Continuing his brilliant run of form, Aman Raj carded a flawless nine-under 61 to take a commanding four-shot lead after the opening round of the IGPL Invitational Kolkata, hosted by SSP Chawrasia at the Tollygunge Golf Club. On an overcast day interrupted briefly by a lightning delay, the 30-year-old from Patna now based in Gurgaon…
World Chess Champion D Gukesh is gearing up for a return to one of his fondest venues as he leads the Indian contingent at the FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held in Goa from October 31 to November 27. For the 19-year-old, the tournament marks not only another major challenge on the international stage…
India’s Senior Men’s Rugby Sevens team concluded a remarkable campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) 2025 in Muscat as runners-up, earning promotion to the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) Asia’s premier rugby sevens competition. Led by head coach Ben Gollings, the former England Sevens captain, India’s campaign was defined by discipline,…
Indian tennis stands on the verge of a historic milestone as the country prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the very first time, set to be held from 14–16 November 2025 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru. The event marks a defining moment for Indian women’s tennis, offering the national…
Aman Raj ended a long and testing wait for victory as he produced a calm, assured final round to clinch the IGPL Invitational Jaipur title by two shots on Saturday. The 30-year-old from Patna, now based in Gurgaon, held off a strong challenge from rising star Kartik Singh to complete a wire-to-wire triumph and secure…
The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) has officially announced the full schedule for the 2025–26 season, marking the much-anticipated return of India’s premier franchise-based hockey tournament. The announcement, made at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, confirmed that the women’s competition will once again take place in Ranchi, while the men’s…
India’s sporting landscape is set for a historic transformation with the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2026 earning Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Class 2.2 status, marking the country’s entry into the global professional cycling calendar. Scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026, the multi-stage road race will span 437 km across four stages, bringing international competition,…
Chennaiyin FC have unveiled a 24-man all-Indian squad for the upcoming 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup, marking a new chapter in the club’s history under newly appointed head coach Clifford Miranda. The former India international becomes the first-ever Indian to take charge of the two-time ISL champions, and his side will begin their campaign against Mohun…
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar is ready to turn the page on recent heartbreak as he tees off this week at the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, determined to reignite his season against one of the strongest fields ever assembled on the Asian Tour. Just three weeks after a frustrating finish at the Jakarta International Championship,…
The Premier League wrapped up a landmark week of fan and community engagement activities in India, marking its first major initiative in the country since opening its Mumbai office earlier this year. The week-long programme, led by former England striker Michael Owen, celebrated both the League’s passionate Indian fanbase and its deep-rooted commitment to grassroots…
The much-awaited Shooting League of India (SLI) is gearing up for its inaugural season in early 2026, marking a major step forward for Indian shooting. With a refined calendar that aligns better with the ISSF schedule, athlete commitments, and broadcast timelines, the league promises to deliver a world-class sporting experience for competitors, franchises, and fans…
The 28th edition of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships got underway in vibrant fashion at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre, marking the start of a weeklong showcase of Asia’s finest table tennis talent. On an opening day when the spotlight belonged to lesser-known teams, the event served up a blend of grit,…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad continued with another action-packed day of water polo, featuring semifinal clashes and classification encounters across both men’s and women’s categories. While Japan, China, and Iran booked their berths in the finals, Singapore registered a commanding 27–7 win over India in the Women’s 5–8 classification match at the Veer…
The Tennis Premier League, TPL Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, witnessed an evening of intense bidding and star power as its Season 7 Player Auction unfolded in Mumbai. Tennis legends Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza headlined the event alongside league co-founders Kunal Thakkur and Mrunal Jain, as franchises fought fiercely to…
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 entered its decisive phase on Thursday at the Yamuna Sports Complex, where the Mighty Marathas (MM) became the first team to book their place in the semifinals. Meanwhile, in a major upset, the unbeaten Rajputana Royals (RR) suffered their first defeat of the season a commanding 6-0 loss at…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team is all set to take the field at the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning October 11 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With renewed energy and belief, the young Indian side will look to reclaim its dominance in one of the most prestigious junior hockey tournaments in…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) is gearing up for a landmark Season 7, set to unfold from December 9 to 14, 2025, at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. As India’s only professional tennis league featuring a mix of top Indian and global players, Season 7 promises a week of thrilling competition, marquee matchups,…
Day 5 of the Archery Premier League (APL) produced a mix of resilience, redemption, and razor-thin margins at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. Despite damp and windy conditions, the world’s finest archers put on a thrilling display of composure and class as the Rajputana Royals extended their unbeaten run to five matches, while…
The Bengaluru Torpedoes once again showcased their fighting spirit in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, pulling off a remarkable comeback to defeat Kolkata Thunderbolts 11-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The thrilling four-set encounter was a perfect display of momentum shifts, defensive resilience, and attacking intent….
The Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) reaffirmed their dominance in Indian women’s hockey, clinching the title at the 5th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship 2025 with a commanding 5–1 victory over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) Women in the final held at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi. In the bronze medal match earlier in…
On a pulsating evening at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Torpedoes launched a stirring comeback to defeat the Goa Guardians in a five-set thriller on the second day of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia. The Torpedoes prevailed 15-9, 11-15, 13-15, 17-15, 15-9 to record their first win of the season….
Day two of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex lived up to its billing, producing high drama, unexpected errors, and dominant displays. The spotlight was firmly on the Chola Chiefs, who continued their unbeaten run, while the Chero Archers and Rajputana Royals also registered commanding victories. Ellison Leads the Chiefs Past…
China reaffirmed their dominance in the pool at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, sweeping the competition with a staggering 49 medals (38 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. But amid China’s supremacy, the spotlight also fell on India, which recorded its best-ever campaign, finishing with 13 medals (4 silver,…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team wrapped up its Australia Tour with a spirited but narrow 4-5 defeat against Canberra Chill at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Despite a strong fightback in the second half, India fell just short of equalising, ending their overseas campaign on a challenging note. The match began brightly for…
The festive spirit of Dussehra spilled into the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium as hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks opened the fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League PVL 2025 powered by Scapia with a thrilling victory over defending champions Calicut Heroes. Backed by a passionate home crowd and the presence of co-owner and film superstar…
Dubai is preparing to host a unique sporting spectacle as the Stars Golf League (SGL) makes its debut at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026. Blending golfing greats, women’s professionals, and some of the biggest names from cricket and football, the league promises to be a first-of-its-kind celebration of sport, star power, and…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia is back with its most international edition yet. Kicking off on October 2 in Hyderabad, Season 4 will welcome a dazzling array of overseas talent from continental champions and World League winners to promising young stars underscoring the league’s growing stature as one of the…
Indian swimming’s poster boy Srihari Nataraj added yet another feather to his cap at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, winning the bronze medal in the men’s 100m freestyle on Day 3 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. This medal, his third individual podium at the competition, took his personal tally to five medals…
A new chapter in Indian aquatics was written on Day 2 of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships as divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam clinched a historic bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10m platform event. Competing at the world-class Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the duo scored 300.66 points, marking India’s first-ever…
Hockey India has announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Bengaluru, from 29th September to 18th October 2025. The camp arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian hockey as the team begins preparations for two significant international assignments the 31st…
The countdown to PVL Season 4 of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia has begun, and all eyes are on the Bengaluru Torpedoes, who have appointed American setter Matt West as their new captain. With the season kicking off in Hyderabad on October 2, the Torpedoes will look to harness West’s vast…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships kicked off with an electrifying opening day at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, and for India, it was double Olympian Srihari Nataraj who led the way. The 24-year-old Bengaluru swimmer claimed two silver medals in the men’s 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke, before returning to the pool to anchor the…
The prestigious 11th Asian Aquatics Championships was officially declared open by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel here on Sunday, as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex brimmed with excitement and anticipation of over 1,100 participants from across 29 countries. The 14-day event will see swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming events…
The Hero HIL 2026 Hockey India League Women’s Mini Auction brought a mix of high drama, strategic buys, and landmark signings as four franchises went head-to-head to assemble their squads. With a salary cap of ₹2 crore per franchise, the afternoon session was defined by bold spending on overseas stalwarts and renewed faith in India’s…
For nearly a decade, Srihari Nataraj has been the face of Indian backstroke swimming. A two-time Olympian, he has built his reputation on consistency in the 100m and 200m backstroke, carrying Indian hopes across multiple international platforms. But as the Asian Aquatic Championship 2025 approaches, Nataraj is preparing to script a new chapter this time…
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Gears Up for Australia Tour in Build-Up to Junior World Cup The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to embark on a crucial five-match tour of Australia, a series that comes at a pivotal time in their preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled for…
The Hero HIL 2026 Hockey India League Men’s Auction delivered all the drama, strategy, and spectacle fans have come to expect. Held behind closed doors in the capital, the high-energy session saw over 100 players go under the hammer as eight franchises finalized their squads for the new season. With a salary cap of ₹4…
The stage is set for a high-stakes day of strategy, anticipation, and fierce bidding as the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Men’s and Women’s HIL 2026 Mini Auctions take place on 24th September 2025 in New Delhi. With over 200 players more than 100 men and 100 women going under the hammer, franchises are gearing…
The second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U-21) produced its most dramatic day yet, as both Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), Jamshedpur, and Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) battled through pulsating 4–3 wins at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. While Roundglass Hockey Academy retained their position at the top of the standings with 26…
The Indian women’s hockey team endured a tough evening in Hangzhou, going down 1-4 against hosts China in their second Super4s Pool match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday. While Mumtaz Khan (38’) provided a moment of brilliance for India with a powerful strike, goals from Zou Meirong (4’, 56’), Chen Yang (31’)…
Gaganjeet Bhullar showed his class with a composed 1-under 71 on Friday, joining overnight leader Shaurya Binu at the top of the leaderboard in the inaugural ₹1.5 crore IGPL Invitational Chandigarh. At 3-under 141 after two rounds, Bhullar (70-71) and Binu (69-72) are locked in a tie for first place, setting up a tense battle…
Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has officially launched the Indian Golf Premier League IGPL Tour 2025, a first-of-its-kind multi-city professional golf circuit designed to transform the sport’s ecosystem in India. The inaugural tour tees off on September 10 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, marking the beginning of a landmark chapter for Indian golf. The launch…
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia unveiled the full schedule for its much-anticipated fourth season on Tuesday, setting the stage for nearly a month of high-octane volleyball action. The season will run from October 2 to October 26, 2025, with Hyderabad hosting the opener between defending champions Calicut Heroes and home side Hyderabad…
The stage is set in Rajgir, Bihar, as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team prepares to open its campaign at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 on 29th August against China. With the tournament running until 7th September, and a direct qualification spot for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup on offer, the stakes could not…
The countdown has officially begun for Season 4 of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL), which is set to kick off on October 2, 2025, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. The tournament will feature 38 high-octane matches, including the semifinals and final, and will mark Hyderabad’s return as the hub of professional volleyball, with the…
The Archery Association of India (AAI) has officially announced that the first-ever Archery Premier League (APL) will take place from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. Along with confirming the dates and venue, the federation also unveiled the League’s logo, designed to represent dynamism, focus, and precisionthe essence…
Ajay Singh Re-Elected as Boxing Federation of India President in Landmark Elections, Pramod Kumar Secures Secretary General Post Pon Baskaran elected Treasurer to oversee financial stewardship of BFI The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Thursday concluded its much-anticipated elections, with Ajay Singh re-elected as President in a decisive contest. Singh, who has been at…
Mahabalipuram delivers high-octane finals at ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025; Ramesh Budihal claims India’s first-ever continental medal The final day of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 delivered everything fans could hope for perfect waves, elite performances, and a historic first for Indian surfing. Under a bright Tamil Nadu sky, Mahabalipuram’s famed right-hand point break…
The Lok Sabha’s passage of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks a turning point for India’s sporting ecosystem. Together, these legislations aim to professionalize sports administration, safeguard athlete welfare, and align India with the highest international integrity standards all within the broader framework of the Khelo Bharat…
The spotlight was firmly on the javelin runway at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, as throwers from India and Sri Lanka delivered standout performances in front of an enthusiastic Sunday crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. It was the clutch last jump from Sreeshankar who stole the limelight. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh…
