Asia Rugby 2025: A Season of Growth, Challenges and New Frontiers As rugby continues its steady rise in Asia, the months of September and October 2025 promise to be pivotal. Asia Rugby has rolled out a three-tier competition framework that blends youth development, elite sevens competition, and opportunities for emerging nations to climb the ladder….
Indian tennis has a new chapter at US Open 2025 to celebrate as Yuki Bhambri advanced to the men’s doubles quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the very first time in his career. Partnering with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, Bhambri and his experienced teammate stunned the No. 4 seeds, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz of…
Indian football is in the midst of one of the most turbulent periods in its history. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the body responsible for running the sport in the country, is grappling with a multi-dimensional crisis that spans governance, commercial stability, and international credibility. What began as a constitutional dispute in the Supreme…
Indian tennis received another boost on Monday evening as Yuki Bhambri, partnering New Zealand’s Michael Venus, advanced to the men’s doubles pre-quarterfinals of the US Open. The 14th-seeded Indo-Kiwi duo produced a composed and efficient display to beat the alternate pairing of Gonzalo Escobar of Ecuador and Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela of Mexico 6-1, 7-5 in…
Women’s football in Asia has entered a transformative phase, and at the heart of this evolution lies the AFC Women Champions League (AWCL). Launched in the 2024–25 season, the competition has quickly established itself as the continent’s premier stage for women’s club football, providing a professional platform for domestic champions to showcase their strength and…
Indian badminton’s doubles revolution added another proud chapter at the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris, as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty , Satwik-Chirag, secured a bronze medal their second medal at the sport’s most prestigious annual event after their 2022 podium finish in Tokyo. For a country long associated with singles champions, Satwik and…
The Indian women’s junior handball team ended their campaign at the 18th Asian Women Junior Handball Championship in Tashkent with a hard-fought 22–21 victory over Iran, securing 5th place in the continental event. It was India’s third straight nail-biting finish in as many games, underlining both the promise and the heartbreak of this campaign. India’s…
The tricolour flew high in Thailand as Harshita Jakhar produced a stunning performance to win gold in the Junior Women’s 3km Individual Pursuit at the Track Asia Cup 2025, defeating none other than the reigning junior Asian record holder, Samira Ismailova of Uzbekistan. Her victory was more than just a medal it was a moment…
For over a decade, India has found a way to return from the BWF World Championships with at least one medal. From 2011 onwards, the country’s finest shuttlers across singles and doubles have ensured the tricolor finds its place on the podium. On Friday evening in Paris, that streak extended into its 14th year, courtesy…
The countdown has officially begun for Season 4 of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL), which is set to kick off on October 2, 2025, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. The tournament will feature 38 high-octane matches, including the semifinals and final, and will mark Hyderabad’s return as the hub of professional volleyball, with the…
India will have a strong presence in the men’s doubles draw of the US Open 2025, with five players set to feature in the main draw. Leading the charge are the country’s top two doubles players Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna both hoping to make a deep run at the season’s last Grand Slam. India’s…
The next generation of Indian tennis is making its presence felt at the US Open junior qualifiers, with promising wins from Hitesh Chauhan and Rethin Pranav Senthil Kumar, both moving to within a step of the boys’ singles main draw. Seventh seed Hitesh Chauhan produced a dominant performance against J. Gaines, cruising to a 6-2,…
Some days in sport transcend the ordinary. They don’t just produce results, they create legacies, turning into reference points for future generations. For Indian badminton, August 28, 2025, at the BWF World Championships in Paris, will be remembered as one such day a day when three Indian acts, across singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles,…
Indian badminton fans witnessed history on Wednesday evening in Paris as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto scripted one of the finest moments for mixed doubles in the country’s history at the world championships. The unseeded Indian pair stunned World No.5 and current Asian champions Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Tsuet of Hong Kong, coming…
The 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, delivered another moment of pride for Indian shooting. On Day 9, India’s Anish Bhanwala produced one of his finest performances on the continental stage, clinching silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final. His score of 35/40 showcased both precision and nerves of steel, marking a…
The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 turned into a showcase of Indian youth power as Koyel Bar etched her name in the history books with a record-breaking performance in the women’s 53kg category. Competing in New Delhi, the teenager not only struck gold but also matched and surpassed international standards in an emphatic display that underlined…
On a humid Monday evening in Phnom Penh, history was made. East Bengal FC’s women’s team, fresh off their Indian Women’s League (IWL) title, announced themselves on Asia’s biggest stage with a gritty 1–0 win against Phnom Penh Crown FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025–26 Preliminary Stage Group E. The victory, secured by…
Indian athletics, specially Indian Javelin is on the cusp of another landmark moment. For the first time in history, the men’s javelin throw contingent could feature four athletes at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025. While early discussions credited Rohit Yadav’s breakthrough performance with creating this opportunity, a closer analysis reveals a more…
Indian tennis received a welcome boost this week as Sidharth Rawat captured the M15 Nakhon Pathom title in Thailand, defeating home favorite Markus Malaszszak 6-4, 6-2 in the final. The victory marks Rawat’s third career ITF singles crown and, perhaps more importantly, his first title in three years, signalling a much-needed resurgence for the 30-year-old…
India’s campaign at the U20 Wrestling World Championships 2025 continued to gain momentum on Thursday, with Kajal’s gold medal in the women’s 72kg category leading the way. The former U17 world champion displayed grit and resilience to overcome China’s Yuqi Liu 8-6 in a gripping final. The medal was India’s second gold of the competition…
Indian football stands at a crossroads. On August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India stepped into the escalating standoff between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), directing both parties to resume negotiations on the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA). The case has been adjourned to August…
In a performance that will be remembered for years, Kajal, one of India’s brightest young wrestling talents, stormed into the women’s 72kg final at the World U20 Wrestling Championships with a stunning 13-6 victory over defending champion Jasmine Robinson of the USA. The semifinal clash was billed as one of the toughest tests of Kajal’s…
The 64th Indian Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai produced a moment of redemption and resurgence for Dhanalakshmi Sekar, who stormed to the women’s 100m title with a lifetime best of 11.36 seconds. The performance not only gave her the national crown but also marked a remarkable comeback after serving a three-year doping ban, a period…
India’s shooting contingent enjoyed a memorable day at the Asian Shooting Championships 2025, with Anantjeet Singh Naruka delivering India’s first senior gold medal in men’s skeet, capping a thrilling day of mixed fortunes. His victory not only underscored his personal consistency but also extended India’s growing tradition in skeet, following Angad Bajwa’s title in 2019…
At the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, India celebrated a double delight on Tuesday as two of its young women broke into the finals. While Tapasya stunned the world with her upset of Sowaka Uchida at 57kg, her teammate Srishti reinforced India’s growing reputation with a measured and dominant run to the 68kg…
Kazakhstan witnessed yet another milestone in Manu Bhaker’s career as the Paris Olympics bronze medallist secured the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships. This marks her first individual medal for India at the ongoing edition of the continental event and her 10th career medal at the…
When Neeraj Chopra steps onto the runway at Zurich’s iconic Letzigrund Stadium on August 28, 2025, he will once again carry the weight of a nation’s expectations. The double Olympic medallist, reigning World Champion, and India’s most celebrated track-and-field athlete has qualified for the Diamond League Final the season’s most prestigious one-day competition in athletics….
India’s women’s canoe slalom team scripted history at the 2025 Asian Canoe Slalom Championships in Guizhou, China, clinching a remarkable silver medal in the team event. The trio of Pallavi Jagtap, Shikha Chauhan, and Rina Sen braved challenging waters and intense competition from Asia’s finest to deliver one of the most significant results in Indian…
Indian squash is enjoying a bright moment on the PSA Tour as Anahat Singh and Akanksha Salunkhe have both stormed into the semi-finals of the NSW Bega Open Squash 2025, a PSA Copper event in Australia. Their impressive runs mean India is guaranteed two chances at making history if either player lifts the title, it…
From September 13 to 19, 2025, the city of Seremban, Malaysia, will host eight emerging basketball nations in the FIBA U16 Women Asia Cup 2025 Division B. For these teams, this is more than a continental youth competition it’s the only gateway to Division A and, by extension, a possible berth in the FIBA U17…
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…
