The story of India’s rise in World para athletics is not just about medals won or rankings improved; it is about a systemic transformation that has redefined the nation’s sporting identity. Over little more than a decade, India has gone from a country struggling to make a mark at the World Para Athletics Championships to…
India’s para archery campaign in Gwangju, South Korea, received a major boost as Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar powered their way into the Compound Mixed Team bronze medal match at the ongoing World Para Archery Championships. The Indian duo showcased resilience, consistency, and remarkable composure under pressure to emerge as serious medal contenders. Round of…
When Sandhyarani Tudu sprinted across the try line at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) 2025 in Hangzhou, she didn’t just score points she marked a turning point for Indian women’s rugby. As India’s top scorer with 24 points in their debut at this elite competition, the 21-year-old from Odisha became a symbol of…
Strong Start for India at the Para Archery World Championships: Harvinder Singh Shines with Career-Best Qualification Finish The Indian para-archery contingent opened their campaign at the World Para Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, Korea, with a solid performance in the qualification rounds. The spotlight was firmly on Harvinder Singh, who delivered his best-ever qualification round…
In less than a week, New Delhi will become the epicenter of global para-sport. From September 27 to October 5, 2025, the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships will unfold at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium a landmark first not only for India but also for South Asia. With more than 2,200 athletes and support staff from…
The Covelong Classic 2025, India’s premier surf festival, reached a dramatic conclusion on Sunday as Tamil Nadu surfers swept the top honors at the National Surfing Championship 2025. Against the backdrop of Kovalam’s waves, local athletes turned in historic performances that underlined both the state’s dominance and India’s growing stature in world surfing. The annual…
India’s Triumphant Return: A Landmark Campaign at the China Para Badminton International 2025 The 2025 China Para Badminton International in Beijing turned into a defining chapter in India’s para-badminton journey. A pivotal Grade 2 Level 2 event on the BWF Para Badminton World Circuit, the tournament saw India clinch 12 medals four gold, three silver,…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team made a memorable debut at the top tier of Asian rugby, finishing sixth at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Leg 1) in Hangzhou, China. Competing against Asia’s 12 strongest rugby nations, the Indian girls not only held their own but also scripted historic victories along the way, marking a…
In the vibrant city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where history whispers through ancient domes, R. Vaishali Rameshbabu carved her own legacy on September 15, 2025. The Indian Grandmaster clinched the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title for the second year running, a feat no one man or woman has achieved in this tournament’s young but fierce history….
In what can only be described as a cricketing spectacle, the third ODI between India Women and Australia Women at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 2025, will be remembered for its sheer audacity, record-breaking feats, and breathtaking performances. The match, part of the Australia Women Tour of India ODI Series 2025, witnessed scores tumbling,…
Smriti Mandhana, the undisputed queen of Indian cricket, etched her name in history yet again with a record-breaking performance in the 3rd ODI against Australia in 2025. Reaching her century in just 50 balls, Mandhana set the benchmark for the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian batter, surpassing even Virat Kohli’s 52-ball ton against the…
The third ODI between India Women and Australia Women at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, will go down as one of the most spectacular matches in women’s cricket history. Beyond the thrilling contest, the game was a record-breaking extravaganza, with multiple milestones achieved, personal feats set, and historical firsts for Indian cricket. While Australia won the…
When 20-year-old Himanshi Tokas rose to World No. 1 in the International Judo Federation’s junior women’s -63kg category this September, she etched her name into Indian sporting history. Never before had an Indian judoka, male or female, reached the summit of the global junior rankings. For a nation that has long struggled to make a…
Indian basketball scripted history on Sunday as the U16 women’s team captured their first-ever gold medal at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B, defeating Iran 67-66 in a thrilling final at Arena Seremban. The narrow victory capped an unbeaten run through the tournament and secured India’s long-awaited promotion back to Division A for…
The Indian U16 women’s basketball team produced a composed yet emphatic performance to book their spot in the final of the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B, defeating Indonesia 65-53 at Arena Seremban on Wednesday. With this victory, India not only secured a place in the championship game but also kept alive their dream…
When Smriti Mandhana stroked her way to a 77-ball century against Australia on September 17, 2025, it was more than just another glittering knock. It was a statement of intent, a redefinition of what greatness looks like in Indian women’s cricket, and perhaps the clearest signal yet that Mandhana has claimed the crown as India’s…
September 17, 2025, will go down as one of the most iconic days in Indian women cricket. In Chandigarh, India not only levelled the three-match ODI series against Australia 1-1, but also achieved something no team had ever done before handing the world champions their first-ever defeat by a margin of more than 100 runs…
The Indian U16 women’s basketball team continued their sensational run at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 – Division B, storming into the semi-finals with a commanding 71-54 win over Samoa. The victory sealed India’s place at the top of Group A with an unbeaten 3-0 record, underlining their credentials as the team to…
The second edition of the Asian Lacrosse Games is set to mark a transformative chapter for lacrosse in the Asia-Pacific region. With 14 national teams competing in the “sixes” format the very version confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics the tournament underscores both the growth of the sport and its Olympic ambitions. Saudi Arabia,…
Indian sport has witnessed many historic firsts, but few can match the magnitude of what unfolded at the World Speed Skating Championships. For the very first time, the Indian tricolour was raised at the pinnacle of the sport as Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma stormed to world titles in their respective categories, creating an indelible…
The Indian U18 Girls Rugby team wrapped up their campaign at the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens Asia Cup with a spirited fourth-place finish, marking one of their best continental performances in recent years. While the podium eluded them after a tough 12–20 loss to Hong Kong in the bronze medal match, the journey showcased…
Indian judo took a giant stride forward at the Asian Junior Judo Championships 2025 in Jakarta, as the country’s young judokas produced their best-ever performance at this stage, collecting six medals two gold, one silver, and three bronze. The campaign was marked by a twin-gold strike on the opening day, followed by steady results that…
Forged in Gold: India’s Women World Boxing Champions When Mary Kom stood atop the podium in Antalya, Turkey, in 2002, clutching India’s first women’s world boxing title, few could have imagined the dynasty she was starting. Two decades on, India has produced ten world champions, who together have redefined the sport and the role of…
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India’s U16 women’s basketball team continued their unbeaten streak at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B, defeating Uzbekistan 81-69 in their second Group A match. The victory, played at Arena Seremban, positions India on the brink of advancing to the semi-finals, showcasing the growing…
In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, Minakshi Hooda etched her name into Indian sporting history by winning the women’s 48kg gold medal at the 2025 World Boxing Championships. The 24-year-old boxer from India stunned Kazakhstan’s legendary Nazym Kyzaibay a three time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist in the final,…
The next generation of Indian rugby talent displayed both promise and resilience at the U18 Asia Rugby Sevens, with the women’s team booking a place in the semifinals and the men’s side impressing against seasoned opponents. The tournament, hosted in China, brought together the best junior rugby sevens squads from across Asia, offering a valuable…
In a heart-stopping Group Stage clash at the FIBA Asia Cup U16 Womens Division B, India’s young basketball talents edged out Iran with a nail-biting 70-67 victory on Saturday. The triumph, fueled by standout performances from emerging star Reva Amit Kulkarni, has ignited hope for the nation’s women’s basketball future as they prepare to face…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool will be remembered as a watershed moment for Indian women’s boxing. On a high-voltage evening inside the Echo Arena, two Indian boxers Nupur Sheoran (+80kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) delivered commanding semifinal wins to storm into the finals of their respective categories. Their performances not only secured silver…
India’s campaign at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool reached an important milestone on Thursday, with Pooja Rani and Jaismine Lamboria assuring themselves of semifinal spots. Their victories added to Nupur’s earlier success, confirming three medals for India at the event so far. This marks a strong showing for the 20-member Indian contingent…
Gaganjeet Bhullar showed his class with a composed 1-under 71 on Friday, joining overnight leader Shaurya Binu at the top of the leaderboard in the inaugural ₹1.5 crore IGPL Invitational Chandigarh. At 3-under 141 after two rounds, Bhullar (70-71) and Binu (69-72) are locked in a tie for first place, setting up a tense battle…
India rugby is entering one of its most important weeks in recent history as we go for Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s On September 13-14, 2025, the nation’s U-18 Boys and Girls squads will compete at the Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s Championship in Hohhot, China, a tournament that represents far more than just medals…
It was a day of commanding performances for Indian boxing at the ongoing Boxing World Championships, with Abhinash Jamwal, Jadumani Singh, Minakshi Hooda, and Nikhat Zareen all advancing to the quarterfinals. Their wins pushed India’s tally of quarterfinalists to seven, underlining the nation’s growing strength in the ring. Competing in the men’s 65kg division, Abhinash…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships Liverpool 2025 has reached its most decisive stage yet: the quarterfinals. Scheduled for September 10, the day carries monumental significance not only for the athletes stepping into the ring but also for the sport itself. Victories today mean more than just advancement to the semi-finals. They guarantee a place on…
For the Sultanate of Oman, the past month has been one of soul-searching on the football pitch and India vs Oman is very much in the midst of it. Within the span of weeks, the country witnessed two painful defeats the national team’s loss to India in the third-place playoff of the CAFA Nations Cup,…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool proved to be a challenging outing for Indian pugilists on Tuesday, as several boxers fell short in their respective bouts. While some losses were narrow and left room for debate, others highlighted tactical shortcomings and missed opportunities. By the end of the day, India had little to cheer…
The 17th Wushu World Championships in Brazil proved to be a historic outing for the Indian contingent, as the team returned home with four medals three silvers in women’s sanda and a bronze in the men’s division. While the elusive gold medal remained out of reach, the performances of Aparna, Kareena Kaushik, Shivani, and Sagar…
In Indian sport, where cricketing heroes and badminton champions often dominate headlines, the story of Pranati Nayak is one that deserves far greater recognition. Born in a small village in West Bengal, raised in modest circumstances, and fueled by an extraordinary determination, Pranati has risen to become one of India’s most consistent gymnasts on the…
India’s campaign at the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool saw contrasting fortunes on Saturday. While two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Sachin Siwach advanced comfortably to the round of 16, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and newcomer Hitesh Gulia bowed out earlier than expected, raising questions about consistency and preparation at the elite…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool has quickly become more than just a global showcase of skill it has emerged as the proving ground for nations preparing for the next Olympic cycle. For India, Day 3 of the competition stood out as a pivotal juncture, with five boxers ranging from proven world champions…
India’s Golden Charge at the Wushu World Championships 2025: Aparna, Kareena, Shivani in Finals, Sagar Secures Fourth Medal India is experiencing a watershed moment in World Wushu Championships history. At the 2025 edition in Brazil, the country’s athletes have delivered a string of electrifying performances, storming into finals and confirming multiple medals. For a sport…
Day 2 of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool promises to be a pivotal one for India, as four of its pugilists step into the ring for their preliminary bouts. After Day 1 victories by Pawan Bartwal, Sakshi, and Sanamacha Chanu, the Indian contingent is looking to build momentum and strengthen its campaign at…
Just weeks before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, India’s plans have been jolted by an unexpected injury blow. Wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out with a left knee injury sustained during the preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. In her place, the selectors have drafted in Uma Chetry, a promising cricketer from Assam,…
The Indian boxing contingent made a powerful statement on the opening day of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, clinching three victories out of four bouts to set the tone for what promises to be a competitive campaign. While debutant Harsh Chaudhary faced an early exit, Pawan Bartwal, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu…
Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has officially launched the Indian Golf Premier League IGPL Tour 2025, a first-of-its-kind multi-city professional golf circuit designed to transform the sport’s ecosystem in India. The inaugural tour tees off on September 10 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, marking the beginning of a landmark chapter for Indian golf. The launch…
The spotlight is on India’s wushu contingent as the team arrives in Brazil for the 17th World Wushu Championships (WWC), set to run from September 1–8, 2025. With a squad that blends seasoned Sanda fighters and an emerging group of Taolu specialists, India enters the competition with its most balanced team to date. The World…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool mark the beginning of a new era for the sport under the governance of World Boxing. For India, which has steadily built a reputation as a powerhouse in women’s boxing, the tournament is both an opportunity and a test. With a 10-member women’s contingent led by Nikhat Zareen…
The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool marks the dawn of a new era for Olympic boxing. It is the first elite global tournament under World Boxing, the body that replaced the IBA after years of governance scandals. For India, the event is not only about medals but also about establishing itself in this transformed…
The 2025 Boxing World Championships enter another decisive day with four Indian boxers ready to step into the ring. With action spread across morning and evening sessions, India’s campaign will feature bouts in both men’s and women’s divisions. Morning Session (Starting 3:30pm IST) Pawan Bartwal – 55kg Men (Ring B, Bout 5 | ~4:30pm IST)…
When the World Boxing Championships 2025 kick off at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on September 4, a new era for the sport will officially begin. This will be the inaugural edition under World Boxing, the newly established global governing body that has replaced the IBA, and India will arrive with a formidable 20-member…
Asia Rugby 2025: A Season of Growth, Challenges and New Frontiers As rugby continues its steady rise in Asia, the months of September and October 2025 promise to be pivotal. Asia Rugby has rolled out a three-tier competition framework that blends youth development, elite sevens competition, and opportunities for emerging nations to climb the ladder….
