For nearly a century, Indian men hockey has been defined by its brilliance on the Olympic stage and its complex relationship with leadership. From Jaipal Singh Munda in 1928 to Harmanpreet Singh in 2024, the captaincy of the national team has reflected more than just on-field decisions it has mirrored India’s sporting governance, political undercurrents,…
India’s coastal paradise turned into the global capital of chess on Friday evening as the FIDE World Cup 2025 was officially declared open at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa. The grand opening, marked by vibrant performances and cultural displays celebrating India’s deep connection with chess, also witnessed a historic moment the World…
The 2025–26 season was supposed to mark a breakthrough for Indian women football a season of expanded competition, continental visibility, and a renewed push toward the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Instead, the upcoming calendar has exposed deep structural cracks in the system where ambition clashes with governance, and growth is threatened by overreach. At…
Bengaluru FC began their AIFF Super Cup 2025 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Goals from teenager Taorem Kelvin Singh and captain Sunil Chhetri sealed three points for the Blues in their Group C opener, as the former champions looked sharp and purposeful under…
Indian qualifier Dhakshineswar Suresh will take on American veteran Mitchell Krueger in the Round of 16 of the Jonathan Fried Pro Challenger in Charlottesville, in what promises to be a fascinating clash of generations and playing styles. Despite a 326-place difference in ATP rankings Krueger stands at World No. 242, while Suresh is World No….
The city of Bengaluru is all set to serve up an action-packed tennis season, hosting three marquee international events that will put Karnataka at the centre of Indian tennis. From the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs this November to the 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open in January and the KPB Trust Women’s Open ITF…
India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty began her WTA 250 Chennai Open campaign in style, defeating 16-year-old compatriot Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi 6-1, 6-4 to move into the Round of 16, marking her first-ever WTA 250 main-draw victory. The match, played under humid and breezy conditions at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, was a blend of power and promise Shrivalli’s…
India’s young swimming contingent continued to make waves at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, putting up an encouraging display on Day 4 of competition at the Khalifa Sports City Aquatic Centre in Manama, Bahrain. The day saw strong results across freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke events, with several Indian swimmers advancing to finals, while others…
The Clutch Chess Champion Showdown 2025 promises to redefine competitive rapid chess. Hosted at the Saint Louis Chess Club (SLCC) in Missouri from October 27–29, 2025, this $412,000 event brings together four of the biggest names in global chess World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana in what has been dubbed…
India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick produced a stunning performance in the group stage of the 2025 Asian Youth Games table tennis competition, defeating China’s Wei 3-0 in what is being seen as one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The Indian teenager, who is competing in the Girls’ Singles event, displayed remarkable control, composure,…
Under relentless rain at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, FC Goa showcased composure, control, and resilience to register a 2–0 win over Jamshedpur FC in their opening Group B encounter of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26. Goals from Javier Siverio (44’) and Dejan Drazic (65’) sealed the win for the Gaurs in a contest…
Indian tennis stands on the verge of a historic milestone as the country prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the very first time, set to be held from 14–16 November 2025 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru. The event marks a defining moment for Indian women’s tennis, offering the national…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League PVL 2025 powered by Scapia is all set for its grandest moment yet the Season 4 Final between Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes on Sunday at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. After weeks of fierce competition, tactical masterclasses, and spectacular rallies, the two most consistent sides of the season will…
The evening session of Day 2 at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi promises intense track action, headlined by the men’s 400m final, hurdles showdowns, and women’s 400m heats. With a mix of rising Indian athletes and experienced Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi runners, the Morabadi Stadium is set for a pulsating…
The Mumbai Meteors produced a dominant all-round performance to sweep past the Goa Guardians 15-8, 15-8, 16-14 and seal their place in the final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday evening. Shubham Chaudhary led from the front and was deservedly named Player of the…
India’s Devika Sihag continued her dream run at the BNI Indonesia Masters Super 100 2025, storming into her maiden BWF Super 100 final after a gritty three-game victory over Indonesia’s Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari on Saturday. The world No. 69 Indian defeated the local favourite (WR 86) 21-9, 19-21, 21-12 in a thrilling semifinal that lasted…
In a period of deep volatility within Indian football, Bengaluru FC’s decision to extend Ryan Williams’ contract stands out not just as a retention move but as a shrewd, high-leverage gamble with long-term strategic upside. For a club that prides itself on system stability and intelligent roster construction, Bengaluru’s choice to trigger the contract extension…
Team India continued its impressive campaign at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with another day of strong performances on the track and field. Day 2 saw the young Indian athletes deliver two silver and two bronze medals, alongside several personal best (PB) performances that underscored the nation’s growing depth in youth athletics. With…
India’s young boxing contingent began their campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in emphatic fashion, with Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari delivering confident, back-to-back victories in the preliminary rounds at Exhibition World Bahrain Hall 9. After a composed start on the opening day, Khushi Chand continued India’s momentum with a clinical display…
It was a day of mixed fortunes for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Novi Sad, but one that still reflected the rising depth and resilience of the country’s young women wrestlers. With four Indian wrestlers entering the bronze medal matches (BMMs), the contingent showcased both promise and perseverance at the global stage….
In a night of electrifying volleyball at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Delhi Toofans produced one of the most thrilling performances of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, defeating the Kolkata Thunderbolts 18-16, 11-15, 12-15, 15-11, 15-12 in a pulsating five-set encounter on Wednesday. The result not only showcased Delhi’s fighting spirit…
In another display of experience meeting youthful flair, Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton,Bopanna–Shelton, advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors in Basel after a thrilling 7-6(4), 6-7(8), [10-1] win over the fourth-seeded pair of Hugo Nys and Édouard Roger-Vasselin. The Indo-American duo showcased remarkable composure in pressure moments, sealing the match with…
When the FIDE World Cup 2025 opens on October 30 in Goa, it will not just mark another entry in the international chess calendar it will mark a transformative moment in both India’s sporting identity and the global chess power structure. For nearly a month, the Resort Rio in Arpora, Bardez, will become the epicenter…
When the Telangana Government partnered with Juventus Football Club, one of Europe’s most iconic football institutions, it wasn’t just the launch of another youth camp it was the beginning of a sports diplomacy experiment designed to transform the state’s football ecosystem and revive Hyderabad’s storied legacy in Indian football. The “Telangana × Juventus Sports Diplomacy…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has unveiled a bold yet demanding strategy for the 2026 season, a year that will see two of the biggest multi-sport events the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow from July 23–August 2 and the Asian Games (AG) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19–October 4 fall within just seven weeks…
Indian badminton is experiencing one of its most strategically significant phases in recent history. The latest Badminton World Federation BWF rankings have not only reaffirmed the nation’s growing strength in men’s doubles but also revealed encouraging breakthroughs in mixed doubles and a critical resurgence in men’s singles. Together, these results highlight a new era one…
The opening day of the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Novi Sad, Serbia, was a sobering reminder of the growing gulf between India’s Greco-Roman wrestlers and the world’s best. In a competition meant to showcase the next generation of talent, India’s campaign started and ended on Day 1 itself, as all four Indian wrestlers…
The Holkar Stadium in Indore witnessed one of the most gripping matches of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup a contest that was as much about history as heartbreak. England beat India by four runs to seal their place in the semifinals, while India were left to ponder yet another close finish gone wrong. This…
Day 2 of the Asian Youth Games promises to be an action-filled one for Team India, with young athletes set to compete across three sports Kabaddi, Handball, and Kurash. The day unfolds with team events in the afternoon and transitions into intense one-on-one combat sports in the evening, with medal hopes riding on several promising…
India’s rowing contingent scripted a landmark chapter in Hai Phong, Vietnam, delivering its best-ever performance at the Asian Rowing Championships. With a total of 10 medals (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze), the 2025 edition marked not just a statistical high but a powerful statement about the sport’s growing depth and structure in the country….
India made a commanding start at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, combining dominance in its indigenous sport Kabaddi with a historic first medal in Kurash. Teenager Khushi delivered India’s first podium finish of the Games with a bronze in the women’s 70kg category, while both Indian kabaddi teams launched their campaigns with emphatic victories. It…
When C.A. Bhavani Devi stepped onto the piste at the Senior Women’s Sabre Satellite event in Turkey, she carried more than just her fencing gear she carried the weight of recovery, reinvention, and redemption. Her Silver medal, highlighted by a stunning 15–13 semi-final victory over World No. 5 Despina Georgiadou of Greece, wasn’t merely a…
When the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that the 2026 Commonwealth Games would be hosted by Glasgow 2026, it wasn’t just a change of venue it was a change of philosophy. The Games, which will be held from 23 July to 2 August 2026, mark a historic departure from the traditional mega-event model that had…
As the sun sets over Bishkek’s Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on October 17, 2025, the Indian U17 women’s national team the Young Tigresses stand on the verge of history for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 A result against Uzbekistan will not only define their campaign but could also mark a generational milestone in Indian women’s…
The India Open U-23 Athletics Championships in Warangal turned into a showcase of India’s next generation of track and field talent a meet that blended promise, precision, and personal breakthroughs. Across sprints, jumps, throws, and distance events, young athletes from across the country delivered performances that underlined the depth and direction of Indian athletics in…
The 2025 WTT Youth Contender Series has proven to be far more than a collection of junior tournaments it has become the latest benchmark in India’s growing table tennis revolution. With events spread across Perth and Tunis, the Indian contingent’s nine-medal haul comprising two golds, three silvers, and four bronzes showed both the strength of…
It was a day of contrasting emotions at the Kalinga Stadium’s Athletics Centre as the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships entered its final stretch. Reigning champions China were pushed to the brink by a spirited Japanese side before rallying to win 3–2 and book their place in the men’s team final. In the…
In one of the most dramatic contests of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, Chennai Blitz produced a spirited performance to defeat Ahmedabad Defenders 15-10, 10-15, 15-11, 12-15, 15-13 in a pulsating five-set battle at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Led by captain Jerome Vinith, who was named Player of the…
The wait is finally over. After three years, the lights are back on at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, as Chennai prepares to welcome the second edition of the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship a WTA 250 event that promises to reignite the city’s passion for world-class tennis. Scheduled from October 27 to…
The India Women’s Water Polo Team concluded its campaign at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship (AAC) 2025 in Ahmedabad with a performance that was statistically bleak but strategically significant. Despite finishing 8th out of 8 teams, the result ensured qualification for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan a crucial achievement that provides a two-year…
India’s challenge at the BWF World Junior Championships got a strong shove forward on Tuesday as top seed Tanvi Sharma, eighth seed Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree R registered comfortable wins to open their campaigns, while every Indian in the boys’ singles bracket also advanced to the Round of 32. By the close of play,…
At 18, Parth Singh stands at a rare crossroads for Indian athletics a sprinter and jumper whose potential stretches across two of track and field’s most explosive events. His recent performance at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships (NJAC) in Bhubaneswar has not only redefined benchmarks for India’s U20 circuit but also offered a glimpse…
The year 2025 marks a historic turning point for Indian football governance. For the first time ever, an Indian woman Valanka Alemao, CEO of Churchill Brothers FC and Chairperson of the AIFF Women’s Committee has earned a seat at the global table. Her appointment to the FIFA Women’s Football Development Committee (2025–2029) is not merely…
It’s been an encouraging start to the new week for Indian tennis, as Karan Singh and S D Prajwal Dev both battled through the qualifying rounds to secure spots in the main draws of ATP Challenger events in Greece and China, respectively. While Karan impressed with his all-court game on Greek hard courts at the…
The India U23 men’s football team wrapped up their two-match friendly series in Indonesia unbeaten, following a hard-fought 1–1 draw against the hosts at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium on Monday. The Blue Colts, who had edged Indonesia 2–1 in the first game, produced another disciplined performance to end their short overseas tour on…
The Game-Changer India’s Athletes Have Been Waiting For On October 6, 2025, Indian sports witnessed a watershed moment with the launch of Cornerstone Meraki Endeavour (CME)—a specialized joint venture dedicated exclusively to elevating non-cricket sports and athletes in India. This isn’t just another agency merger; it’s a strategic realignment signaling a fundamental shift in how…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered a blockbuster Sunday doubleheader at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with two contrasting yet equally captivating contests. The evening began with a display of clinical dominance as Delhi Toofans swept aside defending champions Calicut Heroes in straight sets, while the later encounter produced a five-set classic…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team began their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note, defeating Great Britain 3–2 in a pulsating contest at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday. Captain Rohit led from the front with a brace (45’, 52’), while Ravneet Singh (23’) opened India’s…
It was a day of contrasting fortunes for Indian badminton at the Arctic Open 2025 Super 500, as Tharun Mannepalli produced one of the biggest upsets of the season while Lakshya Sen’s struggles continued with yet another first-round exit. World No. 46 Tharun Mannepalli scripted a sensational 11-21, 21-11, 22-20 victory over seventh seed Toma…
India cruised into the quarterfinals of the Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2025 for the Suhandinata Cup with a commanding 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Wednesday. The second seeds completed the group stage unbeaten, joining the likes of Japan, USA, China, and Indonesia…
