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…
In the heart of Ahmedabad, at the state-of-the-art Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, India scripted a new chapter in its aquatic sports history during the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships held from September 28 to October 11, 2025. This marked the first time the nation hosted this prestigious continental event, drawing over 1,100 athletes from 29 countries…
The stage is set. The world’s finest gymnasts will converge in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 19–25, 2025, for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships and for India, this year’s competition marks both a renewal of ambition and a test of strategy. The Indian contingent, featuring five men and four women, heads into the championships…
The Indian girls’ kabaddi team continued their incredible run of dominance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, sealing a commanding 59–26 win over Iran in the group stage to book their place in the final. With this emphatic result, India finished the league phase unbeaten four wins from four matches standing comfortably…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the departure of a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The young squad, comprising 14 weight categories seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group is set to take on…
The Indian U18 Kabaddi contingent stamped their authority on the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a spectacular double triumph on Day 2 evening, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams recorded emphatic victories to all but confirm their place in the finals. In a contest that lived up to the historical intensity…
India’s top male squash player Abhay Singh produced a commendable campaign at the US Open Squash 2025 (PSA Platinum) before bowing out in the Round of 16 against Joel Makin of Wales. Playing at the Drexel University courts in Philadelphia, Abhay faced one of the sport’s most physically demanding and tactically disciplined players and while…
In the evolving story of Indian women’s rugby, few names embody both potential and purpose as powerfully as Bhumika Shukla. Between 2022 and 2025, she has risen from the narrow lanes of Rajasthan to become one of the faces of India’s new rugby generation a player whose journey is not just about sport, but about…
India’s Kurash contingent continued its strong run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, adding two more medals to the country’s growing tally. On October 20, Kanishka Bidhuri clinched a silver in the Girls’ 52 kg category, while Arvind earned a bronze in the Boys’ 83 kg division marking another successful day for Indian…
The Holkar Stadium in Indore witnessed one of the most gripping matches of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup a contest that was as much about history as heartbreak. England beat India by four runs to seal their place in the semifinals, while India were left to ponder yet another close finish gone wrong. This…
India’s rowing contingent scripted a landmark chapter in Hai Phong, Vietnam, delivering its best-ever performance at the Asian Rowing Championships. With a total of 10 medals (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze), the 2025 edition marked not just a statistical high but a powerful statement about the sport’s growing depth and structure in the country….
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team capped off another strong chapter in its growing continental journey, producing a series of commanding performances at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025 (Colombo Leg). Backed by a mix of consistency, pace, and structure, the team registered three wins in the leg against UAE (17–7), Indonesia (50–0), and Singapore…
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its decisive stage, and India’s campaign once full of promise now teeters on a razor’s edge. After three consecutive defeats, the latest a painful four-run loss to England in Indore, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team finds itself in a must-deliver situation with just two league matches remaining. The points…
India’s young kabaddi stars made a thunderous start to the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, delivering a pair of resounding victories that underscored the nation’s unmatched supremacy in the sport. On kabaddi’s historic debut at the Asian Youth Games, both the boys’ and girls’ teams turned in flawless performances combining athletic brilliance, tactical sharpness,…
India’s Women’s World Cup campaign hit another stumbling block as they went down by just four runs against England in a gripping contest at the Holkar Stadium. Despite commanding positions for large parts of the match led by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma India’s chase of 289 fell agonisingly short at…
When the Indian women’s baseball team takes the field at the 2025 Women Baseball Asia Cup (WBAC) in Hangzhou, China (October 26–November 2), they’ll be representing far more than a flag. They’ll be playing for recognition, sustainability, and the future of a sport that has survived in India on grit rather than governance. Their qualification…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia produced one of its most dramatic nights of the season at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, as both Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes the league’s last remaining unbeaten teams fell on the same day. In the first clash, Ahmedabad Defenders delivered a statement victory, toppling table-toppers Mumbai…
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has reached its decisive phase, and Match 20 between India vs England at the Holkar Stadium stands as the tournament’s most critical contest yet. For India, this clash is more than a fixture it’s a lifeline. For England, it’s the final push toward semi-final qualification. With Australia (9…
In Hai Phong, Vietnam, the quiet waters bore witness to a historic shift in Indian rowing. When Gurbani Kaur and Diljot Kaur crossed the finish line to clinch Silver in the Lightweight Women’s Coxless Pair (LW2-) at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships, they did more than win a medal they reignited belief in Indian women’s…
When C.A. Bhavani Devi stepped onto the piste at the Senior Women’s Sabre Satellite event in Turkey, she carried more than just her fencing gear she carried the weight of recovery, reinvention, and redemption. Her Silver medal, highlighted by a stunning 15–13 semi-final victory over World No. 5 Despina Georgiadou of Greece, wasn’t merely a…
The opening day of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships (ARC) in Hai Phong could well be remembered as one of the defining moments in India’s modern rowing history. The Indian contingent produced an exceptional showing, winning four medals two gold and two silver in a performance that not only reaffirmed India’s growing reputation in Asian…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team put on a spirited display at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 – Colombo Leg, their debut appearance in the continental competition. Despite narrowly missing out on a semifinal berth, the Indian side showcased resilience, flair, and remarkable improvement, finishing the group stage with two wins from three…
The India U16 Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team is preparing for one of its most crucial international tests yet the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain, scheduled from October 22 to 31, 2025. The competition marks a defining step for India’s next generation of basketball talent, offering a platform to measure progress against Asia’s best…
As the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships approach (October 19–25, 2025, Jakarta), India enters with a carefully structured plan tailored to the event’s post-Olympic individual format. With no team event in Jakarta, this year’s Championships provide a unique opportunity for apparatus specialists to make their mark and for India, it’s a chance to build…
When the NBA tipped off its China Games in 2025, featuring the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, it wasn’t just another preseason spectacle. It marked the unveiling of one of the league’s most ambitious technological partnerships a multi-year collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, designed to reinvent how hundreds of millions of Chinese fans engage with basketball….
The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Manama marks a pivotal chapter for Indian handball one defined by renewed opportunity on the women’s side and administrative disappointment on the men’s. As India’s U18 women’s team prepares to battle continental heavyweights like China, Iran, and Kazakhstan, the men’s team’s late withdrawal from the Games underscores an…
In one of the most dramatic contests of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, Chennai Blitz produced a spirited performance to defeat Ahmedabad Defenders 15-10, 10-15, 15-11, 12-15, 15-13 in a pulsating five-set battle at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Led by captain Jerome Vinith, who was named Player of the…
When the India Women’s Rugby Sevens team finished sixth in their debut at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) in Hangzhou last month, it wasn’t just a debut it was a declaration. Against the odds, and in a field expanded to 12 of Asia’s best, India proved it could compete in the continent’s top…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes overcame a strong challenge from Calicut Heroes to clinch a thrilling five-set victory 20-18, 20-18, 7-15, 11-15, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. The win marked Bengaluru’s third of the season and came after a rollercoaster contest that swung dramatically…
The India Women’s Water Polo Team concluded its campaign at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship (AAC) 2025 in Ahmedabad with a performance that was statistically bleak but strategically significant. Despite finishing 8th out of 8 teams, the result ensured qualification for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan a crucial achievement that provides a two-year…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another day of high-octane action at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium as Mumbai Meteors battled past Kochi Blue Spikers in a five-set thriller, while Goa Guardians returned to form with a commanding straight-sets win over Kolkata Thunderbolts. In one of the most dramatic matches of the…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes extended their stunning unbeaten run in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, defeating the Chennai Blitz in a thrilling 3–1 encounter (17–15, 14–16, 17–15, 16–14) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Monday night. It was a contest defined by intensity, tactical adjustments, and clutch moments and once again, it…
At 39, most professional athletes have long stepped away from the intensity of elite competition. But Joshna Chinappa isn’t most athletes. The Indian squash legend, known for her elegance, endurance, and sheer willpower, rolled back the years in Yokohama, Japan capturing the Japan Open 2025 ($15,000 PSA Challenger) and scripting one of the most inspiring…
Indian squash player Abhay Singh continued to underline his growing consistency on the PSA Tour, reaching the Round of 16 at the Silicon Valley Open 2025 (Gold event) before bowing out to France’s Victor Crouin. The 26-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No. 66, produced a statement performance in the opening round, defeating World No….
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…
