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…
As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heads into its final stretch, the race for the semi-finals is heating up and India find themselves right in the middle of it. After 13 of 28 league matches, the points table has started to take shape: Australia (7 points) and England (6) look well on course…
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 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Førde, Norway, came at a pivotal juncture for Indian weightlifting a sport that has spent nearly two decades navigating between flashes of brilliance and long spells of rebuilding. While the event concluded with India securing just one medal a silver from the indomitable Mirabai Chanu it also offered…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered yet another night of thrilling action at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with Kolkata Thunderbolts and Bengaluru Torpedoes registering impressive wins over Chennai Blitz and Kochi Blue Spikers respectively. The Kolkata Thunderbolts produced a statement performance, sweeping past the Chennai Blitz in straight sets 15-11, 15-12,…
Yes, yes I can almost hear the groan from some sports fans: “Why are we talking about a Commonwealth Weightlifting event? The standard’s low, medals don’t mean much.” But before you roll your eyes, hear me out. I’ve followed Olympic sports since the late 1990s, a time when India barely registered on the world map…
Its India vs Australia, the 13th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 features hosts India against seven-time champions Australia on October 12 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Starting at 3:30 PM IST, this day-night encounter could shape both teams’ paths to the semifinals. India, third in…
Delhi Toofans finally found their rhythm in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, registering their first victory of the season with a confident straight-sets win over hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. The Toofans prevailed 15–10, 16–14, 17–15, with Carlos Berrios delivering a standout all-round performance that…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad continued with another action-packed day of water polo, featuring semifinal clashes and classification encounters across both men’s and women’s categories. While Japan, China, and Iran booked their berths in the finals, Singapore registered a commanding 27–7 win over India in the Women’s 5–8 classification match at the Veer…
India’s campaign in the women’s water polo event at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships came to an end on Thursday after a 6–34 defeat to China in the quarterfinals at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. Despite the heavy loss, India showed moments of spirit, with Dhruthi Karthikeya leading the effort with three goals. China, one…
In one of the most thrilling matches of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, Chennai Blitz emerged victorious over Goa Guardians in a pulsating five-set contest at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The Blitz triumphed 12-15, 15-11, 11-15, 18-16, 15-13, with Jerome Vinith named the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance…
The Mumbai Meteors continued their imperious run in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, brushing aside the Delhi Toofans in straight sets 15-12, 15-10, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, Mumbai registered their third successive 3-0 victory, maintaining a perfect record so far in Season 5. Setter…
In the ever-demanding world of elite Taekwondo, where precision meets endurance and every ranking point can redefine an athlete’s Olympic destiny, Aman Kadyan’s gold medal victory at the Riga Open 2024 (G1) stands as a pivotal chapter for Indian Taekwondo. Competing in the Senior Male -58kg category, Kadyan not only clinched gold on September 15,…
The Mumbai Meteors continued their dominant form in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, defeating the defending champions Calicut Heroes in straight sets 15-9, 15-8, 15-12 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. The win not only maintained Mumbai’s perfect record this season but also sent a strong message to…
The Indian men’s water polo team endured a tough outing on Day 3 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, going down 6–20 to a dominant Kazakhstan side at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Despite a spirited showing from Bhagesh Jagdish Kuthe, who scored three goals, India struggled to contain the pace and…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia is barely underway, but the intensity has already hit fever pitch. After a pulsating opening-night victory over the Goa Guardians, Bengaluru Torpedoes are brimming with confidence as they prepare to face the Kolkata Thunderbolts in their second match at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The Torpedoes’ opening…
The Kochi Blue Spikers battled their way to a thrilling five-set victory over the Goa Guardians, winning 11–15, 17–15, 15–13, 10–15, 15–10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. In a contest that swung dramatically from one side to the other, Kochi’s Hemanth stood tall…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes once again showcased their fighting spirit in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, pulling off a remarkable comeback to defeat Kolkata Thunderbolts 11-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The thrilling four-set encounter was a perfect display of momentum shifts, defensive resilience, and attacking intent….
India’s Men’s Water Polo team suffered a 19–11 defeat against Thailand on the second day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Despite a spirited effort and moments of competitive play in the opening quarter, Thailand’s superior finishing and control in the middle phases of the…
PVL 2025: Kolkata Thunderbolts Coach Naser Shahnazi Praises League’s ‘Exciting’ Format, Calls Ashwal Rai the ‘Perfect Captain’ As the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia returns for its much-anticipated fourth season, excitement is running high across teams and fans alike. Among the most watched sides this year are the Kolkata Thunderbolts, and their…
When the boys of India’s under-16 volleyball team defeated Japan and China earlier this year at the Asian U16 Championship, it was hailed as the dawn of a new era. A group of teenagers, disciplined and fearless, had stunned Asia’s volleyball elite. The promise was unmistakable: India was ready to challenge the continent’s best at…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships entered a dynamic new phase on Saturday with the start of water polo and artistic swimming events at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The day saw high-octane contests in the pool, with Kazakhstan dominating the artistic swimming medals, Japan and Iran making strong water polo statements, and Singapore emerging as…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another instant classic on Saturday night as the Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans in a pulsating five-set encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The defending champions looked in trouble early on, dropping the first two sets, but roared…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025, held in Liverpool from September 4–14, proved to be a watershed moment for Indian boxing a campaign defined by contrast, resilience, and resurgence. In a tournament that brought together 540 boxers from 68 nations, India finished among the standout performers, thanks to a four-medal haul two golds, one silver,…
In the Norwegian town of Førde, far from India’s usual training bases and fanfare, Muthupandi Raja quietly produced one of the more encouraging performances for Indian weightlifting this year. Competing in the men’s 65 kg category at the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, the 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted a combined total of 299 kg…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another night of electrifying action as the Mumbai Meteors produced a flawless performance to dismantle the Hyderabad Black Hawks in straight sets at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. With precision serving, airtight blocking, and relentless attacking, Mumbai clinched a commanding 15–9, 15–13, 15–7 victory their first…
Few fixtures in world sport generate the kind of anticipation, emotion, and intensity that accompanies an India vs Pakistan clash. When it happens on the stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup, it transcends the boundary of cricket and becomes a cultural moment. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo…
The first-ever Asian Men’s Under-17 Handball Championship marked a milestone for continental handball development, providing Asia’s youngest athletes with a platform to test themselves at the international level. Held from 15 to 25 September 2025 at the Princess Sumaya Hall in Amman, Jordan, the tournament brought together 13 nations in a 10-day competition that not…
On a pulsating evening at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Torpedoes launched a stirring comeback to defeat the Goa Guardians in a five-set thriller on the second day of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia. The Torpedoes prevailed 15-9, 11-15, 13-15, 17-15, 15-9 to record their first win of the season….
Under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the air was thick with anticipation as India’s fastest para-sprinter, Simran Sharma, crouched into her blocks. The women’s 100m T12 final at the World Para Athletics Championships had drawn the eyes of a nation, and when she powered across the finish line in 11.95 seconds, history was…
For years, Nishad Kumar has carried the weight of expectations every time he stepped onto a global stage. He had medals of every colour bronze from 2019, silvers from 2020, 2023, and 2024 but the glittering world championship gold remained elusive. On his birthday, in front of a home crowd in New Delhi, the moment…
China reaffirmed their dominance in the pool at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, sweeping the competition with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. But amid China’s supremacy, the spotlight also fell on India, which recorded its best-ever campaign, finishing with 13 medals (4 silver,…
The festive spirit of Dussehra spilled into the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium as hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks opened the fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League PVL 2025 powered by Scapia with a thrilling victory over defending champions Calicut Heroes. Backed by a passionate home crowd and the presence of co-owner and film superstar…
The 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, began with fireworks, world records, and a historic moment for India’s weightlifting icon Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 30-year-old secured a silver medal with a total of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg clean & jerk), her third medal at the World Championships…
When the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships concluded in Ahmedabad, one name dominated India’s sporting headlines Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer delivered an unprecedented performance, securing seven medals (3 silver, 4 bronze) in a single edition, the biggest individual medal haul ever by an Indian at the continental stage. In a sport where India has…
The curtains came down on the swimming and diving events of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Tuesday, with China once again stamping its dominance over the continental stage. For India, however, it was a historic evening, as the team wrapped up its swimming campaign with four more bronze…
Indian swimming continued to make waves at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad, as the country’s swimmers produced a string of record-breaking performances, underlining their rapid rise in the continental circuit. From a new national record in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay to individual medals for Srihari Nataraj and Rohit Benedicton, India’s campaign is…
Picture this: The humid haze of Guwahati hangs heavy, rain clouds teasing the sky like uninvited guests at a party. Then, the roar erupts 22,843 voices, shattering records for a group-stage women’s match as India ignites their ICC Cricket Womens World Cup 2025 campaign. On September 30, the co-hosts edged out Sri Lanka by 59…
India made a confident start to their home Women’s World Cup campaign, holding their nerve in a rain-affected opener to defeat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) at the Nehru Stadium. The match, which saw momentum swing both ways, ultimately belonged to India’s all-round depth and the brilliance of Deepti Sharma, who etched…
Dubai is preparing to host a unique sporting spectacle as the Stars Golf League (SGL) makes its debut at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026. Blending golfing greats, women’s professionals, and some of the biggest names from cricket and football, the league promises to be a first-of-its-kind celebration of sport, star power, and…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia is back with its most international edition yet. Kicking off on October 2 in Hyderabad, Season 4 will welcome a dazzling array of overseas talent from continental champions and World League winners to promising young stars underscoring the league’s growing stature as one of the…
Indian swimming’s poster boy Srihari Nataraj added yet another feather to his cap at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, winning the bronze medal in the men’s 100m freestyle on Day 3 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. This medal, his third individual podium at the competition, took his personal tally to five medals…
The IWF World Championships 2025, scheduled from October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, marks a pivotal moment for Indian weightlifting. With new bodyweight categories in place and the Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 officially underway, this championship will serve as a crucial benchmark for India. The Indian squad features a mix of proven veterans and…
A new chapter in Indian aquatics was written on Day 2 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships as divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam clinched a historic bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10m platform event. Competing at the world-class Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the duo scored 300.66 points, marking India’s first-ever…
The countdown to PVL Season 4 of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia has begun, and all eyes are on the Bengaluru Torpedoes, who have appointed American setter Matt West as their new captain. With the season kicking off in Hyderabad on October 2, the Torpedoes will look to harness West’s vast…
It was a golden day for Indian para athletics as Rinku Hooda finally achieved his long-awaited breakthrough on the world stage, winning gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. His massive throw of 66.37m not only earned him the title of world champion but also…
In a performance that lit up the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, the Indian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team stormed to a sensational silver medal at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 , smashing the national record by more than three seconds. The quartet of Aneesh Gowda, Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj, and Shoan Ganguly combined for…
Indian swimmers produced a series of stirring performances on the penultimate day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, thrilling the home crowd at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The highlight was the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team delivering a silver medal with a stunning new national record, while individual medals from Kushagra Rawat and Rishabh…
Indian diving scripted a new chapter of history on a landmark evening at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, as Sairem and Wilson Singh Ningthoujam delivered a stunning performance to win bronze in the men’s synchronized 10m platform. Their total score of 300.66 points secured India’s first-ever medal in diving at the Asian level, a breakthrough…
On a night when India’s elite swimmers thrilled the home crowd with medals and record-breaking performances, 16-year-old Rujula Shashidhara quietly made her own mark on history at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships. The Bengaluru teenager clocked 26.34 seconds in the women’s 50m freestyle final, shaving two-hundredths of a second off her own national record of…
