pistol events, highlighted by Himanshu’s gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle and a podium sweep in the women’s 10m air rifle. The competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting…
China reaffirmed their dominance in the pool at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, sweeping the competition with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. But amid China’s supremacy, the spotlight also fell on India, which recorded its best-ever campaign, finishing with 13 medals (4 silver,…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team wrapped up its Australia Tour with a spirited but narrow 4-5 defeat against Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Despite a strong fightback in the second half, India fell just short of equalising, ending their overseas campaign on a challenging note. The match began brightly for…
The 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, began with fireworks, world records, and a historic moment for India’s weightlifting icon Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 30-year-old secured a silver medal with a total of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg clean & jerk), her third medal at the World Championships…
Indian swimming continued to make waves at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad, as the country’s swimmers produced a string of record-breaking performances, underlining their rapid rise in the continental circuit. From a new national record in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay to individual medals for Srihari Nataraj and Rohit Benedicton, India’s campaign is…
Indian tennis is set for a historic moment this November as the country prepares to host its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup Play-Off tie. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has confirmed the women’s squad that will represent India at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs, scheduled to take place at the SM Krishna…
Dubai is preparing to host a unique sporting spectacle as the Stars Golf League (SGL) makes its debut at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026. Blending golfing greats, women’s professionals, and some of the biggest names from cricket and football, the league promises to be a first-of-its-kind celebration of sport, star power, and…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia is back with its most international edition yet. Kicking off on October 2 in Hyderabad, Season 4 will welcome a dazzling array of overseas talent from continental champions and World League winners to promising young stars underscoring the league’s growing stature as one of the…
It was a testing evening for Indian paddlers at the China Smash 2025 as both of the country’s mixed doubles pairs bowed out in the round of 16 against world-class Chinese opposition. The defeats meant an early end to India’s mixed doubles challenge in Beijing, underlining the steep climb still ahead in competing with the…
The countdown to PVL Season 4 of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia has begun, and all eyes are on the Bengaluru Torpedoes, who have appointed American setter Matt West as their new captain. With the season kicking off in Hyderabad on October 2, the Torpedoes will look to harness West’s vast…
Indian diving scripted a new chapter of history on a landmark evening at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, as Sairem and Wilson Singh Ningthoujam delivered a stunning performance to win bronze in the men’s synchronized 10m platform. Their total score of 300.66 points secured India’s first-ever medal in diving at the Asian level, a breakthrough…
Kanika Siwach nets the decisive goal as India registers their first victory for Indian Junior Women’s Hockey of the Australia Tour Canberra, 29th September 2025: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Australia U21 side in their third match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre…
Indian swimming finally had its long-awaited breakthrough on continental waters, and at the centre of it all was Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru ace produced a spectacular opening day at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships by winning two individual silver medals and a relay bronze, ending India’s 16-year drought for a continental swimming medal and…
Indian upcoming squash star Abhay Singh delivered one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating former World No.1 and 2016 World Champion Karim Abdel Gawad in the opening round of the prestigious QTerminals Qatar Classic, a PSA Platinum event. The 25-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No.35 and India’s top male player, produced a…
At just 18 years old, Sheetal Devi has already crafted a sporting résumé that would be the envy of even the most seasoned athletes. Born without arms, the teenage archer has turned what many would consider a limitation into her greatest strength, rewriting history for India in para archery with an incredible mix of resilience,…
Indian sport is set to witness a historic milestone with the launch of the Archery Premier League (APL), which announced the full schedule for its maiden season on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Beginning on October 2 and running through October 12, 2025, the APL will debut at New Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex, ushering in…
The 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships opened to a wave of excitement at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex as India’s swimmers delivered an encouraging set of performances in the morning heats of Day 1. With over 1,100 athletes from 20 nations competing across swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open-water disciplines, the home team made…
The Indian Junior Hockey Women’s Team (U21) endured a challenging start to their Tour of Australia, suffering back-to-back defeats in Canberra against a well-drilled Australian side. Despite flashes of skill and fighting spirit, the visitors went down 2–3 in the first match and 0–5 in the second, offering valuable lessons as they begin their international…
Indian badminton has been steadily discovering new stars in recent seasons, and the latest to make her presence felt on the international circuit is Isharani Baruah. The 21-year-old from Assam produced the biggest performance of her career at the Kaohsiung Masters S100 in Taiwan, storming into her first-ever semifinal at a Super 100 or higher…
Tennis is no stranger to fairy tales, but the story unfolding at the ATP 500 Tokyo Open this week has the makings of a classic. The wildcard pairing of Rohan Bopanna from India and Takeru Yuzuki from Japan stunned top seeds and seasoned doubles teams en route to the final, where they will face the…
It was a busy day for Indian doubles players at the ATP 100 Challenger and WTA 125 event in Jingshan, with several pairs advancing to the quarter-finals while others saw their campaigns end. The results underlined both the growing depth of Indian doubles tennis and the fine margins that often decide outcomes in this format….
The Hero HIL 2026 Hockey India League Women’s Mini Auction brought a mix of high drama, strategic buys, and landmark signings as four franchises went head-to-head to assemble their squads. With a salary cap of ₹2 crore per franchise, the afternoon session was defined by bold spending on overseas stalwarts and renewed faith in India’s…
For nearly a decade, Srihari Nataraj has been the face of Indian backstroke swimming. A two-time Olympian, he has built his reputation on consistency in the 100m and 200m backstroke, carrying Indian hopes across multiple international platforms. But as the Asian Aquatic Championship 2025 approaches, Nataraj is preparing to script a new chapter this time…
The story of India’s rise in World para athletics is not just about medals won or rankings improved; it is about a systemic transformation that has redefined the nation’s sporting identity. Over little more than a decade, India has gone from a country struggling to make a mark at the World Para Athletics Championships to…
India’s para archery campaign in Gwangju, South Korea, received a major boost as Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar powered their way into the Compound Mixed Team bronze medal match at the ongoing World Para Archery Championships. The Indian duo showcased resilience, consistency, and remarkable composure under pressure to emerge as serious medal contenders. Round of…
The stage is set for a high-stakes day of strategy, anticipation, and fierce bidding as the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Men’s and Women’s HIL 2026 Mini Auctions take place on 24th September 2025 in New Delhi. With over 200 players more than 100 men and 100 women going under the hammer, franchises are gearing…
In less than a week, New Delhi will become the epicenter of global para-sport. From September 27 to October 5, 2025, the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships will unfold at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium a landmark first not only for India but also for South Asia. With more than 2,200 athletes and support staff from…
Cook Islands’ withdrawal prompts redraw in Suhandinata Cup; 36 countries set to battle across revamped group stages in BWF World Junior Championships New Delhi, September 17, 2025: The stage is set for a thrilling fortnight of junior badminton as India prepares to host the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati from October…
Indian tennis star Zeel Desai added another chapter to her professional journey by winning the ITF W15 Gurugram title, overcoming a spirited challenge from rising compatriot Shruti Ahlawat in the final. In a thrilling all-India contest, Desai rallied from a set down to triumph 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, clinching her first title of the 2025 season…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team made a memorable debut at the top tier of Asian rugby, finishing sixth at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Leg 1) in Hangzhou, China. Competing against Asia’s 12 strongest rugby nations, the Indian girls not only held their own but also scripted historic victories along the way, marking a…
In what can only be described as a cricketing spectacle, the third ODI between India Women and Australia Women at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 2025, will be remembered for its sheer audacity, record-breaking feats, and breathtaking performances. The match, part of the Australia Women Tour of India ODI Series 2025, witnessed scores tumbling,…
Indian athletics is at a crossroads. Over the past three years, the country has witnessed both its greatest triumphs and its most sobering reality checks. Tokyo 2025, the site of India’s lowest number of World Athletics Championship finalists in recent memory, forces us to ask hard questions about whether Indian sport is truly building a…
Smriti Mandhana, the undisputed queen of Indian cricket, etched her name in history yet again with a record-breaking performance in the 3rd ODI against Australia in 2025. Reaching her century in just 50 balls, Mandhana set the benchmark for the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian batter, surpassing even Virat Kohli’s 52-ball ton against the…
India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their rich vein of form with a commanding victory over China’s Ren Xiang Yu and Xie Haonan, booking their spot in the semifinals of the China Masters 2025. The former world’s No. 1 ranked duo produced a clinical display to dismiss their opponents in…
When the history of Indian athletics is written, Neeraj Chopra will stand out not only as the nation’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field but also as the athlete who redefined consistency at the very top of world sport. His 2025 season, as captured in performances across nine major competitions, is a testament…
On a night when world javelin throw’s elite assembled at Tokyo’s iconic Olympic Stadium, Indian youngster Sachin Yadav delivered the performance of his life. Competing in his first-ever World Championships final, the 24-year-old rose to the occasion with a massive personal best of 86.27m, finishing a heartbreaking yet brilliant fourth missing the podium by just…
India’s wrestling prodigy Antim Panghal once again showcased her grit and skill at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships, advancing to the semifinals in the women’s 53kg category before falling narrowly to Ecuador’s Olympic silver medallist Lucia Yepez Guzman. The 19-year-old lost 3–5 in a tense contest, but her campaign is still alive as she will…
There is a certain inevitability about Neeraj Chopra on the qualification stage. The reigning Olympic and World Champion once again lived up to his reputation of making it look effortless, sealing his place in the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 men’s javelin final with a single, assured throw. On a cool morning inside the Olympic…
The AFC Champions League 2 returns this week with a much-anticipated clash at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) host Turkmenistan’s Ahal FK. Scheduled for September 16, the match marks not just the start of Group C but also the beginning of a new chapter for Mohun Bagan, who step…
The Indian U16 women’s basketball team continued their sensational run at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 – Division B, storming into the semi-finals with a commanding 71-54 win over Samoa. The victory sealed India’s place at the top of Group A with an unbeaten 3-0 record, underlining their credentials as the team to…
The Indian U18 Girls Rugby team wrapped up their campaign at the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens Asia Cup with a spirited fourth-place finish, marking one of their best continental performances in recent years. While the podium eluded them after a tough 12–20 loss to Hong Kong in the bronze medal match, the journey showcased…
Indian judo took a giant stride forward at the Asian Junior Judo Championships 2025 in Jakarta, as the country’s young judokas produced their best-ever performance at this stage, collecting six medals two gold, one silver, and three bronze. The campaign was marked by a twin-gold strike on the opening day, followed by steady results that…
In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, Minakshi Hooda etched her name into Indian sporting history by winning the women’s 48kg gold medal at the 2025 World Boxing Championships. The 24-year-old boxer from India stunned Kazakhstan’s legendary Nazym Kyzaibay a three time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist in the final,…
