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…
Indian Shooting’s journey in world shooting has been nothing short of spectacular a story of precision, patience, and progress. From Abhinav Bindra’s historic gold in 2006 to the modern dominance led by the likes of Rudrankksh Patil, Manu Bhaker, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Indian shooting has evolved into one of the most consistent medal-producing…
Indian athletics finds itself at an important turning point in the men’s 400m. For close to a decade, the event has teased potential sub-46s times, relay medals, spirited runs on the continental stage but has lacked the one moment that separates high promise from undeniable world-class status: a sub-45 second quarter-mile. That landmark, long considered…
The Aramco China Championship 2025 the final stop of the high-profile PIF Global Series offered India’s top women golfers a chance to measure themselves against the world’s best. For Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, it was a week that reinforced their growing stature on the Ladies European Tour (LET). For Avani Prashanth and Tvesa Malik,…
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) enters a new cycle, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have revealed their WPL 2026 Retentions ahead of the 2026 Mega Auction naming Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, and Shreyanka Patil as the four key pillars around whom the team will build its future. Head Coach Malolan Rangarajan, in a…
League Sports Co (LSC) has unveiled its latest venture World Premier Squash (WPS) a groundbreaking, team-based squash league officially endorsed by World Squash and the Professional Squash Association (PSA). Set to debut in August 2026, the new league represents a major leap for the sport, combining elite-level competition with cutting-edge technology and audience-first design. WPS…
The Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have officially announced their player retentions ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction, confirming that Australian stars Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney will continue to lead the franchise’s campaign. The announcement marks a new chapter for the team as they prepare for an exciting auction later this…
After years of searching for balance, rhythm, and identity, Royal Challengers Bengaluru find themselves in perhaps the strongest strategic position they’ve ever held in the Women Premier League. Their choices ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction were noticeably deliberate: instead of retaining the maximum five players, RCB stopped at four, preserving not only cap…
In a landmark moment for Indian archery, 17-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu & Kashmir secured her place in the Indian junior compound women’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 (2025) in Jeddah. Sheetal finished third in the Junior Selection Trials held at SAI NCOE Sonipat from November 3 to 6, organised by the…
The LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are preparing to redefine what global sporting ceremonies can represent in the 21st century. With the appointment of award-winning producer Ben Winston and Olympic ceremonies veteran Scott Givens to jointly lead the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, LA28 is signaling a transformative shift from traditional, protocol-heavy presentations to grand, cinematic,…
Gokulam Kerala FC ended their Super Cup 2025 campaign on a strong note, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 3–0 in their final Group C match at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Wednesday. Both teams had already been eliminated from semifinal contention after consecutive defeats to Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC, but the Malabarians ensured…
Indian tennis recorded one of its most productive two-week phases of the 2025 season, with notable ranking improvements driven largely by results at the WTA 250 Chennai Open and steady progress across ATP Challenger events. The period highlighted both the strategic value of high-level tournament access for Indian women’s doubles players and the grinding progression…
India U23 men’s national team will face Thailand U23 on November 15, 2025, at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. On paper, it is a friendly. In practical terms, it is a crucial evaluation point in these teams preparation cycle for two major upcoming tournaments: the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia and the…
FC Goa step into Riyadh this week for one of the most demanding assignments in Asian club football: an AFC Champions League Two Group D away fixture against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr at Al Awwal Park. This match is not simply a rematch of the reverse leg in India, where Goa were narrowly beaten 1–2;…
When Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium on November 2, 2025, the moment was more than historic it was symbolic. At 36 years and 239 days, she became the oldest captain ever to win the Women’s ODI World Cup, surpassing Australia’s Belinda Clark, who led her country…
In one of the biggest upsets of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 so far, Rajasthan United FC pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Indian Super League giants Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. Robinson Blandon’s superb first-half strike proved decisive as the I-League outfit held their nerve against a…
In a significant move to bolster grassroots tennis and inspire the next generation of Indian players, the Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, has officially announced the return of the TPL Race to Gold Masters Tournaments 2025. The initiative, which combines competitive opportunity with national recognition, will unfold across three major zones…
The stage is set at the Süwag Energie ARENA for the WTT Champions Frankfurt 2025, one of the most prestigious events on the World Table Tennis (WTT) calendar. With only the top 32 ranked players in the world competing in both men’s and women’s singles categories, the competition promises world-class intensity from the very first…
When Harmanpreet Kaur lifted India’s first ICC Women’s World Cup trophy on November 2, 2025, it wasn’t just the culmination of a sporting dream it was the financial and institutional validation of a revolution decades in the making. Behind that glittering night at the DY Patil Stadium stood a deeper story of structural reform, financial…
