Volleyball at National Games: A Look Back and What to Expect in 2025 The National Games are a celebration of India’s sporting spirit, and volleyball has always been one of its marquee events. The last edition saw thrilling matches, jaw-dropping rallies, and emotional victories, leaving fans craving more. As we gear up for the 2025…
Volleyball action started in both 5×5 and 3×3 categories today at the Volleyball at National Games Specifically taking about Basketball 5×5 matches the Delhi team had a fabulous day in Uttarakhand. During the men competition the Delhi team absolutely thrashed the opponent scoring 116 against Madhya Pradesh who could only manage a 61 across four…
National Games 2025: Spotlight on Archery at national games in the heart of Uttarakhand The 38th National Games of India is set to be a landmark event, showcasing the vibrant sporting culture of the nation. Hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, this multi-sport extravaganza promises to be much more than just…
HOCKEY AT NATIONAL GAMES 2025 Vandana Katariya Hockey Stadium, Haridwar will host hockey actions for upcoming 28th National games, Uttrakhand from 4th to 13th February 2025. Ten teams in both Men’s and women’s category have registered for one of the most popular sports in India. Hockey will be played under FIH standards in round-robin format,…
The Gymnastics at National Games 2025 promises to be an exhilarating celebration of athleticism and artistry, and the sport is set to be one of the highlights of this prestigious event. Taking place from 8th February 2025 to 13th February 2025, the gymnastics competitions will be hosted at the Bhagirathi Hall, MPSC, Rajat Jayanti Khel…
The Best of Indian Shooting at 38th National Games, who to watch out for The 38th National Games in Uttarakhand has already ignited excitement, drawing some of the biggest names in Indian sports. Among the most eagerly anticipated events is shooting—a discipline where India has consistently excelled on the global stage. This year, the competition…
Football at National Games Takes Center Stage in Uttarakhand The 38th National Games in Uttarakhand promises to deliver thrilling football action, with the draw and fixtures for both the men’s and women’s tournaments now officially announced. Scheduled from January 29 to February 7, 2025, matches will be held at the Indira Gandhi International Sports Complex…
The 38th National Games are just around the corner, and all eyes are on Uttarakhand as it prepares to host this prestigious event from January 28 to February 14, 2025. Among the many sports that will take center stage, badminton promises to be one of the most thrilling and competitive events. With some of the…
Gear Up for Action of Cycling at National Games 2025 Uttarakhand is gearing up to host the 38th edition of the National Games from January 28 to February 14. With the state celebrating its Silver Jubilee year of foundation, the National Games 2025 promises to be a landmark event, not only because of the intense…
National games 2025 of India will take place in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 28th January to 14th February. This edition will be the first ever green edition offering podium made up of e- waste and focus on energy conservation with a plastic free environment. Table Tennis has been an integral part of National games since it’s…
You must have seen the recent news reports, India might be in contention for Olympics 2036 hosting rights. But Sports fans in India can experience multi sport extravaganza well before that. If you too are a sports fan beyond Cricket, then we suggest you to be in Bihar next year as it hosts 3 world…
Even though the activity has been part of human civilisation since the stone age and is an integral part of Indian mythology, archery in India is still thought of as some medieval pastime. Archery in the modern Olympics has been a sport which has not had a smooth ride. The shooting of targets with 10…
As we know, the craze of the Paris Olympics 2024 is waving high in the air. People are eagerly waiting to see their favorite athletes in action. When I say action, it resembles one of the most highlighted sports, “Boxing”. It was included in the Olympics in 1904 and since then, it has given a…
The Challenge of Indian Table Tennis players at Paris 2024 are serious and realistic this time than never before. Indian Table Tennis has never looked in such a commanding position in the past. The results of our players in the last few years have raised expectations among TT fans around the country. A total of…
No points for guessing the first one 1. Neeraj Chopra – Athletics – M Javelin Neeraj Chopra goes to Paris as the defending Olympic champion and reigning World Champion. He has followed up his brilliant performance in Tokyo with incredible consistency, maintaining an ongoing streak of 23 podium finishes in a row, most being wins….
Ashwini Ponnappa Machimanda is a renowned name in the badminton world. She is one of the finest women’s doubles players India has ever had. She also excels in mixed doubles. She made a big name for herself at a time when nobody focused on badminton doubles, with everyone’s primarily attention was on singles. How she…
India’s badminton players are sharpening their rackets and setting their sights on the podium at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Let’s delve deeper into their training journeys: PV Sindhu: A Champion’s Quest for Gold ● A Team Effort: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu isn’t going it alone. In Germany, she’s surrounded by a powerhouse support team….
Neeraj Chopra The story for me, starts on a Saturday evening in July 2016. Bydgoszcz? Where in the world is Bydgoszcz? Pronounced Big-Dosh-Cha. There was news coming in that an 18-year-old teenager from Panipat, Haryana had broken the junior world record in men’s Javelin at Bydgoszcz, Poland. By then I had been following sports for…
On April 21, 2024, in the waters of Chungju, South Korea, history was made as Balraj Panwar powered his way to secure India’s first quota in rowing for the Paris Olympics, by finishing third in the Men’s Single Sculls event at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta. The event is set to take…
Jyothi Yarraji is poised to etch her name in Indian sporting history. The 24-year-old athlete from Andhra Pradesh is set to become the first Indian woman to compete in the 100m hurdles at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Her qualification for the Games is a testament to her unwavering dedication and hard work in the face…
As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina Borgohain has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country…
Manu Bhaker heads to her second Olympics in Paris as the leading Pistol shooter in the Indian squad. Manu Bhaker is set to represent India in the 10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol, and the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team events for the second Olympics in succession after Tokyo 2020. Manu Bhaker is the only Indian…
PV Sindhu is one of India’s most successful and most decorated sportspersons. She has won medals at various tournaments such as Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. The 28 years old shuttler currently ranks 14th in women singles according to BWF World rankings. As age is passing…
Paris Olympics 2024 The dynamic Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, affectionately known as “SatChi”, have solidified their status as top contenders in the badminton world. Finishing third in the Race to Paris rankings, they are now set to be seeded for the Paris Olympics, a testament to their consistent performance and…
With the Olympics around the corner, the Athletic Federation of India has recently announced a 28-member team that will represent India in track and field events. And in that list, there is only one name who will be representing India in two events, and that is Parul Chaudhary. Parul Chaudhary directly qualified for the 3000m…
A young Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen, has secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024. His years of hard work , patience, resilience and sheer determination lead him to clinched his Olympics spot. This will be Lakshya’s debut at Olympics. Over the years, he has been making his mark with his rise at international…
Amit Panghal will have one sole aim in his head when he steps into the ring at the Paris Olympics, and that is “Redemption”. But when he steps into that ring ,Panghal will not just be fighting for a medal; he will be fighting to reclaim his place among the world’s elite and to prove…
Avinash Sable has become a stalwart of Indian athletics, consistently representing India on the big stage over the last 6 years. He will do so again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase. Avinash Sable will be one of few Indian athletes going to his 2nd Olympics. So the stage will feel…
At 40 years old, Indian archer Tarundeep Rai is a testament to enduring excellence and unwavering dedication. He was born on February 22, 1984, in Namchi – a scenic high-altitude settlement of South Sikkim. Tarundeep Rai made his international debut aged 19 at the 2003 Asian archery championships in Myanmar. He won his maiden gold…
Swimming federation of India has announced Srihari Nataraj along with Dhinidhi Desinghu will be representing India at the upcoming Paris Olympics via the Universality Quota. Universality Quota ensures representation of countries in the Olympic swimming event if their athletes haven’t achieved direct qualification standards. The final qualification deadline passed on June 23rd without any Indian…
Chief Coach Craig Fulton and Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for the Paris Olympics 2024, led by Harmanpreet Singh, with Hardik Singh serving as his deputy. This Hockey team features five debutants and a handful of seniors from the previous edition. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and midfielder Manpreet Singh are set for their fourth Olympic…
The journey to Paris 2024 has already begun since last year. Till now, a total of 15 athletes have already qualified, including 8 shooters and 7 track and field athletes. Written by Astik Raj Hangzhou is all set to host the 19th Asian games from next week, different teams from different countries have started…
By Astik Raj The Indian contingent is ready to participate once again at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Given the history of the Asian Games, whose idea was proposed by an Indian himself, Guru Dutt Sondhi, this sports meet becomes very important for the athletes and the sports fans in the country. It is…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu China. live Streaming Link | Fisu TV India Schedule for the day Athletics | Women Half Marathon | Reshma, Rani, Nirmaben, Poonam | 4:30am Athletics | Men Half Marathon | Arun | 4:45am Swimming | 50m Breaststroke |…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu China. live Streaming Link | Fisu TV India Schedule for the day Athletics | Women 20km Race Walk | Priyanka, Mansi, Nikita, Pooja | 4:30am Athletics | Men 20km Race Walk | Hardeep, Sahil, Neeraj | 4:50am Athletics…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu China. live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Schedule for India on Day 6 Athletics | Decathlon 110m Hurdles | Yamandeep & Stalin | 6:30am Athletics | Women Triple Jump | Anusha & Poorva | 6:45am Athletics | Women…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu China. live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Schedule for India on Day 5 Badminton | Mixed Team | India vs France | 6:30am Shooting | 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Qualifying | Elavenil & Divyansh | 6:30am Swimming…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Here’s the India schedule for the day. Shooting | 50m Rifle 3 Position Men | Qualification | Aishwary, Surya, Sartaj | 6:30am Shooting | 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men | Stage2…
Hello and welcome to the coverage of World University Games being held at Chengdu China. Day1 | 29 July Live Updates Day 2 | 30 July Live Updates 28 July Updates Indian compound women’s team seal a finals berth by beating the Chinese team 229-224 in the SFs. They will be up against South Korea…
Olympian Srihari Nataraj (Karnataka) ended his campaign in the National Games Swimming competition in a blaze of glory, capturing his sixth gold medal with a brilliant show in the men’s 100m Freestyle final at the Sardar Patel Aquatics Complex here today. He won in 50.41 seconds, a new National Games record time. Through the week,…
Men’s Results Karnataka beat Gujarat 11-2 Haryana beat Tamil Nadu 3-0 Uttar Pradesh beat West Bengal 5-4 Maharashtra beat Jharkhand 3-1 Fancied Uttar Pradesh survived a massive scare before pulling off a 5-4 thriller (via penalties) against West Bengal to sneak into the Hockey semifinals of the 36th National Games at the Dhyan Chand Hockey…
Uttar Pradesh’s Ram Baboo, an unemployed Physical Education graduate, chose the National Games platform to draw attention to himself with a National record when winning the men’s 35km Race Walk at IIT Gandhinagar on Tuesday. His victory in 2 hours 36 minutes 34 seconds was sweeter as he beat the record holder Juned Khan of…
She is as practical as they get. And that is the reason Swapna Barman says that while her two-gold effort in the National Games Athletics competition at the IIT Gandhinagar campus gives her happiness, she is not satisfied with her own performance in her favourite event, the Heptathlon. She claimed the High Jump gold with…
Telangana’s B Sai Praneeth upset Kerala’s much fancied and in-form HS Prannoy 18-21, 21-16, 22-20 to help his team annex the Badminton Mixed Team gold in the 36th National Games here on Monday. His victory came on the heels of another brilliant show by the husband-and-wife duo of Sumeeth Reddy and Sikki Reddy who got…
Double gold medallist in the 36th National Games’ Rowing events, Khushpreet Kaur took up the sport over a chide for being a girl. “I had gone swimming and I got intrigued by its boats,” she disclosed on Monday, shortly after winning her second gold in the Quadruple Sculls with Vindhya Sankath, Poonam and Rukmini. Earlier,…
Tired of returning with a bloody nose from the ring, or getting a beating from his coach, Arunachal Pradesh’s Sambo Lapung gave up boxing. And took up weightlifting. “Yes, I had first tried boxing only for about a year in 2008. But I gave it up. What’s the point in getting thrashed both in the…
Gulveer Singh’s doughty effort to win the men’s 10,000m with a Games record in the Athletics competition today helped Services consolidate their position at the top of the 36th National Games medal charts. The three-time defending champions spurted to the pole position for the first time on Sunday, thanks to a good show in Rowing…
Olympian Pranati Nayak picked up two gold medals before signing off from the 36th National Games at the Sama Indoor Sports Complex here on Sunday. The West Bengal gymnast collected her first gold in the morning, the Uneven Bars title, and rounded it off by clinching the Floor Exercise crown in the evening. “Yes, it…
Karnataka’s Aneesh S Gowda announced his arrival as the next bright prospect on the senior stage in telling fashion, scripting a fairy-tale victory over seasoned Kerala’s Sajan Prakash in the men’s 200m Freestyle final in the National Games Aquatics competition at the Sardar Patel Aquatics Complex in Rajkot on Sunday. On a day which saw…
Reigning World under-20 champion Antim Panghal doesn’t like wasting time on the mat. Instead, she relies on her meticulous homework on her opponents a night before the bouts to dominate them. And it was usual business for the 18-year-old from Hisar, who walked away with the gold by defeating Madhya Pradesh’s Priyanshi Prajapati by fall…
