Women’s cricket is growing quickly around the world, and few rivalries are as exciting as India vs Australia Women. When these two big teams face off, the game is more than just about the score; it’s about who is in charge, who is making progress, and what the future holds for the game. The India…
Alpine SG Pipers continued their upward surge in the Global Chess League (GCL) with a composed 10–4 victory over Fyers American Gambits, while leaders upGrad Mumba Masters and defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also registered comfortable wins on Matchday 4 of the league, a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE. At the Royal Opera…
Alpine SG Pipers strengthened their title credentials on Matchday 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) with a composed 10–4 victory over Fyers American Gambits, moving up to second place on the table. In the day’s other fixture, leaders upGrad Mumba Masters underlined their authority with a commanding 18–2 win over PBG Alaskan Knights to…
The inaugural CIDCO Open 2025 has made an emphatic start on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), delivering high-quality competition, strong international participation and a clear statement of intent from its venue, the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) in Navi Mumbai. As the tournament reached its halfway mark after two rounds, it was Veer…
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,…
Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL) delivered everything the franchise format promises elite battles, shifting momentum, and finishes decided in the final seconds. A last-gasp win on the prodigy board saw Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit to stun reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings 10–8, while Ganges Grandmasters continued their impressive run with…
India delivered a strong statement on the international Wushu stage with a commanding performance at the Nordic Open Wushu 2025, returning home with an impressive 15 medals 8 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. Competing against athletes from across Europe and other regions, the Indian contingent showcased both depth and technical quality, underlining the steady…
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave-led upGrad Mumba Masters continued their strong start to the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3, registering a second consecutive victory to move to the top of the standings on Monday. The Masters edged past Fyers American Gambits 9–7 in a closely fought encounter, before Ganges Grandmasters produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Alpine…
The year 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in chess history. That year, teenage geniuses not only fought legends, but they also beat them over and over again. In the past, chess was mostly played by people in their 30s and 40s who were very good at it. Now, a lot of young…
In the icy expanse of Eastern Ladakh, sport has taken on a meaning far deeper than competition. The Galwan Ice Hockey Championship, held annually in the Lalok region, has emerged as a powerful symbol of remembrance, resilience and community empowerment. More than a winter tournament, it represents a unique civil–military collaboration that blends national memory…
Indian squash reached its greatest-ever milestone on Sunday as the national team was crowned WSF Squash World Cup champions, defeating top seeds Hong Kong 3–0 in a commanding final at Chennai’s Express Avenue Mall. In front of a packed and passionate home crowd, India delivered a performance that combined experience, composure, and youthful fearlessness to…
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) officially ushered in its third season with a glittering opening ceremony in Mumbai on Friday, as the championship trophy was unveiled at the iconic Royal Opera House. A joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the league returns with heightened ambition, global star power,…
Indian squash entered a new chapter on home soil as Team India reached the final of the Squash World Cup for the first time, producing a series of commanding performances that underlined the country’s growing stature in the sport. Competing in Chennai, the Indian mixed team swept aside a depleted but traditionally dominant Egyptian side…
As the sporting world edges closer to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fencing enters a decisive three-year stretch that will determine which of the world’s best foilists, épéeists and sabreurs take their place on the Olympic piste. The qualification system confirmed by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) sets the stage for a global contest…
The Global Chess League (GCL) returns for its much-awaited third season, and the FYERS American Gambits have wasted no time in setting the tone. The franchise officially confirmed that Hikaru Nakamura, one of the world’s most influential and electrifying chess superstars, will arrive in Mumbai on Sunday morning to lead the team as its Icon…
Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has once again underlined his credentials as one of India’s most complete classical players, clinching the IV President Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent with a performance marked by tactical precision, strategic depth, and remarkable psychological resilience. His 2816 Tournament Performance Rating (TPR), achieved against an elite field averaging 2625 Elo, stands as…
Indian weightlifting in 2025 was defined not only by medals but by momentum by a culture that grew deeper, stronger and more ambitious across all levels of competition. It was a year when some of India’s most established names reinforced their stature, new challengers emerged, and the country’s high-performance system proved it could sustain elite…
In Olympic taekwondo, the difference between a dream fulfilled and a Games missed is often a single point, a marginal ranking shift, or a faltering step in a continental final. The qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games finalized by World Taekwondo in December 2025 reflects that unforgiving reality. It charts a two-year…
Indian golf has entered one of the most transformative and turbulent phases in its professional history. What began as a quiet ecosystem anchored by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has, within months, turned into a competitive battleground following the launch of two rival franchise leagues: PGTI’s own ‘72 The League’ and the newly…
Hosts India closed their Pool B campaign in emphatic fashion, completing a commanding 4–0 win over Brazil in their final league match of the SDAT Squash World Cup on Thursday. Having already secured their passage to the quarterfinals, the Indians delivered another clinical team performance, underlining the depth and balance across their squad. They will…
As the Olympic cycle turns toward Los Angeles 2028, the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has finalised one of the most intricate qualification systems in global sport for Equestrian. Eventing, Jumping and Dressage three disciplines that rely on a deep partnership between athlete and horse will send a combined 200 riders to LA28 under structures designed…
At the Els Club in Dubai, where wind, pressure and precision often decide the final outcome, Karandeep Kochhar finally earned the breakthrough in IGPL he had been chasing all season. The 24-year-old Chandigarh golfer captured his maiden IGPL Tour title at the IGPL Invitational UAE hosted by Shiv Kapur, edging out young contenders Veer Ganapathy…
World Aquatics has released the updated Swimming Qualification System for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, outlining a detailed and data-driven pathway for athletes and federations. The document, updated as of 10 December 2025, confirms 41 medal events 20 for men, 20 for women, and one mixed relay while integrating six new 50m sprint events for…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is set to usher in a new chapter in domestic boxing with the 9th Men’s and 9th Women’s National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held simultaneously for the first time, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The official draw ceremony on…
Indian women’s cricket has entered an important phase of transition. The search for specialists who can influence games consistently in the shortest format is intensifying, and among the names pushing their way into contention, Vaishnavi Sharma stands out. At just 19, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Gwalior has earned her maiden call-up to the…
Bengaluru’s young left-hander Veer Ganapathy produced a composed and attacking display to seize the outright lead after the second round of the IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur, the Indian Golf Premier League’s first overseas event. Ganapathy followed up his solid opening round with a superb 6-under 66 at the Els Club, taking his 36-hole…
India delivered a statement performance at the SDAT Squash World Cup, registering a commanding 4–0 victory over Switzerland in a Group B encounter that underlined the team’s depth, balance, and growing authority on the world stage. With convincing wins across all four matches, the Indian squad showcased a seamless blend of youth and experience, leaving…
The Indian women’s cricket team will return to T20 International action later this month as they host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series starting December 21, marking the first assignment in the shortest format since India’s ODI World Cup triumph earlier this year. With expectations high following their world champion status, the series offers…
Indian golf legend Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia produced a composed, bogey-free opening round to take the outright lead at the IGPL UAE, hosted by Shiv Kapur, as the Indian Golf Premier League made its maiden international appearance at the Els Club in Dubai. Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour winner and one of the most experienced…
The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to script a historic chapter as it makes its much-anticipated debut in India from December 13 to 24 at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House. Among the teams drawing early attention is Alpine SG Pipers, who enter Season 3 with a formidable squad blending elite international pedigree and rising…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi delivered one of the most significant victories of his career by defeating World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 5 of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town. The 1–0 result, achieved during the rapid round-robin phase, reshaped the tournament standings and placed Erigaisi firmly back in contention for…
Indian chess reached another historic high on December 8, 2025, as R Praggnanandhaa was confirmed as the winner of the FIDE Circuit 2025, securing direct qualification to the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament. At just 20 years of age, Praggnanandhaa has not only booked a place among the elite eight players who will compete to challenge…
An opportunity beckons India yet again to clinch the Squash World Cup in front of their home crowd. For the third year in a row, Chennai is all set to host the 2025 Squash World Cup. Apart from the Indian Squash & Triathlon Academy, a few matches will be played on an iconic setting wherein…
In a significant step towards making sport more accessible and aspirational, the Tech Mahindra Foundation has launched a nationwide Chess League for children with speech and hearing impairment. Designed to create a grassroots-to-global pathway, the initiative offers young players not just competitive exposure, but also a rare opportunity to attend the Global Chess League (GCL)…
Indian sport has seen many false dawns, but few are as striking as Indian judo. Once a surprise medal contributor, the sport faded into near irrelevance for three decades. It was 1986 , the Asian games were happening in Seoul. Indian sports fans would be watching the event with great anticipation. India finished with 37…
Indian golf is set to take a significant stride onto the global stage as the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) heads overseas for the first time, with the IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE teeing off in Dubai. The landmark event brings together an extraordinary mix of Indian golfing icons, emerging stars, leading women professionals and international…
When Jerome Vinith signed for Tuv Mig Volleyball Club in the Mongolian National Volleyball League (MNVL), it was easy to frame the news as a personal milestone. In reality, the move carries far wider significance. Vinith has become the first Indian volleyball player to compete in Mongolia’s top league, opening a new, viable professional pathway…
Fencing may be one of the oldest sports on the Olympic programme, but for decades it has battled a modern problem, relevance. Fast, technical and visually complex, fencing has often struggled to translate its drama to mainstream audiences. Three-time Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson believes the issue is not the sport itself, but the way it is…
Indian men’s squash continued its upward surge as Velavan Senthilkumar captured his 10th PSA Tour title, overcoming Egypt’s Adam Hawal in the final of the PSA Challenger 4th Indian Tour in Chennai. Playing in front of a supportive home crowd, the top-seeded Indian delivered a composed and authoritative performance, winning the final 11-7, 11-9, 9-11,…
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 taekwondo witnessed a landmark moment as Ankit Mer capped a sensational campaign with a silver medal in the men’s 54 kg category at the U21 World Taekwondo Championships. Entering the tournament as the 16th seed, Ankit produced one upset after another, advancing all the way to the final and recording one of the most…
The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 has sent a strong message: India is no longer just a rising power in world chess; it is now the center of chess in the world. GCL 2025 has changed the way people play, watch, and celebrate chess by bringing together the biggest stars in the world, cutting-edge broadcast…
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…
Women’s cricket in India is bigger than it’s ever been. Packed stadiums, multi-crore WPL contracts, live broadcasts during prime time, and young girls dreaming of wearing the blue jersey are all now part of the mainstream sports story. Because of their historic run in the 2017 World Cup and other recent successes around the world,…
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…
When Arjun Erigaisi defeated Viswanathan Anand in the finals of the Jerusalem Masters 2025, he did far more than lift a trophy. He signalled a generational shift in Indian chess, showcased elite psychological resilience, and proved that he now belongs among the world’s most dangerous all-format players. This was not a routine tournament win it…
At the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, Shruti Vora delivered one of the most defining performances in India’s equestrian history. Her triple-silver haul in the Team Dressage, Individual Intermediate I, and Freestyle to Music events marks not just the pinnacle of her own career but a turning point for India’s high-performance dressage…
The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, returning for its highly anticipated third season, arrives in Mumbai as one of the most ambitious and technologically advanced sporting projects in the world. Structured as a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, the league has grown rapidly since its inception, but Season 3 represents its most complete…
Gaganjeet Bhullar reminded the field of his pedigree on moving day at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad, producing a composed and clinical second-round effort to surge into contention. The seasoned Indian pro carded a 5-under 67, climbing from overnight T-14 to T-3 at 6-under, positioning himself just one shot behind the leading international duo of Manav…
The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 PSA Challenger 15K has turned into a statement tournament for Indian squash, with four home players advancing to the semifinals, marking one of the strongest collective performances by the national contingent at this level. Coming just days before the SDAT Squash World Cup, the results offer both momentum and…
