As the 2025 international shotgun shooting season reaches its final bend, a 12-member Indian contingent is all set to compete at the fourth and concluding ISSF Shotgun World Cup Stage in Lonato, Italy. This event, a marquee fixture on the global shooting calendar, will take place at the Trap Concaverde, a venue long regarded as…
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All You Need to Know About India’s First-Ever International Javelin Tournament In what marks a historic first for Indian athletics, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 India’s first international javelin competition is set to take centre stage this Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. The event is co-organised by…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian sports, the launch of Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 stands as a pivotal milestone. Building upon the foundational work of the Khelo India Scheme, this transformative national policy is not just a plan it is a blueprint to reimagine India’s sporting future. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…
Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro are set to lead a stellar field of India’s top women boxers at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, beginning June 27 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Telangana. The five-day event, which runs till July 1, is being…
Ultimate Kho Kho League Returns on November 29 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi After two exhilarating seasons that redefined the sporting landscape for Kho Kho, Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is set to return with its most ambitious edition yet. Season 3 kicks off on November 29, 2025, at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor…
Hyderabad Heroes Record Biggest Win of the Tournament; Chennai Bulls Remain Unbeaten at the Top in GMR RPL Mumbai, 17 June 2025: It was a night of dominant rugby action at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) as the Chennai Bulls and Hyderabad Heroes registered emphatic victories in Season 1 of the…
India becomes a strategic pillar in WTT’s international vision, with a new entity aimed at delivering elite events and building pathways for Indian players. In a landmark step for the sport in the country, World Table Tennis (WTT) has officially launched WTT Event Management India Private Limited (“WTT India”), a dedicated local entity aimed at…
Two-time UTT champion Harmeet Desai, Asiad medalist Manika Batra lead Indian player pool Chinese paddler Fan Siqi, world No. 13 Bernadette Szocs, Olympians Aruna Quadri and Alvaro Robles, and several rising Indian paddlers led by Junior World No. 6 Ankur Bhattacharjee, will headline the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 player auction, set to take place…
Singles’ top seeds Niagol, Divyanshi seal Main Draw spots after comfortable wins at WTT Star Contender Chennai Pairing up for Mixed Doubles, Asian Games medallist Ayhika Mukherjee and reigning three-time National Youth Champion Ankur Bhattacharjee sealed their place in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 Presented By IndianOil, overcoming Anirban Ghosh…
Women National boxing Championship Opens in Style as IOA President PT Usha, Olympic Medalist Vijender Singh, Nikhat Zareen and multiple other sporting icons light up the arena Reigning Light fly (48-50kg) champion Anamika Hooda began her title defense at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim’s Prava Gajneer in Round…
The third day of fencing at the 38th National Games 2025 witnessed intense competition as fencers battled for supremacy in the Men’s Sabre and Women’s Epee events. Tamil Nadu’s Nidhi Gisho delivered a stellar performance to claim the gold medal in the Men’s Sabre category, defeating Oinam Jubraj from SSCB, who secured the silver. The…
The finals of the Handball event at the 38th National Games witnessed intense competition as Himachal Pradesh and SSCB emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively. In the women’s final, Himachal Pradesh outplayed Haryana with a commanding 46-39 victory, securing the gold medal, while Haryana settled for silver. Rajasthan claimed the bronze. Whereas,…
The Judo competition at the 38th National Games saw intense action, with standout performances specially by tulika and across the weight categories. In the men’s +100kg category, Yash Vijayran from SSCB claimed the gold, with Ritik from Punjab securing the silver. Aditya Parab from Maharashtra earned the bronze, while Yash Ghangas from Haryana rounded out…
The Skeet finals at the 38th National Games showcased remarkable precision and composure as Anantjeet Naruka of Rajasthan and Ganemat Sekhon of Punjab emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. Naruka clinched the gold with a final score of 56, while Ganemat Sekhon dominated the women’s final with a score of 53. Men’s…
The 38th National Games table tennis competition delivered a spectacle of skill, grit, and intense battles, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Jash defeated Sathiyan to win men individual gold With top contenders showcasing their best performances, the finals saw a perfect blend of dominance and thrilling turnarounds, making it a day to…
The fencing competitions at the 38th National Games, held in Uttarakhand, concluded with gripping matches. On the final day, events for the Men’s Sabre Team, Women’s Épée Team, and Women’s Foil Team took place, where Services, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu claimed gold medals in their respective categories. In the Men’s Sabre Team event, eight teams…
20km Walk Race National Games Record Broken After 14 Years by Servin sebastien; New Records Set on Day 4 of Athletics Day four of the 38th National Games turned into a record-breaking spectacle, with multiple athletes delivering historic performances. In the men’s 20km race walk, a 14-year-old record was erased as six participants went beyond…
Maharashtra stole the spotlight on the fourth day of the 38th National Games, delivering a stellar performance in gymnastics at national games and clinching multiple gold medals. From acrobatic to trampoline events, the state’s gymnasts showcased exceptional skill and precision, outshining their competitors. With dominance across categories, Maharashtra reaffirmed its stronghold in Indian gymnastics, setting…
The first day of table tennis at National Games, held at the multipurpose hall, was filled with excitement. Players from various states delivered outstanding performances in both the men’s and women’s team events. Women’s Team Event The women’s team competition saw strong performances from West Bengal and Maharashtra. In Group A, Maharashtra secured a commanding…
The fourth and final day of Taekwondo at the 38th National Games witnessed intense competition as athletes battled for supremacy in both Kyorugi and Poomsae categories. With power-packed performances and strategic combat, the event wrapped up on a high note, crowning champions across multiple weight divisions. In the Kyorugi Female Under 53 Kg category, Gujarat’s…
Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship scheduled to be held in Qingdao, China from 11th to 16th February 2025. Qingdao Conson Sports Centre is in charge for high voltage badminton actions at the fourth edition. 12 BWF nations are participating hense been divided into four groups. Group A – China , Chinese Taipei , Singapore Group…
Down to ten, up to Gold! Kerala manage to hold lead in National Games final The football event at the 38th National Games concluded on Tuesday with the men’s final and bronze medal matches being held at the Indira Gandhi International Sports Complex in Haldwani. The final between Uttarakhand and Kerala saw over 12,000 spectators…
Men’s & Women’s Boxing at the 38th National Games Witnesses Thrilling Encounters, as Lovlina Borgohain wins Gold The men’s boxing at the National Games saw thrilling bouts, with the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) asserting its dominance across multiple weight categories. In the flyweight (51kg) division, SSCB’s Mandengbam Judumani secured a solid victory over Chandigarh’s…
The 38th National Games witnessed an exhilarating display of skill, focus and determination in the recurve archery division as the medal winners were decided across the categories. Juyel Sarkar and Deepika Kumari win Gold Medals In the Men’s Recurve Individual, West Bengal’s rising star, Juyel Sarkar, showcased exceptional composure and accuracy to claim the gold…
The semi-finals of women’s football at the 38th National Games saw Odisha and Haryana secure remarkable victories, booking their spots in the final. In the first semi-final, Odisha defeated Delhi 5-1. Rebecca Zamthianmawi scored Delhi’s lone goal, while Odisha’s Pyari Zaxa netted one with Malti Munda scored a brace while Sumitra Hembram and Jabamani Tudu…
The rowing competition at the 38th National Games concluded on a high note today, wrapping up a thrilling three-day event held from February 3 to 5 at the picturesque Water Sports Complex in Koti Colony, Tehri, Uttarakhand. With over 20 teams participating from across the nation, the competition was marked by exceptional performances, particularly from…
Day 2 of the Hockey events at National Games 2025 commenced with Haryana Women defeating Karnataka Women 4-0 in Haridwar. Captain Rani (6’, 24’), Ishika (34’) and Mahima Choudhary (51’) scored the goals for Haryana in their season opener. With two losses in a row, Karnataka have slipped to the bottom of the Pool A…
On the eighth day of the 38th National Games, Karnataka is leading the medal tally. Karnataka has secured a total of 53 medals, consisting of 28 gold, 12 silver, and 13 bronze medals, securing the top spot. Services an impressive performance, winning 21 gold, 10 silver, and 9 bronze medals, bringing their total to 40 medals,…
David Beckham from Andaman and Nicobar had a great outing on Day 1 of the Road Cycling finals with three medals, including one gold, one silver, and one bronze. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) bagged a gold and a silver medal on Monday. The remaining seven medals were won by players from seven different states….
In a thrilling display of precision shooting, Punjab’s Sift Kaur Samra won the gold in the Women’s 50m 3 Position event at the 38th National Games, held at Maharana Pratap Sports College Trishul Hall in Uttarakhand. Samra’s commanding performance saw her score an impressive 461.2 points, securing the top spot in a competitive final. Her…
The volleyball competition at the 38th National Games concluded today at Shivalik Hall, Rudrapur. After five days of intense matches, the winners in both the men’s and women’s categories were decided. In the men’s final, Services defeated Kerala 3-1 to claim the gold medal, while in the women’s final, Kerala edged past Tamil Nadu in…
The Women’s Football competition at the National Games witnessed intense matches and remarkable performances as teams battled for dominance in their respective pools. Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, and Delhi emerged victorious in their opening matches, setting the stage for a competitive tournament. In Pool A, Haryana displayed an extraordinary performance against Tamil Nadu, securing a…
Ashi Chouksey from Madhya Pradesh delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games, held at the Trishool Shooting Range, MPSC, setting a new national record in the 50M Rifle 3 Positions Women event. She scored an exceptional 598, breaking the previous record of 594 set by Sift Kaur Samra at the 2023 ISSF National…
Day 4 of the Aquatics competition at the 38th National Games showcased fierce competition and remarkable performances from athletes specially Sajan Prakash and across India, with standout moments in swimming and 3MT SB events. The day witnessed exceptional races in the butterfly, breaststroke, and relay events, as well as the 3MT SB Women’s event. Event…
Day 3 of the events at the National Games weightlifting 2024 witnessed some intense battles and record-breaking performances, with lifters from across the country showcasing their strength and determination Men’s 81kg Category: Madhya Pradesh’s Valluri Ajaya Babu clinched the gold medal with a commanding lead of 11 kg over his nearest rival. Ajaya lifted 147…
Trishool Shooting Range witnessed an intense battle on Day 4 of Shooting at the 38th National Games, as Punjab emerged victorious in the 10M Air Rifle Mixed Team event. The duo of Arjun Babuta and Ojasvi Thakur showcased exceptional precision and composure, securing the gold medal with a 16-12 victory over Maharashtra. Despite a strong…
India won both singles matches in straight sets, giving India a 2-0 lead over Togo in Davis Cup 2025 India made a strong start to their Davis Cup 2025 campaign on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead over Togo on the opening day of the World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex. Mukund Sasikumar and…
Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Raju Clinch Gold in Thrilling Shooting Finals at 38th National Games The Trishool Shooting Range in Dehradun was the stage for a high-octane showdown at the 38th National Games, with two shooting stars, Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Nithin Raju, emerging victorious in their respective finals. In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol…
Payas Jain from Delhi stunned top seed G. Sathiyan with a dominant straight games victory to secure a spot in the semifinals of the UTT 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium today. Divyansh Srivastava, Manush Shah, and second seed Ankur Bhattacharjee joined him in the men’s semifinals. Payas,…
There is nothing better than a home tie to groom future Davis Cup stars and the upcoming contest against Togo is a good opportunity to do that, according to India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal. The Davis Cup Squad which is slated to be played on February1-2, comprises five member team Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan,…
Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi finalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China from February 11-16, 2025. India had bagged the bronze medal in the last edition of the championships held in Dubai in 2023 and…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag go down in semi-finals; Chochuwong saves three match points to book women’s singles final berth India’s challenge at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 came to an end with men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down against world no. 2 Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei of…
ANKITA WINS ITF W50 DELHI DOUBLES TITLE WITH NAIKHTA PROZOROVA TO CLASH WITH MIYAZAKI IN SINGLES FINAL NEW DELHI, JANUARY 18, 2025 : India’s top tennis player Ankita Raina won her first doubles title in nine months, triumphing in the final of the ITF W50 event with British partner Naiktha Bains, edging past American fourth…
Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina advances to doubles semifinals with their partners Riya Bhatia fought hard before losing her women’s singles pre-quarterfinal to fourth seed Yuriko Lily Miyazaki in a three-setter but she later reached the doubles semifinals, while Ankita Raina also made the last-four stage with her partner at ITF W50 tournament on Thursday….
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George register commanding wins to book quarter-final berth; Satwik-Chirag also advance Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while up and coming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight game wins while the men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Anupama Upadhyaya advances to second round, Malvika Bansod, Priyanshu Rajawat go down fighting against higher ranked opponents Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young register contrasting wins Anupama Upadhyaya won the battle between two rising women’s singles players while Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat put their best foot forward by putting…
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and one of India’s greatest sporting trailblazers, has joined forces with sports brand PUMA India in a multi-year partnership as brand ambassador. This marks a significant move as the brand officially steps into the world of badminton now, with Sindhu leading the charge. Sindhu’s achievements have played a crucial role…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha register hard-fought wins to advance to second round Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia upsets Chinese fifth seed Li Shi Feng in men’s singles Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung…
Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…
Biggest contingent of 36 Indian Players to be in action at the KD Jadhav Stadium from January 14-19 New Delhi, January 13: The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and even the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty needed a break to recuperate from injuries and niggles and rejuvenate themselves after the arduous…
