In a landmark recognition for grassroots sports development in India, former Indian volleyball captain Abhijit Bhattacharya has been named the Global Winner of the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Award. The prestigious honour will be formally presented on July 9, 2026, in Birmingham, England, during the International Working…
India’s youth boxing contingent delivered another strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, registering five victories on the third day of competition and reinforcing the country’s growing depth in age-group boxing. The wins came across both the morning and evening sessions, with Indian boxers dominating multiple bouts against international opponents. The…
India’s youth boxing contingent opened its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 with an impressive set of performances as Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registered victories on the opening day of the tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition, which runs from March 8 to 15, has brought together some…
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok continued her strong presence on the global stage with a tied-third finish at the Blue Bay LPGA in China, carding an overall eight-under-par to secure one of the best results of her career on the LPGA Tour. The performance marks her joint second-best finish on the LPGA, underlining her consistency among…
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered one of her strongest performances in recent months with a top-five finish at the Ladies European Tour’s Australian Women’s Classic, carding an overall score of six-under-par to secure fifth place. The result marks her best finish on the LET in over a year and signals a promising resurgence as the…
Indian professional golf witnessed a landmark moment as Rajasthan Regals emerged champions of the inaugural PGTI’s 72 The League, defeating UP Prometheans with a commanding 12–3 victory in the final on Friday. The triumph marked a fitting conclusion to a groundbreaking tournament that introduced a franchise-based format to Indian professional golf. The Rajasthan-based franchise entered…
The National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Kalinga Stadium, with an action-packed opening day delivering dominant performances, tight contests, and a glimpse of the rising competitiveness within Indian club rugby. Among the standout teams on the opening day were Bombay Gymkhana and KISS Rugby Club, both of whom…
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh achieved a major career milestone after breaking into the top 10 of the live women’s classical chess rankings for the first time following an impressive performance at the Prague Chess Festival Challengers 2026. The 20-year-old from Nagpur climbed two places to reach world No. 10 with a career-high live rating of…
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri moved into the top 10 after the second round of the LIV Golf Hong Kong, delivering a composed performance at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club. Lahiri followed his opening round of 66 with an impressive 65 on Friday to reach nine-under par, placing him tied for 10th on the leaderboard…
India’s Shubhankar Sharma made an encouraging start at the Joburg Open, carding a four-under-par round before play was suspended due to darkness during the opening day at Houghton Golf Club in South Africa. Sharma was four-under through 14 holes and placed in a tie for 12th position when the round was halted, positioning himself strongly…
India’s sailing circuit witnessed a significant moment as Sharanya Jadhav and Shivam Walmiki clinched first place in the 29er category at the Asian Games Sailing Selection Trials 2026 in Mumbai. Representing the Navy Youth Sports Company at INS Mandovi, the pair delivered a composed and technically impressive performance to top the standings in one of…
Indian club rugby will return to the spotlight as the National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 makes its comeback with the country’s leading men’s and women’s teams set to compete in Bhubaneswar. The week-long tournament will take place at the Kalinga Stadium from March 7 to 13, bringing together some of the strongest rugby clubs…
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made an encouraging start to her 2026 season, carding a four-under 68 in the opening round of the Blue Bay LPGA to sit tied seventh after the first day of competition in China. Competing at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course, Ashok delivered a composed performance that featured five birdies…
Scott Flemming, an American basketball coach with a rich history in the sport, has left an indelible mark on Indian basketball. Known for his player-centric approach and strategic acumen, Flemming first gained international recognition as the head coach of India’s men’s national basketball team from 2012 to 2015. During that initial tenure, he orchestrated memorable…
India took a significant step toward expanding its professional sports ecosystem as Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya officially unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India, a pioneering initiative that aims to transform the landscape of competitive cycling in the country. The Cycling League of India (CLI) has been introduced as the world’s first franchise-based…
A new chapter in Asian rugby is set to begin in 2026 with the launch of the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup inspired by UUDS AERO, a landmark tournament that will bring together the continent’s best club teams in the fast-paced rugby sevens format. For the first time, Asia’s elite club sides will compete…
Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh is enduring one of the most challenging phases of his young career after a disappointing run at the Prague International Chess Festival Masters section in 2026. The reigning world champion has slipped to world number 20 in the live rankings and currently sits last among the 10 players competing in…
India’s next generation of boxing talent is set to step onto the international stage as the country’s youth boxing team prepares to compete at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from March 8 to March 15. The tournament will bring together some of the world’s most promising young boxers,…
India’s Veer Chotrani delivered one of the most spirited performances of his season at the 2026 New Zealand Open Squash, pushing World No. 6 and second seed Joel Makin to the limit before narrowly going down in a thrilling five-game Round of 16 contest in Christchurch. The World No. 45 Indian fought back from two…
India Women’s cricket stands on the brink of another defining moment not on the pitch this time, but on one of the most prestigious global sporting platforms. The India Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a recognition that places their historic World Cup triumph among…
The story of Harmanpreet Kaur is, in many ways, the story of Indian women’s cricket itself: a journey from the periphery of the national consciousness to the center of a stadium-filling, world-beating revolution. As we stand in early 2026, the conversation surrounding her captaincy has reached a fascinating crossroads. Having finally delivered the “holy grail”…
Four days. Fifty-four matches. Twenty-nine teams. One champion. The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara reaffirmed why the Nationals remain the most authentic and demanding arena in Indian kabaddi. At the Sama Indoor Complex, state pride replaced franchise jerseys, reputations were tested, and a long domestic grind culminated in Indian Railways standing tall…
The road to chess’ most coveted titles has formally begun with the FIDE Candidates draw ceremony held at the Cap St. George’s Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus. The ceremony set the stage for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, scheduled to run from March 28 to April 16, which will determine the challengers for the…
Rugby union in India is a story layered with paradox. It is one of the oldest sporting codes played on Indian soil, yet remains one of the youngest in terms of structured national ambition. Its roots stretch back to the 19th century under the British Raj, and its most famous legacy the Calcutta Cup is…
Indore witnessed a defining moment in Indian para table tennis as Nurjahan Jamani clinched the Women’s Class 7 title at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Para Nationals Championship 2025–26, held from February 26–28. The victory not only secured her the national crown but also elevated her to India No. 1 in the category, marking a…
Qatar registered a commanding 99-73 victory over India in Group D of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers 1st Round at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall in Doha on February 27, 2026. Powered by Brandon Goodwin’s 23-point performance, the hosts overturned an early deficit and controlled proceedings for the majority of the contest. For India,…
India will head into the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a formidable 20-member squad led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen. The continental showpiece is scheduled to take place in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11, and carries significance beyond medals, serving as a direct pathway to selection for…
Indian Railways were crowned champions of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship after producing a commanding 49–31 victory over Maharashtra in the final at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara on Friday. The 18-point margin reflected Railways’ control across both raiding and defensive departments, capping off an unbeaten run through a four-day tournament featuring…
For years, Indian men’s golf seemed to be holding its breath. Since the era-defining successes of Jeev Milkha Singh and Anirban Lahiri, the leaderboard at major international events has often felt a bit lonely for the Indian tricolor. But as we settle into 2026, the “lull” is officially over. There is a fresh, aggressive energy…
Five years ago if a casual sports fan would have asked to name an Indian woman golfer, the list usually started and ended with Aditi Ashok. Her valiant, heartbreaking fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics was, for many, the first time they realised that an Indian woman could not just compete, but contend on the…
India’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams are set to begin their campaigns at the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026, with both sides starting their journey in the qualification rounds scheduled for early April. With limited slots available in the main draw and a compact format that leaves no room for error, the qualifiers…
The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship entered its decisive phase on Day 3 as the knockout rounds and quarterfinals delivered high-intensity encounters, major upsets, and commanding performances. With sixteen teams in action across eight knockout fixtures, the battle for semifinal spots intensified at the Sama Indoor Complex. By the end of the day, Tamil…
Team India’s Quest in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers: Window 2 Showdown Against Qatar and Lebanon and a Farewell for Coach Scott Flemming India’s senior men’s national team is set for two high-stakes away fixtures in the second window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. On February 28, 2026,…
The emergence of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), backed by a landmark $100 million franchise investment from ten ownership groups, represents a significant moment in this transformation. Indian sport is in the midst of a structural shift. Over the past decade, the franchise-based league model that once remained exclusive to cricket has steadily expanded…
The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed another sequence of dominant performances and closely contested fixtures as teams across pools intensified their push towards qualification for the knockout stages. With the tournament entering a decisive phase in the group stage, several teams…
The opening day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara has drawn praise from former India captain and current Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) selector Rakesh Kumar, who believes the level of competition on display is a clear reflection of the sport’s steady growth across the…
India’s preparations for the upcoming IIHF U18 Ice Hockey Asia and Oceania Championship will formally begin with the national selection trials for the Under-18 boys’ team, scheduled to be held at the Himadri Ice Rink in Dehradun from March 2 to March 8, 2026. The selected squad will go on to represent the country at…
The 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 got underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara on Tuesday, with opening-day fixtures delivering a series of commanding performances from some of the country’s traditional powerhouses. Teams including Indian Railways, Tamil Nadu, and Chandigarh began their campaigns on a dominant note, underlining their intent early in…
Indian rugby is set to take another significant step onto the international stage, with India Rugby 7s former head coach Ben Gollings confirming that the Chennai Bulls will participate in the prestigious HKFC 10s tournament in Hong Kong later this year. The development marks an important milestone not just for the franchise, but for Indian…
The JSW Indian Open has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, with the PSA-recognised tournament set to take place from March 18 to 22 in Mumbai. Following the successful staging of its inaugural edition at the iconic Bombay Gymkhana last year, the tournament will move to the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI)…
As the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship gets underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27, former India captain and current Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur has underlined the enduring significance of the tournament in shaping the future of Indian kabaddi. For Thakur, who previously captained Himachal Pradesh…
India’s domestic kabaddi calendar moves into focus this week as the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27. Organised under the aegis of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the four-day tournament will feature 31 teams from…
Over the past four months from October 2025 to February 2026 Smriti Mandhana has produced arguably the most complete stretch of performances by an Indian batter across formats, leading both club and country to landmark victories while simultaneously redefining her role as a leader in modern women’s cricket. In elite sport, greatness is often measured…
India Women secured a landmark 17-run victory over Australia in the series-deciding third T20I at the Adelaide Oval on February 21, clinching their first bilateral T20I series win in a decade on Australian soil in a decade. The result was built on a commanding batting display led by Smriti Mandhana, whose 82 off 55 deliveries…
Seventeen Indian cricketers have officially registered for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, underlining the growing global footprint of India’s women’s cricket ecosystem following their recent international success. Headlining the list are wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, both of whom enter the auction pool as high-value prospects ahead of the tournament’s sixth season….
At the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 in Leh last week, the spectacle on ice was undeniable. Matches were competitive, stands were packed despite the biting cold, and local communities once again rallied around a sport that has long been a part of Ladakh’s winter identity. But beyond the goals, saves and celebrations,…
In the frozen winters of Ladakh, long before structured leagues, scoreboards or spectator stands existed, ice hockey was played on makeshift village ponds. Families would pour water over open fields overnight, allowing the harsh Himalayan cold to transform farmland into temporary rinks. By morning, entire communities would gather children balancing on skates, elders watching from…
In a significant legal development for Indian volleyball’s professional ecosystem, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) challenging an arbitral award in its commercial dispute with Baseline Ventures. The court has directed the federation to pay an amount exceeding ₹7 crore to the sports marketing firm…
In the larger imagination of Indian sport, hockey has always meant green turf, curved sticks and Olympic triumphs. Yet, thousands of kilometres away from the nation’s traditional sporting nerve centres, another version of hockey, Ice Hockey has been quietly carving its own identity played not on grass, but on frozen lakes at altitudes exceeding 11,000…
Australia Women bounced back strongly to level the three-match T20I series 1–1 with a comprehensive 19-run win over Indian Women in the second T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on February 19. After being put in to bat by India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the hosts rode on a commanding opening partnership between Georgia Voll…
