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…
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…
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…
Indian swimming witnessed a defining moment yesterday when 21-year-old Rohit Benedicton shattered national records not once, but twice on the same day at the World University Games. Competing in the highly competitive men’s 50m butterfly, Rohit first erased a seven-year-old national record in the morning heats, clocking 24.00 seconds, and then surpassed his own mark…
The Indian Open Athletics Meet at Pune’s Savitribai Phule University Sports Complex turned into more than just a competition it became a celebration of resilience, youth promise, and quiet comebacks specially Sreeshankar. Over the course of a humid Saturday, India’s domestic circuit witnessed impressive performances, personal bests, and, above all, the emotional return of the…
In a significant milestone for Indian women’s football, 21-year-old midfielder Aveka Singh has signed for Næstved HG, a club playing in the Kvinde 1. Division, the second tier of Danish women’s football. Hailing from Delhi, Aveka’s story is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the quiet determination that drives many young athletes beyond borders. A…
At first glance, Bhavya Chhabra and Param Choudhary look like any other young badminton hopefuls gearing up for a big tournament. But behind the calm smiles lie stories of perseverance, carefully nurtured chemistry, and a vision that reaches far beyond the next shuttle. Selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Junior Championships, the duo…
At just 22, triple jumper Poorva Hitesh Sawant has built a career on chance, courage, and the stubborn belief that greatness isn’t a single leap, but a thousand carefully measured steps. In a country that often reserves its loudest cheers for cricket, some stories find their own way to be heard not by accident, but…
At just 15, Dhinidhi Desinghu is already a name to remember in Indian swimming. The youngest Indian to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, she embodies a story that’s equal parts perseverance, transformation, and quiet revolution. In a world where Olympic dreams often take decades to manifest, Dhinidhi’s six-year journey from hating the water to…
Over the past decade, Neeraj Chopra has not only rewritten record books but also redefined what it means to be an athlete in India. More than a javelin thrower with medals around his neck, Chopra has emerged as a cultural icon, policy catalyst, and commercial game-changer one whose influence extends well beyond the sector of…
As we cross the halfway mark of the 2025 tennis season, it’s time to reflect on how top Indian men Tennis players have fared across various levels of the professional circuit. From Challenger events to ITF tournaments and college tennis in the U.S., the first six months of the year have delivered a mix of…
From record-breaking sprints to historic football triumphs, India had one of its finest Indian Sports days on July 5, 2025. Saturday, July 5, 2025, will go down as a red-letter day in Indian sports a day that captured the ambition, resilience, and potential of Indian athletes across disciplines. It was not just about one standout…
From rallying in a lobby in Saharanpur to training under a world-class Russian coach in Guwahati, Divyam Arora’s badminton journey is far from ordinary. It’s a path filled with personal decisions, emotional sacrifices, and deep-rooted resilience proof that great athletes aren’t born in stadiums but shaped by struggle. At just under 18, Divyam has already…
It was supposed to be a season of revival, a chance for the Indian women hockey team to reassert its place among the sports global elite. Instead, the 2024–25 FIH Pro League campaign ended in heartbreak. After 16 matches, just 10 points, and a string of painful defeats, India found itself relegated from the top…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian sports, the launch of Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 stands as a pivotal milestone. Building upon the foundational work of the Khelo India Scheme, this transformative national policy is not just a plan it is a blueprint to reimagine India’s sporting future. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…
In a nation where cricket often steals the spotlight, stories like Sakshi Chavan’s remind us of the resilience and undying spirit that define Indian athletics. At just 20, Sakshi has lived a life filled with breathtaking highs and devastating setbacks, yet her fire burns brighter than ever. Speaking to us candidly, Sakshi opened up about…
The month of July 2025 marks one of the most intense and vibrant stretches in Indian sports, with athletes across disciplines competing on multiple continents. From elite tennis courts and badminton halls to archery ranges, swimming pools, and wrestling mats, India’s best are in action throughout the month. Here’s a detailed week-by-week look at what…
In a quiet corner of Birsanagar, Jamshedpur, a young girl once cycled 18 kilometers every day, bamboo bow in tow, chasing a dream that even she didn’t fully understand yet. That girl was Komalika Bari, now a name synonymous with composure under pressure and India’s bright hope in international archery. It all began when her…
In a country where cricket is a religion, Narender Kumar’s journey stands out like a rare curveball. Hailing from the bustling lanes of Delhi, he’s one of the few Indians to make a mark in baseball, softball, and even the Finnish national sport, Pesäpallo. From winning gold for India to coaching Ukraine’s women’s team, and…
In a country dominated by cricket and increasingly charmed by football and kabaddi, a quiet revolution has been unfolding over the past few years led not by federations or billion-dollar sponsors, but by passionate athletes and change makers determined to build a new sporting ecosystem from scratch Ultimate Frisbee. Off-Season Ultimate (OSU), co-founded in January…
India’s high-profile campaign to host the 2036 Olympic Games has hit a pause not because of a failed pitch or lack of ambition, but due to a fundamental shift in the way the Olympic Movement selects its future hosts. On June 20, 2025, Kirsty Coventry, newly elected as the first female and African president of…
In a heartfelt and engaging conversation, India’s celebrated archery duo, Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, opened up about their humble beginnings, Olympic dreams, professional rivalry, and life as partners on and off the field. Their story, brimming with resilience, clarity, and discipline, is a rare glimpse into the emotional and mental fortitude it takes to…
In a bold move that could reshape the trajectory of Indian sport, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced a sweeping overhaul of its funding and governance model for National Sports Federations (NSFs). At the heart of the announcement lies a 75% increase in funding for high-priority sports — a substantial boost, but…
April 2025 promises to be an action-packed month for Indian sports calendar, with top-tier international competitions and crucial domestic tournaments. From tennis to table tennis, badminton to boxing, and shooting to football, Indian athletes will be in action across the globe. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what’s in store for Indian sports fans this month….
Hrithik Marne was crowned National champion after Seven Years, we got a chance to speak with him. Here’s what he had to say. ISH:Could you explain how you got into sports climbing? I started climbing from 2011 but Initially I started with Kabaddi. One day I saw a sports climbing wall being built nearby and…
Bharath Periera won his ninth sucessive National medal IMF National Sport Climbing Championship, 2022 Sports Climbing had recently been included at the Tokyo Olympics. At Tokyo only single medal were awarded both in the men and women sections combining the total scores of speed, lead and bouldering. Competition climbing is a form of sport climbing that…
Bhavani Devi Led Fencing has been on a rise since the start of 2022. Writer : M Sudharshan In a country where we did not have many fencers taking up the sport till the Tokyo Olympics. However now we can see good participation followed by some encouraging results as well. Fencing is a group of thee…
The Long Jump and Triple Jump in India are fast developing and evolving, especially in the men’s section. Writer : M Sudharshan The growth has been slow and steady since the Rio Olympics, but in the last couple of years, there looks to be good depth which is an encouraging sign for Athletics in…
Pavithra Vengatesh is aiming to smash the Pole Vault National Record Writer : M Sudharshan Twenty Year-old Pavithra Vengatesh from Salem representing Periyar University at the Khelo India University Games,2022 cleared the mark of 4.00m which made her the 5 th Indian to clear the 4.00m mark. Aiming for the next high raised the bar…
The 800m is a common track running event also known as shortest middle-distance running event. The 800 metres is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-metre) track and sometimes referred to as the two-lap sprint. History Races over the ‘middle distances’ took place in the Ancient Olympic Games and were revived in the middle…
The 400m hurdles has been on the Olympic athletics programme since 1900 for men and since 1984 for women. History The first awards in a 400 m hurdles race were given in 1860 when a race was held in Oxford, England, over a course of 440 yards (402.336 m). While running the course, participants had…
The 4 × 100 metres relay or sprint relay It is an athletics track event run in lanes over one lap of the track with four runners completing 100 metres each. A relay baton is carried by each runner. Prior to 2018, the baton had to be passed within a 20 m changeover box, preceded…
The 400 metres or 400-metre dash 400m or one lap race is an endurance race event in track and field competitions. It has been part of the athletics events at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is one lap around the track….
200m The 200 meter or 200-meter dash It is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 meter racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a…
100m Sprint Today onwards, We are starting a new feature in the round up wherein we will talk about one sports or sporting events. Today’s event is the 100 metres or 100-metre dash It is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The 100 meter sprint is the shortest outdoor running distance. It is…
