The Bengaluru Torpedoes once again showcased their fighting spirit in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, pulling off a remarkable comeback to defeat Kolkata Thunderbolts 11-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The thrilling four-set encounter was a perfect display of momentum shifts, defensive resilience, and attacking intent….
India’s Men’s Water Polo team suffered a 19–11 defeat against Thailand on the second day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Despite a spirited effort and moments of competitive play in the opening quarter, Thailand’s superior finishing and control in the middle phases of the…
PVL 2025: Kolkata Thunderbolts Coach Naser Shahnazi Praises League’s ‘Exciting’ Format, Calls Ashwal Rai the ‘Perfect Captain’ As the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia returns for its much-anticipated fourth season, excitement is running high across teams and fans alike. Among the most watched sides this year are the Kolkata Thunderbolts, and their…
When the boys of India’s under-16 volleyball team defeated Japan and China earlier this year at the Asian U16 Championship, it was hailed as the dawn of a new era. A group of teenagers, disciplined and fearless, had stunned Asia’s volleyball elite. The promise was unmistakable: India was ready to challenge the continent’s best at…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships entered a dynamic new phase on Saturday with the start of water polo and artistic swimming events at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The day saw high-octane contests in the pool, with Kazakhstan dominating the artistic swimming medals, Japan and Iran making strong water polo statements, and Singapore emerging as…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another instant classic on Saturday night as the Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans in a pulsating five-set encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The defending champions looked in trouble early on, dropping the first two sets, but roared…
The inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025, held in Liverpool from September 4–14, proved to be a watershed moment for Indian boxing a campaign defined by contrast, resilience, and resurgence. In a tournament that brought together 540 boxers from 68 nations, India finished among the standout performers, thanks to a four-medal haul two golds, one silver,…
In the Norwegian town of Førde, far from India’s usual training bases and fanfare, Muthupandi Raja quietly produced one of the more encouraging performances for Indian weightlifting this year. Competing in the men’s 65 kg category at the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, the 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted a combined total of 299 kg…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another night of electrifying action as the Mumbai Meteors produced a flawless performance to dismantle the Hyderabad Black Hawks in straight sets at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. With precision serving, airtight blocking, and relentless attacking, Mumbai clinched a commanding 15–9, 15–13, 15–7 victory their first…
Few fixtures in world sport generate the kind of anticipation, emotion, and intensity that accompanies an India vs Pakistan clash. When it happens on the stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup, it transcends the boundary of cricket and becomes a cultural moment. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo…
The first-ever Asian Men’s Under-17 Handball Championship marked a milestone for continental handball development, providing Asia’s youngest athletes with a platform to test themselves at the international level. Held from 15 to 25 September 2025 at the Princess Sumaya Hall in Amman, Jordan, the tournament brought together 13 nations in a 10-day competition that not…
On a pulsating evening at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Torpedoes launched a stirring comeback to defeat the Goa Guardians in a five-set thriller on the second day of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia. The Torpedoes prevailed 15-9, 11-15, 13-15, 17-15, 15-9 to record their first win of the season….
Under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the air was thick with anticipation as India’s fastest para-sprinter, Simran Sharma, crouched into her blocks. The women’s 100m T12 final at the World Para Athletics Championships had drawn the eyes of a nation, and when she powered across the finish line in 11.95 seconds, history was…
For years, Nishad Kumar has carried the weight of expectations every time he stepped onto a global stage. He had medals of every colour bronze from 2019, silvers from 2020, 2023, and 2024 but the glittering world championship gold remained elusive. On his birthday, in front of a home crowd in New Delhi, the moment…
China reaffirmed their dominance in the pool at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, sweeping the competition with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. But amid China’s supremacy, the spotlight also fell on India, which recorded its best-ever campaign, finishing with 13 medals (4 silver,…
The festive spirit of Dussehra spilled into the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium as hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks opened the fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League PVL 2025 powered by Scapia with a thrilling victory over defending champions Calicut Heroes. Backed by a passionate home crowd and the presence of co-owner and film superstar…
The 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, began with fireworks, world records, and a historic moment for India’s weightlifting icon Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 30-year-old secured a silver medal with a total of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg clean & jerk), her third medal at the World Championships…
When the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships concluded in Ahmedabad, one name dominated India’s sporting headlines Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer delivered an unprecedented performance, securing seven medals (3 silver, 4 bronze) in a single edition, the biggest individual medal haul ever by an Indian at the continental stage. In a sport where India has…
The curtains came down on the swimming and diving events of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Tuesday, with China once again stamping its dominance over the continental stage. For India, however, it was a historic evening, as the team wrapped up its swimming campaign with four more bronze…
Indian swimming continued to make waves at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad, as the country’s swimmers produced a string of record-breaking performances, underlining their rapid rise in the continental circuit. From a new national record in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay to individual medals for Srihari Nataraj and Rohit Benedicton, India’s campaign is…
Picture this: The humid haze of Guwahati hangs heavy, rain clouds teasing the sky like uninvited guests at a party. Then, the roar erupts 22,843 voices, shattering records for a group-stage women’s match as India ignites their ICC Cricket Womens World Cup 2025 campaign. On September 30, the co-hosts edged out Sri Lanka by 59…
India made a confident start to their home Women’s World Cup campaign, holding their nerve in a rain-affected opener to defeat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) at the Nehru Stadium. The match, which saw momentum swing both ways, ultimately belonged to India’s all-round depth and the brilliance of Deepti Sharma, who etched…
Dubai is preparing to host a unique sporting spectacle as the Stars Golf League (SGL) makes its debut at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026. Blending golfing greats, women’s professionals, and some of the biggest names from cricket and football, the league promises to be a first-of-its-kind celebration of sport, star power, and…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia is back with its most international edition yet. Kicking off on October 2 in Hyderabad, Season 4 will welcome a dazzling array of overseas talent from continental champions and World League winners to promising young stars underscoring the league’s growing stature as one of the…
Indian swimming’s poster boy Srihari Nataraj added yet another feather to his cap at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, winning the bronze medal in the men’s 100m freestyle on Day 3 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. This medal, his third individual podium at the competition, took his personal tally to five medals…
The IWF World Championships 2025, scheduled from October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, marks a pivotal moment for Indian weightlifting. With new bodyweight categories in place and the Olympic cycle towards Los Angeles 2028 officially underway, this championship will serve as a crucial benchmark for India. The Indian squad features a mix of proven veterans and…
A new chapter in Indian aquatics was written on Day 2 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships as divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam clinched a historic bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10m platform event. Competing at the world-class Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the duo scored 300.66 points, marking India’s first-ever…
The countdown to PVL Season 4 of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia has begun, and all eyes are on the Bengaluru Torpedoes, who have appointed American setter Matt West as their new captain. With the season kicking off in Hyderabad on October 2, the Torpedoes will look to harness West’s vast…
It was a golden day for Indian para athletics as Rinku Hooda finally achieved his long-awaited breakthrough on the world stage, winning gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. His massive throw of 66.37m not only earned him the title of world champion but also…
In a performance that lit up the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, the Indian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team stormed to a sensational silver medal at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 , smashing the national record by more than three seconds. The quartet of Aneesh Gowda, Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj, and Shoan Ganguly combined for…
Indian swimmers produced a series of stirring performances on the penultimate day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, thrilling the home crowd at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The highlight was the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team delivering a silver medal with a stunning new national record, while individual medals from Kushagra Rawat and Rishabh…
Indian diving scripted a new chapter of history on a landmark evening at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, as Sairem and Wilson Singh Ningthoujam delivered a stunning performance to win bronze in the men’s synchronized 10m platform. Their total score of 300.66 points secured India’s first-ever medal in diving at the Asian level, a breakthrough…
On a night when India’s elite swimmers thrilled the home crowd with medals and record-breaking performances, 16-year-old Rujula Shashidhara quietly made her own mark on history at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships. The Bengaluru teenager clocked 26.34 seconds in the women’s 50m freestyle final, shaving two-hundredths of a second off her own national record of…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships kicked off with an electrifying opening day at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, and for India, it was double Olympian Srihari Nataraj who led the way. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer claimed two silver medals in the men’s 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke, before returning to the pool to anchor the…
Indian swimming finally had its long-awaited breakthrough on continental waters, and at the centre of it all was Srihari Nataraj. The 24-year-old Bengaluru ace produced a spectacular opening day at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships by winning two individual silver medals and a relay bronze, ending India’s 16-year drought for a continental swimming medal and…
Indian para archers delivered a historic performance at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, finishing second on the medal table with an unprecedented five medals two gold, two silver and one bronze. This marks India’s best-ever tally at the global event and reflects the rapid rise of the nation’s para archery program on the world…
Indian upcoming squash star Abhay Singh delivered one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating former World No.1 and 2016 World Champion Karim Abdel Gawad in the opening round of the prestigious QTerminals Qatar Classic, a PSA Platinum event. The 25-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No.35 and India’s top male player, produced a…
The prestigious 11th Asian Aquatics Championships was officially declared open by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel here on Sunday, as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex brimmed with excitement and anticipation of over 1,100 participants from across 29 countries. The 14-day event will see swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming events…
Indian swimming finally has a new chapter to celebrate, and it comes courtesy of Bengaluru’s own Srihari Nataraj. On a cool evening at the state-of-the-art Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the 24-year-old delivered a performance for the ages, winning silver in the men’s 200m freestyle at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships. His time of…
At just 18 years old, Sheetal Devi has already crafted a sporting résumé that would be the envy of even the most seasoned athletes. Born without arms, the teenage archer has turned what many would consider a limitation into her greatest strength, rewriting history for India in para archery with an incredible mix of resilience,…
The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi produced another memorable day for Indian para-athletes, as the nation celebrated a historic gold medal from high jumper Shailesh Kumar and a hard-fought silver from defending champion Deepthi Jeevanji. With these podium finishes, India continued to strengthen its medal tally and assert its growing presence on…
The 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships opened to a wave of excitement at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex as India’s swimmers delivered an encouraging set of performances in the morning heats of Day 1. With over 1,100 athletes from 20 nations competing across swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open-water disciplines, the home team made…
Indian junior cyclist Harshita Jakhar wrapped up a courageous and educational campaign at the Road Cycling World Championships, finishing both of her events with determination and poise. Representing India as the lone competitor in this year’s global showpiece, the teenager gained invaluable experience against the world’s best in a sport where opportunities for Indian riders…
The 2025 IWF World Championships, set for October 2–11 in Førde, Norway, will be more than a test of strength it will be the first major battleground of a new Olympic cycle and a decisive data-gathering mission for Indian weightlifting. With revised weight categories and a compressed competitive field, India enters this championship with a…
When 18-year-old Sheetal Devi clinched the Compound Women’s Open Individual Gold at the 2025 Para Archery World Championships in Gwangju, she didn’t just win a medal she announced India’s arrival as a dominant force in global para archery. Born without arms and shooting entirely with her feet, Sheetal’s ascent from a remote village in Jammu…
India’s para archery sensation, Sheetal Devi, has scripted another chapter of brilliance by storming into the final of the Women’s Compound event at the ongoing World Para Archery Championships. With a series of commanding yet nail-biting wins, the young archer has proven not only her consistency under pressure but also her growing stature on the…
For nearly a decade, Srihari Nataraj has been the face of Indian backstroke swimming. A two-time Olympian, he has built his reputation on consistency in the 100m and 200m backstroke, carrying Indian hopes across multiple international platforms. But as the Asian Aquatic Championship 2025 approaches, Nataraj is preparing to script a new chapter this time…
The stage is set for a historic moment in Indian sport as the World Para Athletics Championships arrive in New Delhi for the very first time. From 27 September to 5 October, the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries, battling across 184 medal events. For India, this is more…
As the cheers from the packed stands in Mullanpur and Delhi still linger, the Indian women cricket team finds itself buzzing with a mix of exhilaration and resolve. The three-match ODI series against Australia, concluding on September 20, 2025, served as more than a routine bilateral contest it was a crucial litmus test ahead of…
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…
