The 2026 Australian Open has become a defining moment in the collision between modern sports science and traditional tournament governance. What began as a seemingly routine request for players to remove wrist-worn fitness trackers turned into one of the biggest technology controversies tennis has ever seen involving three world No.1s, conflicting rulebooks, and the future…
There are nights in a league’s history that redefine what is possible. On a warm Monday evening in Vadodara, the Women’s Premier League found one of those moments as Nat Sciver Brunt became the first batter in the tournament’s history to score a century, lifting Mumbai Indians to a dramatic 15-run victory over Royal Challengers…
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers capped off a memorable season in front of their home fans with a gripping 3–2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 Final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Backed by a sea of passionate supporters in Bhubaneswar, the Lancers showed composure, clinical finishing and defensive…
Kerala Blasters FC’s signing of French winger Kévin Yoke on January 26, 2026, is far more than just another ISL Season addition. It is a statement of intent from a club that has been forced to reinvent itself amid one of the most uncertain periods in Indian Super League history. With the league compressed into…
When the list of Padma Awards 2026 was announced on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the sports community immediately understood that this was not a routine honours list. The 2026 awards marked a structural shift in how the Indian state now defines sporting contribution. It was no longer just about medals and scorelines….
Asian youth football is in the middle of its most ambitious structural overhaul in more than six decades. The Asian Football Confederation’s sweeping reforms to the U17 and U20 Asian Cups are not merely administrative adjustments they represent a complete re imagining of how young footballers across 47 member associations are identified, developed, and tested…
The indefinite postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games is more than a scheduling adjustment. It is the first major structural reset in Saudi Arabia’s sporting superpower project, and it reveals how even the most lavishly funded visions can collide with engineering, economics and climate science. The decision, formally announced by the Olympic Council of…
When Kerala Blasters confirmed the signing of Rowllin Borges on January 25, 2026, it was more than just another winter-window transfer. It was an admission of where the club had gone wrong and a statement of how it plans to fix it. Over the last 18 months, Kerala Blasters have suffered not from a lack…
There are defeats that fade quietly into the schedule, and then there are defeats that leave a mark because of what almost happened. Anahat Singh’s Round of 16 loss to world No. 7 Satomi Watanabe at the 2026 Tournament of Champions belonged firmly to the second category. The 17-year-old Indian came within a whisker of…
The Indian women hockey team will launch one of the most important campaigns of its 2026 calendar when it takes on Uruguay on March 8 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad, marking the start of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. More than just the opening fixture of a tournament, the…
India enjoyed a mixed but encouraging day at the WTT Contender Muscat as Manika Batra and Manush Shah booked their places in the pre-quarterfinals, while Manav Thakkar delivered a performance full of promise by taking a game off world number two Lin Shidong. Although Sathiyan Gnanasekaran bowed out after a close contest, the overall showing…
Lakshya Sen produced a performance that was as much about resilience as it was about skill as he fought his way into the Round of 16 of the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026. Up against Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei in the opening round, the Indian shuttler was forced to dig deep before finally prevailing 21–13,…
When Mumbai City FC confirmed the departure of José Luis Espinosa Arroyo, universally known as Tiri, on January 5, 2026, it brought to a close one of the most enduring foreign careers in the history of the Indian Super League. More than a routine squad update, the announcement symbolized the end of an era defined…
The season of the Hockey India League (HIL) in the 2025–26 cycle represents a significant structural reset for Indian men’s hockey. More than just the return last year of a franchise-based competition, HIL 2026 has been designed as a high-performance domestic ecosystem one that aligns closely with international demands while attempting to deepen India’s leadership…
The loudest moment of the wrestling league auction on January 3, 2026, did not come from a marquee foreign signing or a late surprise bid it arrived when Sujeet Kalkal’s name appeared on the board. What followed was a fierce, edge-of-the-seat bidding war that underlined just how highly India’s U23 World Champion in the men’s…
As the professional chess circuit accelerates into 2026, few events capture the sport’s transformation as clearly as the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz, scheduled from January 7 to 11 in Kolkata. Now in its seventh edition, the tournament has evolved from a high-profile invitational into Asia’s premier fast-chess event, firmly embedded within the…
Ranchi Royals delivered a statement performance in the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26, registering a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium on Tuesday. Backed by a vocal home crowd, the Royals combined pace, structure and clinical finishing to secure their second win…
Indian badminton’s 2025 season will not be remembered for a flood of titles or a single defining superstar moment. Instead, it will stand out as the year the sport quietly but decisively changed shape. Power moved away from a handful of long-serving torchbearers and spread across age groups, disciplines, and formats. By the end of…
The Women’s section of the 2025 FIDE World Blitz Championship produced swift shifts in momentum on its opening day, culminating in the Netherlands’ Eline Roebers emerging as the sole leader after ten demanding rounds in Doha. With 8.5 points from a possible 10, Roebers ended Day One in control of the standings, while the Indian…
The 2025 FIDE World Blitz Championship in Doha was designed to showcase the dominance of the modern elite. Instead, it became a vivid illustration of how fragile hierarchy can be in blitz chess, specially for Gukesh Few results captured this better than the third-round upset in which 12-year-old FIDE Master Sergey Sklokin defeated reigning World…
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships concluded in Doha with familiar dominance at the top and a significant breakthrough for Indian chess. Magnus Carlsen reaffirmed his status as the game’s greatest rapid specialist by clinching his sixth World Rapid title, while India’s Arjun Erigaisi produced a career-defining performance to win the bronze medal in the…
The year 2025 proved to be one of contrasts for Indian women football on the global ranking charts, particularly for the Indian Women’s National Team. While the Blue Tigresses achieved a historic competitive milestone by qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on merit, their FIFA World Ranking slipped to 67th by the end of…
In Olympic judo, the journey to the Games is almost as exacting as the competition itself. Every ippon, every shido, every small fluctuation in world rankings can alter a nation’s Olympic fortunes. The Los Angeles 2028 qualification system, confirmed by the International Judo Federation (IJF), lays out a demanding two-year pathway that will determine which…
The much awaited domestic competition Hockey India League (HIL) starts with much anticipation today as Women kick start the proceedings. It has redefined how Indian hockey identifies, values, and accelerates young talent. The 2024–25 season, followed by structural refinements ahead of 2026, has firmly positioned the HIL as a high-performance bridge between junior hockey and…
Indore witnessed a display of authority and depth as the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) completed a memorable golden double at the AAI 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships, clinching both the men’s and women’s team titles with emphatic 3–0 victories in their respective finals at the Abhay Prashal on December 26. It was a fitting…
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Women’s World Rapid Championships got underway in Doha with high-quality chess and early drama, as the world’s elite settled into the fast-paced rhythm of rapid time controls. After an intense opening day at the Sports and Events Complex of Qatar University, the Open section has produced a five-way tie…
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced the continuation of PKSV Sagar, President of GMR Sports, as Chairperson of its Sports Committee for another term, reaffirming stability and continuity in one of the most influential platforms shaping India’s sports ecosystem. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline, will continue…
At just 17, Anahat Singh’s rise into the upper echelons of world squash marks one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history in India. Singh’s 2025 season was not merely about results it represented a shift in how Indian squash is structured, supported, and executed at the elite level. In a sport long…
When JioStar recently tried to exit its $3 billion ICC media rights deal, it sent shockwaves through India’s sports broadcasting industry. But beneath the headlines about the “Cricket Bubble” lies a more compelling story: the quiet revolution happening in India’s non-cricket sports ecosystem, where smart sponsors and broadcasters are discovering untapped audiences and unprecedented growth….
Shubhankar Sharma’s tied-32nd finish at the 2025 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open will not be remembered as a defining result, but it offers a revealing insight into where one of India’s most accomplished professional golfers currently stands. On a demanding La Réserve Golf Links layout, Sharma signed off with rounds of 74, 69, 71 and 69…
Alpine SG Pipers booked their place in the Global Chess League (GCL) final in dramatic fashion on the final day of league action, setting up a marquee clash against defending champions and table toppers Triveni Continental Kings. Despite going down 6–11 to PBG Alaskan Knights in their last league match, the Pipers progressed on superior…
Kabir Nath’s journey from Assam to Andorra may appear unconventional on the surface, but in the evolving ecosystem of Indian football, it represents a calculated and increasingly relevant career pathway. His move to Club Esportiu Carroi in the Andorran Primera Divisió is not an anomaly it is a case study in how Indian footballers are…
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…
