A Fourth-Place Finish That Felt Like Gold | The Story of Sachin Yadav from UP Police In the electrifying atmosphere of Tokyo’s National Stadium on September 18, 2025, under the glare of floodlights and the weight of a nation’s expectations, a 25-year-old from a dusty village in Uttar Pradesh etched his name into the annals…
Asian Athletics at a Crossroads: Silver and Bronze Without Gold at the World Athletics Championships The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will be remembered as a paradox for Asia. The continent brought depth, promise, and flashes of brilliance but failed to deliver a single gold medal. For a region that consistently dominates its own…
The World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo offered a stage where athletes from around the globe pushed the boundaries of human performance. For India, it was a week of mixed fortunes moments of resilience, breakthrough performances, and a few heartbreaking exits. From the javelin sector to the long-distance track, from the high jump bar to…
The roar of the crowd at Tokyo’s National Stadium still echoes in Neeraj Chopra’s ears. On September 18, 2025 just days ago the 27-year-old Indian javelin sensation stood on the very field where he’d claimed Olympic gold in 2021, now defending his World Championships crown from Budapest 2023. But this time, the script flipped. His…
A Leap from Sarvesh Kushare That Changed Everything On September 16, 2025, in Tokyo, Indian athletics quietly entered uncharted territory. As the men’s high jump final of the World Athletics Championships unfolded, Sarvesh Anil Kushare stood on the apron, eyes fixed on a bar set at 2.28 metres a height he had chased for years…
When the men’s 10,000m final unfolds at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, the spotlight will inevitably fall on names like Berihu Aregawi, Grant Fisher, and Selemon Barega established giants of distance running. Yet, for Indian athletics, the moment belongs to one man: Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in both the 5,000m and…
When Uzbekistan Football punched its ticket to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history, many in Asia viewed it as an inspiring underdog story. But a deeper look reveals that their achievement was no fluke. It was the result of deliberate, state-backed planning, a professionalized talent pipeline, and a long-term vision that…
In September 2025, World Athletics introduced a mandatory SRY test for all women athletes wishing to compete in the female category at the World Championships in Tokyo. Framed as a step to “protect the integrity of women’s sport,” the test has triggered heated debates across the scientific, legal, and ethical spectrum. While the SRY gene…
At just 15, Gatha Khadake has already become a name that resonates across Indian archery circles. A world youth medallist and now a rising force in the senior ranks, she represents not only raw talent but also a story shaped by sacrifice, resilience, and an uncommon focus for her age. Her journey is not just…
When Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for the Rajgir Sports Complex in 2018, few could have imagined it would grow into one of the most ambitious sports projects in India’s eastern region. Today, with a price tag of over ₹750 crore and facilities that meet Olympic standards, the complex is not…
For centuries, Odisha has been celebrated as the land of temples, art, and culture. But over the past decade, the state has carefully crafted a new identity emerging as India’s sporting hub. With bold investments in infrastructure, innovative public-private partnerships, and the successful hosting of international events, Odisha has redefined the landscape of Indian sport….
India’s 19 Torchbearers Ready for Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025 When the world gathers in Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships (13–21 September 2025), India will send a squad of 19 athletes a number that reflects both the country’s growing depth and the challenges it still faces on the global stage. For some, the mission…
In September 2025, the Indian government announced what it called a “Deepavali gift” to the nation: a sweeping reform of the Goods and Services Tax system, now branded as GST 2.0. More than just another adjustment to tax rates, the overhaul represents a major rethinking of how fiscal policy can shape everyday life and nowhere…
September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest sporting months ever for Indian athletes. With major world championships, continental competitions, and domestic tournaments overlapping across 20+ sports, fans will be spoilt for choice. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of India’s schedule and what to watch out for. Week 1: September 1–7 The opening…
H.S. Prannoy has carved out a unique reputation in world badminton one of being the quintessential giant-killer who seems to discover another gear when facing the world’s elite players. The 33-year-old from Thiruvananthapuram has built a career on defying expectations, and his recent performances continue to showcase this remarkable ability to elevate his game against…
When Neeraj Chopra stood on the top step of the Olympic podium in Tokyo on August 7, 2021, few could have imagined the sheer scale of dominance he would sustain in the years that followed. That gold medal was historic for India the nation’s first in track and field but for Chopra, it was just…
In Indian sport, stories of resilience often define legacies more than records. Table tennis ace Sathiyan Gnanasekaran is one such athlete whose career has been a tapestry of perseverance, achievements, heartbreaks, and comebacks. Download IndiaSportsHub App To Follow Indian Athletes Competing Globally From being a promising teenager at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games to becoming…
In the high-stakes world of track and field, where every leap, sprint, and throw is a culmination of years of sacrifice, an injury can feel like a cruel theft of dreams. For Indian athletes in 2025, the season was a rollercoaster of triumphs and tribulations, with injuries abruptly halting the campaigns of stars like Avinash…
From Money Games to Pure Play: Can Fantasy Online Money Apps Transition to Non-Monetary Fantasy Platforms? The fantasy sports industry has grown into one of the most fascinating digital ecosystems of the last two decades. What began as a pastime for small groups of sports enthusiasts has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar market that touches nearly…
Sub Standard Broadcasting at the Interstate Athletics Championships Highlights India’s Deeper Athletics Problem Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated We Cover Indian Athletes in Global Sports. The 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships was expected to be a celebration of record-breaking performances, with athletes rewriting the national charts in events ranging from the 400m to…
At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, amidst rain-slicked tracks and a fiercely competitive field, Moumita Mondal of West Bengal etched her name deeper into Indian athletics history. The 23-year-old hurdler clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships with a stunning personal best of 13.22 seconds. It wasn’t…
In the history of tennis, few careers embody resilience, reinvention, and sheer perseverance like Rohan Bopanna’s. At 45, when most athletes have long retired, Bopanna has not only stayed relevant but reached the pinnacle of his sport becoming the oldest World No. 1 in men’s doubles and the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open…
On August 21, 2025, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain the intent and framework behind the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation that has reshaped India’s digital and sporting ecosystem overnight. In a clear, eight-part thread, the Minister described the Bill as a “balanced approach promoting…
The Government of India’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS has become the backbone of elite sports funding in the country. In the financial year 2024–25, a total of ₹149.92 crore was spent across 12 Sports, with badminton and shooting leading the table. This allocation reflects India’s ambition to expand its global sporting presence, strengthen Olympic…
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Inter States Athletics Chennai Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated Here, you will get updates about all the Indian Athletes performance at the championships. Here is a preview of what’s in store for you. We have updates on the X Profile regarding the tournament. The liveblog has ended.No liveblog…
When Neeraj Chopra steps onto the runway at Zurich’s iconic Letzigrund Stadium on August 28, 2025, he will once again carry the weight of a nation’s expectations. The double Olympic medallist, reigning World Champion, and India’s most celebrated track-and-field athlete has qualified for the Diamond League Final the season’s most prestigious one-day competition in athletics….
Indian women’s football has crossed another important milestone. East Bengal FC Women, after clinching the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) title, have qualified for the AFC Women’s Champions League Preliminary Stage a first in the club’s history and a defining moment for the domestic game. The achievement is not just about one team’s success but…
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Asian Shooting Championship 2025. Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated Here, you will get updates about all the Indian shooters performance at the championships. We have a massive squad in Kazakhstan. We have updates on the X Profile regarding the tournament. Watch the Final Live The liveblog…
The announcement of Khalid Jamil’s first squad as head coach of the Indian men’s national football team has generated immense discussion but no name has sparked more intrigue than Sunil Benchamin. At 32, the Army Red defender, with minimal recent statistical record to his name, finds himself among the 35 probables preparing for the CAFA…
For decades, Bihar’s name was synonymous with its cultural heritage, academic history, and political influence. But over the past few years, a new identity has begun to emerge one built on stadium lights, cheering crowds, and the determined faces of athletes in action. Bihar is steadily carving its place on the global sports map, fuelled…
Indian middle and long-distance running has been experiencing a quiet revolution over the past two years, and at the heart of it is Gulveer Singh. The reigning Asian champion once again redefined the limits for Indian distance running, shattering his own 3000m national record at the Gyulai István Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, a World…
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In a landmark development aimed at reshaping the landscape of women’s sport in India, Nike has announced a multi-year partnership with Sisters in Sweat (SIS), the country’s largest women-only sports and wellness community. The collaboration promises to open new doors for thousands of women, promoting greater inclusion, access, and empowerment through sport. Founded in 2017…
Over the past decade, the intersection of sports and technology has produced a seismic shift in how games are played, watched, and managed. From data-driven coaching strategies to immersive fan experiences, sports tech is redefining the rules of the game both literally and figuratively. In India, a country traditionally driven by passion rather than precision…
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…
When the city of Chengdu in China lights the ceremonial flame on August 7, 2025, it will signal more than just the start of another multi-sport event The World Games 2025. The 12th edition of The World Games set to bring together around 5,000 athletes from 118 nations across 34 sports promises to redefine what…
The stage is set in Yangon, Myanmar, where India’s U-20 women’s football team known as the Young Tigresses will battle from August 6 to 10, 2025, in the AFC U20 Women Asian Cup Qualifiers. Carrying the dreams of millions, this talented squad seeks to end a 19-year absence from Asia’s premier youth finals—a feat that…
In the world of Indian table tennis, the rise of Manika Batra has been nothing short of transformational, and her latest achievement is yet another historic milestone that underlines her status as one of India’s finest sporting icons. By becoming the first Indian player ever to reach the quarterfinals of every tier of the World…
The 2025 BWF World Tour has been a telling chapter in the ongoing story of Indian badminton a season marked by breakthrough wins, consistent semifinal showings, and the promise of emerging talent. Yet, woven into the narrative are narrow defeats and moments where Indian shuttlers came heartbreakingly close to making history. Together, these threads reveal…
Indian tennis has long been defined by celebrated doubles champions and a few standout singles players, but a quieter, determined shift is taking place embodied by 22-year-old Karan Singh, who in July 2025 reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 401. This ascent doesn’t just mark personal achievement; it also makes Singh India’s new…
August 2025 Sports Calendar tell August isn’t just another month it reads like a showcase of India’s rising global presence across disciplines old and new. From wrestling mats in Zagreb to diamond league tracks in Europe; from hockey in Australia to junior boxers and surfers in Asia, India’s athletes are everywhere. Here’s a detailed look…
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,…
In a year that has swung between stunning individual brilliance and unsettling controversy, India’s senior wrestling team stands on the brink of its biggest test yet: the 2025 Zagreb World Championships. What started as a season marred by strategic absences and an early doping scandal has, surprisingly, evolved into one defined by resilient comebacks, breakout…
The humble shuttlecock crafted delicately from 16 feathers, typically taken from the left wing of ducks or geese sits at the very heart of badminton. Its flight, precision, and feel define the sport, from packed stadiums hosting Super Series finals to local courts where beginners first learn to rally. Yet today, this lightweight icon has…
The Union government’s budget allocation of ₹340 crore to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the financial year 2024–25 comes at a defining moment for Indian sport. With the grand vision of emerging as a global sporting force and even the distant possibility of bidding for the 2036 Olympics, the allocation reflects India’s intent to back…
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…
In the quiet, mist-wrapped Himalayan village of Maroda in Uttarakhand, it would have been hard to imagine that a young girl running alongside local boys on the hilly trails would one day bring global recognition to Indian athletics. Yet, that is exactly what Ankita Dhyani, now 23, has done. From her roots in Garhwal to…
India’s pole vault sensation, Dev Meena, continues to redefine the limits of Indian athletics. At the World University Games 2025 in Germany, the 20-year-old cleared an impressive 5.40m in the qualification round smashing his own national record for the third time this season and securing his place in the final. This milestone isn’t just about…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) stands at a critical juncture. Following the departure of coach Manolo Marquez, the federation has shortlisted three candidates for the head coach role of the Indian men’s national football team: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič. Each brings a distinct profile, philosophy, and set of experiences, reflecting the…
Indian football’s top-tier league has been plunged into uncertainty after the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season was put on hold for an indefinite period owing to stalled negotiations over the league’s Master Rights Agreement (MRA). On July 11, 2025, ISL’s organizers, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) a Reliance-led company, informed all franchise clubs that…
