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…
Over the past decade, Neeraj Chopra has not only rewritten record books but also redefined what it means to be an athlete in India. More than a javelin thrower with medals around his neck, Chopra has emerged as a cultural icon, policy catalyst, and commercial game-changer one whose influence extends well beyond the sector of…
From Redemption to Resurgence: How the Indian Women’s Team Qualified for the AFC Women Asian Cup 2026 In a landmark moment for Indian football, the Indian Women’s National Team affectionately known as the Blue Tigresses secured qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, marking a pivotal breakthrough in their history. This achievement is…
As the outdoor athletics season gathers pace in Europe, Indian athletes are set to feature in three significant meets on July 5, 2025 the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece, the Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona in Spain, and the Czesław Cybulski Memorial in Poland. These World Athletics Continental Tour events are vital…
