KARMAN THANDI RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER SABBATICAL AT W50 DELHI India’s top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break. Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Raina, ranked 286 in the…
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys singles title at the DLTA Complex on Saturday. The 15-year-old Maaya, thus, won her first singles title since December 2023 by edging past Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…
Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for Sunday, 19th January. Berhanu will attempt a hat trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section. If successful, he…
At HIL 2024, Spaniard Enrique Gonzalez put Vedanta Kalinga Lancers ahead in the 13th minute, but the side failed to build on the early momentum in their opening Hockey India League match as UP Rudras scored thrice at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday, December 30. Gonzalez struck home following a mesmeric run…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is delighted to announce that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November 2025. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing prominence on the global boxing stage and reaffirms its capability to host world-class…
New Delhi, November 26, 2024: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has appointed Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her to work with the national team for the second time. Instrumental in pairing Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy during his first stint with India, Tan will focus on developing strong doubles partnerships and bench strength ahead…
Women’s doubles top seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto and men’s singles third seed Sathish Kumar Karunakaran gave the Indian badminton fans a lot to cheer for as they registered straight games wins to clinch the Guwahati Masters Super 100 titles here on Sunday. Ashwini and Tanisha, the only defending champions to retain the title, defeated China’s Li Hua Zhou…
Goalkeeper Nina Shil was named Player of the Match for her outstanding display at the Handball Championships. Handball, India overcame Singapore with a commanding 35-22 win on Sunday at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 in New Delhi, opening up the opportunity for their best-ever finish at the tournament. India, who have never finished…
South Korea beat China in a clash of the heavyweights, while Kazakhstan beat Singapore in Handball New Delhi, December 6, 2024: Despite inflicting 15 goals on former winners Japan, more than any other team so far in the competition, India fell to a loss in game three of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024. Beaten…
Ashwini-Tanisha, Mansi Singh and Satish Kumar also reach the last four Guwahati, Dec 6: India’s rising women’s singles star Anmol Kharb kept her cool under relentless pressure to pack off defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan of Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Friday. Kharb had fought back from…
Sakshi Malik, Olympic Bronze medalist and Commonwealth Games Gold medalist will flag off the races as Event Ambassador of the 12th Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon, to be run on December 8. The event that offers among the highest prize money of Rs 58 lakhs plus, exclusively for Indian participants, will see some of the…
GM Aravindh Chithambaram ended the unbeaten run of table topper GM Arjun Erigaisi to throw open the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title race while GM Vidit Gujrathi eked out a draw against GM Levon Aronian in Round 6 here on Sunday. Arjun and Aronian are now in joint lead with four points each with Aravindh,…
National Ranking TT Men’s Singles: Final: Ankur Bhattacharjee (PSPB) bt Ronit Bhanja (RSPB) 11-7, 11-5, 12-10, 13-11. Women’s Singles: Final: Sutirtha Mukherjee (RSPB) bt Yashaswini Ghorpade (PSPB) 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-3. The men’s singles final unfolded with surprising calm, largely due to the early exits of top contenders. Young Ankur Bhattacharjee, who seized the opportunity, stepped…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi relied on his strong analytical skills and quick decision making to beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to clinch the WR Chess Masters 2024 title in London. The final of the 16-player strong knockout tournament was decided via Armageddon after both the classical games ended in draws. The competition followed a bidding…
The pair will make up Team India at the BEC in Moscow in Nov 2024, after finishing 1st & 2nd in the NESC24 Winner Wasfi Bilal (YoshiKiller) and runner-up Shubham will represent India at the BRICS Esports Championship (BEC) in Moscow, Russia, on November 9-10, 2024, after topping the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24), held…
Mary Kom’s legacy as a trailblazer in Indian Women’s Boxing and Sunil Chhetri’s leadership in Indian Football make them aspirational figures. Their humility, perseverance, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life positions them as relatable and trustworthy ambassadors for a brand like Utkarsh SFB, which caters to a diverse audience. Utkarsh…
India’s Avik Bhatia secures Silver medal and Surya finishes with Double Silver The AEF Cup CSIY-B, returning to India after 14 years, featured top riders from 11 nations showcasing their skills at Bengaluru’s state-of-the-art Surge Stable from October 11 to 13. India celebrated a double podium finish in the overall standings at the AEF Cup…
New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Alongside squash, badminton and skating were also…
New Delhi, October 5, 2024: Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, supported by Punit Balan Group, impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. Vaishnavi generally took the first shot for the three-member…
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is one of India’s most prestigious and long-standing tennis tournaments, organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). It serves as the premier national championship for Indian tennis players, providing a platform for both senior and junior players to showcase their talent. The event is sponsored by Fenesta, a…
Indian para-shuttlers made Paralympic Games history by securing five medals Paris Paralympics 2024 New Delhi, September 24, 2024: Hon’ble Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Chief Minister of Assam, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of…
Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in Ahmedabad. This camp will bring together all 21 players, blending youthful talent with the seasoned…
The highly anticipated UTT National Ranking Championships in 2024, the season’s first, will begin tomorrow at the Rainbow Khelo India Residential Academy in Kangra, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Known for its serene and adventurous allure, Kangra will now host its first-ever National Ranking table tennis event, organised by the…
New Delhi, September 4: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has officially announced today the selection of the Indian team for the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, set to take place from October 7 to 13, will witness the participation of the continent’s top table…
Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has picked Anush Agarwalla to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Games in Dressage event after he pipped close contender Shruti Vora on better average after a careful evaluation of the recent performances of the contenders. It will be India’s first ever entry at the Dressage event at…
TreGa Semi-Final Run at the Singapore Open 2024 underscores their emerging supremacy in World Badminton India’s rising women’s badminton stars Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly once again underlined their prowess on the world stage as they became the first Indian women players to reach the semi-final stage of a BWF Super 750 tournament in Singapore…
Pro-boxing in India to get major fillip with inaugural Global Boxing Series to be held on June 1 The series will witness first ever influencer marque showdown along with eight bouts at the Jade Garden Banquets, Worli Mumbai, 31st May 24: Boxing fans in India would witness the electrifying atmosphere and high-octane tussles between professional boxers at the inaugural Global Boxing Series which will be held…
Birmingham, August 26th 2023:The Indian women’s blind cricket team on Saturday scripted history as they won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show in Birmingham here. The Indian women’s blind cricket team has won everyone’s…
HS Prannoy’s fantastic run in the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen came to an end on Saturday after he went down in a close contest against former world junior champion and third seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles semifinals. The world no. 9 Indian began strong and clinched the opening game with an aggressive…
The second tie of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 will see Bengaluru Smashers up against U Mumba TT on Friday here at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune. The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has…
New Delhi, June 19: Defending Champions Services Sports Control Board once again stamped their authority by clinching the team championship title at the 6th Youth Men’s National Boxing Championships in Gangtok, Sikkim. SSCB boxers pulled off a stunning show on the last day of the competition as nine of their 11 finalists emerged victorious and took…
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has taken a significant step towards eradicating age fraud and falsification in registered players’ records with the introduction of the Voluntary Age Rectification Scheme (VARS). This proactive initiative aims to rectify any discrepancies in age records and ensure fair competition in the sport. Under the VARS, players falling…
HS Prannoy became the first Indian men’s singles shuttler to clinch the Malaysia Masters title here on Sunday as he defeated China’s Weng Hong Yang in the final. Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are the other two Indian players to win Malaysia Masters in the singles category. Prannoy used his experience right from the start…
The Indian men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy created history here on Sunday as they clinched the gold medal after beating Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2023. Shetty and Rankireddy defeated the Malaysian pair 16-21, 21-17, 21-19 in a thrilling men’s…
The multiple Birmingham CWG gold medallist, A. Sharath Kamal, and Manika Batra, the poster girl and top-ranked Indian women player, will spearhead the 11-member Indian squad, comprising five men and six women, at the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, South Africa, from May 20 to 28. The 59th edition of the Worlds will…
World No. 9 HS Prannoy and former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead in the Indian team for the 2023 Sudirman Cup to be played in Suzhou, China from May 14-21. The senior national selection committee, which met in New Delhi on Tuesday, followed the guidelines announced on January 3, 2023…
Today the Returning Officer Justice Mr. RK Gauba (Retd.) declared the final list of contesting candidates for the Office Bearers & Managing Committee of Cycling Federation of India. Mr. Pankaj Singh, MLA of UP Assembly is contesting the election of President while Mr. Maninder Pal is contesting for Secretary General for his second consecutive term. Mr. Sudeesh Kumar of…
The India U-17 team ran out comfortable winners against Atletico de Madrid U-17 in a friendly game in Madrid on April 19, 2023. The game is the first of many, where they will play a series of such ames against top Spanish clubs. Bibiano Fernandes’ team are on an exposure tour prior to their assignment…
New Delhi, April 17: Indian Men’s boxing contingent left for Tashkent, Uzbekistan in the early hours of Monday to participate in a 12 day long multi-nation training camp prior to the 2023 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from April 30- May 14. Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva…
Indian men’s singles shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat clinched his first-ever tour title, beating Magnus Johannesen of Denmark in the final of the Orleans Masters 2023 in France on Sunday. Twenty-one-year-old Priyanshu got the better of the Dane 21-15, 19-21, 21-16 in a thrilling men’s singles final that lasted an hour and eight minutes. This is the…
Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the upcoming IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 14. Shiva, who won a World Championships bronze medal in Doha, Qatar in 2015 will be looking…
Of late, it’s a rarity for someone to defend the National title. But Sreeja Akula of RBI broke the jinx to win successive women’s singles crown when she beat Sutirtha Mukherjee of West Bengal 4-2 in the 84th UTT Inter-State Senior National Table Tennis Championships here at the Gymnasium Hall of Jammu University. G. Sathiyan…
Mukund along with two other Indians made it to QF of M25 event in Mysuru
Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilist Saweety Boora was crowned as World Champion for the first time after registering victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. While the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu (48kg) defeated Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia with a…
Scripting history, the young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as a World Champion for the first time after registering a sensational victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. Maintaining her red hot form, Nitu (48kg) made lightwork of the two-time…
New Delhi, March 23, 2023: Prominent Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Saweety Boora produced monumental displays to reach the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship as the hosts dominated proceedings at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Thursday. With three consecutive Referee Stops Contest (RSC) wins under…
When Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the inaugural Women’s Premier League auction earlier last month, their strategy was quite clear to go all out with an aggressive and confident approach and acquire a strong combination of youth and experience. While addressing the media during the team’s first virtual press conference on Thursday, head coach Ben…
