Indian football has faced a series of disappointing performances in recent years, highlighting a troubling decline in the sport’s fortunes. The senior national team failed to qualify for the third round of the World Cup qualifiers, a significant setback for a nation which was called the “Brazil of Asia” for its fluid style of play…
The FISU World University Championship Shooting became a platform where India’s young shooting stars showcased their remarkable prowess, capturing the spotlight with an impressive haul of 24 medals—9 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze. This stellar performance highlights the depth of talent within India’s university-level shooters, proving they are primed to become the next big…
Indian squash has witnessed a remarkable week of triumphs, showcasing the talent and dedication of its rising stars. Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh, and Ramit Tandon have each made significant strides on the international stage, bringing pride to the nation. Veer Chotrani, a young prodigy from Mumbai, clinched the prestigious White Oaks Cup. Veer relocated to…
The rising stars of Indian tennis showed promise by punching above their weight while the familiar names failed to live up to their billing in the ITF M25 event held last week in Bhubaneswar. Aryan Shah was the best of the lot making the semifinals in Men’s Singles beating the likes of Rishab Agarwal, Sidharth…
After a commanding victory over Malaysia, the Indian women team faced challenges but came back with a win Indian team knew they had challenges up their sleeves when they took the stadium. The star of the Malaysian match Sangita started off well as we were up in the very third minute. A crisp pass from…
As the badminton world shifts its focus to the Kumamoto Masters Super 500 tournament, India’s hopes will rest heavily on the shoulders of its two star shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen. Both players, having faced a tumultuous period since the Paris Olympics, are eager to reclaim their form and reignite their international dominance. PV…
Indian Women Team are the defending champion of Asian Champions Trophy A lot was on stake when the Indian team took the position on the ground. Up against a World rank 23 team Malaysia, it wasn’t expected to be a tough outing for the Indian team. At half time though India was up only 1-0…
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,…
On 4th of November 2024 (Monday), an 18 member Indian Women’s Hockey Team roster arrived in Gaya, Bihar, for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. The prestigious tournament will be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, marking the start of the first international hockey tournament…
The wrestling world championships season of 2024 started at the Olympic Games in Paris and moved on to the U17, U20 and U23 world championships in Amman, Pontevedra and Tirana respectively. The championships for the non-Olympic weight categories at Tirana, Albania was the final destination this year. There was some confusion regarding whether an Indian…
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 Johar 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 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 a long-range shot…
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…
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 Bhamidipaty lost a close…
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 Thiên…
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 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 INR 50 lakh….
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 track & field’s…
