The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is set to usher in a new chapter in domestic boxing with the 9th Men’s and 9th Women’s National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held simultaneously for the first time, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The official draw ceremony on…
Indian women’s cricket has entered an important phase of transition. The search for specialists who can influence games consistently in the shortest format is intensifying, and among the names pushing their way into contention, Vaishnavi Sharma stands out. At just 19, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Gwalior has earned her maiden call-up to the…
Bengaluru’s young left-hander Veer Ganapathy produced a composed and attacking display to seize the outright lead after the second round of the IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur, the Indian Golf Premier League’s first overseas event. Ganapathy followed up his solid opening round with a superb 6-under 66 at the Els Club, taking his 36-hole…
India delivered a statement performance at the SDAT Squash World Cup, registering a commanding 4–0 victory over Switzerland in a Group B encounter that underlined the team’s depth, balance, and growing authority on the world stage. With convincing wins across all four matches, the Indian squad showcased a seamless blend of youth and experience, leaving…
The Indian women’s cricket team will return to T20 International action later this month as they host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series starting December 21, marking the first assignment in the shortest format since India’s ODI World Cup triumph earlier this year. With expectations high following their world champion status, the series offers…
Indian golf legend Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia produced a composed, bogey-free opening round to take the outright lead at the IGPL UAE, hosted by Shiv Kapur, as the Indian Golf Premier League made its maiden international appearance at the Els Club in Dubai. Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour winner and one of the most experienced…
The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to script a historic chapter as it makes its much-anticipated debut in India from December 13 to 24 at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House. Among the teams drawing early attention is Alpine SG Pipers, who enter Season 3 with a formidable squad blending elite international pedigree and rising…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi delivered one of the most significant victories of his career by defeating World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 5 of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town. The 1–0 result, achieved during the rapid round-robin phase, reshaped the tournament standings and placed Erigaisi firmly back in contention for…
Indian chess reached another historic high on December 8, 2025, as R Praggnanandhaa was confirmed as the winner of the FIDE Circuit 2025, securing direct qualification to the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament. At just 20 years of age, Praggnanandhaa has not only booked a place among the elite eight players who will compete to challenge…
An opportunity beckons India yet again to clinch the Squash World Cup in front of their home crowd. For the third year in a row, Chennai is all set to host the 2025 Squash World Cup. Apart from the Indian Squash & Triathlon Academy, a few matches will be played on an iconic setting wherein…
In a significant step towards making sport more accessible and aspirational, the Tech Mahindra Foundation has launched a nationwide Chess League for children with speech and hearing impairment. Designed to create a grassroots-to-global pathway, the initiative offers young players not just competitive exposure, but also a rare opportunity to attend the Global Chess League (GCL)…
Indian sport has seen many false dawns, but few are as striking as Indian judo. Once a surprise medal contributor, the sport faded into near irrelevance for three decades. It was 1986 , the Asian games were happening in Seoul. Indian sports fans would be watching the event with great anticipation. India finished with 37…
Indian golf is set to take a significant stride onto the global stage as the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) heads overseas for the first time, with the IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE teeing off in Dubai. The landmark event brings together an extraordinary mix of Indian golfing icons, emerging stars, leading women professionals and international…
When Jerome Vinith signed for Tuv Mig Volleyball Club in the Mongolian National Volleyball League (MNVL), it was easy to frame the news as a personal milestone. In reality, the move carries far wider significance. Vinith has become the first Indian volleyball player to compete in Mongolia’s top league, opening a new, viable professional pathway…
Fencing may be one of the oldest sports on the Olympic programme, but for decades it has battled a modern problem, relevance. Fast, technical and visually complex, fencing has often struggled to translate its drama to mainstream audiences. Three-time Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson believes the issue is not the sport itself, but the way it is…
Indian men’s squash continued its upward surge as Velavan Senthilkumar captured his 10th PSA Tour title, overcoming Egypt’s Adam Hawal in the final of the PSA Challenger 4th Indian Tour in Chennai. Playing in front of a supportive home crowd, the top-seeded Indian delivered a composed and authoritative performance, winning the final 11-7, 11-9, 9-11,…
Indian squash’s newest standard-bearer Anahat Singh added yet another milestone to her rapidly growing career, clinching the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 (PSA Challenger 15K) title in Chennai. The 17-year-old edged out India’s squash icon Joshna Chinappa in a gripping five-game final to secure her 14th PSA title and complete back-to-back tournament wins, underlining her…
Indian taekwondo witnessed a landmark moment as Ankit Mer capped a sensational campaign with a silver medal in the men’s 54 kg category at the U21 World Taekwondo Championships. Entering the tournament as the 16th seed, Ankit produced one upset after another, advancing all the way to the final and recording one of the most…
The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 has sent a strong message: India is no longer just a rising power in world chess; it is now the center of chess in the world. GCL 2025 has changed the way people play, watch, and celebrate chess by bringing together the biggest stars in the world, cutting-edge broadcast…
Indian equestrian sport has always lived at the margins of public consciousness technically demanding, resource-heavy, and long dominated by military structures. That reality began to shift decisively with Silva Storai, a figure whose impact spans from the racecourse to institution-building, and from individual excellence to ecosystem-level transformation. Over three decades, Storai has not merely participated…
Women’s cricket in India is bigger than it’s ever been. Packed stadiums, multi-crore WPL contracts, live broadcasts during prime time, and young girls dreaming of wearing the blue jersey are all now part of the mainstream sports story. Because of their historic run in the 2017 World Cup and other recent successes around the world,…
Gaganjeet Bhullar produced a composed and clinical performance at the Glade One Resort & Golf Club, closing with a birdie on the 18th to claim his third IGPL title and become the first player to win three times on the Tour. What began as a modest week with a 1-under 71 highlighted by a hole-in-one…
When Arjun Erigaisi defeated Viswanathan Anand in the finals of the Jerusalem Masters 2025, he did far more than lift a trophy. He signalled a generational shift in Indian chess, showcased elite psychological resilience, and proved that he now belongs among the world’s most dangerous all-format players. This was not a routine tournament win it…
At the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, Shruti Vora delivered one of the most defining performances in India’s equestrian history. Her triple-silver haul in the Team Dressage, Individual Intermediate I, and Freestyle to Music events marks not just the pinnacle of her own career but a turning point for India’s high-performance dressage…
The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, returning for its highly anticipated third season, arrives in Mumbai as one of the most ambitious and technologically advanced sporting projects in the world. Structured as a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, the league has grown rapidly since its inception, but Season 3 represents its most complete…
Gaganjeet Bhullar reminded the field of his pedigree on moving day at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad, producing a composed and clinical second-round effort to surge into contention. The seasoned Indian pro carded a 5-under 67, climbing from overnight T-14 to T-3 at 6-under, positioning himself just one shot behind the leading international duo of Manav…
The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 PSA Challenger 15K has turned into a statement tournament for Indian squash, with four home players advancing to the semifinals, marking one of the strongest collective performances by the national contingent at this level. Coming just days before the SDAT Squash World Cup, the results offer both momentum and…
Indian equestrian sport celebrated one of its finest international performances as Ashish Limaye captured individual gold and the Indian contingent secured a superb team silver in Eventing at the Asian Equestrian Championships 2025. It was a landmark day that underlined India’s rapid rise in the discipline across Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping. Riding the…
Today, Indian women’s cricket is more than just a sport. It stands for struggle, faith, strength, and rising ambition. The Indian women’s team has changed over the years from being quiet competitors to fearless challengers on the world stage. As the clock ticks down to the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, players and fans share…
Teenaged sensation Veer Ganapathy delivered one of the finest rounds of his young career, firing a flawless 8-under 64 to seize the sole lead at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad. The 18-year-old, who had endured the disappointment of missing the cut at last week’s Bharath Classic, responded with remarkable maturity and control at the Glade One…
The World Boxing Cup 2026 series is set to become the most important competitive pathway in amateur boxing, arriving at a moment when the global governance of the sport is undergoing its most consequential shift in decades. With Brazil, China, and Uzbekistan confirmed as hosts for the three stages culminating in the World Boxing Cup…
Shruti Vora is delivering one of the finest championship performances by an Indian equestrian in recent memory. Riding her trusted partner Magnanimous, the veteran rider clinched yet another silver medal her third of the competition at the Asian Continental Equestrian Championships, this time in the Dressage Individual Freestyle Intermediate I category with a superb score…
In the sweltering heat of international basketball’s opening salvos for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, India’s men’s national team entered Group D with quiet optimism. Facing Saudi Arabia twice in the first window once on the road in Riyadh and once at home in Chennai the Blue Tigers hoped to build momentum in…
Sheetal: The Pure One It was a cold, cold day in January in Kashmir. The village was Loidhar in Jammu and Kashmir. There was a bustle in the air today, a slight undercurrent of excitement. A baby was expected. The couple came from a humble background. The mother was a homemaker, a simple practical woman….
The 2025 Asian Tour Bharath Classic at Kensville Golf Resort, Ahmedabad, was far more than another addition to the Asian Tour calendar it became a defining week for Indian golf. Returning to India for the first time since March 2023 and co-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the US$500,000 event offered not just…
At the halfway stage of the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, India’s presence at the Ladies European Tour season finale stood out in both depth and quality. With five golfers in the field Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi the tournament offered a revealing snapshot of India’s…
India vs Saudi Arabia today in a crucial FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier, looking to revive their campaign after a difficult start to Group D. The fixture, scheduled for 30 November at 6:00 PM, is not only India’s second match of the opening window but also a chance to correct early missteps against a team…
The Daily College SRFI Indian Open 2025 wrapped up in Indore on November 22, bringing five days of high-quality squash to a vibrant and appreciative crowd. The bronze-level PSA event delivered contrasting storylines for Indian squash a thrilling all-Indian women’s final headlined by rising star Anahat Singh and veteran Joshna Chinappa, and a disappointing run…
The Tata WPL 2026 is set to return for its 2026 season with a packed, month-long schedule beginning January 9 and running through the final on February 5. The league, now firmly established as one of the most influential platforms in women’s cricket, will once again bring together India’s biggest stars and global elite talent…
The upcoming IDFC FIRST Bank Women’s T20I Series 2025 between India vs Sri Lanka, scheduled from 21 to 30 December, marks one of the most strategically important assignments in recent memory for the Indian women’s cricket team. Not only does it serve as India’s first international outing since winning their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the appointment of Santiago Nieva as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s National Boxing Team, signalling a major strategic move ahead of a crucial Olympic cycle. The Swedish high-performance expert, who previously served as India’s High Performance Director from 2017 to 2021, returns at a moment…
When Anush Agarwalla rode into the arena at the Paris Olympics, he was not just the first Indian dressage rider to qualify for the Games he was the embodiment of a decade-long personal and structural transformation that Indian equestrian sport had never seen before. His presence on that grand stage was a culmination of discipline,…
The Harish Sharma 3×3 All India Basketball Championship 2025, set to be held on December 27–28 in New Delhi, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most important basketball properties a dynamic blend of elite competition, legacy, and the future-focused 3×3 format. More than just a tournament, this event is a national sporting movement honouring…
The Women’s Premier League WPL 2026 auction, held in New Delhi on Thursday, delivered one of the most dramatic and strategically nuanced bidding days in the league’s young history. Across a tense afternoon of negotiations and rapid-fire bidding, the five franchises collectively secured 67 players, spending ₹40.80 crore, and setting the tone for a fiercely…
Fresh off India’s historic triumph at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the spotlight has already shifted to the next big stage of women’s cricket the WPL 2026 season. With the mega auction completed, the championship-winning squad has now dispersed across the league, with franchises scrambling to secure proven international performers who shaped India’s path…
India’s journey in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers started on a rough patch as the men’s team fell 84-59 to Saudi Arabia in a Group D encounter played on Saudi soil. What began as a competitive, edge-of-seat opening quarter unravelled when the hosts seized control in the second period and kept increasing the margin…
The FIDE Candidates 2026 is set to ignite the global chess landscape with a rare blend of youth, ambition, and elite experience. Scheduled from March 28 to April 16, 2026, at the picturesque Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, the tournament will determine the next challenger to reigning World Champion D. Gukesh….
Local favourite Pukhraj Singh Gill produced a career-best round on the Asian Tour stage, carding a superb six-under 66 to finish the opening day of the Bharath Classic 2025 in second place at the Kensville Golf Resort. The inaugural US$500,000 event, jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Tour,…
As the basketball world turns its eyes toward the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian men’s national basketball team is set to lace up for a pivotal showdown against hosts Saudi Arabia today, November 27, in the first leg of their Group D encounter at the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. This Window 1 fixture, kicking…
The university swimming arena witnessed a day of high-calibre competition as athletes delivered strong performances across individual and relay events at Khelo India University Games 2025 Jain University, Chandigarh University, KIIT, and Christ University finished among the standout institutions, with several swimmers producing national-level timings and asserting their class across strokes and distances. Bhavya Sachdeva…
