Five girls and one boy storm into the gold medal bouts, marking India’s most successful youth boxing campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain Indian boxing’s next generation delivered a statement performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, as six young pugilists five girls and one boy stormed into the finals,…
In what can only be described as a breakthrough week for Indian squash, 17-year-old Anahat Singh has produced back-to-back upsets at the Canadian Women’s Open 2025, storming into the semifinals after dismantling defending champion and World No.7 Tinne Gilis of Belgium in straight games 12-10, 11-9, 11-9 in just 36 minutes. The unseeded teenager from…
India’s next generation of boxing stars continued to light up the ring at the Asian Youth Games 2025, producing one of the most dominant collective performances in recent memory. With five boxers storming into the finals from the morning session and two more semifinal bouts still to come in the evening, Indian boxing’s depth and…
The Indian Men’s Rugby 7s team stands at a defining crossroads. After a historic run at the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) in Muscat, where India finished runners-up, the team has secured promotion to the Asia Rugby Sevens Series (ARESS) 2026, the continent’s elite tier of competition. This promotion marks one of the…
The calm intensity that defines D Gukesh was on full display in St. Louis, as the World Chess Champion took the early lead at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025, finishing Day 1 atop the table with 4/6 points. Against a lineup featuring the world’s elite Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana the 18-year-old…
In Bahrain, at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, 15-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu once again underlined why she is regarded as the future of Indian swimming. Clocking 4:21.86 in the women’s 400m freestyle, she not only broke her own national record (India Best Time ) but also registered a fifth-place finish in a field stacked with Asia’s…
The announcement celebrating Prashant Kushwaha’s claimed election as President of the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC) marks a landmark moment for Indian sports administration. It is the first time an Indian has assumed the highest leadership role in Asian canoeing a shift that could fundamentally alter the geopolitical balance of the continent’s sports governance. For Indian…
India’s young boxing brigade continued its strong run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, with another day of stellar performances in Manama. The country’s next generation of pugilists displayed impressive control, power, and tactical maturity as Lamchemnba Moibungkhongbam, Raghav Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh registered comprehensive wins on Saturday, following equally dominant victories from…
In just four seasons, the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has transformed Indian volleyball from a regional circuit into a thriving professional spectacle. What began as an experiment in 2022 has matured into a polished league defined by innovation, competitiveness, and coaching excellence. The evolution of the PVL from the dominance of homegrown Indian tacticians to…
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…
Shafali Verma has been chosen to replace Pratika Rawal Two years apart, Indian women’s cricket finds itself in a strikingly familiar situation. In 2023, it was the eve of the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia when the team was struck by unexpected news pace all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar was ruled out due to illness, prompting…
World Chess Champion D Gukesh is gearing up for a return to one of his fondest venues as he leads the Indian contingent at the FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held in Goa from October 31 to November 27. For the 19-year-old, the tournament marks not only another major challenge on the international stage…
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 campaign at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has reached its most precarious juncture yet. The team, who clinched the final semi-final spot after a spirited win over New Zealand, now face a crisis that threatens to derail their title ambitions. A rain-hit final group-stage match against Bangladesh not only disrupted momentum but…
India’s young lifters continued their strong showing at the 2025 Asian Youth Games with Maharajan Arumugapandian delivering a brilliant performance to clinch two silver medals in the Boys’ 60 kg category, while Priteesmita Bhoi added a gold and a silver in the Girls’ 44 kg event, including a world youth record lift. Competing in a…
Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh produced one of the finest performances of her young career, stunning World No. 20 Melissa Alves of France 3-1 (12-10, 12-10, 8-11, 11-2) to storm into the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women’s Open, a PSA Silver-level tournament. This victory marks a major milestone for the 17-year-old Delhi-based player her first-ever…
Indian chess is witnessing its golden age, and the European Chess Club Cup 2025 (ECC Cup) in Rhodes has just confirmed it. With World Champion D. Gukesh and Women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh clinching individual gold medals for their respective clubs, India celebrated a symbolic “Double Gold” a defining moment in the country’s ascent…
At just 16, Priteesmita Bhoi has become a beacon of India’s next generation in weightlifting a story that merges raw power with strategic precision. Her rise from the small town of Dhenkanal, Odisha, to becoming a Youth World Record holder and continental champion encapsulates how India’s revamped athlete development pipeline is producing world-class performers. However,…
India’s Senior Men’s Rugby Sevens team concluded a remarkable campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) 2025 in Muscat as runners-up, earning promotion to the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) Asia’s premier rugby sevens competition. Led by head coach Ben Gollings, the former England Sevens captain, India’s campaign was defined by discipline,…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned Champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia Season 4, defeating Mumbai Meteors in straight sets 15-13, 16-4, 15-13 in a thrilling final at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. In a match that lived up to its billing, Bengaluru showcased superior tactical execution, flawless serving, and…
The Indian U16 women’s basketball team continued their impressive rise in Asian basketball, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in the 3×3 format with a stellar 5-1 record in the group stage. Displaying a combination of precision, pace, and poise, the young cagers finished second in their pool, asserting themselves…
The Indian men’s rugby sevens team scripted history in Muscat, Oman, earning their maiden promotion to the top-tier Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Division 1) after an unbeaten campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025. It marks a monumental step forward for Indian rugby a sport steadily rising in both structure and ambition. India’s…
The calendar year 2025 has been a watershed for Indian taekwondo. After years of sporadic international success, Indian athletes posted consistent podium finishes across a string of World Taekwondo (WT) ranking events ranging from G1 to G3 competitions and signalled that the country has moved from being a regional participant to an emerging contender on…
India’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its final league-stage stop, and while the semi-final spot is already secured, Sunday’s clash against Bangladesh at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy holds strategic significance far beyond the points table. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s India, this is less about result and more about…
India’s young boxers continued to light up the ring at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, extending their winning streak with a series of commanding performances across multiple weight categories. The Indian contingent registered five impressive victories over the last two days, underlining the nation’s growing dominance in youth boxing. On Saturday, Lamchenmba…
The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, marking one of the nation’s strongest-ever junior contingents to compete at a continental multi-sport event. With 34 medals at stake in swimming the second-highest tally after athletics (42) India’s young swimmers will be in action from October…
The Indian Men’s Rugby Sevens team began their Asia Rugby 7s Trophy campaign in stunning fashion, registering three consecutive wins on the opening day in Muscat to book a semifinal berth. Playing with discipline, flair, and resilience, India topped their group and defeated Iran in the quarterfinal to keep their dream of promotion to the…
Aman Raj ended a long and testing wait for victory as he produced a calm, assured final round to clinch the IGPL Invitational Jaipur title by two shots on Saturday. The 30-year-old from Patna, now based in Gurgaon, held off a strong challenge from rising star Kartik Singh to complete a wire-to-wire triumph and secure…
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…
India’s sporting landscape is set for a historic transformation with the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2026 earning Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Class 2.2 status, marking the country’s entry into the global professional cycling calendar. Scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026, the multi-stage road race will span 437 km across four stages, bringing international competition,…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes displayed remarkable resilience and tactical sharpness to defeat defending champions Ahmedabad Defenders 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-13 in the second semifinal of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Sandeep’s outstanding all-round display earned him the Player of the Match award as the Torpedoes…
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…
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has announced a cash reward of ₹2,00,000 each for every player and coach of the Indian contingent that clinched double gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The announcement, following India’s clean sweep in both the boys’ and girls’ U-18 categories, marks a defining…
Indian U16 team had a great performance on the opening day of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, putting together a hat-trick of wins in the 3×3 women’s basketball event. In a dominant display of skill, teamwork, and composure, the young Indian cagers stormed past Sri Lanka (21-6), Maldives (21-14), and Palestine (21-6) to finish…
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…
The DY Patil Stadium witnessed a historic night of cricket as India stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinals with a 53-run (DLS) victory over New Zealand a result built on a mountain of records. From Smriti Mandhana’s breathtaking hundred to Pratika Rawal’s rapid milestones, the evening turned into a statistical showcase…
Aman Raj once again proved why the Ram Bagh Golf Club remains his happy hunting ground, carding a sensational 9-under 61 to take the first-round lead at the IGPL Invitational Jaipur on Thursday. The Patna-born golfer, a regular on the Asian Tour and multiple-time Indian Tour winner, produced a near-flawless round at the Par-70 course,…
The stage is set for a blockbuster encounter in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, PVL 2025 powered by Scapia, as the Bengaluru Torpedoes take on the Ahmedabad Defenders in the first semi-final at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Both sides have been among the most consistent teams this season, and their contrasting styles…
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar is ready to turn the page on recent heartbreak as he tees off this week at the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, determined to reignite his season against one of the strongest fields ever assembled on the Asian Tour. Just three weeks after a frustrating finish at the Jakarta International Championship,…
India finally found their spark when it mattered most. A record-breaking batting display, led by Smriti Mandhana’s blistering century and Pratika Rawal’s maiden World Cup hundred, propelled India to a commanding 53-run (DLS) win over New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium a result that sealed their place in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup…
It was total domination from start to finish as India’s girls’ kabaddi team outclassed Iran 75–21 in the final to claim gold at the Asian Youth Games 2025, capping off an extraordinary unbeaten run. The victory not only reaffirmed India’s stature as the powerhouse of Kabaddi but also highlighted the next generation’s potential to carry…
It was a final that had everything power-packed raids, fierce tackles, emotional flare-ups, and even moments of sheer chaos. But when the dust settled, it was India’s U18 boys who emerged victorious, defeating Iran 35–32 to capture the Kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Youth Games 2025. The win completed a historic double for Indian…
The Indian men’s rugby sevens team is all set for one of its most significant international tests yet the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman on October 25–26. Led by Prashant Singh, India enters the tournament seeded third among 14 participating nations, with former England international and world sevens…
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…
India’s young Taekwondo contingent delivered a historic double delight at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, claiming two bronze medals in the Recognised Poomsae events. The first came from Debasish Das in the Boys’ Individual Recognised Poomsae, followed shortly by Yashwini Singh and Shivanshu Patel, who clinched another bronze in the Mixed Pair…
When India and New Zealand walk out for India vs New Zealand Women match under the Navi Mumbai floodlights on Wednesday night, it will be far more than just another league-stage fixture it’s a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The stakes couldn’t be higher. With South Africa, Australia, and England…
The 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain is heading towards a thrilling finish in boys’ kabaddi, with India and Iran set to battle for the coveted gold medal on October 23, 2025. After 19 of the 21 matches in the tournament, the points table has taken shape and it’s the two powerhouses of Asian kabaddi,…
The 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta (October 19–25, 2025) turned into a sobering assessment of India’s position in world gymnastics. For a nine-member contingent that arrived with quiet optimism, the outcome no athlete qualifying for an apparatus or all-around final was a blunt reminder of the widening gap between aspiration and international…
The Indian U16 Women’s 3×3 basketball squad enters the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Manama, Bahrain, riding a wave of confidence and momentum. After an undefeated 5-0 run that earned them the FIBA U16 Asia Division B Championship title earlier this year, this group of young athletes, led by Head Coach Anitha Pauldurai, has…
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…
