As December 2025 moves into its end of year, India enters a crucial period across hockey, racquet sports, athletics, cycling, combat sports and more.
With more than 40 tournaments across December and early January, Indian athletes are set for an intense stretch. Here is a week-by-week breakdown of the events that will shape the nation’s sporting narrative.
Week 1 (28 Nov – 4 Dec): Hockey, Table Tennis, Squash, Equestrian, Taekwondo & Badminton
The final week of November launches India into a high-stakes period.
28 Nov – 10 Dec: FIH Men’s Junior World Cup
India’s Junior Men begin their World Cup campaign on home soil, looking to build momentum after a strong year. With the event stretched over two weeks, early matches become critical for knockout qualification.
30 Nov – 7 Dec: ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
Indian table tennis returns to the global stage in Chengdu. This format rewards depth and versatility; India fields a youthful squad aiming for deep progress.
1–5 Dec: HCL Squash Indian Tour (Chennai Challenger 15k)
Indian squash players get a strong home opportunity. The Challenger 15K event in Chennai offers ranking points for rising players aiming to break into the top tiers.
1–7 Dec: Asian Equestrian Championships – Eventing & Show Jumping
India participates across both Eventing and Show Jumping. With Paris 2024 experience now behind them, the focus is on climbing Asian standings heading into the LA 2028 cycle.
1–14 Dec: FIH Women’s Junior World Cup
Running parallel to the men’s event, India’s Junior Women eye consistency against top European and Asian sides.
7-10 Dec: India Men’s Hockey Tour of South Africa
The senior men begin a crucial overseas Test tour, essential for improving match intensity ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
2–6 Dec: National Road Cycling Championships
India’s finest road cyclists convene for the national championships — a key selection event for the 2026 Asian Championships.
3–6 Dec: World Taekwondo U21 Championships
Young Indian fighters compete globally, attempting to translate domestic success onto the world stage.
2–7 Dec: Guwahati Masters (BWF Super 100)
India hosts its second Super 100 of the season. With Olympic and Asian Games qualification cycles expanding, this is an important ranking opportunity for developing shuttlers.
4–6 Dec: Vancouver Fencing World Cup – Epee (Men/Women)
India’s fencers continue their packed season at a crucial World Cup stop, preparing for continental qualification.
4 & 7 Dec: Super Cup Semis & Final
Football fans get knockout drama as the Super Cup reaches its climax.
Summary for the Tournaments in the week 1
- 28 Nov – 10 Dec: FIH Men’s Junior World Cup
- 30 Nov – 7 Dec: ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
- 1–5 Dec: HCL Squash Indian Tour (Chennai Challenger 15k)
- 1–7 Dec: Asian Equestrian Championships – Eventing & Show Jumping
- 1–14 Dec: FIH Women’s Junior World Cup
- 7-10 Dec: India Men’s Hockey Tour of South Africa
- 2–6 Dec: National Road Cycling Championships
- 3–6 Dec: World Taekwondo U21 Championships
- 2–7 Dec: Guwahati Masters (BWF Super 100)
- 4–6 Dec: Vancouver Fencing World Cup – Epee (Men/Women)
- 4 & 7 Dec: Super Cup Semis & Final
Week 2 (5–11 Dec): Archery, Shooting, Judo, Fencing, Badminton & More
December’s second week tightens the competition load further.
5–7 Dec: Taipei Archery Open (250)
A 250-point international event with strong Asian fields. India sends a sizeable squad across recurve and compound.
5–9 Dec: ISSF World Cup Final
The world’s best shooters gather for the year-end finale. India enters with multiple medal contenders across rifle, pistol and shotgun.
6–7 Dec: Tokyo Grand Slam (Judo)
One of the biggest judo events of the year, the Tokyo Grand Slam always attracts elite competition. India fields a full roster seeking international breakthroughs.
7 Dec: Fukuoka Fencing World Cup – Foil (Men)
A key stop for foil fencers chasing critical world ranking points.
7–14 Dec: Asian Youth Para Games
India’s para-athlete contingent aims to better its previous medal count across athletics, swimming, badminton and table tennis.
9–14 Dec: Odisha Masters (BWF Super 100)
The second back-to-back Super 100 in India. Strong representation across all categories, especially in women’s singles and doubles.
9–15 Dec: Tennis Premier League – Season 7
Ahmedabad hosts TPL Season 7 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. With Hyderabad Strikers dominating recent seasons, the 2025 crown is wide open.
9–14 Dec: Squash World Cup XT – Chennai
A new-format mixed team event featuring global talent. India looks for a podium finish on home courts.
10-14 Dec: WTT Finals
Diya Chitale and Manush Shah scripted history as the mixed doubles pair became the first-ever Indian table tennis players to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals
Summary for the Tournaments in the week 2
- 5–7 Dec: Taipei Archery Open (250)
- 5–9 Dec: ISSF World Cup Final
- 6–7 Dec: Tokyo Grand Slam (Judo)
- 7 Dec: Fukuoka Fencing World Cup – Foil (Men)
- 7–14 Dec: Asian Youth Para Games
- 9–14 Dec: Odisha Masters (BWF Super 100)
- 9–15 Dec: Tennis Premier League – Season 7
- 9–14 Dec: Squash World Cup XT – Chennai
- 10-14 Dec: WTT Finals
Week 3 (12–18 Dec): Chess, Marathon, Nationals & the BWF World Tour Finals
13–24 Dec: Global Chess League
The franchise-based league returns with stacked international line-ups and India’s best grandmasters.
14 Dec: Pune Marathon
One of India’s major road races, drawing elite domestic runners.
15–21 Dec: Senior National Badminton Championships
India’s most important domestic badminton event. With global stars returning home, expectations for high-quality matches remain high.
17–21 Dec: BWF World Tour Finals
Only the year’s best qualify. With Indian shuttlers pushing deep into 2025, the season-ending finale becomes a crucial benchmark.
Summary for the Tournaments in the week 3
- 13–24 Dec: Global Chess League
- 14 Dec: Pune Marathon
- 15–21 Dec: Senior National Badminton Championships
- 17–21 Dec: BWF World Tour Finals
Week 4 (19–25 Dec): Cycling, Football, Basketball & T20 Cricket
19–24 Dec: Senior & Junior National Track Cycling Championships
A major week for Indian track cycling and selection for upcoming Asian events.
20–6 Jan: Indian Women’s League (IWL) Phase 1
The national women’s football league kicks off, expanding the competitive window into early 2026.
21–28 Dec: 75th Senior National Basketball Championships
India’s top basketball tournament returns, with heavyweight states vying for supremacy.
21 Dec: Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
Asia’s premier 25K road race draws elite international and Indian runners.
21–30 Dec: Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of India (5 T20Is)
India hosts Sri Lanka in a five-match T20I series — a key phase leading into major ICC events.
25–31 Dec: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships (M/W)
World champions across formats will be crowned; India fields elite and emerging names aiming for podiums.
Summary for the Tournaments in the week 4
- 19–24 Dec: Senior & Junior National Track Cycling Championships
- 20–6 Jan: Indian Women’s League (IWL) Phase 1
- 21–28 Dec: 75th Senior National Basketball Championships
- 21 Dec: Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
- 21–30 Dec: Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of India (5 T20Is)
- 25–31 Dec: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships (M/W)
Week 5 (28 Dec – 10 Jan): Hockey India League (Women)
28 Dec – 10 Jan: Hero Hockey India League – Women’s Edition
The women’s HIL returns after years, offering much-needed high-intensity domestic competition featuring international players.
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This five-week blitz marks one of the most intense sporting stretches in Indian history, covering nearly every Olympic and emerging discipline. From world cups to national championships, December and early January will define rankings, selections and narratives for 2026 and beyond.
