The latest day of competition at the national university circuit delivered outstanding performances across cycling and fencing, with athletes from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), University of Jammu, and several other top institutions capturing medals in Khelo India University Games. From dominant road race displays to precision on the fencing piste, the day showcased the…
Indian golf receives a major boost this week as the Asian Tour makes its long-awaited return to the country with the inaugural Bharath Classic 2025 Gujarat at the Kensville Golf Resort. The $500,000 event, co-sanctioned by the IGPL Tour, marks the first Asian Tour tournament on Indian soil since March 2023, and brings with it…
With the WPL 2026 auction scheduled for November 27 in Delhi, all eyes are on the overseas contingent expected to headline the bidding frenzy. Franchises, rebuilding their cores under the expanded purse, are closely tracking top international performers who shaped the 2025 Women’s World Cup and recent global leagues. Previews across international and Indian media…
The Khelo India University Games KIUG 2025 continued to deliver compelling sporting action as the judo and weightlifting arenas witnessed intense battles, tactical brilliance, and standout individual performances. With universities from across the country competing in tightly contested divisions, Day 3 of the Games highlighted the depth and diversity of talent emerging from India’s university…
The year 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment in the history of Indian women in sports a year when Indian athletes did not just participate or compete but conquered, across continents, across disciplines, and across traditional boundaries. From cricket’s biggest stage in Navi Mumbai to ice rinks in the UAE, from athletics tracks…
The swimming events at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 opened with a display of depth, consistency and emerging talent, with Jain University stamping their authority across multiple finals on an action-packed day in Jaipur. From long-distance endurance battles to high-speed sprints and tactical medley performances, the day showcased the rapid rise of university-level…
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 moved into full competitive rhythm on Tuesday as the Judo events officially commenced at 10:00 am at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indoor Stadium inside BN College, Udaipur. With Rajasthan hosting India’s largest university sporting event for the first time, the smooth start of the Udaipur cluster marks an…
Chennai is set to welcome the world’s top squash nations as the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 returns from December 9 to 14, with the official pools and fixtures now revealed. Organised by the World Squash Federation, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), this year’s World…
India began its 2025 FEI Asian Continental Championships campaign in Pattaya with an impressive podium finish, clinching Equestrian silver in the Dressage Prix St. Georges (PSG) team event on the opening day. It was a performance built on consistency, composure, and competitive scoring from all three riders Shruti Vora, Divyakriti Singh, and Gaurav Pundir who…
India and Bangladesh were to tee off against each other in both the men’s and women’s white-ball series this year. The men had their series postponed from August 2025 to September 2026, whereas the women’s series which was planned for December 2025 will now be held only after March 2026. Read Articles Without Ads On…
As global amateur boxing undergoes its most dramatic governance upheaval in decades, one figure stands at the center of the sport’s historic transformation: Gennadiy Golovkin. The next President of World Boxing (WB), Golovkin is poised to shape the destiny of a sport that nearly lost its Olympic status. His arrival represents more than a routine…
India defeat Chinese Taipei 35–28 to defend Women’s Kabaddi World Cup crown in Dhaka The Indian women’s kabaddi team has once again shown the world why they are the undisputed powerhouse of the sport. In a high-intensity final at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, India defeated a gritty Chinese Taipei side 35–28…
India continued their dominant run at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a solid 33–21 semifinal victory over Iran in Dhaka on Sunday, moving just one win away from defending their world title. With this win, the Indian women’s team entered yet another final, reinforcing their status as the sport’s global powerhouse. The…
The PIF Saudi International 2025, the flagship finale of the Asian Tour’s International Series, has once again delivered drama, elite scoring, and a leaderboard stacked with the biggest names in modern golf. But for Indian golf fans, one moment stood out above all: Anirban Lahiri’s spectacular eight-under 63 in Round 2, a performance that not…
Nearly a decade after Dipa Karmakar’s historic vault in Rio, Indian gymnastics continues to oscillate between isolated moments of brilliance and long stretches of stagnation. The year 2025, in particular, revealed a sport caught in between capable of world-class results on a single apparatus, yet struggling to build the all-round technical base required to compete…
Indian squash continues to discover new peaks, and at the centre of this rise stands 17-year-old Anahat Singh poised, fearless, and rapidly becoming the face of the country’s women’s game. On a gripping evening in Indore, Anahat captured her 13th professional title, defeating Indian veteran and former national champion Joshna Chinappa in a pulsating five-game…
The International Weightlifting Federation has recently announced the Olympic Weight Categories for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. This comes after the recent decision from the International Olympic Committee ,to approve an additional weight class per gender ,which has increased The total number of Olympic weight classes from 10 to 12, Six per gender. How does…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025 final in Indore brings Indian squash to a symbolic turning point on Saturday evening. At 6:30 pm, India’s teenage sensation Anahat Singh and the country’s most decorated player Joshna Chinappa will contest the women’s singles title on the all-glass court set against the historic façade of Daly College….
The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG), held in Bahrain from 22–31 October 2025, marked the return of the continental multisport event after more than a decade. The previous edition took place in 2013, and the lengthy gap between competitions was the result of a turbulent series of postponements, cancellations, and hosting withdrawals. Initially scheduled for…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 Auction in New Delhi on November 27 is shaping up to be the league’s most competitive talent marketplace yet. With 277 total players registering for just 73 squad openings, the fight for selection has never been fiercer. But nowhere is the battle more intense than in the Indian domestic…
Indian squash witnessed a moment of pure sporting theatre in Indore, as 39-year-old Joshna Chinappa rolled back the years to enter the final of the SRFI Indian Open PSA Challenger 15K, ensuring an all-Indian summit clash against teenage prodigy Anahat Singh. The former Asian Champion delivered a composed, clinical, and deeply inspiring performance to defeat…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 auction, scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi, is set to be one of the most competitive and strategically significant editions yet. With 277 players registering for just 73 available slots, franchises are preparing for an intense battle where scouting accuracy, financial discipline, and tactical clarity will decide the…
The defending champions have done it again. With a commanding 51–16 victory over Uganda, the Indian women’s kabaddi team wrapped up the group stage of the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh with a flawless record. Four matches, four wins, four dominant displays India have marched into the semifinals with authority, confidence, and…
Indian squash continues to find its spark in a new generation of fearless, attacking talent and at the forefront of this wave stands Anahat Singh, just 17 years old and already rewriting expectations. At the SRFI India Open Squash Challenger 15K, held this week, Anahat produced one of her most determined performances of the season,…
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, Greater Noida, came to a conclusion yesterday. The event was the season ending Marquee event of World Boxing, and a culmination of the World Boxing Cup Series. Team India put together a dominant performance as expected, winning a medal in each of the 20 categories,10 per gender. Indian puglists…
India produced a performance of historic scale at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, finishing with an extraordinary nine gold medals, their highest-ever tally at a global boxing event. Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s 20-member contingent delivered a flawless collective campaign every single boxer finished on the podium, contributing to…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open Squash 2025 witnessed one of its most dramatic evenings of squash on Thursday, with a stunning upset in the men’s draw and composed, clinical performances keeping India’s hopes alive in the women’s event. While 17-year-old Anahat Singh and veteran Joshna Chinappa powered into the semifinals with commanding straight-game victories,…
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, scheduled for December 25–31 in Doha, Qatar, stand poised to deliver one of the most competitive and unpredictable editions in the history of speed chess. With more than 360 elite players entered across four divisions, and a staggering €1,000,000 prize fund, the stage is set for a…
The Indian women’s kabaddi team continues to underline its status as the world’s most dominant force, producing another ruthless display to beat Germany 63–22 in their third league match at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh. With this emphatic win, the defending champions have now completed three victories in three matches, tightening their…
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar has achieved a feat unmatched in the history of Deaflympics and global golf. At the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo (2025), she clinched her third career medal and her second consecutive gold in the Women’s Individual Golf event becoming the only golfer ever to win three Deaflympics medals since the sport’s…
Ice hockey in India’s Himalayan belt is entering its most ambitious phase yet. Royal Enfield has announced the return of its largest-ever Ice Hockey season, marking the third edition of a project that has rapidly transformed winter sport across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Featuring structured training programs, expanded regional participation, and community-driven competitions, the…
India delivered its most commanding performance yet at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, sending an unprecedented 15 boxers into Thursday’s gold-medal bouts the highest among all competing nations in this elite eight-boxer-per-category championship. Headlining India’s charge were reigning World Champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and two-time former World Champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg), both of whom…
The women’s draw at the Daly College SRFI Indian Open delivered a day of high-quality squash, strong performances from India’s top contenders, and a few spirited challenges that pushed seeded players to elevate their game. With three Indian women advancing to the quarterfinals including veteran star Joshna Chinappa, top seed Anahat Singh, and national No.2…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open produced a dramatic second day of action in Indore, particularly in the men’s draw where India experienced a blend of spectacular highs and tough exits. The standout moment came from India’s No.3 Velavan Senthilkumar, who delivered one of the biggest wins of his career by knocking out No.6 seed…
India’s remarkable run at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gathered even greater momentum on Wednesday as reigning World Champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) produced another flawless display to enter the final at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. With a commanding 5:0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Ulzhan Sarsenbek, the former Asian Youth Champion, Jaismine once…
The defending champions India continued their dominant run at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh, producing another commanding performance to defeat the hosts Bangladesh 43–18 on Match Day 3. With back-to-back victories, India have climbed to the top of Group A, strengthening their position as firm favourites to progress to the knockout stages….
India’s final hope at the FIDE World Cup 2025 came to a heartbreaking end in Panaji on Wednesday as Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi bowed out in the quarterfinals after losing the second rapid tiebreak to China’s Wei Yi. In a campaign defined by grit, accuracy, and nerves of steel, Arjun fought until the final moments but…
A few students at the Harrow School in Middlesex first played squash nearly 200 years ago. The sport will now make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Managed by World Squash, the sport has seen professional athletes from over 60 countries compete at the highest international fixtures of the PSA Squash…
India enjoyed its most commanding day yet at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, with eight boxers entering the gold-medal round across the afternoon and evening sessions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The headline moment came from Preeti Pawar (54kg), who produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating…
Pranavi Urs made history at the IGPL Invitational Mumbai, becoming the first woman ever to hold a share of the lead at any stage on the IGPL Tour. A sparkling 6-under 62 at the par-68 Bombay Presidency Golf Club catapulted her to the top of the leaderboard, where she finished the opening day tied with…
The opening round of the Women’s draw at the Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025 produced a fascinating mix of hard-fought marathons, dominant displays, and an early glimpse of rising Indian talent. With matches spread across the traditional courts at Indore’s historic Daly College, the atmosphere matched the intensity on court, as local players began…
India’s fast-rising chess star Pranav Anand, just 19 years old, delivered one of the strongest performances of his young career by winning the President’s Cup of the Republic of Tajikistan (Group A) with an impressive 7.0/9. The Bengaluru grandmaster remained unbeaten through all nine rounds, scoring five wins and four draws, and finishing clear first…
India’s leading figure skater Tara Prasad delivered another assured performance on the European circuit, clinching the bronze medal in the Senior Women’s category at Skate Celje 2025 in Slovenia. Competing against a strong field of European and Asian athletes, Tara finished third with a total score of 136.68 points, reinforcing her position as one of…
The opening round of the Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025, a PSA World Tour Bronze event, delivered a memorable day for Indian squash as Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar, and wildcard Suraj Kumar Chand produced confident and in one case, historic performances to advance to the Round of 16. With the temporary glass court set…
Arundhati Choudhary produced a career-defining performance on her international return, stopping Germany’s Leonie Müller one of the most consistent performers across all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals via RSC to headline a flawless Day 3 for India at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida. Her emphatic victory set the…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will have to fight it out in the rapid tiebreaks after being held to a second consecutive draw by China’s Wei Yi in their quarterfinal clash at the FIDE World Cup 2025. Despite creating real winning chances with the white pieces, Arjun could not convert his superior position, leaving the classical…
India’s tryst with squash began during the British Raj. The sport was popular among the upper class and was played heavily within the army facilities. In the late 1950s, Major K.S. Jain’s six consecutive wins in the National Squash Championships earned him the honor of being the first squash player to receive the Arjuna Award…
As boxing approaches the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, its global governance, World Boxing stands at one of the most consequential turning points in the sport’s history. World Boxing (WB), formed barely two years ago as a reform-driven alternative to the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA), now carries the provisional mandate to run Olympic boxing an…
As Chennai prepares to host the SDAT Squash World Cup for the second straight edition from December 9–14, the Indian squad enters the tournament with its most balanced and strategically built team in recent years. The World Cup’s return to the Express Avenue Mall, where an all-glass show court will draw thousands of fans through…
As the Women’s Premier League prepares for its fourth edition, the WPL 2026 season is already emerging as a defining moment in the league’s evolution. While the BCCI has not yet issued a formal announcement, internal planning and consistent reporting indicate that Mumbai and Baroda are set to host the tournament. The decision will be…
