What Are the Asian Youth Games? A Journey Through History When the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) envisioned the Asian Youth Games (AYG) more than a decade ago, it wasn’t just another sporting event being added to the calendar it was an investment in the continent’s future. The idea was simple but powerful: create a…
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…
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…
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…
When the Olympic flame is lit or the FIFA World Cup kicks off, the entire planet seems to stop and watch. Streets fall silent, living rooms glow with television sets, and billions tune in. But tucked away in the same sporting calendar is another global festival that features thousands of athletes from over a hundred…
At the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, a name from Tamil Nadu etched itself permanently into the annals of Indian sporting history Anandkumar Velkumar. The 22-year-old speed skater clinched the bronze medal in the 1000m Sprint, delivering India’s first-ever roller skating medal at the World Games. His achievement not only marked a personal milestone but…
In Chengdu, China, history was scripted for Indian martial arts. Namrata Batra, a 24-year-old four-time national champion from India, clinched the silver medal in the women’s 52kg Wushu Sanda event at the World Games 2025 India’s first-ever medal in the sport at this prestigious multi-sport event. This was not just a medal; it was a…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a comprehensive selection roadmap for India’s men’s and women’s 4x100m relay squads ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from 19 September to 4 October 2026. The federation will select eight athletes each for the men’s and women’s squads, using a mix of performance-based…
India has reached a landmark moment in its sporting history by securing all four available surfing quotas for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan two for men and two for women. This achievement, marking the maximum representation allowed for any nation, comes ahead of surfing’s debut at the Asian Games and underscores India’s rapid…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Indian triple jump star Praveen Chithravel soared to a silver medal at the World University Games 2025 with a best leap of 16.66 meters, marking India’s first athletics medal at this edition of the Games. For Praveen, who already owns the national record (17.37m), this was more than just a podium finish it was a…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the last day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for India at World University Games 2025 2:15pm | Dev Meena | Pole Vault | Final…
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the eighth day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. Link for 27 July Live Blog We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for India at World University Games 2025 1:50pm |Athletics |…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the eighth day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for Today for India at World University Games 2025 12:30pm | Archery | India vs…
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…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the seven day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. The Link for 25 July Update A Big Semifinal up today in Tennis can Vaishnavi Create History by becoming the first Indian to Play Final of Tennis in…
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…
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…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the seven day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. Looking for Live Blog for 24 July Here is the schedule for today. Below are the key events for today at World University Games 2025 Tennis| Vaishnavi/Atharva…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the sixth day of the competition. Follow Day 7 Updates Here is the Day five coverage if you want to check, and we have a recap as well for you The Schedule for the day in a summary is…
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…
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…
Hello and welcome to our coverage for the fifth day of FISU World University Games 2025. Looking for Day Six ( 22 July ) Coverage, click here Indian Team finally won the historic Badminton Medal at the World University Games yesterday. Here is the Schedule for the day & here is on our X Profile & if you missed…
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…
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…
Hello and welcome to our coverage for the fourth day of FISU World University Games 2025. If you are looking at 21 July Live Blog here is the link Three days have gone and India is yet to open the Medal Tally. Here is the Schedule for the day & here is on our X…
India’s Marathon 20 July Schedule at World University Games 2025: Packed Fixtures Across Sports The Indian contingent is set for one of its busiest and most promising days at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games on 20 July. From early afternoon matches to post-midnight swimming finals, India’s athletes will take the field, court, piste and…
India’s Mixed Team Badminton Creates History Amid Rollercoaster Day at World University Games It was a day of drama, heart, heartbreak, and ultimately historic triumph for India at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, as the Mixed Team Badminton squad scripted a late-night fairytale to reach the semifinals for the first time ever. Across 15…
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…
Hello and Welcome to our coverage of the Day 3 of the World University Games 2025. Looking for Day 4 Live Blog. Here is the link If you are looking for the blog of Day 2 then here is the link Also, here is the In depth schedule for today Medal Opportunities for today, this…
Big Day Ahead: India Gears Up for Day 3 with Crucial Matches and Medal Hopes at FISU World University Games 2025 As the sun rises over Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, Indian athletes face one of their busiest and most crucial days yet at the FISU World University Games 2025. From early morning swimming heats to late-night…
Day of Contrasts: Srihari Nataraj National Records Shine as Indian Teams Falter at FISU World University Games 2025 Day 2 of the FISU World University Games 2025 unfolded with India experiencing a dramatic mix of triumph and disappointment across Germany’s six host cities. From thrilling swims and table tennis heroics to basketball heartbreaks and volleyball…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has underlined the government’s sustained focus on sports over the past decade, highlighting a nearly fivefold increase in the sports budget, a structured athlete support programme, and detailed plans aimed at transforming India into a top sporting nation by the 2036 Olympics Games. Speaking in New Delhi while honouring the…
