India will have a strong presence in the finals of the Odisha Masters as Isharani Baruah, women’s singles top seed Unnati Hooda, and men’s singles second seed Kiran George secured their places in the title clashes with determined performances in the semifinals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Friday. The semifinal stage produced…
Indian squash entered a new chapter on home soil as Team India reached the final of the Squash World Cup for the first time, producing a series of commanding performances that underlined the country’s growing stature in the sport. Competing in Chennai, the Indian mixed team swept aside a depleted but traditionally dominant Egyptian side…
In one of the most transformative commercial announcements in the history of women’s sport, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has struck a landmark partnership with Mercedes-Benz an agreement valued at up to $500 million over 10 years, beginning January 1, 2026. The deal, unveiled in Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, not only marks the most…
At just 16 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has positioned herself as India’s most exciting young tennis talent, combining rapid junior progress with professional breakthroughs that mark her as a rare long-term contender. Her entry into the ITF Junior Top 50 in December 2025, achieved after a quarterfinal run at the J300 Bradenton event in…
The Odisha Masters 2025 delivered one of its most dramatic days yet on Friday as rising Indian shuttlers produced a series of spirited performances to storm into the semifinals. With several seeded players falling across categories, the tournament witnessed a wave of upsets, headlined by the continued rise of youngsters Unnati Hooda, Tasnim Mir, Isharani…
In Olympic taekwondo, the difference between a dream fulfilled and a Games missed is often a single point, a marginal ranking shift, or a faltering step in a continental final. The qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games finalized by World Taekwondo in December 2025 reflects that unforgiving reality. It charts a two-year…
Indian golf has entered one of the most transformative and turbulent phases in its professional history. What began as a quiet ecosystem anchored by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has, within months, turned into a competitive battleground following the launch of two rival franchise leagues: PGTI’s own ‘72 The League’ and the newly…
The 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championships, held in Ahmedabad from December 12–14, arrive at a pivotal moment for Indian wrestling. Not only do they mark the first major domestic competition after the Paris 2024 Olympics, but they also signal the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) full return to administrative control following its reinstatement in March…
Indian football finds itself at a critical crossroads as all Indian Super League (ISL) clubs except East Bengal have formally responded to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), asserting that any discussion on jointly hosting the league is futile unless the federation first removes key constitutional barriers. Their firm stance, communicated in a letter sent…
Hosts India closed their Pool B campaign in emphatic fashion, completing a commanding 4–0 win over Brazil in their final league match of the SDAT Squash World Cup on Thursday. Having already secured their passage to the quarterfinals, the Indians delivered another clinical team performance, underlining the depth and balance across their squad. They will…
In a match that delivered everything the WTT Finals promises high speed, dramatic momentum swings and nerves of steel the home duo of Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem edged India’s Manush Shah and Diya Chitale 3-2 in Group 1 mixed doubles on Thursday evening. The Hong Kong pair prevailed 11-7, 11-3, 4-11, 12-10,…
Day three of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, produced a series of dramatic swings and tightly contested match-ups as Yash Mumbai Eagles and Gujarat Panthers emerged victorious in the opening half of play at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. With each point carrying strategic weight under the TPL…
The third edition of the CII Sports Business Awards, held in 2025, arrived at a defining moment for Indian sport. With the National Sports Policy 2025 in place and India actively positioning itself as a serious contender to host the 2036 Olympic Games, the focus is steadily shifting from intent to execution. Against this backdrop,…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is set to usher in a new chapter in domestic boxing with the 9th Men’s and 9th Women’s National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held simultaneously for the first time, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The official draw ceremony on…
Indian football stands at a critical crossroad. With the Indian Super League (ISL) facing uncertainty following the expiry of its Master Rights Agreement (MRA) and the ongoing delay in starting the league, clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) are now exploring a fundamental restructuring of how India’s top-flight competition is governed. At the…
India’s place on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar will remain intact next season, but the complexion of the circuit is set to look noticeably different. For the third year in a row, the country will host four Challenger events, yet the revised ATP calendar for 2026 reflects a recalibration of ambitions, resources and developmental priorities…
The USD 110,000 Odisha Masters Super 100 has started exactly the way Indian badminton would have hoped by placing numbers, depth and opportunity firmly on the nation’s side. After the opening round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Indian shuttlers account for a striking share of the men’s singles Round of 32, reinforcing…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League, TPL Season 7 got underway with an action-packed opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as SG Pipers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Rangers registered impressive wins to kick-start their campaigns. Making its debut in Ahmedabad, the league opened to a strong response from fans who witnessed top Indian…
Bengaluru’s young left-hander Veer Ganapathy produced a composed and attacking display to seize the outright lead after the second round of the IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur, the Indian Golf Premier League’s first overseas event. Ganapathy followed up his solid opening round with a superb 6-under 66 at the Els Club, taking his 36-hole…
India delivered a statement performance at the SDAT Squash World Cup, registering a commanding 4–0 victory over Switzerland in a Group B encounter that underlined the team’s depth, balance, and growing authority on the world stage. With convincing wins across all four matches, the Indian squad showcased a seamless blend of youth and experience, leaving…
For Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 is not just another tournament on the calendar. It is the sharpest test of their season, a reward earned through consistency across monthand a direct entry into table tennis’ toughest arena. When the mixed doubles draw placed the Indian pair in Group 1,…
The Indian hockey team were held to a 2–2 draw by South Africa in the second Test, a match that told a familiar story of territorial control, chances created, but a failure to fully capitalise on dominance. While India walked away undefeated, the draw will feel like a missed opportunity given the balance of play…
The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to script a historic chapter as it makes its much-anticipated debut in India from December 13 to 24 at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House. Among the teams drawing early attention is Alpine SG Pipers, who enter Season 3 with a formidable squad blending elite international pedigree and rising…
Since its inception in 2018, the AIFF Super Cup has steadily carved out a unique identity within Indian football. Designed as a pure knockout competition, the tournament tests qualities that league football often does not tactical adaptability, nerve under pressure, and the ability to deliver results without the cushion of long-term consistency. More than just…
In a significant step towards making sport more accessible and aspirational, the Tech Mahindra Foundation has launched a nationwide Chess League for children with speech and hearing impairment. Designed to create a grassroots-to-global pathway, the initiative offers young players not just competitive exposure, but also a rare opportunity to attend the Global Chess League (GCL)…
Indian golf is set to take a significant stride onto the global stage as the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) heads overseas for the first time, with the IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE teeing off in Dubai. The landmark event brings together an extraordinary mix of Indian golfing icons, emerging stars, leading women professionals and international…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Wales 3-1 in their 9–16 classification match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup, played at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago. Goals from Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’) and Ishika (31’) ensured India remained on course…
India’s shooting contingent continued its impressive run at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinching a superb silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions. The double Olympian shot 413.3 in the final to finish second, securing a podium place in what was his first-ever appearance at…
For any young shuttler stepping into the unforgiving world of BWF World Tour badminton, the early years are less about titles and more about proof of belonging. In that context, Tanvi Sharma’s record since her World Tour debut stands out not for one breakthrough result, but for a pattern of steady progression, repeated deep runs,…
India continued its impressive run at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha with Simranpreet Kaur Brar delivering a career-defining performance to win gold in the women’s 25m pistol on Sunday. Her triumph came shortly after Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar had set the tone for the Indian contingent with a silver medal in the…
Indian long-distance running witnessed a moment that felt both historic and deeply emotional at the Valencia Marathon, as Gopi Thonakal came agonisingly close to breaking one of the longest-standing national records in Indian athletics. Clocking 2:12:23, the Olympian finished just 23 seconds shy of the men’s marathon national record of 2:12:00, set by the legendary…
Fencing may be one of the oldest sports on the Olympic programme, but for decades it has battled a modern problem, relevance. Fast, technical and visually complex, fencing has often struggled to translate its drama to mainstream audiences. Three-time Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson believes the issue is not the sport itself, but the way it is…
Indian badminton witnessed another exciting breakthrough as 19-year-old Sanskar Saraswat booked his place in his first senior international final, reaching the summit clash of the Guwahati Masters 2025. Ranked World No. 384, Sanskar produced a series of fearless performances through the week, culminating in a composed straight-games win over Dendi Triansyah of Indonesia in the…
Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive rise on the BWF circuit as the young Indian shuttler booked her place in the women’s singles final of the Guwahati Masters 2025, producing one of her most convincing performances of the season. Tanvi defeated higher-ranked Hina Akechi of Japan 21-18, 21-16 in the semi-finals to set up a title…
Indian distance running will have a significant presence at one of the world’s fastest marathon courses this weekend as four of the country’s top male marathoners line up for the Valencia Marathon 2025 on December 7th. Widely regarded as one of the quickest and most competitive road races globally, Valencia is a World Athletics Platinum…
East Bengal FC produced a composed, powerful, and tactically assured performance to defeat Punjab FC 3–1 in the first semi-final of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. With goals from Mohammed Rashid, Kevin Sibille, and captain Saul Crespo, the Red and Gold Brigade booked their place in a third Super…
Sixteen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran is putting together one of the finest weeks of her young career at the ITF J300 Bradenton in the United States. The rising Indian junior has marched into the quarterfinals after stitching together three impressive wins, each showcasing a different layer of her growing maturity, composure, and competitive depth at the international…
When Arjun Erigaisi defeated Viswanathan Anand in the finals of the Jerusalem Masters 2025, he did far more than lift a trophy. He signalled a generational shift in Indian chess, showcased elite psychological resilience, and proved that he now belongs among the world’s most dangerous all-format players. This was not a routine tournament win it…
Indian equestrian sport celebrated one of its finest international performances as Ashish Limaye captured individual gold and the Indian contingent secured a superb team silver in Eventing at the Asian Equestrian Championships 2025. It was a landmark day that underlined India’s rapid rise in the discipline across Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping. Riding the…
The first two days of athletics action at the Khelo India University Games delivered a series of gripping contests, breakout performances, and multiple Games Records (GR) as emerging university athletes stepped up under pressure. From fiercely contested middle-distance races to commanding throws and high-quality sprints, the momentum of this year’s edition has already underlined the…
For most athletes, a gold medal and a meet record would be the headline. For Pooja Singh, the reigning Asian Champion and one of India’s brightest emerging talents, her 1.77m jump at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 was something else entirely. A carefully designed checkpoint, a controlled re-entry into competition, and a crucial…
Indian table tennis stands at a defining moment a phase where consistent continental success coexists with an unmistakable competitive ceiling. After back-to-back bronze medals at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships and a disappointing winless exit from the 2025 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup, the story of Indian TT is no longer about talent or…
Teenaged sensation Veer Ganapathy delivered one of the finest rounds of his young career, firing a flawless 8-under 64 to seize the sole lead at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad. The 18-year-old, who had endured the disappointment of missing the cut at last week’s Bharath Classic, responded with remarkable maturity and control at the Glade One…
The Indian women’s national football team delivered a resounding 8–1 victory over Dubai-based club Precision Football in a closed-door friendly during the late 2025 FIFA international window. While the match was not against a FIFA-ranked national team, the performance offered crucial insights into the Blue Tigresses’ tactical evolution, attacking versatility, and readiness for a demanding…
Shruti Vora is delivering one of the finest championship performances by an Indian equestrian in recent memory. Riding her trusted partner Magnanimous, the veteran rider clinched yet another silver medal her third of the competition at the Asian Continental Equestrian Championships, this time in the Dressage Individual Freestyle Intermediate I category with a superb score…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has unveiled a comprehensive commercial rights framework for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and IWL 2, covering the five seasons from 2025–26 to 2030–31. Designed to create long-term stability and robust financial incentives, this new model marks a significant shift in how women’s football will be governed and monetized…
In a night of extraordinary resolve, emotional swings, and unforgettable drama at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, the India U17 men’s football team defeated Iran 2–1 to seal their place at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia. For a side that had experienced every possible result in their campaign so far a…
For nearly a decade, Srikanth Kidambi has carried the weight of Indian badminton’s expectations. Peaks, valleys, injuries, comebacks he has seen it all. Yet in 2025, at 32, the veteran shuttler is scripting a fresh chapter, one built on resilience, renewed hunger and a rediscovered sense of freedom in his game. On Saturday, Srikanth booked…
The upcoming IDFC FIRST Bank Women’s T20I Series 2025 between India vs Sri Lanka, scheduled from 21 to 30 December, marks one of the most strategically important assignments in recent memory for the Indian women’s cricket team. Not only does it serve as India’s first international outing since winning their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro sealed one of the biggest victories of their partnership on Friday, winning the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu, China, and earning a coveted spot in the men’s doubles main draw at the first Grand Slam of the year. The Indo–Thai pair produced a composed…
