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…
After rain played spoilsport on Tuesday, the Archery Premier League (APL) returned with a full day of double-header action on Wednesday at the Yamuna Sports Complex in the capital. By the end of a packed day featuring six matches, the spotlight belonged once again to the Rajputana Royals, who stretched their winning streak to a…
When the flame is lit in Manama, Bahrain, on October 22, 2025, it will illuminate far more than stadiums and scoreboards. The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) arrive after a twelve-year hiatus, but their timing couldn’t be more crucial. It will cast light on the future of Asian sport on the systems, ambitions, and fractures…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) is gearing up for a landmark Season 7, set to unfold from December 9 to 14, 2025, at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. As India’s only professional tennis league featuring a mix of top Indian and global players, Season 7 promises a week of thrilling competition, marquee matchups,…
Day 5 of the Archery Premier League (APL) produced a mix of resilience, redemption, and razor-thin margins at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. Despite damp and windy conditions, the world’s finest archers put on a thrilling display of composure and class as the Rajputana Royals extended their unbeaten run to five matches, while…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia is barely underway, but the intensity has already hit fever pitch. After a pulsating opening-night victory over the Goa Guardians, Bengaluru Torpedoes are brimming with confidence as they prepare to face the Kolkata Thunderbolts in their second match at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The Torpedoes’ opening…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes once again showcased their fighting spirit in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, pulling off a remarkable comeback to defeat Kolkata Thunderbolts 11-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The thrilling four-set encounter was a perfect display of momentum shifts, defensive resilience, and attacking intent….
India’s Men’s Water Polo team suffered a 19–11 defeat against Thailand on the second day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Despite a spirited effort and moments of competitive play in the opening quarter, Thailand’s superior finishing and control in the middle phases of the…
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,…
