The WTT Star Contender London 2025, set to take place from October 21–26 at the Copper Box Arena, arrives at a critical juncture in India’s international table tennis calendar. With a USD 300,000 prize purse and valuable world ranking points on offer, the event represents not just another stop on the WTT circuit but a…
Indian football’s developmental journey will enter a crucial testing phase this month and next as two national youth teams embark on important international assignments. The India U20 Women’s team will play a pair of friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 Women on October 25 and 28 in Shymkent, while the India U23 Men’s team will take on…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the departure of a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The young squad, comprising 14 weight categories seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group is set to take on…
The WONDR by BNI Indonesia Masters II 2025, a BWF Super 100 tournament, opens this week in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, marking a crucial phase in the Indian women’s badminton circuit. For India, the spotlight falls firmly on Isharani Baruah, the 21-year-old from Assam who now stands at the cusp of breaking into the world’s…
India’s top male squash player Abhay Singh produced a commendable campaign at the US Open Squash 2025 (PSA Platinum) before bowing out in the Round of 16 against Joel Makin of Wales. Playing at the Drexel University courts in Philadelphia, Abhay faced one of the sport’s most physically demanding and tactically disciplined players and while…
The Chennai Open 2025, returning for its second edition as a WTA 250 event from October 27 to November 2 at the iconic SDAT Tennis Stadium, arrives with more than just matches on the line. It’s a tournament that has become a reflection of the crossroads Indian tennis finds itself at torn between the tradition…
India’s Kurash contingent continued its strong run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, adding two more medals to the country’s growing tally. On October 20, Kanishka Bidhuri clinched a silver in the Girls’ 52 kg category, while Arvind earned a bronze in the Boys’ 83 kg division marking another successful day for Indian…
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its decisive stage, and India’s campaign once full of promise now teeters on a razor’s edge. After three consecutive defeats, the latest a painful four-run loss to England in Indore, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team finds itself in a must-deliver situation with just two league matches remaining. The points…
India’s Women’s World Cup campaign hit another stumbling block as they went down by just four runs against England in a gripping contest at the Holkar Stadium. Despite commanding positions for large parts of the match led by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma India’s chase of 289 fell agonisingly short at…
Tanvi Sharma’s silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 was no overnight miracle. It was the culmination of months of preparation, consistency, and composure that shone through one of the toughest women’s singles draws in recent memory. Starting her campaign in the Round of 64, Tanvi faced Poland’s Wiktoria Kaletka a tricky opponent…
In the story of Indian sporting evolution, 2025 will likely be remembered as the year the country finally outgrew its cricket obsession. What began as an uneven, cricket-dominated market has now transformed into a diversified, policy-backed, and tech-driven ecosystem one that is projected to be worth $40 billion by 2030, up from an estimated $19…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia produced one of its most dramatic nights of the season at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, as both Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes the league’s last remaining unbeaten teams fell on the same day. In the first clash, Ahmedabad Defenders delivered a statement victory, toppling table-toppers Mumbai…
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its decisive phase, and Match 20 between India vs England at the Holkar Stadium stands as the tournament’s most critical contest yet. For India, this clash is more than a fixture it’s a lifeline. For England, it’s the final push toward semi-final qualification. With Australia (9…
The opening day of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships (ARC) in Hai Phong could well be remembered as one of the defining moments in India’s modern rowing history. The Indian contingent produced an exceptional showing, winning four medals two gold and two silver in a performance that not only reaffirmed India’s growing reputation in Asian…
Indian women’s football has experienced several false dawns but 2025 stands apart as the year the sun truly rose. For the first time in history, India’s Senior, U20, and U17 women’s teams all qualified on merit for their respective AFC Asian Cup 2026 tournaments. Between June and October, across three continents and 15 tournament matches,…
The semifinals of the Victor Denmark Open 2025 bring together two world-class doubles pairs Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India, and Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. It’s a battle that transcends rankings and form one defined by the clash between India’s raw attacking power and Japan’s tactical mastery. Held at the Jyske Bank…
At 48, when most athletes have long hung up their gear, Zoravar Singh Sandhu stood tall at the ISSF Shotgun World Championships 2025 in Athens, firing his way into the history books. The veteran trap shooter, with a score of 31 out of 40, clinched the bronze medal in the men’s trap event, marking one…
The India U16 Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team is preparing for one of its most crucial international tests yet the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain, scheduled from October 22 to 31, 2025. The competition marks a defining step for India’s next generation of basketball talent, offering a platform to measure progress against Asia’s best…
The Young Tigresses have roared their way into history. Indian U17 Women’s National Football Team completed a stunning comeback to beat Uzbekistan 2–1 in Bishkek, sealing their qualification for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held in China. This is not just another victory it’s a moment of transformation for Indian women’s…
As the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships approach (October 19–25, 2025, Jakarta), India enters with a carefully structured plan tailored to the event’s post-Olympic individual format. With no team event in Jakarta, this year’s Championships provide a unique opportunity for apparatus specialists to make their mark and for India, it’s a chance to build…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team booked their place in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 after edging past hosts Malaysia 2–1 in a gripping final pool-stage clash on Friday. Goals from Gurjot Singh (22’) and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (48’) sealed the win for India, while Naaveenesh Panicker (43’) scored the lone…
As Bahrain readies to host over 2,000 athletes from 45 nations for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 (AYG) from October 22 to 31, 2025, India’s young contingent is preparing to make a defining statement. The Manama Games are more than just another multi-sport event they are the qualifier for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics,…
As the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Finals circuit reaches its grand finale in Nanjing, China, the world’s top eight archers in each category prepare for the ultimate test of precision, composure, and consistency. The event, now in its 19th edition, is the most exclusive on the World Archery calendar a showdown where only the…
India’s dynamic men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their exceptional run on the BWF World Tour, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 with a straight-games victory over the tricky Taiwanese pair Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan, 21-19, 21-17. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the match was…
India will arrive in Bahrain this week with one of its largest youth delegations ever 357 members, including 222 athletes across multiple disciplines to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, 2025. Led by Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt as Chef de Mission, this contingent embodies India’s expanding youth sports infrastructure…
The Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain will be defined by two nations China and India. Both arrive with massive delegations, both symbolize ambition, but their motivations could not be more different. China’s 435-member contingent is the largest in Bahrain. Its 293 athletes will compete in 191 events across 20 sports, averaging 1.5 athletes per…
The National Sports Governance Act (NSGA), 2025, officially enacted on August 18, marks a watershed moment in India’s sports administration history. For the first time, governance norms for sports federations have moved from the realm of non-binding guidelines to enforceable statutory law. The Act aims to tackle decades of inefficiency, power concentration, and opaque finances…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes overcame a strong challenge from Calicut Heroes to clinch a thrilling five-set victory 20-18, 20-18, 7-15, 11-15, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. The win marked Bengaluru’s third of the season and came after a rollercoaster contest that swung dramatically…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another day of high-octane action at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium as Mumbai Meteors battled past Kochi Blue Spikers in a five-set thriller, while Goa Guardians returned to form with a commanding straight-sets win over Kolkata Thunderbolts. In one of the most dramatic matches of the…
When India lost 1–2 to Singapore in Goa on October 14, 2025, it didn’t just end a qualification campaign it extended one of Indian football’s most symbolic and damning droughts. The defeat marked 21 years since India last beat Singapore, completing a cycle of stagnation that mirrors the country’s broader footballing dysfunction. This is not…
When Hyderabad FC lifted the Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2021–22, few would have predicted that within three years, the club would cease to exist not through relegation, but through financial collapse and relocation. In 2025, the franchise has been officially rebranded as Sporting Club Delhi (SCD), marking the ISL’s return to India’s capital…
When Inter Kashi FC lifted the I-League 2024–25 trophy in April, it seemed like a triumph of sporting merit the culmination of India’s long-promised open-league structure. But beneath the celebrations lies an uncomfortable truth: this historic promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL) was not determined by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), nor by…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes extended their stunning unbeaten run in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, defeating the Chennai Blitz in a thrilling 3–1 encounter (17–15, 14–16, 17–15, 16–14) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Monday night. It was a contest defined by intensity, tactical adjustments, and clutch moments and once again, it…
India’s young shuttlers made a perfect start to their individual campaigns at the YONEX-SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025, winning all six of their opening-round matches at the National Centre of Excellence on Monday. Riding on the momentum of their historic bronze medal finish in the team event, the hosts displayed clinical efficiency across categories…
The ISSF Shotgun World Championships 2025 concluded its skeet events with familiar champions at the top and an all-too-familiar frustration for India. Despite spirited performances from the national squad, no Indian shooter managed to break into the individual finals, as the country’s best finish came from Raiza Dhillon, who placed 16th in the women’s skeet…
Indian squash player Abhay Singh continued to underline his growing consistency on the PSA Tour, reaching the Round of 16 at the Silicon Valley Open 2025 (Gold event) before bowing out to France’s Victor Crouin. The 26-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No. 66, produced a statement performance in the opening round, defeating World No….
The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) concluded in spectacular fashion at the Yamuna Sports Complex, with the Rajputana Royals edging out Prithviraaj Yodhas in a dramatic shoot-off to lift the maiden APL title. In a fitting finale that showcased precision, composure, and high-stakes drama, the Royals prevailed 5–4 after both teams fought toe-to-toe through four…
The Premier League wrapped up a landmark week of fan and community engagement activities in India, marking its first major initiative in the country since opening its Mumbai office earlier this year. The week-long programme, led by former England striker Michael Owen, celebrated both the League’s passionate Indian fanbase and its deep-rooted commitment to grassroots…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered yet another night of thrilling action at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with Kolkata Thunderbolts and Bengaluru Torpedoes registering impressive wins over Chennai Blitz and Kochi Blue Spikers respectively. The Kolkata Thunderbolts produced a statement performance, sweeping past the Chennai Blitz in straight sets 15-11, 15-12,…
The India U23 men’s football team began their two-match international friendly series in Indonesia on a winning note, defeating the hosts 2–1 at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta on Friday, October 10, 2025. A superb first-half brace from Suhail Ahmad Bhat sealed a memorable victory for Naushad Moosa’s Blue Colts, who showcased…
Delhi Toofans finally found their rhythm in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, registering their first victory of the season with a confident straight-sets win over hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. The Toofans prevailed 15–10, 16–14, 17–15, with Carlos Berrios delivering a standout all-round performance that…
The penultimate day of the round-robin stage at the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) delivered an evening of high drama, remarkable comebacks, and a historic shoot off at the Yamuna Sports Complex. The Prithviraj Yodhas became the third team to secure a semifinal berth, joining the Rajputana Royals and the Mighty Marathas, while the Kakatiya…
The capital city of Odisha is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Championships from October 11 to 15 at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre. With teams arriving from across the continent, Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into the epicentre of Asian table tennis, setting the stage for…
India’s campaign in the women’s water polo event at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships came to an end on Thursday after a 6–34 defeat to China in the quarterfinals at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. Despite the heavy loss, India showed moments of spirit, with Dhruthi Karthikeya leading the effort with three goals. China, one…
The Tennis Premier League, TPL Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, witnessed an evening of intense bidding and star power as its Season 7 Player Auction unfolded in Mumbai. Tennis legends Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza headlined the event alongside league co-founders Kunal Thakkur and Mrunal Jain, as franchises fought fiercely to…
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 entered its decisive phase on Thursday at the Yamuna Sports Complex, where the Mighty Marathas (MM) became the first team to book their place in the semifinals. Meanwhile, in a major upset, the unbeaten Rajputana Royals (RR) suffered their first defeat of the season a commanding 6-0 loss at…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team is all set to take the field at the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning October 11 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With renewed energy and belief, the young Indian side will look to reclaim its dominance in one of the most prestigious junior hockey tournaments in…
Sumit Nagal’s extraordinary run on European clay continues. The 27-year-old Indian recorded his eighth win in just 11 days, defeating Spain’s Pablo Llamas Ruiz 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a two-hour-and-forty-five-minute battle to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP 125 Valencia Challenger. The victory was another testament to Nagal’s growing maturity, endurance, and relentless work…
The SG Pipers have signaled their intent ahead of the Tennis Premier League TPL 2025 season, announcing that Indian tennis stalwart Rohan Bopanna will join their ranks. With the player auctions set for 9 October, the franchise is building what looks to be one of the strongest squads in this year’s competition. Bopanna’s addition brings…
The Mumbai Meteors continued their imperious run in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, brushing aside the Delhi Toofans in straight sets 15-12, 15-10, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, Mumbai registered their third successive 3-0 victory, maintaining a perfect record so far in Season 5. Setter…
