The ATP Tour’s decision to introduce a formal heat policy from the 2026 season marks one of the most significant athlete-welfare reforms in men’s professional tennis in recent years. Triggered by a spate of high-profile heat-related incidents during the 2023 season, the new framework replaces subjective judgment with measurable medical thresholds, anchored in the Wet…
The 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, scheduled from December 17 to 21, 2025, arrives at a uniquely significant moment for Indian squash. As the country’s oldest and longest-running squash competition, first held in 1943, the event at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai stands as a symbol of continuity and legacy. Yet,…
It was undeniably special to see Lionel Messi in India. For a generation that has grown up watching him redefine football, the chance to be in the same space as a global icon carried emotional weight. Icons do that they generate instant excitement, collective pride, and memories that linger long after the cameras are switched…
The fifth UTT National Ranking Championships came to a compelling close at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, with Delhi’s Payas Jain and Railways’ Sutirtha Mukherjee emerging as the men’s and women’s singles champions respectively. The final day delivered high-quality table tennis, dramatic momentum shifts and strong performances across senior and youth categories, offering a…
The Infosys Foundation and GoSports Foundation have taken a significant step forward in India’s high-performance sports ecosystem by expanding their athlete sponsorship programme from Girls for Gold to the more inclusive Gear for Gold. The move marks an evolution from a targeted, women-centric initiative to a broader, system-driven model that now supports male, female and…
India’s men’s singles campaign at the Yonex-Sunrise Guwahati Masters 2025 (Super 100) continued to gather momentum as Mithun Manjunath secured his place in the final with a convincing semi-final victory. Mithun defeated compatriot Tushar Suveer 22-20, 21-8 to book a spot in the championship match, capping off a composed and methodical run through the draw….
Indian squash’s newest standard-bearer Anahat Singh added yet another milestone to her rapidly growing career, clinching the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 (PSA Challenger 15K) title in Chennai. The 17-year-old edged out India’s squash icon Joshna Chinappa in a gripping five-game final to secure her 14th PSA title and complete back-to-back tournament wins, underlining her…
Indian equestrian sport has always lived at the margins of public consciousness technically demanding, resource-heavy, and long dominated by military structures. That reality began to shift decisively with Silva Storai, a figure whose impact spans from the racecourse to institution-building, and from individual excellence to ecosystem-level transformation. Over three decades, Storai has not merely participated…
Gaganjeet Bhullar produced a composed and clinical performance at the Glade One Resort & Golf Club, closing with a birdie on the 18th to claim his third IGPL title and become the first player to win three times on the Tour. What began as a modest week with a 1-under 71 highlighted by a hole-in-one…
The shooting arena at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG witnessed a day of high-quality marksmanship, tactical discipline and emerging university stars making their mark across pistol, shotgun and rifle events. Led by standout performances from Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Raiza Dhillon, Neeru and Sakshi Padekar, the competition showcased depth across both individual and team categories,…
The Badminton World Federation, BWF’s ranking framework has once again sparked debate after confirmation that India’s three December 2025 tournaments the Syed Modi India International, the Guwahati Masters, and the Odisha Masters will not count toward the HSBC Race to Finals 2025, but instead be included in the Race to Finals 2026. For many fans,…
The M25 Bhopal 2 ITF Men’s tournament will witness a fully Indian finale on 30 November 2025, as Digvijaypratap Singh and Nitin Kumar Sinha two of the country’s experienced players on the ITF circuit set up a high-stakes championship showdown. Their meeting is not just a battle for the title but a reflection of the…
Indian women’s doubles continues to rise on the international circuit, and at its forefront stand Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, a pair who have steadily cemented their identity as India’s most reliable and tactically intelligent combination. At the Syed Modi India International 2025, the duo has once again produced a clinical, composed, and tactically mature…
Shaan Hundal’s career has long been defined by potential flashes of brilliance punctuated by abrupt dips, moments of elite finishing followed by periods of struggle. But in 2025, the narrative finally shifted. At 26, the York United striker has produced the most complete, efficient, and mature football of his professional journey, transforming himself from a…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the appointment of Santiago Nieva as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s National Boxing Team, signalling a major strategic move ahead of a crucial Olympic cycle. The Swedish high-performance expert, who previously served as India’s High Performance Director from 2017 to 2021, returns at a moment…
Fresh off India’s historic triumph at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the spotlight has already shifted to the next big stage of women’s cricket the WPL 2026 season. With the mega auction completed, the championship-winning squad has now dispersed across the league, with franchises scrambling to secure proven international performers who shaped India’s path…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro are now just one step away from earning a coveted main-draw wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open after a commanding semifinal victory at the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu. The second-seeded Indo-Thai pair delivered one of their most assured performances of the week, defeating South Korea’s fourth…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has unveiled its most ambitious and structurally forward-looking competition 2026 calendar to date, marking the year as a potential turning point for Indian athletics. Designed to expand competitive exposure, enhance data-driven athlete development, and elevate India’s global standing, the new framework introduces an upgraded Continental Tour meet, a large-scale…
The latest day of competition at the national university circuit delivered outstanding performances across cycling and fencing, with athletes from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), University of Jammu, and several other top institutions capturing medals in Khelo India University Games. From dominant road race displays to precision on the fencing piste, the day showcased the…
Chennai is set to welcome the world’s top squash nations as the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 returns from December 9 to 14, with the official pools and fixtures now revealed. Organised by the World Squash Federation, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), this year’s World…
India began its 2025 FEI Asian Continental Championships campaign in Pattaya with an impressive podium finish, clinching Equestrian silver in the Dressage Prix St. Georges (PSG) team event on the opening day. It was a performance built on consistency, composure, and competitive scoring from all three riders Shruti Vora, Divyakriti Singh, and Gaurav Pundir who…
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, India’s biggest university-level multi-sport event, has returned for its fifth edition this time unfolding across an unprecedented seven host cities in Rajasthan. From November 24 to December 5, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur will collectively host close to 5000 athletes representing more than 230 universities,…
Indian squash continues to discover new peaks, and at the centre of this rise stands 17-year-old Anahat Singh poised, fearless, and rapidly becoming the face of the country’s women’s game. On a gripping evening in Indore, Anahat captured her 13th professional title, defeating Indian veteran and former national champion Joshna Chinappa in a pulsating five-game…
India’s dramatic plunge to FIFA Rank 142 in November 2025 marks one of the most alarming chapters in modern Indian football history. It is not just a number it is the clearest statistical confirmation of a footballing system that has collapsed across competitive, technical, administrative, and commercial lines. Based on the latest diagnostic report, India’s…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open produced a dramatic second day of action in Indore, particularly in the men’s draw where India experienced a blend of spectacular highs and tough exits. The standout moment came from India’s No.3 Velavan Senthilkumar, who delivered one of the biggest wins of his career by knocking out No.6 seed…
The 2025 season marked a pivotal shift for Indian men’s discus throw a year that delivered a new national leader, a tightly contested domestic field, and a sobering reminder of the long journey still required to become competitive at the continental and global levels. With Nirbhay Singh’s breakthrough to 58.13m and the emergence of a…
South Africa has announced its most ambitious sporting vision in decades: a formal bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in either 2036 or 2040. If successful, it would make South Africa not only the first country on the continent to stage the Summer Olympics, but also a symbolic standard-bearer for Africa’s growing presence…
The 2025 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, set to unfold from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai, arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the field expands to 24 teams a shift that widens global participation while significantly raising the logistical and…
Team India delivered a commanding performance in the opening rounds of the Deaflympics 2025 badminton competition, winning every singles match across men’s and women’s events on a highly successful day. With clinical execution, discipline under pressure and a clear focus on advancing deep into the tournament, Indian shuttlers set the tone early in their respective…
A day of intensity, upsets, and rising talent unfolded at the fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, as the U-19 Youth Nationals delivered gripping pre-quarterfinal battles at the Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium. From straightforward sweeps to nerve-wracking five-game duels, the round showcased the depth of emerging Indian paddlers and set up a compelling…
The Indo–American, Chandrasekar–Stalder doubles pairing continued their upward climb on the ATP Challenger circuit with a runner-up finish at the Brisbane 3 Challenger in November 2025. In a tightly contested final, the second seeds went down 6–7(5), 6–3, [6–10] to the unseeded Australian duo of Matt Hulme and Kody Pearson, but the result delivered significant…
The Vishwa Samudra Golden Eagles Golf Championship, one of India’s most distinguished and celebrated invitational golf events, is set to return for its landmark 9th edition on November 16, 2025, at the prestigious Classic Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon. Renowned for its signature blend of Golf, Glamour, and Glory, the championship once again brings together…
In a season defined by consistency, nerve, and smart scheduling, the Indo-Thai doubles pair of Sai Karteek Reddy Ganta and Thantub Suksumrarn emerged as one of the most effective duos on the ITF World Tennis Tour in 2025. Their triumph at the M15 Kuala Lumpur event in November marked their third M15 title of the…
The FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa has unfolded with a drama few anticipated. Upsets have torn through the draw, heavyweight contenders have been knocked out early, and the Indian contingent once a record 24 strong has been reduced to just two survivors. As the tournament enters the Round of 16, Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala…
The Wrestling Federation of India’s decision to lift the suspensions of Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan has ignited a conversation that stretches far beyond the mat. Announced on November 14, 2025, the reversal marks a significant shift in tone from a federation that just weeks ago vowed to enforce strict…
India’s last two survivors at the FIDE World Cup 2025 GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM P Harikrishna produced composed, calculated performances as both settled for draws in the opening game of Round 5 on Friday. With the field narrowing rapidly and Candidates spots on the line, the Indian duo ensured they remain firmly in contention…
In a landmark moment for Indian archery, Ankita Bhakat clinched the Women’s Recurve Individual Gold at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, becoming the first Indian woman and the first Indian ever to win an individual recurve title at the continental event. Her 7–3 victory over Korea’s Nam Su-hyeon, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver…
Indian archery celebrated one of its most significant victories in nearly two decades as the men’s recurve team of Atanu Das, Rahul Pawariya and Yashdeep Bhoge clinched the gold medal at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, defeating South Korea 5–4 in a nerve-shredding final. For a discipline long dominated by the Korean system,…
The Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru mark a watershed moment for Indian women’s tennis. For the first time, India is hosting an international women’s team tennis event of this magnitude, and the stakes could not be higher. Only the winner of Group G comprising India, the Netherlands and Slovenia will advance to the…
As the global table tennis elite converge in Chengdu from November 30 to December 7 for the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025, India enters the fray with a clear objective to test, evolve, and solidify its mixed-format strategy ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, where the event will make its debut. For…
India delivered a commanding display in the compound team events at the Asian Archery Championships 2025, with both the men’s and women’s teams advancing to the gold-medal matches after disciplined, high-scoring semifinal performances. With consistency across ends, clutch shooting under pressure, and balanced contributions from all three archers in each squad, India reaffirmed its position…
In a move that signals both personal excellence and institutional ambition, Tomasz Tchórz, head coach of Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi), has officially attained the UEFA Pro License the highest coaching qualification in European football. The achievement not only elevates Tchórz into an elite global bracket of coaches but also marks a watershed moment for…
In one of the most ambitious institutional reforms in recent Indian sporting history, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the recruitment of 320 Assistant Coach across 25 disciplines under the Sports Authority of India (SAI). This massive expansion part of a two-phase plan that will ultimately appoint 640 new coaches marks the…
India’s women’s compound team continued its remarkable consistency on the continental stage, advancing to the Asian Archery Championships 2025 final with two controlled, high-scoring wins in the elimination rounds. The trio of Deepshikha, Prithika and Jyothi Surekha demonstrated both precision and composure across their matches, underlining why India entered the competition as defending champions. Their…
The Indian women’s tennis team is entering a crucial phase as it prepares to take on the Netherlands and Slovenia in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, scheduled from 14 to 16 November at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. With a Play-off spot earned through a spirited run earlier this year, the squad…
The fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships opened with energy and intent at the Tau Devi Lal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, where the youngest competitors set an early benchmark for intensity. The U-11 qualifiers produced a day filled with long rallies, five-game thrillers, and standout recoveries and for Haryana, it proved to be a highly…
On a warm November morning in Dhaka, the compound women’s field at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships delivered a clear message even before the knockout rounds began: India have arrived not as contenders but as the benchmark. Across the past few seasons, India’s rise in compound archery has been steady, structured, and increasingly intimidating. But…
The hill city of Gangtok is set to host one of India’s most storied football tournaments the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament, from November 16 to 29, 2025, at the iconic Paljor Stadium. Organized by the Sikkim Football Association (SFA), the event carries more than just historical weight; it represents a…
When the Indian men’s hockey team steps onto the blue turf at the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup later this month, it won’t be about chasing medals at least not entirely. Instead, it will be a tournament about testing the next generation, pushing emerging players into pressure situations, and identifying who can be trusted in…
Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India’s premier professional table tennis league, has announced a long-term partnership with global table tennis equipment giant Butterfly to promote the sport at the amateur and semi-professional levels across India. This strategic collaboration marks the next phase in UTT’s mission to build a comprehensive and sustainable table tennis ecosystem in the…
