Bihar once again underlined their dominance in India’s age-group rugby as they were crowned champions of the Boys’ Under-15 category at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating hosts Odisha in the final at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday evening. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to win 25–5, retaining the…
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues produced a captain’s knock under pressure, scoring a composed unbeaten half-century to guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. On a surface that slowed considerably as the innings progressed, Rodrigues’ calm presence ensured Delhi…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 continued to live up to its reputation as one of the most demanding stage races on the Asian calendar as Stage Two unfolded across the rugged and historic Maratha Heritage Circuit on Tuesday. Stretching 105.3 kilometres through the heart of Pune district, the route took the peloton across a…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 race to the playoffs heats up with Match 14 featuring Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, with a 7:30 PM IST start, this encounter comes at a critical juncture of the league phase, with both sides desperate for…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered its first true test of endurance and tactical nous on Tuesday as Stage 1, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, unfolded across an unforgiving 87.2-kilometre route beginning at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. What followed was a high-speed examination of nerve, positioning and teamwork, ending with a thrilling sprint finish that underlined…
Lucknow witnessed the culmination of a unique city-wide sporting initiative on January 18, 2026, as the finale of The Warriorz League brought together students, professionals, administrators, and cricket enthusiasts at the YOLO Sports Arena, Harmony Park. Conceptualised and delivered by UP Warriorz, one of the five franchises of the Women’s Premier League, the tournament marked…
With the Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 entering its decisive phase, Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants find themselves firmly in the playoff conversation, despite a mixed start to the season. Sitting on two wins and three losses after five matches, the Giants remain well aware that the margin for error is slim but equally conscious that…
The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 marks a crucial moment in the evolution of women’s cricket across the continent. Scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13 to February 22, the tournament represents far more than a developmental competition. It is a strategic bridge between junior success, domestic leagues, and senior international…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered its first true test of endurance and tactical nous on Tuesday as Stage 1, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, unfolded across an unforgiving 87.2-kilometre route beginning at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. What followed was a high-speed examination of nerve, positioning and teamwork, ending with a thrilling sprint finish that underlined…
The 2026 Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 has reached a decisive phase, where squad depth and adaptability are proving just as important as star power. For defending champions Mumbai Indians, that reality has come sharply into focus with the injury-enforced exit of teenage wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini and the subsequent induction of left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma….
Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medallists Maharashtra and hosts Odisha made emphatic statements on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship. As the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar witnessed a relentless display of attacking rugby and ruthless efficiency from India’s top age-group sides. Across…
The defining narrative of the Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 so far has been the sheer authority with which Royal Challengers Bengaluru have gone about their campaign. For a franchise whose fan base has endured years of near-misses and unfulfilled promise, this season has felt markedly different. Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, RCB have…
Indian basketball is standing at the threshold of its most significant structural transformation in decades. The coordinated rollout of Under-14 and Under-18 franchise-based leagues across Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi and Telangana marks a decisive shift away from the traditional, short-format, federation-centric model towards a decentralised, league-driven ecosystem designed for sustained talent development. For a sport long…
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 caravan shifts to the heart of Gujarat, the stakes have reached a fever pitch. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals prepare for a heavyweight showdown at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. With both sides looking to arrest a mid-season slide, this…
When Mahendra Singh Dhoni was announced as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, the decision immediately sparked attention beyond cycling circles. In a country where sporting narratives are still overwhelmingly dominated by cricket, Dhoni’s association with India’s first UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race was not merely a celebrity endorsement. It represented…
The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League, WPL has marked a clear inflection point in the commercial evolution of women’s cricket in India. What began as an exploratory property in 2023 has now matured into a credible, premium sports ecosystem attracting legacy brands, digital challengers, and lifestyle players alike. Among the franchises, UP Warriorz…
Indian road cycling entered a new era on Monday afternoon as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 burst into life with a high-speed Prologue through the heart of Pune. Flagged off from Goodluck Chowk near Deccan Gymkhana, the opening stage set the tone for a landmark five-day competition that marks India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road…
On January 19, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat the Gujarat Giants (GG) by 61 runs in the 2026 Women’s Premier League. This was one of the best games of the year. The result not only guaranteed RCB a spot in the playoffs, but it was also…
The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) marks a decisive shift in how women’s cricket is perceived, valued, and monetised in India. No longer positioned as an experimental or CSR-driven property, the league has entered a phase of commercial consolidation, with sponsorship spending estimated to have crossed ₹130 crore more than three times…
When Smriti Mandhana leans into her trademark cover drive, it is more than a flourish of timing and balance. It is a reflection of how far women’s cricket has travelled and where it is heading next. Her signing with the The Hundred franchise Manchester Super Giants for the 2026 season marks a pivotal moment, not…
The Coral Coast Fiji Sevens has long been regarded as one of the toughest proving grounds in world rugby sevens. Played at the iconic Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, the tournament routinely brings together international teams, elite invitational sides, and some of the finest individual talents in the sport. For the Chennai Bulls, India’s flagship professional…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the squads for the Indian Women Cricket’s team for their much-anticipated white-ball tour of Australia in February 2026, setting the stage for one of the most significant overseas challenges in recent years for the Women in Blue. Fresh off their historic ODI World Cup triumph…
It has not even been an year since the Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a heist in Vadodara to complete a record run-chase in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) against the Gujarat Giants. Both teams will tee off at the same venue today, as they face each other for the second time in four days….
At the 72nd Senior National Women’s Volleyball Championship in Varanasi, the Kerala women’s team delivered a stirring reminder of why they remain the benchmark of domestic volleyball in India. Kerala exceeded expectations by successfully defending their crown, overcoming perennial heavyweights Indian Railways in a gripping five-set final, winning 22-25, 25-20, 25-15, 22-25, 15-10. The victory…
The Bihar girls’ Under-15 team delivered one of the most dominant campaigns in the history of Indian age-group rugby, storming to the national title at the Sub Junior (U15) National Rugby Sevens Championship with a series of emphatic victories that underlined their complete superiority over the rest of the field. From the opening match to…
Assam has taken a decisive step towards strengthening India’s Olympic ambitions in Taekwondo, as two-time Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones of Great Britain leads a high-performance talent identification and development camp in Guwahati. The five-day programme, launched on Sunday at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, is being conducted by the Department of Sports…
Pune is set to step firmly onto the global sporting map as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage road race, announces an expansive international broadcast partnership with JioStar and Warner Bros. Discovery. The landmark collaboration ensures live coverage of the five-day race across more than 80 territories, underlining the…
The Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, widely regarded as the world’s oldest running super tournament, got off to a dramatic and absorbing start despite a delayed opening caused by an environmental activists’ protest. Once play finally began, the first round delivered high-quality chess and decisive results, with Indian players firmly in the spotlight….
Pune is set to witness a landmark moment in Indian sport as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 flags off on January 19, marking the country’s first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage continental road race for men. Classified under the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) framework, the event represents India’s official entry into the global professional cycling…
Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking a significant milestone in his transition from elite athlete to international sports administrator. The appointment further strengthens India’s representation within continental boxing governance and highlights the growing influence of former athletes in shaping the sport’s future. Vijender Singh,…
Indian cyclists will compete for vital Olympic qualification points when the country hosts its first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race, the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, beginning on Monday. The five-day event, which runs until January 23, represents a landmark moment for Indian cycling, both in terms of international exposure and the strategic pursuit of qualification…
Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Athletes Commission, marking a significant step in India’s growing presence within the governance structure of Asian boxing. The appointment was confirmed on January 18 following a meeting of the Board of Directors of Asian Boxing, held in accordance with…
The 17 January 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash between the Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lived up to its billing as one of the most compelling encounters of the season. In a pulsating contest played under lights at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai,star-studded RCB team showed why…
Bihar emerged champions at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating defending champions Maharashtra in a repeat of last year’s final, while host state Odisha claimed the bronze medal after a strong finish at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The two-day tournament concluded on Saturday, showcasing India’s best Under-15 girls’ rugby talent in a…
The opening leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour (HWPGT) 2026 has provided an early indication of both form and intent, with Jasmine Shekar producing another composed performance to extend her lead at the top of the leaderboard. A steady even-par 70 in the second round was enough for Shekar to move two shots…
For much of its history, Indian women’s cricket has been defined by the craft and control of spin bowling. From domestic tournaments to international arenas, slow bowlers have traditionally dominated the narrative, shaping match strategies and selections. Even as India produced one of the greatest fast bowlers the women’s game has known in Jhulan Goswami,…
For decades, Indian swimming existed on the fringes of the nation’s sporting consciousness, overshadowed by cricket’s cultural and commercial dominance. Olympic participation itself was often viewed as an achievement, frequently facilitated through universality quotas rather than competitive qualification. That narrative, however, is undergoing a decisive shift. Indian swimming is moving from an era of participation…
In a significant step toward strengthening grassroots ice hockey in the Indian Himalayas, Royal Enfield Social Mission supported the inaugural Himalayan Pond Hockey Championship, held at the frozen Gupuks Pond near Leh from January 9 to 16, 2026. Organised in partnership with Thin Ice Adventure, the initiative adopted a community-first approach aimed at expanding access…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues to produce compelling contests, and Match 10 brings a timely rematch as Mumbai Indians Women take on UP Warriorz Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. This is the reverse fixture of their recent meeting, where UP Warriorz stunned the defending champions with a confident…
For the first time since the Women’s Premier League (WPL) began, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have won all three of their season opening matches. Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and put the Royal Challengers Bangalore to bat first. The opening over itself saw itself enter the record books as Renuka Singh Thakur was hit for…
Indian golf will have a strong presence at one of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious events, as Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu have received invitations to compete at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, scheduled from January 22 to 25 at the iconic Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. The Rolex Series event, backed by the…
The games in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 have been exciting, but so have the stories off the field. It’s interesting to see how the UP Warriorz are changing since Abhishek Nayar took over as head coach. He used to play cricket, but now he teaches it. His careful and flexible approach is helping…
Cricket’s inclusion in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, marks a defining moment for the sport’s continental and global trajectory. Scheduled from September 17 to October 4, 2026, with cricket matches beginning even before the official opening ceremony, the tournament is far more than a medal event. It is a strategic rehearsal for cricket’s…
Indian sport is undergoing a subtle but profound shift. Long dominated by elite, high-intensity disciplines that demand time, technique, and physical conditioning, the ecosystem is now embracing what many describe as “smart sports,” such as pickleball, that prioritize accessibility, social connection, and sustainability. At the center of this transformation sits pickleball, a hybrid racquet sport…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 still has a lot of exciting T20 games to come. On January 16, 2026, Match 9 will be one of the most exciting games of the season. At 7:30 PM IST, the Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) at the Dr. DY Patil…
UP Warriorz finally got their campaign up and running in the Women’s Premier League 2026, registering their first victory of the season after three consecutive losses with a composed seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.. In a high-quality chase that showcased calm decision-making under pressure, Harleen Deol emerged…
When Harmanpreet Kaur crossed the 1,000-run mark in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) on January 13, 2026, it was more than a personal landmark. It was a moment that captured how far the league itself has travelled in just four seasons. In a competition still finding its historical reference points, individual milestones already carry disproportionate…
Delhi Capitals finally found their rhythm in the Women’s Premier League 2026, producing a nerve-wracking seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz at the D.Y. Patil Stadium. In a contest that swung violently in the final moments, Laura Wolvaardt emerged as the calm in the chaos, holding her nerve to steer Delhi home off the very last…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL resumes its Navi Mumbai leg on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a blockbuster clash as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on UP Warriorz (UPW). Beyond the league points on offer, this contest carries strong emotional undertones. For three seasons, Meg Lanning was the face of the Delhi Capitals; now,…
Indian squash enjoyed a significant moment at the Squash in the Land 2026, a PSA Silver event, as Veer Chotrani produced one of the best wins of his career to storm into the quarterfinals with a commanding straight-games victory over a higher-ranked opponent. Competing against a strong international field, Chotrani’s performances across the early rounds…
