Volleyball

India’s Volleyball Snub at the Asian Youth Games: How Mismanagement Stole a Generation’s Chance

When the boys of India’s under-16 volleyball team defeated Japan and China earlier this year at the Asian U16 Championship, it was hailed as the dawn of a new era. A group of teenagers, disciplined and fearless, had stunned Asia’s volleyball elite. The promise was unmistakable: India was ready to challenge the continent’s best at…

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Olympics

Governance, Efficiency, and the Olympic Paradox: Why Small Nations Outperform Giants

The Olympic Games, often seen as the ultimate test of sporting excellence, continue to challenge conventional wisdom about what drives athletic success. The popular assumption has long been that bigger nations, with larger populations and stronger economies, naturally dominate the medal table. Yet, data from recent decades reveals a striking paradox: small, resource-limited nations often…

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Asian Games 2026

The Road to Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026: India’s Strategic Balancing Act Between Policy, Opportunity, and Emerging Sports

The Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, mark a crucial turning point for Indian sport. Coming just three years after the historic 106-medal haul in Hangzhou 2023, India enters this edition with heightened ambitions but also under the weight of a new, results-driven selection…

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2025 world games

Rishabh Yadav Delivers India’s First Medal at the 2025 World Games

India’s medal tally at the 2025 World Games finally got underway, thanks to a composed and clinical performance by Rishabh Yadav in the men’s individual compound archery event. The 10th-seeded Yadav defeated senior compatriot and multiple World Cup gold medalist Abhishek Verma 149–147 in a tense all-Indian bronze medal match to claim the country’s first…

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2025 World University Games

India’s Compound Archers Shine at the 2025 World University Games: A New Era Beckons

At the 2025 World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, Indian archery found a fresh chapter of success this time written in bold letters by the nation’s rising compound archers. While the World University Games often remain outside mainstream sporting headlines, this edition turned into a landmark event for India, marking its best-ever medal haul in…

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Ankita Dhyani

Ankita Dhyani’s Silver Sprint: A Historic Evening at the World University Games 2025

In a race defined by grit, strategy, and an electrifying final lap, India’s Ankita Dhyani delivered one of her career’s finest performances to win the silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Clocking a personal best of 9:31.99, Ankita not only secured India’s first ever medal…

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Relay Team

India’s Big Day on 26 July : Medals, Finals & Record Performances at the World University Games 2025

The World University Games 2025 turned into a memorable day for Indian sports fans, with triumphs, heartbreaks, and inspiring moments across athletics and archery. From early morning marathons to thrilling late-night finals, India’s athletes showcased determination and depth on the global stage. Medals Won, Finals Secured & Archery Glory India’s medal tally grew richer as…

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Sahil Jadhav

From Heartbreak to Heroics: Sahil Jadhav’s Golden Triumph at the World University Games

In the high-pressure, arrow-splitting world of compound archery, stories of redemption are rare but when they happen, they inspire generations and Sahil Jadhav is one At the 2025 World University Games, held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany, Sahil Jadhav scripted one such tale: from the despair of missing out on team gold to rising…

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Seema

Seema Shines with Stunning Silver: India’s Historic Moment in Women’s 5000m at World University Games 2025

On a day when Indian athletics needed a spark, 24-year-old Seema delivered a performance that will echo for years. At the World University Games 2025, Seema stormed to a sensational silver medal in the women’s 5000m final, clocking 15:35.86 her second fastest time ever and a new season’s best. This remarkable feat not only earned…

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2025 World University Games

Grit, Record, Medals & Missed Finals: India’s Day on 25 July at the World University Games 2025

The sun rose on a packed schedule for Team India at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, bringing together moments of brilliance, heartbreak, and relentless spirit across disciplines. From the archery range to the javelin field, from the decathlon pit to the pole vault runway, Indian athletes showed why sport is as much…

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World University Games 2025

Near Finals, Four National Records: Indian Swimming Finds Momentum at World University Games 2025

The World University Games 2025, held from July 16–27 across the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin, Germany, provided a global stage for Indian swimming to showcase a new era of speed and self-belief. Dubbed the “Olympics for university athletes,” the Games saw over 9,200 athletes from more than 150 countries compete across 18 sports, under the…

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World University Games 2025

From Bronze to Silver | India’s Men’s Compound Team Falls Just Short of Gold at World University Games 2025

India’s men’s compound archery team came agonizingly close to rewriting history at the World University Games 2025, settling for a silver medal after a narrow defeat to Turkey in a tense gold medal match. Despite starting strong and holding a 3-point advantage at one stage, the Indian trio saw the lead slip away, ultimately losing…

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Indian Compound Archer

Bronze Breakthrough: Indian Compound Women’s Team Clinches First Archery Medal at World University Games 2025

On a bright afternoon at Chengdu, the Indian women’s compound archery team scripted history by clinching a bronze medal at the World University Games 2025. The trio of Parneet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, and Madhura displayed composure, precision, and determination to defeat Great Britain 232–224 in the bronze medal match marking India’s first medal in archery…

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World University Games 2025

Grit, Glory, and Near Misses: Vaishnavi Wins Bronze for India in an Action-Packed Day at the World University Games 2025

Grit, Glory, and Near Misses: India’s Action-Packed Day at the World University Games 2025 A day filled with promise, heartbreak, and historic milestones marked India’s journey at the World University Games 2025. Across athletics, archery, tennis, badminton, and team sports, the Indian contingent fought bravely, delivering inspiring performances and setting up medal hopes for the…

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World University Games

Mixed Fortunes for India on Day 7 at World University Games 2025 as Compound Archers Shine

Day seven at the World University Games 2025 turned into a rollercoaster of emotions for India, filled with fresh breakthroughs, frustrating exits, and a few standout moments that kept the tricolour flying high. The biggest talking point came from the men’s long jump qualification round. Much of the spotlight was on national record holder Jeswin…

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WUG 2025

Indian Athletics at WUG 2025: David Solomon, KM Chanda, and Sanya Yadav Enter Finals as Jeswin Aldrin Falls Short

Highs, Lows, and Hopes: Tracking India’s Athletics Journey at the World University Games WUG 2025 The World University Games 2025 have brought a mixed bag of triumphs, heartbreaks, and new milestones for India’s track and field contingent. From Jeswin Aldrin’s struggles with form to new names like David Solomon and Sanya Yadav stepping up, here’s…

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World University Games

Vaishnavi Adkar Makes History as India Battle Highs & Lows on Day 6 of World University Games 2025

At the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games 2025 , Indian athletes experienced a day filled with intense competition, moments of pride, and inevitable heartbreaks across athletics, tennis, swimming, archery, table tennis, badminton, fencing, taekwondo, basketball, and volleyball. Among the brightest moments came from tennis, where 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar etched her name into history books. Facing…

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Vaishnavi Adkar

Vaishnavi Adkar Scripts History By Entering Semifinal at World University Games 2025

Vaishnavi Adkar Scripts History: Becomes Only the Second Indian to Win a Tennis Medal at the World University Games! Indian tennis celebrated a landmark moment on the courts of Rhine-Ruhr as 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar stormed into the women’s singles semifinals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG), securing India’s second-ever medal in tennis at the…

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World University Games

Ranking Round Wrap! Indian Archers Hit the Mark at World University Games 2025

India’s young archers kicked off their World University Games campaign in style, posting some eye-catching scores and setting themselves up perfectly for the knockout rounds. From top spots in compound to steady performances in recurve, it’s been a day of promise, grit, and a few standout stars. Let’s break down who shone, where India stands,…

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World University Games

India’s Action-Packed Day at the World University Games – July 22, 2025

It’s a packed day ahead for the Indian contingent at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, as athletes step into action from early afternoon and compete well past midnight. With archery, swimming, athletics, tennis, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, taekwondo, basketball and fencing on the schedule, July 22 promises to be one of the most eventful…

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World University Games 2025

Indian Athletes Battle Across Events on Day 5 of FISU World University Games 2025

Day of Highs and Lows: Indian Athletes Battle Across Events at the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games 2025 The opening day of athletics and multisport action at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games proved to be an intense blend of promise, heartbreak, and a few memorable breakthroughs for the Indian contingent. From the morning’s…

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World University Championships 2025

Mixed Results for Indian Athletes at the World University Games 2025

Day 1 Wrap-up: Mixed Results for Indian Athletes in Athletics at the World University Games 2025 Athletics at World University Games 2025 got underway with Indian athletes stepping onto the track and field in Bochum, Germany, on the opening day. Competing across sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws and middle-distance events, the Indian contingent produced a mix…

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World University Games 2025

India packed day on 21 July at the World University Games 2025: Swimming, athletics, racquet sports, and more

India’s packed day at the World University Games 2025: Swimming, athletics, racket sports, and more The Indian contingent is set for one of its busiest and most diverse days at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, with action spread across swimming, athletics, table tennis, taekwondo, fencing, tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball. Let’s take a closer…

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world university games

Day 4 at the World University Games 2025: India finally secures its first medal

Day 4 at the World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr brought a mix of heartbreaks and history for the Indian contingent, ultimately ending with a moment of celebration: India clinched its first-ever badminton medal at the Universiade. The day began with early morning fencing and taekwondo bouts and wrapped up late at night with swimming…

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Srihari Nataraj

Srihari Nataraj Shines at World University Games: Three National Records and Multiple Semifinals Appearances

At the 2025 World University Games, India’s leading swimmer Srihari Nataraj delivered a string of remarkable performances that underline both his consistency and his hunger to rewrite Indian swimming history. Over four events, the Olympian not only made it to the semifinals thrice but also broke three National Records, including shattering a 17-year-old mark held…

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World University Games

Historic Breakthrough: India Secures First-Ever Badminton Medal at the World University Games

In the cool, charged atmosphere of Germany’s sports halls at the 2025 World University Games, the Indian mixed badminton team carved out a chapter that will be remembered for decades: winning the country’s first-ever badminton medal at these prestigious Games. It was a campaign built on dominant starts, nervy finishes, collective belief, and a dramatic…

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