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,…
The stage is set for a blockbuster final at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 as hosts China take on a determined India. More than just continental bragging rights, this clash carries the prize of automatic qualification to the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. The narrative is compelling: China, world…
The men’s singles final of the LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2025 promises to be a compelling showdown between two players on contrasting trajectories. India’s Lakshya Sen, ranked World No. 20, will face China’s Li Shi Feng, World No. 4, in a match that pits resilience against consistency and revival against momentum. The Hong Kong Open,…
The Indian tricolour soared high in Ningbo, China, as Esha Singh produced a sensational performance in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Cup, clinching her first-ever individual World Cup gold medal. In a tense, high-quality final, the 19-year-old shooter scored 242.6, her second-best score in an international final (her career-best being…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool will be remembered as a watershed moment for Indian women’s boxing. On a high-voltage evening inside the Echo Arena, two Indian boxers Nupur Sheoran (+80kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) delivered commanding semifinal wins to storm into the finals of their respective categories. Their performances not only secured silver…
The opening day of the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo saw the demanding 35km race walk set the stage for a dramatic morning of endurance sport. For India, the results brought more disappointment than celebration, as the nation’s three representatives Sandeep Kumar, Priyanka Goswami, and Ram Baboo fell well short of their personal bests…
The opening three days of competition at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in China brought little cheer for the Indian shooting contingent, with no finalist appearances in either individual or mixed team events. Despite a few encouraging individual scores, the overall results underlined a challenging start for the squad in one of the key events…
The 35km race walk at the World Athletics Championships has steadily grown in prestige as a test of endurance, technique, and mental resilience. This year, India enters the competition with three determined athletes Ram Baboo, Priyanka Goswami, and Sandeep Kumar with each carrying unique credentials, aspirations, and the weight of expectations. While medals will require…
The second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships concluded at the Thyagaraj Stadium with a commanding display of class and authority from the country’s top seeds. G. Sathiyan and Diya Chitale emerged men’s and women’s singles champions respectively, reinforcing their dominance on the domestic circuit and highlighting the gulf between India’s established stars and the…
India’s campaign at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool reached an important milestone on Thursday, with Pooja Rani and Jaismine Lamboria assuring themselves of semifinal spots. Their victories added to Nupur’s earlier success, confirming three medals for India at the event so far. This marks a strong showing for the 20-member Indian contingent…
The stage is set in Biel, Switzerland, where India and Switzerland will battle on September 12–13, 2025, in a Davis Cup World Group I tie that carries major consequences for both nations. For the winner, it means direct progression to the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers, a step closer to the elite stage. For the loser,…
The rivalry between India vs China in women’s field hockey is among the most fascinating stories in Asian sport today. What was once a lopsided contest dominated by China has, in recent years, transformed into an unpredictable, high-stakes battle for regional supremacy. India’s rise as a continental powerhouse and China’s historical pedigree now collide in…
The coming months mark a pivotal chapter for Indian youth football as the India U-17 men’s national team prepares for back-to-back assignments: the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 in Sri Lanka and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ahmedabad. Together, these tournaments will shape not only the immediate fortunes of the squad but also…
The Hong Kong Open 2025 (Super 500) began with an intense Round of 32, producing mixed results for India’s badminton contingent. While the men’s singles (MS) players showcased resilience and advanced in numbers, the women’s singles (WS) campaign faced a tough opening hurdle, with big names like P.V. Sindhu falling short in closely fought battles….
It was a day of commanding performances for Indian boxing at the ongoing Boxing World Championships, with Abhinash Jamwal, Jadumani Singh, Minakshi Hooda, and Nikhat Zareen all advancing to the quarterfinals. Their wins pushed India’s tally of quarterfinalists to seven, underlining the nation’s growing strength in the ring. Competing in the men’s 65kg division, Abhinash…
While India’s men’s singles contingent shone on opening day at the Hong Kong Open 2025, it was a contrasting story for PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila–Tanisha Crasto, both of whom suffered first-round exits. The results underline the challenges India continues to face in women’s singles depth and mixed doubles progression, despite…
It was a day of mixed fortunes for India on the second day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in China. Samrat Rana endured heartbreak in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol (APM) qualification, missing the finals berth by the slimmest of margins on inner 10s, while Divya T.S. kept…
Indian badminton’s men’s singles contingent produced a dream start at the Hong Kong Open 2025 Super 500, registering three impressive victories in the opening round. HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Kiran George all advanced, while youngster Ayush Shetty too joined them with a gritty win, making it one of the most successful opening days for…
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 is set to deliver high-octane action for Indian fans, with the tournament bringing together the best young talent from across the globe. For the Indian junior men’s team, ranked World No. 2, the group stage offers both exciting opportunities and a historic first: a clash with arch-rivals Pakistan…
Hangzhou, 9 September 2025: India’s women’s recurve team will fight for a podium finish at the World Archery Championships 2025 after falling short in the semifinals against Japan. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and teenage prodigy Gatha Khadake went down 2-6 in their last-four clash, setting up a bronze medal playoff against South…
The Indian recurve contingent produced a solid showing in the qualification rounds of the Archery World Championships 2025, setting themselves up for a promising campaign in both individual and team events. With consistent performances from the women’s trio and steady if not spectacular shooting from the men, India finds itself well placed in the elimination…
A 24-member Indian shooting contingent has landed in China with the task of testing itself against the best in the business as the fourth and final stage of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol season gets underway in Ningbo. The week-long competition, spread over six days, will see 320 shooters from 42 nations battle for 10…
The second edition of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships got underway at the Thyagaraj Stadium today, with the Under-19 Girls’ qualification rounds providing an action-packed opening to the eight-day event. From seeded players stamping their authority to underdogs forcing surprises, the first day offered a taste of the drama to come. Among the…
The 17th Wushu World Championships in Brazil proved to be a historic outing for the Indian contingent, as the team returned home with four medals three silvers in women’s sanda and a bronze in the men’s division. While the elusive gold medal remained out of reach, the performances of Aparna, Kareena Kaushik, Shivani, and Sagar…
India’s campaign at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool saw contrasting fortunes on Saturday. While two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Sachin Siwach advanced comfortably to the round of 16, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and newcomer Hitesh Gulia bowed out earlier than expected, raising questions about consistency and preparation at the elite…
The Indian compound mixed team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav clinched a silver medal at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea, after narrowly losing the gold medal match to the Dutch pairing of Jody de Laat and Mike Schloesser. The final scoreline read 155–157, with a couple of dropped points…
In a clash that lived up to its billing, India and Japan shared the spoils in a gripping 2-2 draw at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in China. The game had everything early drama, tactical intensity, missed chances, defensive heroics, a late penalty stroke, and a heart-stopping equaliser in the dying seconds. For the neutrals,…
India’s Niki Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro capped off a memorable week at the ATP 100 Road to the Rolex Shanghai Masters Challenger with a title-winning performance in the men’s doubles. The Indo-Thai duo defeated Taiwan’s Jung J and USA’s Robert Stalder in a nail-biting final, clinching the championship with a 6-4, 6-7, [10-8] victory…
The Indian mixed team of Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam produced a series of brilliant performances to storm into the finals of the Mixed Team event at the 2025 Archery World Championships, setting up a gold medal clash against the Netherlands. Their path to the final was marked by world record shooting, commanding wins,…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool has quickly become more than just a global showcase of skill it has emerged as the proving ground for nations preparing for the next Olympic cycle. For India, Day 3 of the competition stood out as a pivotal juncture, with five boxers ranging from proven world champions…
India’s Golden Charge at the Wushu World Championships 2025: Aparna, Kareena, Shivani in Finals, Sagar Secures Fourth Medal India is experiencing a watershed moment in World Wushu Championships history. At the 2025 edition in Brazil, the country’s athletes have delivered a string of electrifying performances, storming into finals and confirming multiple medals. For a sport…
Day 2 of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool promises to be a pivotal one for India, as four of its pugilists step into the ring for their preliminary bouts. After Day 1 victories by Pawan Bartwal, Sakshi, and Sanamacha Chanu, the Indian contingent is looking to build momentum and strengthen its campaign at…
Just weeks before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, India’s plans have been jolted by an unexpected injury blow. Wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out with a left knee injury sustained during the preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. In her place, the selectors have drafted in Uma Chetry, a promising cricketer from Assam,…
The spotlight is on India’s wushu contingent as the team arrives in Brazil for the 17th World Wushu Championships (WWC), set to run from September 1–8, 2025. With a squad that blends seasoned Sanda fighters and an emerging group of Taolu specialists, India enters the competition with its most balanced team to date. The World…
The Indian men’s football team were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Afghanistan in their final group stage encounter at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, played at the Hisor Central Stadium on Thursday evening. Despite dominating long phases of the match and creating multiple chances, India failed to find the finishing touch. Their…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool mark the beginning of a new era for the sport under the governance of World Boxing. For India, which has steadily built a reputation as a powerhouse in women’s boxing, the tournament is both an opportunity and a test. With a 10-member women’s contingent led by Nikhat Zareen…
Indian tennis fans woke up to a historic moment at Flushing Meadows as Yuki Bhambri, alongside New Zealand’s Michael Venus, booked a place in the US Open men’s doubles semifinals. The Indo-Kiwi pair stunned 11th seeds Rajeev Ram of the USA and Nikola Mektic of Croatia in a high-quality quarterfinal, winning 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3. With…
The 2025 Boxing World Championships enter another decisive day with four Indian boxers ready to step into the ring. With action spread across morning and evening sessions, India’s campaign will feature bouts in both men’s and women’s divisions. Morning Session (Starting 3:30pm IST) Pawan Bartwal – 55kg Men (Ring B, Bout 5 | ~4:30pm IST)…
When the World Boxing Championships 2025 kick off at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on September 4, a new era for the sport will officially begin. This will be the inaugural edition under World Boxing, the newly established global governing body that has replaced the IBA, and India will arrive with a formidable 20-member…
A Resurgent Beat: Table Tennis in India Finds Its Rhythm Again at UTT National Ranking Tournament 2025 After years of uncertainty, Indian table tennis is experiencing a renewed pulse. The UTT National Ranking Tournament returned to New Delhi in September 2025 after a gap of more than a decade, bringing with it both symbolic weight…
Indian football has long been caught between governance disputes, commercial uncertainty, and the constant shadow of international scrutiny. In August 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark order that may well define the sport’s future in the country. By addressing both the immediate existential crisis and the structural challenges that have plagued the…
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia unveiled the full schedule for its much-anticipated fourth season on Tuesday, setting the stage for nearly a month of high-octane volleyball action. The season will run from October 2 to October 26, 2025, with Hyderabad hosting the opener between defending champions Calicut Heroes and home side Hyderabad…
