India’s medal tally at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 received a major boost on Thursday as five Indian male boxers punched their way into the semifinals, assuring themselves of at least a bronze. Their victories come on the heels of seven Indian women having already booked semifinal spots, taking India’s confirmed medal count in…
Indian Basketball Teams had a tough outing in the FISU 2025 What is FISU? FISU (International University Sports Federation) is the global governing body for university sports. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, it organizes and oversees international competitions for student-athletes worldwide. History of FISU University sports competitions trace their roots to the 1890s, evolving alongside the…
The third edition of the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025 got underway at the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday, with top seeds Arjun Erigaisi and Vincent Keymer setting the tone with commanding victories in the opening round of the Masters section. The prestigious classical-format tournament, now firmly established as India’s strongest, began with a mix of clinical…
In a contest that underlined the gulf in experience, tactical cohesion, and depth, China handed India a comprehensive 100–69 defeat at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, China controlled the tempo, executed crisp offensive sets, and forced India into numerous turnovers that translated into easy baskets. For India,…
The Battle of Aspirations: Emerging India vs Established China When India takes on China in their second Group C match at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, it will not just be a game of basketball, but a clash of two contrasting narratives. On one side stands India, ranked 76th in the world, a team on…
It was a dominant day for Indian boxing at the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok as four Indian boxers Neeraj, Ishan Kataria, Yatri Patel, and Priya advanced to the finals of their respective categories with commanding semifinal wins on Wednesday. With their assured silver medals, the young pugilists now stand one win away…
In a remarkable moment for Indian sailing, Mumbai’s Zahaan Hemrajani achieved a top-10 finish at the U17 O’pen Skiff World Championships in Nishinomiya, Japan, held from July 17–23, 2025. This landmark performance considered one of the best ever by an Indian sailor in a global youth sailing event not only highlights Zahaan’s individual brilliance but…
India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters (QCGM) 2025, is set to unfold in the country’s chess capital from August 7 to 15 at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai. Now in its third edition, the event has evolved into a permanent fixture on the international chess calendar, bringing together ten of the…
India’s young boxing talent continued its impressive run at the 2025 U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, with seven women boxers in the U19 category assuring themselves of medals after storming into the semifinals on Tuesday. In a day that showcased grit, power, and composure, India’s contingent dominated the quarterfinals across multiple…
The opening day of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 proved to be a stern test for India’s women surfers, as none of the three homegrown competitors managed to secure direct passage into the next round of the Women’s Open category. Held on the sun-soaked beaches of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, the competition brought together Asia’s…
India’s Grit in Defeat: A Performance Beyond the Scoreboard at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 India’s men’s basketball team may have fallen short 84-91 to Jordan in overtime in their latest FIBA Asia Cup 2025 first match, but to judge this game by the scoreline alone would be to miss the larger, inspiring story behind the…
For a nation starved of big-stage basketball wins, India’s 84–91 overtime loss to Jordan at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup was more than just a near-miss it was a statement. Ranked 41 places below their opponents (India 76, Jordan 35), the Indian team showcased grit, resilience, and flashes of brilliance that kept Jordan on their…
Against the striking backdrop of Mahabalipuram’s ancient shore temples and iconic point break, the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 began today with an exhilarating display of skill, style, and power. Day 1 of the week-long contest set the tone for what promises to be a festival of world-class surfing, with the Open Men’s Seeding Round…
The 2025 Asian Men U16 Volleyball Championship, held in the vibrant city of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, concluded on July 19 with scenes of jubilation, surprise, and sporting excellence. Among 15 determined teams from across Asia, it was Pakistan, a nation not traditionally seen as a volleyball powerhouse, that rose to the occasion to claim their…
On July 28, 2025, Indian chess witnessed a moment that might be remembered for generations. At just 19 years old, Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title in Batumi, Georgia, defeating the seasoned Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tie-break finale. This victory not only crowned her as the youngest-ever champion…
The Indian team’s campaign at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok began with a blend of promise and challenge, as the country’s young pugilists registered notable wins alongside a few hard-fought defeats in the opening days of competition. Held in the vibrant Thai capital, the championship offers a critical platform for India’s rising…
When the whistle blows on August 9th in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just signal the start of the Asian U20 Rugby Championship Emirates Sevens 2025 it will open a chapter that Indian rugby has been patiently waiting to write. For the first time, India will host Asia’s flagship age-grade Sevens tournament, welcoming teams from across…
On August 5th, the Indian men’s basketball team will step onto the court in Jeddah to face Jordan in their opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. At first glance, the contest appears tilted heavily in Jordan’s favour. Ranked 35th in the world with 372.1 points, Jordan sit far ahead of India, who are…
As the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 tips off on August 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Indian men’s national basketball team is poised to make its mark in what promises to be a fiercely competitive continental showdown. This 31st edition of the tournament, running until August 17, marks India’s 11th consecutive appearance. With defending champions…
When the u20 Asia rugby 7s championship 2025 kicks off on August 9–10 in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just be another youth tournament on the continental calendar. It will be a powerful symbol of how far Indian rugby has come and, perhaps more importantly, of where it wants to go. For the first time, an…
When Harsimran Kaur officially signed her professional contract with Greece’s Esperides Kallitheas for the 2025–26 season, she didn’t just secure a new chapter in her own life she rewrote the history of Indian basketball. Becoming the first Indian female player to sign with a European professional team, Kaur’s journey from the courts of Kapurthala, Punjab,…
The 2025 World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo marked a turning point for Indian squash. With a bronze medal for the men’s team, a spirited quarter-final run by the women’s team, and a breakthrough individual bronze by rising star Anahat Singh, India’s young players showcased both depth and determination on the global stage. Beyond medals,…
Signalling a new chapter for Indian squash ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, HCL, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), has announced the HCL India Squash Tour 2025–26 an expanded, six-city PSA Challenger circuit with a record prize pool and broader opportunities for homegrown athletes to earn critical…
In a significant step forward for Indian sports, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at elevating excellence in cycling and sports education. The MoU was formalised during a special ceremony at the Manav Rachna campus in…
As the Indian coastline gears up for its most prestigious surfing event yet, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is set to welcome Asia’s elite surfers for the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025, scheduled from August 3–12, 2025. This isn’t just another contest on the international surfing calendar: it’s a defining moment for Indian surfing and a landmark…
A fresh wave of Indian boxing talent has arrived on the Asian stage. A 40-member Indian contingent, blending promising first-timers with proven champions, will represent the nation at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships 2025, which kicked off today at the historic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. Running until August 12, the championship…
In rhythmic gymnastics, sometimes the most significant milestones aren’t the ones crowned with medals, but the performances that quietly redraw what an entire nation can dream to achieve. At the 2025 FIG World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 18-year-old Indian gymnast Kimaya Karle did exactly that. Her score of 23.000 in the Clubs apparatus may…
Indian boxing has seen many stars, but few stories shine brighter than that of Nikhat Zareen. As she gears up for the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, her journey isn’t merely about adding another medal to an already illustrious cabinet. It’s about resilience, ambition, and the desire to redefine her own narrative after…
A New Queen of Indian Chess and her name is Divya Deshmukh At just 19 years old, Divya Deshmukh has carved her name into the annals of chess history, winning the prestigious 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup and becoming the youngest ever to do so. More than just a title, this victory has crowned her…
A Landmark Moment for Indian Women Rugby In what is set to be a transformative milestone, the Indian Senior Women’s Rugby 7s Team is poised to make its debut in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Asia’s premier division of rugby sevens. This historic first appearance not only signals India’s arrival at the highest…
The World University Games 2025, held from July 16–27 across the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin, Germany, provided a global stage for Indian swimming to showcase a new era of speed and self-belief. Dubbed the “Olympics for university athletes,” the Games saw over 9,200 athletes from more than 150 countries compete across 18 sports, under the…
In one of the most remarkable breakthroughs Indian chess has seen in recent years, 19-year-old IM Divya Deshmukh has stormed into the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia an achievement that not only underlines her prodigious talent but also reshapes the landscape of Indian women’s chess. This is a moment…
The semifinals of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup kicked off on Tuesday, July 22, with both Indian contenders Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh producing disciplined performances to hold their formidable Chinese opponents to draws in the first classical games. With two Indians and two Chinese forming the final four, the event…
In the decisive ODI against England, Indian cricket witnessed the arrival of a new pace sensation, Kranti Goud Just 21 years old and playing only her fourth ODI, Kranti Goud delivered a spell that could be the start of something truly special: 6 for 52 in 9.5 overs, including breakthroughs in the powerplay and under…
Eight years ago, Harmanpreet Kaur produced an innings that changed the trajectory of Indian women’s cricket an unbeaten 171* against Australia in the semi-final of the 2017 World Cup at Derby. It wasn’t just a knock; it became an emblem of belief, aggression, and fearless cricket. Now, eight years later, on English soil once again,…
At the 2025 World University Games, India’s leading swimmer Srihari Nataraj delivered a string of remarkable performances that underline both his consistency and his hunger to rewrite Indian swimming history. Over four events, the Olympian not only made it to the semifinals thrice but also broke three National Records, including shattering a 17-year-old mark held…
India’s much-anticipated return to the FIBA Women Asia Cup Division B after four years was a campaign that began with promise but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Playing at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China, the Indian women’s team was determined to reclaim its place in Division A, from which it had been relegated in 2021….
It was a day to remember for Indian swimming at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Berlin, as Srihari Nataraj delivered a remarkable performance in the men’s 200m freestyle, rewriting the national record books and reminding everyone why he remains one of India’s most dependable names in the pool. The lanky swimmer from Bengaluru…
Indian swimming witnessed a defining moment yesterday when 21-year-old Rohit Benedicton shattered national records not once, but twice on the same day at the World University Games. Competing in the highly competitive men’s 50m butterfly, Rohit first erased a seven-year-old national record in the morning heats, clocking 24.00 seconds, and then surpassed his own mark…
In what was a moment of pure brilliance for Indian swimming, Rohit Benedicton delivered a record-shattering performance at the World University Games 2025, rewriting the national record in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. The 22-year-old swimmer clocked an impressive 24.00 seconds, eclipsing the previous national best of 24.09 seconds set by veteran swimmer Virdhawal Khade at…
Historic Feat: Indian Boys Qualify for U17 Volleyball World Championship After Thrilling Win Over Uzbekistan In what can only be described as a watershed moment for Indian volleyball, the nation’s U16 boys’ team booked their place at the 2026 U17 Volleyball World Championship with a dramatic victory over last year’s runners-up Uzbekistan. The thrilling five-set…
As the countdown begins for the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, excitement builds around the Indian women’s volleyball team, who are preparing to step onto the global university stage once again. Scheduled from 16 to 24 July, the tournament will test India’s young student-athletes against some of the sport’s powerhouses. With the…
In preparation for the prestigious FISU World University Games 2025, to be held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16 to 27, India has named its men’s and women’s basketball squads following an intensive training camp in Kochi. The selections come after a focused 15-day camp organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, which utilized the world-class facilities…
India Stun China to Top Group: March into Classification Stage at Asian U16 Volleyball Championship The Indian U16 boys’ volleyball team continued their sensational run at the 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship, sweeping past China 🇨🇳 in straight sets 25-18, 26-24, 25-15 to complete a perfect group stage campaign without dropping a single set. This…
For over two decades, India has sent athletes to compete among the world’s best at the World Aquatics Championships. From iconic pools to challenging open waters and high diving platforms, Indian athletes have carried not just their nation’s colours, but also the hope of narrowing the gap with global powerhouses. While medals have so far…
In a significant test ahead of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Finals, the Indian men basketball team played two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha. The two games offered a mixed bag of results but also valuable lessons for the team as it gears up for tougher challenges later this year, including the FIBA World…
Off to a Winning Start: India Women Begin FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Division B Campaign with a Confident Victory over Kazakhstan The Indian women’s basketball team launched its FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B journey in style, registering a commanding 85–68 win over Kazakhstan in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday. The 17-point triumph wasn’t just…
Historic Start! Indian Boys Mark Their Debut with Victory at the 2nd Asian Boys’ U16 Volleyball Championship It was a day to remember for Indian volleyball as the nation’s U16 boys’ team scripted history by winning their first-ever match at the U16 Continental Championship. Facing hosts Thailand in their Pool A opener at the AVC…
The 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships, hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 4–10, turned into a statement of intent for Indian weightlifting. India’s next generation of weightlifters delivered a powerful statement at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing eight medals across different categories. The event was not…
The Indian Women Basketball Team is all set for one of its most crucial international assignments in recent years as it prepares to battle for promotion at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B, to be held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20, 2025. For a team with a proud but fluctuating…
