There’s a sport that has been played in the shadows of cricket, football and badminton for decades in India — quietly producing world-class athletes, quietly building a following, and quietly waiting for its moment. In March 2026, that moment gets a little louder. The JSW Indian Open, scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s…
The sixth edition of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards once again underlined the growing depth, diversity and dominance of Indian women in sport, as some of the country’s finest athletes were honoured for their achievements across disciplines ranging from cricket and chess to para-athletics and shooting. At the centre of the evening…
The Indian Senior Men’s Basketball Team has departed for Dubai for a high-intensity exposure tour that could prove pivotal in its FIBA World Cup 2027 qualification journey. Over the next few days, India will compete in three international friendlies as part of its preparation for Window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers,…
The Indian National Weightlifting Championships rarely produce a performance that alters the narrative of an entire weight category, in Modinagar, 20-year-old Maibam Martina Devi did precisely that. Competing in the women’s +86kg (super-heavyweight) division, Martina delivered what many are calling the standout performance of the championships. She lifted a staggering 249kg total (109kg snatch + 140kg…
There are champions, and then there are enduring legends. Pramod Bhagat belongs firmly in the latter category. In a career that has now spanned nearly two decades at the highest level, the Indian para-badminton icon has once again rewritten history. At the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, Bhagat clinched his sixth men’s…
Humas Warriors produced a clinical final-period comeback to defeat Purig Warriors 3–1 and lift the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 men’s title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Friday. In a contest that remained finely balanced through two periods, goals from Mohd Issa, Ghulam Nabi Tak and Waseem Bilal…
Team sports governance in Central and South Asia, CASA is undergoing a structural transformation. What was once a fragmented competitive landscape is now being reorganized into tighter, sub-regional alliances designed to accelerate development, reduce logistical burdens, and create sustainable performance pathways. The success of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) has laid the foundation. Now,…
The qualification structure for the 2026 Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship has officially been unveiled, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive pathway to Manama, Bahrain. The continental showpiece, scheduled for July 2026, will feature 16 teams and marks another step in the Asian Volleyball Confederation’s (AVC) synchronized calendar with the FIVB. As outlined in…
India’s para athletics contingent continued its commanding run at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, adding another rich haul of medals across track and field events. With multiple gold-medal performances led by Dilip Gavit, Sahil Sayyed, Tejalben Amra Damor and Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary, India’s medal tally swelled to an impressive 13 gold, 10 silver…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 has reached its decisive phase, with the semi-finals at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh producing two compelling title match-ups. On February 13, Shakar Chiktan Queens will take on Sham Eagles in the women’s final, while Humas Warriors will face Purig Warriors in the…
Thinles Angmo produced one of the standout performances of the season, scoring four goals to guide Changla Lamos into the semi-finals on the final day of the league stage in Season 3 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium. With the league phase now complete, the semi-final line-up…
India produced a powerful opening statement at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple medals on Day One and moving to the top of the standings. The Indian contingent collected six gold, three silver and six bronze medals across track and field events, underlining both depth and dominance in multiple classifications. The headline performances…
India’s elite swimmers delivered a statement performance at the 2026 Dubai Open Swimming Championships, with Sajan Prakash claiming gold in the 200m Butterfly and Advait Page securing bronze in the 1500m Freestyle. The meet, held from February 6 to 8 at the Hamdan Sports Complex in the UAE, brought together a high-calibre international field and…
The race to the knockouts intensified on Day 13 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, as Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors officially punched their tickets to the semi-finals. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh,…
What began as a brilliant snatch session turned into a tactical duel, and in the end, it was young Assamese lifter Bedabrat Bharali who emerged national champion with a personal-best total of 329kg. The men’s 79kg category at the Indian Weightlifting Federation Nationals delivered exactly what the sport promises at its highest level razor-thin margins,…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled a transformative new format for its flagship Super 1000 (S1000) tournaments from the 2027–2030 cycle, marking one of the most significant structural overhauls in modern badminton history. With increased prize money, extended tournament duration, full global broadcast coverage, and a radical new competition format in singles, the Super…
Indian boxing moved into a new phase this week as the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) officially launched India Knockout Nights (IKN) a dedicated professional boxing platform aimed at providing Indian fighters with consistent opportunities, structured competition, and meaningful visibility. The unveiling of IKN brought together athletes, administrators, and members of India’s expanding combat sports…
The 2026 Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club delivered contrasting narratives for Indian golf and global competition. While Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu exited early after missing the halfway cut, Patrick Reed continued his dominant Middle East swing, taking a one-shot lead into the weekend in commanding fashion. It was a disappointing outing for India’s…
The title race in the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 tightened further on Day Eleven at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, as Humas Warriors delivered the season’s biggest win an emphatic 11-0 clean-sheet victory to consolidate their position at the top of the table. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration…
India concluded a commanding campaign at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, clinching nine gold medals on the final day to finish as the most successful nation of the tournament. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary headlined a flawless run in the women’s finals, as India converted all seven of its…
India’s emergence as a double champion at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games marks a pivotal shift in the country’s trajectory within a sport that is still building its identity across Asia. With gold medals in both the men’s and women’s competitions, India not only asserted regional dominance at this Tier 2 continental event but also…
Captain Urgain Samstan and Chamba Tsetan stole the spotlight on Day 10 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3, striking hat-tricks to power Changthang Shans to an emphatic 11–3 victory at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association…
For over seven decades, Royal Enfield’s association with the Himalayas has evolved from rugged military mobility to something far more enduring a deep-rooted social commitment. What began in the 1950s as the motorcycle of choice for Indian Army patrols in high-altitude terrain has now matured into a structured developmental intervention through the Royal Enfield Social…
India’s women boxers delivered a commanding performance at the BOXAM Elite International in Spain, with Manju Rani, Nitu Ghanghas, Priya and Poonam clinching gold medals across four weight categories. The quartet headlined a strong Indian campaign that saw multiple finalists and a deep medal haul in one of Europe’s most competitive elite tournaments. Competing against…
India’s leading amateur women golfers will converge at the historic Bombay Presidency Golf Club from February 10 to 12, 2026, for the 14th edition of the BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship. Played over three days on one of the country’s most storied layouts, the tournament has attracted 96 entries across the Gold, Silver, and…
Indian golfers Yuvraj Sandhu and Shubhankar Sharma endured modest opening rounds at the Qatar Masters, while American star Patrick Reed continued his rich vein of form to seize a share of the early lead at Doha Golf Club. On a day when scoring conditions were favourable, Sandhu returned an even-par 72 to lie tied 70th,…
Indian cycling witnessed a breakthrough moment as Anjali Jakhar secured a bronze medal in the Junior Women’s Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Clocking 22:44.141 over a demanding 15.8 km course, the young Indian rider not only earned her first-ever continental medal but also signaled India’s…
Indian weightlifting witnessed a significant milestone as Muthupandi Raja rewrote the national record books in the men’s 65kg category, lifting a combined total of 302kg at the ongoing National Weightlifting Championships. The performance not only secured him top honours but also marked a three-kilogram improvement over his previous national mark. Raja’s record-breaking effort comprised a…
India will have a formidable presence on the final day of the BOXAM Elite International 2026, with 12 boxers eight women and four men sealing their places in the gold medal bouts after a commanding semifinal showing on Friday. Competing in La Nucia, Alicante, the prestigious tournament has brought together over 200 boxers from 20…
India’s rising squash stars Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh signed off from the prestigious Windy City Open with courageous performances in the pre-quarterfinals, marking another significant step in their rapid ascent on the PSA Platinum Tour. Competing against some of the very best in the world, both players showcased belief, skill, and temperament. While the…
For decades, professional Indian Golf in India was often viewed as a niche pursuit, a sport of quiet fairways and modest prize purses that struggled to break into the mainstream consciousness dominated by cricket. However, as we move through early 2026, that narrative hasn’t just changed it has been completely rewritten. The catalyst? A landmark…
A final that will be etched in the memory of every cricket fan in Karnataka as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defied the odds and a record-breaking target to clinch their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. On a humid Thursday night in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana’s side proved that 2024 wasn’t a fluke, chasing down a…
India’s impressive campaign at the BOXAM Elite International 2026 gathered further momentum on Day 3, with the contingent confirming a remarkable 19 medals at the prestigious tournament in Spain. Led by Nitu (51kg) and Preeti (54kg), who stormed into the semifinals with commanding performances, and Jadumani Singh (55kg), who continued his dominant run in the…
Indian squash enjoyed a statement day at the Windy City Open, a PSA Platinum event, as Abhay Singh produced one of the biggest wins of his career while teenage prodigy Anahat Singh continued her meteoric rise on the global stage. Both players powered into the Round of 16 with commanding 3–1 victories, setting up blockbuster…
India’s boxers continued their strong momentum at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, producing another commanding set of performances on Day Two of the prestigious tournament. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Boxing Cup Finals champion Hitesh Gulia led the charge, as India recorded wins across multiple weight categories to underline the depth and balance…
Indian volleyball crossed a historic frontier this week as national team regular Amit Gulia officially signed with South Korean club KB Insurance Stars, becoming the first-ever Indian player to compete in the Korean V-League. The move marks a watershed moment not just for Gulia’s career, but for Indian volleyball’s long and often underrepresented journey on…
Day eight of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, REIHL Season 3 delivered a full spectrum of drama at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with late goals, dominant team displays and the continuation of unbeaten runs shaping a compelling day of action. The headline act came in the final fixture, where Humas Warriors edged…
Sajan Prakash has reached a phase of his career where every conversation about training, systems and the future of Indian swimming carries the weight of lived experience. When he speaks, it is not only as a two-time Olympian or a former Asian championships medallist, but as someone who has navigated Indian swimming’s structural gaps first-hand…
For decades, Indian women’s cricket relied on legends like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami they fought hard with little attention, spotlight, or big rewards. But now, in February 2026, everything has changed. After India’s historic first-ever Women’s World Cup win in late 2025 (beating South Africa in the final at home), the sport exploded in…
For decades, the sporting narrative in India was a monologue written by cricket. But walk onto the manicured fairways of the DLF Golf and Country Club today, and you’ll see the early chapters of a new story. At the center of this shift is a man who once conquered the world with a cherry-red leather…
Purig Warriors produced the standout result of Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 so far, becoming the first team to defeat defending champions Kangs Sing with a determined 4–2 victory at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. The result snapped Kangs Sing’s unbeaten run this season and underlined Purig’s growing stature as…
Delhi Capitals’ remarkable consistency in the Women’s Premier League continued on Tuesday night as they powered their way into a fourth consecutive final with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the BCA Stadium. In a pressure-packed knockout, DC produced one of their most composed performances of the season, chasing down…
India made a powerful statement on the opening day of the BOXAM Elite International 2026, producing a series of commanding performances against elite opposition as the world-class tournament got underway in La Nucía. With 214 boxers from 21 nations in action, the prestigious event is one of the strongest international boxing meets outside the World…
Day 6 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 delivered one of the most memorable nights of the tournament so far, highlighted by a new league record for the fastest goal and a flurry of high-scoring contests at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. Purig Warriors forward Anwar Hussain etched…
India will step onto the international boxing stage in 2026 with one of its strongest squads in recent memory as a 33-member contingent, led by World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach along with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, travels to Spain for the BOXAM Elite International in La Nucia, Alicante. The tournament,…
For four seasons, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has flourished with a five-team structure, carving out a distinct identity in the global sporting calendar. Yet, a persistent question has lingered in the air at every match in Bengaluru or Delhi: “Where is the Yellow Army?” The wait might finally be nearing its end. On February…
Indian squash has witnessed several landmark moments over the decades, but few have felt as symbolic of a new era as what Anahat Singh achieved this week. At just 17 years and 10 months, the Delhi teenager has become the youngest Asian female squash player in history to break into the PSA World Top 20,…
For the first time in its long and global history, squash will be part of the Olympic programme when the Los Angeles 2028 Games get underway. Now, the final piece of the puzzle has been put in place. World Squash has officially released the qualification pathway for LA28, defining how just 32 players 16 men…
There couldn’t be a more fitting eliminator in the 2026 Women’s Premier League. Both the league matches between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Giants were last ball finishes, and in both the games it was Sophie Devine’s articulate bowling that helped Gujarat defend and win the matches. The Gujarat Giants have bounced back from…
The 43rd Senior National Rowing Championships concluded on January 31 at the Army Rowing Node (ARN) under the Mission Olympics Wing of the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, reaffirming the central role of institutional programmes in shaping India’s rowing future. Over five intense days of racing from January 27–31, India’s finest rowers across senior,…
