Day four of the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the SAMA Indoor Stadium produced the tournament’s biggest upset so far, as eighth seed Ritvik Gupta of Jammu & Kashmir toppled top seed Sarthak Arya of Odisha 3-2 in a tense U-17 boys’ singles quarterfinal. The result blew the top half of the…
In a country where javelin throw has captured the public imagination since Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic triumph, a new name is beginning to echo in stadiums and training grounds Shivam Lohakare. At just 20 years old, Lohakare has burst onto the national scene with back-to-back throws over 80 metres, including a personal best of 80.95m. These…
The Lok Sabha’s passage of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks a turning point for India’s sporting ecosystem. Together, these legislations aim to professionalize sports administration, safeguard athlete welfare, and align India with the highest international integrity standards all within the broader framework of the Khelo Bharat…
Nine out of ten women return with medals from U19 Asian Boxing Championships Bangkok; men’s finals yet to come Bangkok, August 10, 2025: India’s teenage women pugilists delivered a statement of intent at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025, returning with a remarkable haul of nine medals from ten entries. On Sunday, Nisha (54 kg)…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the group draw for the BWF World Junior Team Championships 2025 Suhandinata Cup (Mixed Team Event), to be hosted at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Amingaon, Guwahati from October 6 to 11, 2025. Second-seeded India will compete in Group H, drawn alongside Hong Kong China, Nepal, and…
It was a day of dominance for Indian boxing in Bangkok as ten Indian boxers, including seven women, booked their spots in the finals of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 with commanding performances in the semi-finals. The tournament, being held alongside the U22 Asian Boxing Championships, has further underlined India’s growing strength in the…
India’s top-ranked women’s table tennis player Manika Batra suffered an early exit at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2025, going down in straight games to Australia’s Yangzi Liu in the Round of 32. The match ended 0–3 in favor of Liu, marking the second consecutive head-to-head loss for Batra against the rising Australian star. Despite a…
The 2025-26 domestic table tennis season is set to launch in grand fashion as the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships kick off tomorrow at the SAMA Indoor Stadium Complex. With a staggering 1,549 players competing across 12 categories and an all-time high of 2,587 entries, the event has already made headlines for becoming the…
As the World Athletics Continental Bronze event in Bhubaneswar draws closer, all eyes turn to one of India’s most exciting disciplines men’s javelin throw. Hosted at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025, the event will bring together a competitive field of Indian and international throwers, many of whom are shaping into serious prospects…
In a major boost to India’s growing football ecosystem, Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena by TransStadia has been confirmed as one of the seven host venues for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, to be held from November 22 to 30, 2025. This prestigious youth competition, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), is…
A quiet revolution in Indian football began this month, not under stadium floodlights or in a roaring final, but in the heart of Hyderabad, where the city inaugurated a world-class FIFA Talent Academy India’s first dedicated solely to girls. More than a training center, this academy signals a bold pivot in how the country sees,…
In a commanding display of teamwork and tactical precision, India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan and Anirudh Chandrasekar captured the men’s doubles title at the ATP 75 Lexington Challenger in the United States, reinforcing their growing reputation as a formidable pair on the ATP Challenger Tour. Seeded second, the Indian duo delivered a near-flawless final performance to defeat…
On a memorable day for Indian wrestling, two young wrestlers etched their names into history books by becoming U17 World Champions, while their teammates added crucial silver and bronze medals to complete a remarkable campaign at the 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens. The Indian contingent wrapped up its campaign with an impressive haul…
The Macau Open 2025, a BWF Super 300 tournament held from July 29 to August 3 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, offered Indian badminton fans a blend of hope and disappointment. With a total prize pool of USD 370,000 and crucial world ranking points on offer, the tournament attracted a competitive field, giving…
In a season of transition and urgency, the Indian men’s football team is set to embark on an unexpected but potentially transformative journey at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. Invited to replace Malaysia after its withdrawal, India’s participation in this Central Asian tournament jointly hosted by Uzbekistan and Tajikistan from August 31 to September 8,…
The Union government’s budget allocation of ₹340 crore to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the financial year 2024–25 comes at a defining moment for Indian sport. With the grand vision of emerging as a global sporting force and even the distant possibility of bidding for the 2036 Olympics, the allocation reflects India’s intent to back…
In a sport where strength meets strategy and raw power must dance with patience, 17-year-old Hardeep has etched his name in Indian wrestling history. At the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Athens, Greece, Hardeep clinched gold in the men’s Greco-Roman 110 kg category, defeating Iran’s formidable Yazdan Reza Delrouz by criteria (3*-3). With this…
At just 19 years old, Aryan Shah is carving a name for himself on the professional tennis circuit and his story is as much about grit and strategic evolution as it is about raw talent. From breaking into the ATP Top 400 to upsetting seeded players at Challenger events, Aryan’s rise reflects a quiet but…
In a stunning display of precision, partnership, and poise, India’s Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Akash Pal have etched their names into the history books by winning the Men’s Doubles title at the WTT Contender Lagos 2025. The Indian duo defeated the French pair of Leo De Nodrest and Jules Rolland in straight games, 3-0 (11-9, 11-4,…
The WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2025 turned into an exciting battleground for Indian table tennis, filled with determined performances, breakthrough runs, and a silver medal that slipped just out of reach. Here’s how India’s top paddlers fared: Mixed Doubles: Harmeet & Yashaswini finish as Runners-up The mixed doubles pair of Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade…
In the high-pressure, arrow-splitting world of compound archery, stories of redemption are rare but when they happen, they inspire generations and Sahil Jadhav is one At the 2025 World University Games, held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany, Sahil Jadhav scripted one such tale: from the despair of missing out on team gold to rising…
Harmeet & Yashaswini Enter Final as Indian Table Tennis Shines in WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2025: Historic Wins and Deep Runs The WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2025 turned out to be a memorable stage for Indian table tennis, as Indian paddlers delivered upsets, reached multiple semifinals, and even booked a spot in a prestigious final….
History in China: Satwik-Chirag Storm into China Open 2025 Semifinals! India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty added another landmark to their growing list of firsts, becoming the first-ever Indian men’s doubles team to reach the semifinals of the prestigious China Open Super 1000. In a composed and tactical display, they defeated…
The Badminton Asian Junior Championship 2025 have turned into a historic chapter for Indian badminton, thanks to stellar performances by Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla. For the first time ever, India will celebrate two women’s singles medalists in the same edition of the prestigious continental event a feat that underlines the rising depth and promise…
Aryan Shah is making waves on the ATP Challenger Tour. In Segovia, Spain, the 19-year-old Indian talent defeated Georgia’s Saba Purtseladze 6-4, 6-4 to storm into his second consecutive Challenger quarterfinal and the third overall of his young career. It’s a result that further underlines Shah’s growing maturity and adaptability, especially on surfaces that don’t…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, has booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 75 Tampere Open in Finland. Despite not playing his most fluent tennis, Nagal secured a straight-sets victory over the Netherlands’ Max Houkes, winning 6-2, 6-4. This marks Nagal’s 31st career quarterfinal appearance on the ATP Challenger circuit…
Day seven at the World University Games 2025 turned into a rollercoaster of emotions for India, filled with fresh breakthroughs, frustrating exits, and a few standout moments that kept the tricolour flying high. The biggest talking point came from the men’s long jump qualification round. Much of the spotlight was on national record holder Jeswin…
In one of the most remarkable breakthroughs Indian chess has seen in recent years, 19-year-old IM Divya Deshmukh has stormed into the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia an achievement that not only underlines her prodigious talent but also reshapes the landscape of Indian women’s chess. This is a moment…
In the decisive ODI against England, Indian cricket witnessed the arrival of a new pace sensation, Kranti Goud Just 21 years old and playing only her fourth ODI, Kranti Goud delivered a spell that could be the start of something truly special: 6 for 52 in 9.5 overs, including breakthroughs in the powerplay and under…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has closed applications for the next head coach of the Indian national football men team, attracting 170 applicants from across the world. This search comes at a turbulent moment for Indian football a period defined by disappointing results, a fall in FIFA rankings, and growing questions about the structural…
Day of Highs and Lows: Indian Athletes Battle Across Events at the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games 2025 The opening day of athletics and multisport action at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games proved to be an intense blend of promise, heartbreak, and a few memorable breakthroughs for the Indian contingent. From the morning’s…
India Bow Out After a Brave Fight: Narrow Six-Point Loss to Japan Ends Medal Hopes at Badminton Asian Junior Mixed Team Championships India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships came to a close after a gripping quarterfinal contest against former champions Japan. The young Indian side, seeded second, went down narrowly by…
Day 4 at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr brought a mix of heartbreaks and history for the Indian contingent, ultimately ending with a moment of celebration: India clinched its first-ever badminton medal at the Universiade. The day began with early morning fencing and taekwondo bouts and wrapped up late at night with swimming…
India’s Marathon 20 July Schedule at World University Games 2025: Packed Fixtures Across Sports The Indian contingent is set for one of its busiest and most promising days at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games on 20 July. From early afternoon matches to post-midnight swimming finals, India’s athletes will take the field, court, piste and…
Sreeshankar’s return to international competition after a brief break continues to build momentum. On a humid evening in Maia, Portugal, the 25-year-old Indian long jumper claimed top honours at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level meet. Sreeshankar produced a best jump of 7.75 metres, adding another win to…
India’s Mixed Team Badminton Creates History Amid Rollercoaster Day at World University Games It was a day of drama, heart, heartbreak, and ultimately historic triumph for India at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, as the Mixed Team Badminton squad scripted a late-night fairytale to reach the semifinals for the first time ever. Across 15…
In a performance that underlines India’s growing might in women’s wrestling, three young Indian wrestlers Antim, Harshita, and Neelam delivered a stellar display at the Budapest Ranking Series. By the end of the day, the Indian contingent stood out as the only nation to clinch two gold medals in women’s wrestling, with Antim and Harshita…
In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Indian football, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on July 18, 2025, declared Inter Kashi FC as the rightful champions of the I-League 2024–25 season. The decision comes after months of legal wrangling, contested points tables, and questions over player eligibility that had clouded one of…
Big Day for India in Budapest: Antim and Neha Storm into Finals, Wrestlers Shine at Ranking Series The ongoing Ranking Series wrestling event in Budapest turned into a memorable day for Indian wrestling fans, as two of the nation’s most promising young women wrestlers Antim Panghal and Neha powered their way into the finals of…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has underlined the government’s sustained focus on sports over the past decade, highlighting a nearly fivefold increase in the sports budget, a structured athlete support programme, and detailed plans aimed at transforming India into a top sporting nation by the 2036 Olympics Games. Speaking in New Delhi while honouring the…
Day 1 Report: India’s Mixed Fortunes at the FISU World University Games 2025 Highlighted by Rohit Benedicton’s Historic National Records The opening day of the FISU World University Games 2025 in Chengdu unfolded as a long, eventful journey for the Indian contingent, marked by early exits, a few hard-fought contests, and most memorably, a national…
India is all set to compete at the FISU World University Games 2025, scheduled to be held from 17th to 24th July in Germany (Rhine-Ruhr region). The Indian table tennis squad, featuring a mix of rising university talents, will participate across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, aiming to make a mark against some of…
India’s campaign at the Japan Open Super 750 began with mixed fortunes as rising shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya kept the nation’s hopes alive, while senior star PV Sindhu and teenager Unnati Hooda bowed out in the opening round. The day highlighted the shifting dynamics in Indian women’s badminton a blend of young promise and the challenges…
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, powered their way into the Round of 16 at the BWF Japan Open 2025, defeating the Korean duo of Kang Min Hyuk and Ki Dong Ju in straight games: 21-18, 21-10. Despite a slightly shaky start in the opening game, the world No. 3 pair…
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a much-needed return to form at the BWF Japan Open 2025, defeating China’s Wang Zheng Xing 21-11, 21-18 to book his place in the Round of 16. After a difficult spell marked by first-round exits in four consecutive tournaments, this straight-game victory in Tokyo comes as a timely boost to Sen’s…
Indian tennis continues its encouraging climb on the global stage, with fresh milestones in both singles and doubles according to the latest ATP and WTA rankings released on 14 July 2025. Young names are breaking new ground with career-high rankings, while established players maintain upward momentum, reflecting the broader strength and depth emerging in Indian…
In the world of archery, where focus and precision collide with intense competition, India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam once again proved why she is one of the sport’s most consistent and fearless names. At the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid, Jyothi scripted a week that blended heartbreakingly narrow losses with historic milestones, underlining…
In sport, few moments capture the essence of resilience and determination quite like an athlete returning from a career-threatening injury, and this is about Sreeshankar On a warm evening at the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 in Pune, India witnessed one such moment: the comeback of long jumper Sreeshankar, who soared to a remarkable 8.05m…
Jyothi Vennam & Parneet Kaur March into Semis as India Battles Highs and Lows at Archery World Cup Stage 4 The Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid has already delivered drama, upsets, and moments of quiet triumph for India. While team events brought heartbreak, the women’s compound individual category has turned into a beacon…
As the countdown begins for India at 2025 FISU World University Games, the contingent is preparing for a busy and competitive calendar. With participation in 8 sports and a total of 182 athletes, India is aiming to build on its historic medal run in 2023 and mark another successful campaign on the global university sports…
