India’s Triumphant Return: A Landmark Campaign at the China Para Badminton International 2025 The 2025 China Para Badminton International in Beijing turned into a defining chapter in India’s para-badminton journey. A pivotal Grade 2 Level 2 event on the BWF Para Badminton World Circuit, the tournament saw India clinch 12 medals four gold, three silver,…
The second edition of the Asian Lacrosse Games is set to mark a transformative chapter for lacrosse in the Asia-Pacific region. With 14 national teams competing in the “sixes” format the very version confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics the tournament underscores both the growth of the sport and its Olympic ambitions. Saudi Arabia,…
Just weeks before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, India’s plans have been jolted by an unexpected injury blow. Wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out with a left knee injury sustained during the preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. In her place, the selectors have drafted in Uma Chetry, a promising cricketer from Assam,…
The Indian boxing contingent made a powerful statement on the opening day of the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, clinching three victories out of four bouts to set the tone for what promises to be a competitive campaign. While debutant Harsh Chaudhary faced an early exit, Pawan Bartwal, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu…
In international football, the first match under a new coach often carries more weight than the scoreline suggests. It is a statement of intent, a tactical sketch of what might follow, and at times, an early warning of systemic flaws. For Indian football, the past six years have seen three defining debuts Igor Štimac’s 3–1…
India’s sports ecosystem is in the midst of a significant transformation, powered by unprecedented levels of government investment, targeted policy reforms, and a growing ambition to be counted among the world’s leading sporting nations as we look at the road to 2036. The Union Budget for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Samokov, Bulgaria, is set to be a landmark event for women’s wrestling. Over three days (August 20–22), the brightest young stars will battle it out in what is often considered the most exciting segment of the U20s. Women’s wrestling at this level has consistently produced future Olympic champions,…
In a performance marked by composure, precision, and attacking flair, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran clinched the men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Vientiane 2025 in Laos, defeating top seed Ryoichi Yoshiyama of Japan in straight games, 11-4, 11-6, 12-10. The victory not only brought him his first feeder title of the year but also his second WTT…
Indian wrestling fans witnessed an afternoon of high-intensity action, tactical battles, and decisive wins as the country’s top freestyle wrestlers fought it out for a place in the senior World Wrestling Championships team. The trials, held earlier today, brought together established names and rising stars across weight categories from 57kg to 125kg. When the dust…
The FISU World University Games Universiade 2025 wrapped up in style, with India bagging a total of 12 medals. Among these, archery stood tall once again, contributing five medals, all in the compound category. Archery has long been a reliable medal magnet for India at the Universiade, and Rhine-Ruhr 2025 only reinforced that legacy. In…
Asian Games medalist Amoj Jacob announced a confident return to form by clocking a season’s best 45.96 seconds in the men’s 400m at the T. Kop Cup in the Czech Republic. More than just a race win, this performance marked his seventh career run under the 46‑second barrier an elite milestone that underscores both consistency…
India’s Lakshya Sen kept his title hopes alive at the BWF Macau Open Super 300, overcoming Indonesia’s Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in a fiercely contested Round of 16 encounter. The World No. 2 seed came through 21-14, 14-21, 21-17 in just over an hour, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament and giving…
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,…
When the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 23, it did more than introduce a set of new rules. It offered a long-overdue roadmap to modernize India’s fractured sporting ecosystem, bring clarity where confusion has long reigned, and place athletes back at the heart of decision-making. Beyond its…
Indian tennis player Mukund Sasikumar seized an unexpected opportunity and made the most of it at the ATP 50 Astana Challenger, currently underway on the hard courts of Kazakhstan. Entering the qualifying draw at the last minute as an alternate, Mukund produced two commanding performances to earn a spot in the main draw reaffirming both…
India at the FISU World University Games 2025: A Mixed Campaign of Promise, Challenges, and Reform India’s campaign at the 32nd FISU World University Games, held from July 16–27, 2025, in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, reflected a fascinating mix of sporting highs, historic firsts, and deeply concerning administrative lapses. While the medal tally fell short compared…
India Sports French Open Indian tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan cherished his first ever main draw win at a Grand Slam as he alongwith American Hunter Reese beat the German team of Daniel Altmaier and Oscar Otte 7-6(4) 6-3 in the men’s doubles event. Source ITD Challenger tennis tournament, Germany Anirudh Chandrasekar and Vijay Sundar Prashanth…
