From Dusty Backyards to BWF Glory: Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma Embody the New DNA of Indian Badminton In the parched backyard of a farmer’s home in Sanoor, near Karkala in Karnataka, a quiet revolution began. A wiry eight-year-old Ayush Shetty, racquet in hand and dreams in his eyes, was coached by his father Ram…
On a classic grass court evening at the All England Club, the Indo-Colombian pair of Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolás Barrientos scripted a dramatic victory to mark a memorable Grand Slam debut win at Wimbledon for the Indian. The duo saved four match points to edge past Alexandre Müller and David Goffin 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(13-11) in…
The Yonex Canada Open 2025 kicked off with a blend of promise, upsets, and concerns for the Indian contingent. As the Super 300 tournament unfolds, India’s campaign has seen rising stars deliver clutch performances, seasoned campaigners scrape through, and top-seeded pairs fall short of expectations. Shreyanshi Valishetty Stuns World No. 37 Arguably the biggest highlight…
The stage is set. After three dominant performances in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, the Indian women’s football team the Blue Tigresses now face their biggest test. Their final group game on July 5 against host nation Thailand will decide who secures the coveted spot at the continental showpiece. It’s…
India’s campaign at the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 gathered momentum on Day 3 as two of its finest pugilists, Minakshi and Pooja Rani, punched their way into the semifinals, assuring the country of at least two medals. Their commanding performances not only displayed individual excellence but also lifted the collective morale of the Indian…
As the Yonex Canada Open 2025 Super 300 event kicks off in Ontario, Indian shuttlers find themselves at the heart of a compelling draw filled with domestic face-offs, exciting first-time clashes, and stiff seeded opposition. With a strong contingent featuring top-seeded youngsters and experienced campaigners, Team India will be looking to make a deep run…
As the table tennis world shifts its spotlight to Las Vegas for the WTT US Smash 2025, India is all set to make its mark with a strong and diverse contingent featuring some of the country’s most promising names across singles, doubles, and mixed events. Scheduled to take place at the Orleans Arena from July…
Just eleven months after being handed one of Indian football’s most scrutinized roles, Manolo Marquez is no longer the head coach of the Indian national team. In a decision that surprised few but disappointed many, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Marquez announced a mutual parting of ways, effective immediately. While the federation’s statement…
On a bright evening at the County Ground in Bristol, India Women scripted a performance that was part grit, part brilliance, and all heart. Fuelled by standout performances from Amanjot Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, and backed by a clinical bowling display led by Shree Charani, India defeated England by 24 runs in the second T20I,…
India’s Rising Racquet Stars: Tanvi’s Surge, Ayush’s Ascent, and the Promise of a New Era in Singles Badminton ranking As Indian badminton continues to evolve post the Tokyo and Paris Olympic cycles, the latest singles rankings bring a blend of reassurance and promise. Veteran names like P.V. Sindhu, H.S. Prannoy, and Srikanth Kidambi continue to…
India’s promising campaign at the World Boxing Cup Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 continued to gather pace on Tuesday as three more Indian boxers Sakshi, Jaismine, and Lakshya Chahar booked their places in the quarterfinals with assured victories in their respective categories at the Beeline Arena. Coming into the tournament with growing confidence following a strong showing…
This week, the Under-18 Asia Cup is making its long-awaited return after nearly a decade, with boys’ and girls’ tournaments set to unfold in Dazhou, China from July 3 to 13, 2025. But noticeably absent from the competition will be India one of Asia’s most formidable hockey nations. While the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) is…
In a resounding statement of India’s growing strength in wrestling, the nation’s grapplers brought home a phenomenal 14 medals at the Yasar Dogu and Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan International Tournament, held in Kocaeli, Turkey 🇹🇷. This prestigious event witnessed top wrestling talent from across the globe, but it was the Indian contingent both women…
In the scenic city of Brașov, Romania, Indian tennis had a moment to cheer and it came from the racket of a 17-year-old wildcard. Manas Dhamne, one of India’s most promising young talents, delivered a career-defining victory at the ATP 75 Brasov Challenger, defeating World No. 282 Christoph Negritu of Germany in a dramatic three-set…
Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat continued to blaze her trail through the 2024–25 Indian shooting season with yet another commanding performance at the National shooting Trials 3 & 4 for Rifle & Pistol (Group A) in Bhopal. The Haryana shooter stamped her dominance in the 10m Air Pistol Women’s T3 event, topping both the qualification and…
In a moment of sheer brilliance and national pride, 14-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick from Maharashtra has etched her name into the annals of Indian sporting history. With an unforgettable performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, Divyanshi became the first Indian since 1989 to clinch the Asian Cadet (U15) title, and the first Indian…
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…
The Indian men’s hockey setup is gearing up for a major overseas assignment as the India A hockey team heads to Europe for a 12-day, 8-match tour from 8th to 20th July 2025. This development tour will see the young and emerging stars of Indian hockey compete against strong European sides such as Ireland, France,…
Divyanshi Bhowmick Scripts History, Storms Into U15 Final at Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships In what will go down as one of the most memorable campaigns by an Indian in youth table tennis, Divyanshi Bhowmick has entered the final of the U15 Girls’ Singles category at the 2025 Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships. The 14-year-old…
In a nation where cricket often steals the spotlight, stories like Sakshi Chavan’s remind us of the resilience and undying spirit that define Indian athletics. At just 20, Sakshi has lived a life filled with breathtaking highs and devastating setbacks, yet her fire burns brighter than ever. Speaking to us candidly, Sakshi opened up about…
The month of July 2025 marks one of the most intense and vibrant stretches in Indian sports, with athletes across disciplines competing on multiple continents. From elite tennis courts and badminton halls to archery ranges, swimming pools, and wrestling mats, India’s best are in action throughout the month. Here’s a detailed week-by-week look at what…
In a quiet corner of Birsanagar, Jamshedpur, a young girl once cycled 18 kilometers every day, bamboo bow in tow, chasing a dream that even she didn’t fully understand yet. That girl was Komalika Bari, now a name synonymous with composure under pressure and India’s bright hope in international archery. It all began when her…
From stunning the world with a historic 4x400m relay run to clocking some of India’s fastest 400m times in recent seasons, Rajesh Ramesh has become a household name in Indian athletics. A key member of the team that rewrote the Asian record at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Rajesh has steadily risen from being just…
At just 15 years of age, Divyanshi Bhowmick has carved her name into Indian table tennis history. In a stunning quarterfinal performance at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, the teenager defeated China’s Yang Huzie, the World No. 64, in a 3-1 encounter to assure India its first singles medal of the 2025 edition…
India’s women’s football team continued their dominant run at the AFC Qualifiers Women’s Asian Cup 2026, beating Timor-Leste 4–0 in their second group match at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai. After their record-breaking 13–0 victory over Mongolia, the Blue Tigresses followed it up with another composed, clinical performance, making it two wins from…
The National Rifle and Pistol Selection Shooting Trials 3 and 4 in Raipur brought back familiar names into the national reckoning, while also underlining the depth of India’s shooting talent pool. With strong performances across the board, the trials not only shaped the squads for upcoming international events but also hinted at fierce internal competition…
In a defining moment for Indian badminton, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty emerged as the champion of the US Open 2025 (BWF Super 300), becoming the first Indian this season to win a BWF World Tour title. The youngster defeated Canada’s Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the final, capping off an extraordinary week in Fort Worth, Texas….
Manika Batra Reclaims India No.1 Spot, Manav Thakkar Leads Men’s Rankings, a Look at Latest ITTF Rankings The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released its updated rankings for the 26th week of 2025, revealing key movements in both global and Indian standings. While Chinese stars Sun Yingsha, Lin Shidong, and Wang Chuqin continue to…
In a country where cricket is a religion, Narender Kumar’s journey stands out like a rare curveball. Hailing from the bustling lanes of Delhi, he’s one of the few Indians to make a mark in baseball, softball, and even the Finnish national sport, Pesäpallo. From winning gold for India to coaching Ukraine’s women’s team, and…
There was heartbreak yet again for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team as they slumped to their seventh consecutive defeat in the 2024–25 FIH Pro League, this time falling 0–3 to a clinical China. With this result, India is mathematically relegated from the top-tier Pro League and will now compete in the FIH Nations Cup next…
Fresh off a commanding 13-0 win against Mongolia, the Indian women’s football team, known as the Blue Tigresses, return to action today in their second match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Timor-Leste. The fixture kicks off at 2:30 PM IST (4 PM local time) at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang…
For a country that has passionately followed tennis since the days of Vijay Amritraj and Ramesh Krishnan, India’s longing for a men’s singles Grand Slam champion has grown deeper with time. Can Manas Dhamne and Aryan Shah Provide that Hope. The doubles triumphs of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Rohan Bopanna have kept Indian tennis…
Nikhat Zareen Sparkles, Anjali Stuns Manisha Moun on Day 1 of Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament 2025 At the heart of Hyderabad’s Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, the opening day of the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament 2025 roared to life with intensity, surprise, and pure boxing class. Spearheading the event was two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, who lived…
Ayush Shetty’s Moment of Glory: Upsets World No. 6 to Reach First Super 300 Final at US Open 2025 In a defining moment for his young career, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty delivered the performance of a lifetime at the Yonex US Open 2025, stunning World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a three-game…
In a sensational run that has captured the attention of Indian badminton fans, Tanvi Sharma has booked her place in the final of the US Open 2025 (BWF Super 300) with a clinical straight-game victory over World No. 40 Polina Buhrova of Ukraine. With a 21-14, 21-16 win, the 16-year-old has not only marched into…
FIH Men Junior World Cup 2025: India Draws Rivals Pakistan in Group B as Tournament Expands to 24 Teams The countdown has officially begun for one of the most anticipated events in international hockey. The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, set to be hosted in Tamil Nadu, India, has drawn its pools and…
In a thrilling semifinal clash at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025 in Tashkent, India’s Under-15 Boys team scripted history by becoming the first Indian cadet team to reach the final of the prestigious continental event. The trio of Sahil Rawat, Ritvik Gupta, and Aditya Das held their nerves in high-pressure situations to pull…
India is set to welcome Asia’s top aquatic athletes in October 2025, as it plays host to the 11th Asian Swimming Championships at the newly built Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. This marks the return of the continental championship to India after a nine-year gap, and the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is taking deliberate…
With momentum on their side after a promising performance in the Brazil leg, the Indian boxing contingent now sets its sights on the next major challenge the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025, to be held in Kazakhstan from June 30 to July 6. This continental leg of the global World Boxing calendar will see over…
Ayush Shetty, still only 20, is steadily carving out a place for himself in the upper ranks of world badminton. At the 2025 YONEX US Open, a BWF Super 300 event, Shetty has once again reached the semifinals his third Super 300 semifinal appearance of the year reinforcing his position as one of India’s most…
Tanvi Sharma’s Breakthrough Run at US Open 2025 Signals a New Era for Indian Badminton At just 16, Tanvi Sharma is scripting a significant chapter in Indian badminton’s youth movement. Competing at the 2025 YONEX US Open a BWF Super 300 event the teenager from India has produced a series of standout performances that have…
In a country dominated by cricket and increasingly charmed by football and kabaddi, a quiet revolution has been unfolding over the past few years led not by federations or billion-dollar sponsors, but by passionate athletes and change makers determined to build a new sporting ecosystem from scratch Ultimate Frisbee. Off-Season Ultimate (OSU), co-founded in January…
The NRAI National Selection Trials 2025, held at the Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, continued to showcase intense competition among India’s finest rifle and pistol shooters. Strong performances at Dehradun trials shape Indian squad for Asian Championships and ISSF World Cup in Ningbo On day three and four of the trials, Olympians and emerging stars…
India’s U19 Boys’ team continued their impressive run at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2025 in Uzbekistan, storming into the semifinals with a dominant 3-0 victory over DPR Korea in the quarterfinals. With this win, the Indian squad has ensured a second consecutive bronze medal at the continental level a testament to their…
Trap and Skeet shooters gear up for July challenge as team eyes redemption at ISSF Shotgun World Cup The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the list of shooters selected to represent the country at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, scheduled to be held from 4th to 14th July 2025….
Dominant run at ATP 250 sees Indo-American duo enter first final together at Mallorca Open Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri, partnering with American Robert Galloway, has booked a spot in the final of the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships after an impressive run through the draw. The pair, seeded fourth in the tournament, capped their strong…
From relay aces to record-holders, India’s top athletes gear up for a high-octane showdown on June 28 at The Indian Open Athletics Meet. It is set to bring Bengaluru alive on 28th June 2025, as several of India’s elite track and field athletes return to domestic action fresh from their heroics at the Asian Athletics…
India’s high-profile campaign to host the 2036 Olympic Games has hit a pause not because of a failed pitch or lack of ambition, but due to a fundamental shift in the way the Olympic Movement selects its future hosts. On June 20, 2025, Kirsty Coventry, newly elected as the first female and African president of…
The India U23 football team concluded their crucial Central Asia tour in Tajikistan with mixed results, drawing one and losing one across two international friendlies. More importantly, the tour spanning from June 16 to 21, 2025 offered a timely test and vital insights for head coach Naushad Moosa and his youthful squad as they prepare…
The Archery Asia Cup Stage 2, held in Bukit Gombak, Singapore from June 15 to 20, 2025, marked a significant outing for India’s next-generation archers. With top senior names rested, the Indian Archery Federation fielded a young squad focused on gaining international exposure. While the team impressed with dominant performances in qualification rounds and secured…
