The 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris has already delivered a defining week for Indian badminton. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty former world No.1 men’s doubles have ensured India’s medal streak at the Worlds continues for a 14th consecutive edition. But the job is far from done. Their semifinal clash against China’s emerging duo Chen…
At just 18 years of age, Sairaj Pardeshi is quickly emerging as one of India’s brightest weightlifting prospects. His recent performances have not only shattered national records but also raised eyebrows across the weightlifting community why is a lifter of such calibre not yet representing India in the senior division? The youngster, weighing in at…
Few rivalries in contemporary badminton have carried as much weight as the one between India’s Satwik sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. When they meet in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, it will not just be another clash of elite pairs. It will…
The stage is set in Rajgir, Bihar, as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team prepares to open its campaign at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 on 29th August against China. With the tournament running until 7th September, and a direct qualification spot for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup on offer, the stakes could not…
The Archery Association of India (AAI) has officially announced that the first-ever Archery Premier League (APL) will take place from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. Along with confirming the dates and venue, the federation also unveiled the League’s logo, designed to represent dynamism, focus, and precisionthe essence…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra once again underlined his remarkable consistency on the global stage, finishing second in the men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final in Zurich with a best effort of 85.01m. His mark came on the very last attempt of the competition, sealing yet another podium finish for the Indian star. The…
The BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris has already produced moments of drama, resilience, and high-quality badminton. But few contests in the women’s singles draw carry as much intrigue as the upcoming Round of 16 clash between India’s PV Sindhu and China’s Wang Zhi Yi. It is a matchup that feels bigger than its place…
When Gulveer Singh steps onto the track at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, he won’t just be running for himself. He will be carrying the weight of decades of Indian distance running history. Singh will become only the third Indian male athlete ever to contest the men’s 5000m at the World Championships. Before him, only…
Indian mixed doubles shuttlers Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto continued their impressive run at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Tokyo, advancing to the Round of 16 with a straight-games victory over Ireland’s Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan on Wednesday. The 16th-seeded Indian duo required just 35 minutes to record a 21–11, 21–16 win, showcasing…
When the Track Asian Cup 2025 rolls into Suphanburi, Thailand (August 28–30, 2025), the event will mean more to India than just another outing on the calendar. Classified as a UCI Class 1 (CL1) competition, the Asian Cup is a vital staging post for developing nations: a place to gather ranking points, test international competitiveness,…
India’s HS Prannoy began his campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Madrid on a winning note, overcoming Finland’s Joakim Oldorff 21-18, 21-15 to reach the round of 32. The 32-year-old, India’s most experienced men’s singles player on the circuit, produced a controlled performance that never looked spectacular but was efficient enough to avoid…
PV Sindhu has begun her campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Madrid with a hard-fought but ultimately convincing win over Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova. The Indian star, who has a decorated history at the event, needed 39 minutes to secure a 23-21, 21-6 victory and move into the round of 32. This year’s format…
Golden Glory in Ahmedabad: Mirabai’s Comeback Headlines India’s Triple Gold Show at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships On a buzzing evening in Ahmedabad, Indian weightlifting witnessed one of its most memorable chapters. The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 turned into a festival of medals for India, led by the iconic Mirabai Chanu, who made a triumphant comeback by…
India’s shooting ace Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar underlined his class and composure yet again as he successfully defended his 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) title at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on August 24. The 23-year-old from Madhya Pradesh produced a near-flawless performance in the final, scoring 462.5 points, to claim…
India’s rising table tennis star Ankur Bhattacharjee has delivered one of the finest performances of his young career, clinching the silver medal in the U19 Boys’ Singles at the prestigious Europe Youth Smash 2025 in Sweden. The 17-year-old from Bengal showcased remarkable grit, skill, and consistency throughout the week-long tournament, defeating a string of strong…
Indian archery scaled new heights at the World Youth Archery Championships 2025 as Chikitha Taniparthi etched her name in history by winning India’s first-ever individual gold medal at the prestigious event. Competing in the U21 Women’s Compound category, the young archer from Telangana delivered a stellar performance, defeating Korea’s second seed Park Yerin 142-136 in…
Indian archery has witnessed many memorable moments over the years, but Sharvari Shende’s dazzling run at the World Youth Archery Championships 2025 will be etched as one of the most remarkable breakthroughs for the country’s next generation. Competing in the U18 Women’s Recurve category, the young Indian displayed nerves of steel, supreme consistency, and extraordinary…
India’s journey at the BWF World Championships has been one of patience, persistence, and eventual breakthrough. From Prakash Padukone’s historic bronze in 1983 to H.S. Prannoy’s podium finish in 2023, Indian shuttlers have steadily built a reputation as global contenders. Now, with the 2025 edition approaching, a strong Indian contingent is gearing up to extend…
Mohammed Afsal and the Breaking of Barriers: A New Chapter for Indian Middle-Distance Running For decades, the men’s 800 metres has remained one of Indian athletics’ most competitive yet frustrating events. From the legendary Sriram Singh’s trailblazing 1:45.77 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics to Jinson Johnson’s national record in 2018, India often produced quality runners…
Lionel Messi’s long-awaited return to India has now taken definitive shape not once, but twice in the closing months of 2025. In a landmark development for Indian sport and culture, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed a FIFA friendly in Kerala this November, while a separate “GOAT Tour of India 2025” will follow in…
The 64th National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai enters its decisive Day 4 today, with a packed evening schedule that promises fireworks across field and track. From high jump duels to sprint showdowns, the spotlight will shine on India’s established stars and rising prospects, many of whom are eyeing qualification standards for the World Championships….
Hero Asia Cup 2025 The Indian men’s hockey team enters the 12th edition of the Hero Asia Cup with one objective in mind: to secure direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. For head coach Craig Fulton and captain Harmanpreet Singh, this is more than just another continental tournament it is a stress…
Indian athletics witnessed a historic moment at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai when Vishal Thenarasu (Vishal TK) stormed to gold in the men’s 400m final, clocking 45.12 seconds, a new national record. With this performance, Vishal not only secured his fifth sub-46 timing of the year but also shattered the six-year-old national record…
For Indian wrestling, few names carry as much weight among the new generation as Priya Malik. On Wednesday in Samokov, Bulgaria, the 19-year-old once again underlined why she is considered the future of India’s heavyweight division. With three commanding wins, she stormed into the final of the women’s 76kg category at the U20 World Wrestling…
The Indian contingent enjoyed a productive and eventful day at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, with a mix of highs and near-misses that reflected both the promise and challenges of the country’s young wrestlers on the world stage. The highlight came from Tapsya, who clinched India’s first gold medal of this edition…
India’s Reena, already an established name at the Asian U20 and U23 levels, took another massive step forward in her career at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria. Wrestling in the 55kg category, she produced a string of commanding performances to storm into the final, underlining her credentials as one of India’s brightest…
The Indian U17 women’s football team got their SAFF U17 Women Championship 2025 campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive 7-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Wednesday, August 20. The result not only marked a dream start for the Young Tigresses but also underlined their intent to…
The Junior Swimming World Championships 2025 continued to showcase rising global talent on Day 2, and Indian swimmers were once again in the thick of the action. While medals remained elusive, the young contingent put up determined efforts across three events the women’s 100m freestyle, the men’s 100m butterfly, and the men’s 200m freestyle. For…
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai served up one of the most thrilling evenings of track and field in recent memory. The day was packed with drama, comebacks, meet records, and moments of pure athletic brilliance. From Tamil Arasu’s breathtaking 10.22s sprint to Dhanalakshmi’s fairytale return in the women’s 100m, and even a…
India’s sports ecosystem is in the midst of a significant transformation, powered by unprecedented levels of government investment, targeted policy reforms, and a growing ambition to be counted among the world’s leading sporting nations as we look at the road to 2036. The Union Budget for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in…
Day 2 Report Asian Shooting Championship 2025, Manu Bhaker Clinches Bronze The second day of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, brought a mix of early nerves, hard-fought comebacks, and golden finishes for the Indian contingent. It was a day that once again highlighted India’s growing depth in both pistol and skeet…
As the 64th National Inter-State Athletics Championships gets underway in Chennai from August 20–24, 2025, Indian athletes find themselves at a decisive crossroads. With the qualification deadline for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo closing on the same day the Chennai meet ends, this domestic competition represents the last and most critical chance for many…
The Junior World Swimming Championships 2025 got underway today in Otopeni, Romania, with young swimmers from across the globe showcasing their talent on one of the sport’s most prestigious youth stages. For India, Day 1 brought a blend of promising personal milestones, near-misses, and signs of future potential. While the country did not make it…
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Indian table tennis at the prestigious Europe Smash 2025, but the standout performance came from the mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, who stormed into the quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory in the Round of 16. The duo, seeded sixth in the competition, lived…
The Asian Shooting Championship 2025 opened in Astana, Kazakhstan, with high expectations for the Indian contingent. The spotlight was firmly on the 10m Air Pistol Men’s event, where India fielded a blend of experienced campaigners like Saurabh Chaudhary and rising juniors eager to make their mark. By the end of Day 1, India had reasons…
A Timely Resurgence on Australian Soil for Yastika Bhatia The India A women’s tour of Australia in August 2025 arrived at a critical juncture for several players. After a disappointing 0–3 loss in the T20 leg, the ODI and Test matches were always going to be a measure of resilience and depth in Indian women’s…
When the Archery Association of India (AAI) announced the launch of the Archery Premier League (APL), it wasn’t just about starting another franchise-based competition. It was a calculated move to elevate Indian archery to a professional, sustainable, and globally visible level. With its inaugural season scheduled for October 2025 at Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex, the…
Indian women’s football has crossed another important milestone. East Bengal FC Women, after clinching the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) title, have qualified for the AFC Women’s Champions League Preliminary Stage a first in the club’s history and a defining moment for the domestic game. The achievement is not just about one team’s success but…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, produced a day of highs and heartbreaks for India’s freestyle contingent. Out of four wrestlers in action, only Vishal (97kg) managed to reach the semifinals, while Sagar (70kg), Parvinder Singh (74kg), and Jaspooran (125kg) bowed out after narrow defeats. The results underlined both India’s growing competitiveness at…
Indian badminton continues to produce fresh success stories on the international stage, and the latest chapter belongs to 20-year-old Devika Sihag, who lifted the PETRONAS Malaysia International Challenge 2025 women’s singles crown in Kuala Lumpur. It was not just her first title of the year but also a defining performance that underlined her growing stature…
The Europe Smash 2025 tournament in Malmö, Sweden, opened with thrilling qualifying rounds that set the tone for an intense week of table tennis. Yashaswini Ghorpade was the only Indian to qualify to main round For India, it was a campaign of highs and near-misses, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the standout performer after a…
Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse, the national record holder in the men’s 110m hurdles, delivered another strong performance in Europe, clocking a season-best 13.51 seconds at the Meeting voor Mon in Belgium, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger event. The 23-year-old finished second in the Elite Heat 1, demonstrating both form and resilience as he builds…
Indian Paddlers Battle Through Qualifiers as Final round awaits at Europe Smash Sweden 2025 The Europe Smash Sweden 2025, one of the premier events on the World Table Tennis (WTT) calendar, witnessed a determined effort from India’s rising paddlers in the qualification rounds. With several established and emerging names taking the court in Sweden, the…
In a performance marked by composure, precision, and attacking flair, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran clinched the men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Vientiane 2025 in Laos, defeating top seed Ryoichi Yoshiyama of Japan in straight games, 11-4, 11-6, 12-10. The victory not only brought him his first feeder title of the year but also his second WTT…
When the 18th AHF Asian Junior Handball Championship begins in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from August 20–29, 2025, India’s U20 women will step onto the court not just as competitors but as defending champions. Three years ago in Almaty, they stunned the continent by lifting their first-ever title, ending South Korea’s near-total dominance of the competition. This…
Indian middle-distance runner Ankita Dhyani added another milestone to her growing career by winning the women’s 2000m steeplechase at the Grand Slam Jerusalem Meeting, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level event, with a national best time of 6:13.92. The performance not only earned her the top spot in a competitive international field but also improved…
When the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 begin in Guwahati this October, it will mark a special moment for Indian badminton. Seventeen years after Pune hosted the event in 2008, the country will once again welcome the world’s best under-19 shuttlers this time at the state-of-the-art National Centre of Excellence (NCE). Running from October 6–19,…
The draw for the BWF World Championships 2025 has been announced, and for Indian badminton, it’s a mix of daunting early encounters, potential blockbuster clashes, and a significant withdrawal in women’s doubles. With the event set to showcase the world’s best shuttlers, India’s leading names will need both peak form and mental steel to navigate…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men’s National Football Team on a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year. The move marks a historic shift in Indian football Jamil is the first Indian to take permanent charge of the…
India has reached a landmark moment in its sporting history by securing all four available surfing quotas for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan two for men and two for women. This achievement, marking the maximum representation allowed for any nation, comes ahead of surfing’s debut at the Asian Games and underscores India’s rapid…
