The Rise and Fall of Indian Badminton Indian badminton has seen its share of glory days, with legendary players like Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal, and PV Sindhu making significant contributions to the sport. However, recent years have witnessed a decline in India’s international performance, particularly in comparison to dominant nations like China. China’s Dominance China…
It is never easy to script history and add your name to the list of firsts, but that’s exactly what India’s U19 boxing stars achieved, proving themselves in the first-ever U19 World Boxing Championship. These young athletes brought home a staggering 17 medals—4 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze (India finished at second position in…
This is Ramkumar and Saketh’s fourth Challenger title, first outside India The All-Indian pair of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni got better of American-Dutch pair in the Final of ATP CH100 event in South Korea. Ramkumar and Saketh won against Vasil 🇺🇸 and Stevens 🇳🇱 6-4,4-6,10-3 The all-Indian pair didn’t drop even a single set…
Malvika Becomes the third Indian Women Singles player, after Sindhu and Saina to enter BWF300+ Final outside India Malvika Bansod, WR34 defeated Jakobsen from Denmark WR38 to enter the final of Hylo Open 2024 In the Semifinal she defeated Julie Jakobsen 🇩🇰 23-21, 21-18 to reach the finals. Malvika will play Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt, seeded…
Sumit Nagal’s search for an ATP main draw qualification continued as he failed to qualify in the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors and the ATP 1000 Paris Masters. He had last made the main draw of an ATP 500 or above event at Monte Carlo Masters in April this year where he made the second round…
India finished with a whopping Nine Medals at the recently concluded U23 World Wrestling Championships, which includes 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals Here’s we look at the performance in each category of Men Freestyle and Women Wrestling. Starting with Women’s wrestling WW-50kg: Umi Ito (Japan) and Sage Raine Mortimer (USA) were clearly…
The U19 World Boxing Championships 2024 is underway from October 26 and will continue until November 3 at the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, marking an exciting chapter in youth boxing. This event is the first-ever global U19 World Boxing Championships, exclusively for boxers aged 17 and 18, and will feature competitions across 10 weight…
After a thrilling shootout on Saturday, India won the Bronze Medal in the Sultan of Johor Cup, where they prevailed 2-2 (3-2) over New Zealand. The match was tensed and full of excitement, with India from the get-go starting to attack skilfully, resulting in an early success in the 11th minute when Dilraj Singh scored…
The India U-17 team secured their second consecutive victory in the Asia Cup qualifiers, defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 at the Chonburi Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2024. The India U-17 team Blue Colts continued their impressive form following a 13-0 triumph over Brunei Darussalam. The first attempt came from Mohammed Kaif in the 6th minute, with…
The men’s doubles tennis scene in India is experiencing a surge in talent, with several athletes stepping up their game and making their mark in international tournaments. A standout achievement came when Arjun Kadhe and Ritvik Bollipalli clinched their maiden ATP Tour title at the ATP 250 Almaty Open. A victory that significantly boosted their…
Will we see a new bunch of future champions from Under-23 Wrestling Championships considering how turbulent 2024 has been for Indian Wrestling ? With all the drama leading up to the Olympics, it was clear, things were not going to be easy. The men’s freestyle team which has given India 5 medals since 2008 had…
The WTT Champions Montpellier 2024 has begun on October 22 at the Sud de France Arena, featuring top table tennis players from around the world. While there will be no action in Men’s singles from an Indian perspective. Indian stars Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula will be in action in Women’s singles after making history…
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…
India’s journey at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championship will be remembered as a historic moment, marking a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history. The championship was filled with highs, near-misses, and a first-ever team medal in the tournament. The Indian team, led by standout players like Ayhika Mukherjee, Manika Batra, and the Mukherjees,…
Asian heavyweights to feature as the tournament kicks off in New Delhi from December 1 till 10 South Asia’s first women’s handball league, the World Handball League (WHL) India – Women, will be hosting the historic 20th edition of the prestigious Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi from December 1 to 10, 2024, with…
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…
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty shined at the recently concluded ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W15 tournament at Mysuru featured all the emerging talents in India. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty & Arunkumar Lakshmi Prabha were the bright spots among them along with solid performances from Riya Bhatia & Smriti Bhasin. India’s number 3 ranked player & the top seed, Shrivalli…
After a hectic year with the Olympics, many Olympic qualification tournaments (+ trials to select a team for the Olympics) and 3 ISSF world cups across the shooting world (Cairo, Rabat, Baku, Lonato and Munich), we have finally arrived at the final ISSF tournament of 2024- the ISSF shooting world cup finals. New Delhi is…
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…
Sumit Nagal’s recent form has been a rough patch, marked by a string of early exits since the Cincinnati Masters. Adding to his struggles, injuries have plagued him, forcing him to miss crucial Davis Cup ties. The ongoing physical setbacks have cast a shadow over what had initially promised to be a strong season for…
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…
In a highly anticipated international friendly, India faced off against Vietnam at a packed Thien Truong Stadium. Under the guidance of new coach Manolo Márquez, the Blue Tigers were eager to break their two-match goalless streak. Márquez opted for a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Farukh Choudhary making a notable return to the national team after three…
On the 6th of October, Hockey India announced the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team who are set to participate in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. The Wall of India and the goalkeeping icon PR Sreejesh will lead the team as their head coach in Malaysia, with defender Amir…
The Hockey India League (HIL) is making a much-anticipated comeback in December 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, and this revamped edition promises excitement for hockey fans. Starting on December 28, 2024, the league will feature both men’s and women’s teams for the first time, marking a significant development in Indian hockey. The men’s and women’s…
India’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has had its share of highs and lows. In their opening game against New Zealand, the team faced a disappointing 58-run defeat. New Zealand posted 160/4, with Sophie Devine starring (57* off 36). India’s response fell short, being bowled out for 102, with top players…
As in previous years, the 2025 Wanda Diamond League will see the world’s biggest stars compete across four different continents at 14 of the sport’s most prestigious one-day meetings, with the most successful qualifying for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich. The Road to the Final will begin in Xiamen on April 26th…
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 Indian senior men’s football team head coach, Manolo Márquez, on Monday, announced a 26 member probables list for the Tri-Nation friendly tournament to be held in Vietnam during the October FIFA International Match Window. The Blue Tigers are set to take on hosts Vietnam on October 9, followed by Lebanon on October 12, at…
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…
Sumit Nagal is all set to make his ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters debut on October 2, 2024, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai. This is a hard-court tennis tournament. Nagal face China’s Wu Yibing in the first round of 128. Wu Yibing is currently ranked 96th in the ATP rankings, while Nagal…
Two Team Golds and Kanak’s Individual Bronze Propel India to the Top of the Medal Tally The Indian shooting contingent made an impressive start to their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 in Lima, Peru, securing two team golds and an individual bronze medal on the first day of competition. With these stellar…
In a heartbreaking turn of events at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship, Lima, Umesh Choudhary’s hopes for a podium finish were dashed after he was docked two crucial points for “reporting late by 10 minutes.” The penalty had a devastating impact on his overall standings, effectively sabotaging what could have been a potential medal-winning…
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…
India were the hot favourites to win the Asian Championships 2024. But the major surprise of the tournament was the unexpected finalist China, who made it to the final after defeating Pakistan in the semis. The hot favourites ultimately retained their Asian Champions Trophy crown with a 1-0 win over the lowest-ranked team in the…
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…
Aside from being Olympic champions, what do Letsile Tebogo, Neeraj Chopra, Faith Kipyegon, Usain Bolt, and Armand Duplantis have in common? They all first rose to prominence at the World Athletics U20 Championships. The biennial junior competition is often the first global stage for many talents who could go on to become Athletics track &…
With the Olympics fever over and the discussions already begun about the next generation of talented athletes, Manas Dhamne is making significant strides in the tennis court. The 16-year-old Manas Dhamne caused a major upset by defeating the home favourite and No.1 seed Ionel Nicholas David of Romania at the ongoing ITF Romania F13 to…
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…
