Indian sports enthusiasts have an exciting week ahead as a multitude of thrilling sports events are set to unfold. From the fervor of Athletics to the finesse of Badminton, this week promises a spectacle of athletic prowess and nail-biting action. Let’s dive into the excitement and explore the lineup of events that will keep Indian…
2024 might be the watershed year in Indian Table Tennis history as both the Indian Men’s & Women table tennis teams secured historic Olympic Qualifications. India will field a full contingent with 6/6 athletes for the Olympics for the first time ever and with new stars like Sreeja Akula,Ayhika Mukherjee and quality youngsters like Manav…
WFI Sticks With Same Wrestling Squad for World Paris Qualifiers in Istanbul The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to send the same wrestlers who competed in the Asian Qualifiers in Bishkek to the final Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul next month. This is because there wasn’t enough time to hold new trials to select…
In the pulsating world of table tennis, where every match is a whirlwind of skill and strategy, yesterday unfolded as a day of triumph and upsets for Indian paddlers. Manika Sparked. Amidst the thunderous rallies and nail-biting moments, the spirit of resilience and determination shone bright, encapsulating the essence of sporting glory. The spotlight fell…
The Indian tennis fans had a reason to rejoice with the teenager Manas Dhamne etching his maiden ATP Challenger victory amidst the disappointing results by Ramkumar and Sasikumar Mukund. Manas Dhamne wins his maiden ATP Challenger match Manas Dhamne won his first qualifying round match against Tatsuma Ito at the ATP 75 Internazionali di Tennis…
India finished at the 3rd place in Medal Table at the end of the U20 Asian Athletics Championships. Overall a great performance for Indian Athletes with 7 Gold, 11 Silver and 11 Bronze Medals. The Asian Athletics U20 Championship was held at Dubai from 24th to 27th of April. Deepanshu Sharma won the first Gold…
An unexpected injury, a surprising poor performance and some weird choices in terms of team selection sum up the disappointing results on Day 1 at World Relays 2024 in the Bahamas. One of the most exciting events in athletics i.e., the World Relays, started today and the excitement level was also high as it was…
One of the most exciting events in athletics is the relay race at World Athletics Relays 2024, which is starting on May 4, 2024, in the Bahamas. While there are many stars who will be present at the event, our eyes will be on our Indian stars, who are participating in all three 400-meter races:…
In a thrilling display of youthful vigor and raw talent, India’s Uber Cup campaign left fans both proud and hungry for more. Despite stumbling against badminton powerhouses China and Japan, the journey was far from a disappointment. It showcased not only the gap between India and the elite but also the immense potential simmering within…
Team India has successfully entered into the quarterfinals of the UberCup 2024 tournament. However, this huge defeat from china has left team india blank. In all 5 matches of the tie, China displayed superior performance over India. Team India could not secure a single game win against the highly ranked Chinese players, all of whom…
The Indian Grand Prix 1 athletics meet, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday, saw some exciting performances but no athletes managed to achieve the qualifying standards for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Triple Jump and Long Jump Highlights: ● Praveen Chithravel, the bronze medalist at the Asian Games 2023, emerged victorious in…
In a massive boost towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian men’s recurve team in Recurve Archery has climbed up the rankings to be world number 2, surpassing China. With 243 ranking points, the Indian team is currently 22 points ahead of China. The Korean men’s team sits at the top with 340…
Amidst the rollercoaster of recent events in the sport, badminton enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating Saturday in Uber Cup 2024, a rare occurrence since the glorious triumph of Indian women in the Badminton Asia Championships. Women Score a 4-1 Victory It all commenced in the most spectacular fashion with Ashmita Chaliha securing the opening…
India had a disappointing start to the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship in Shotgun currently being held in Doha, Qatar. None of the Indian trap shooters could qualify for the finals and thereby missed out on their final chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics. In the Men’s Trap event, Prithviraj Tondaiman finished 23rd with…
Archery World Cup Stage 1 is currently going on at Shanghai, China. Dhiraj Bommadevara, has set up a new national record of 693 in the qualification or the ranking round on Wednesday. Dhiraj also bettered his personal best of 686 and finished at the third spot. Veteran Archer Tarundeep Rai is ranked at the 7th…
It was a day of dominance for the world champion women’s team as they smoothly advanced to the Shanghai World Cup Stage 1 finals. After topping the Qualifications on Tuesday, the women’s team, comprising world champion Aditi Swami, ever consistent Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Parneet Kaur received a bye in the R16. Facing Turkey in…
The Indo-French duo Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti started their BMW Munich Opens campaign with a win and they both ended it with a win as well. The prestigious BMW Munich Opens Men’s doubles title 2024 on Sunday. The 2024 BMW Open was a men’s tennis tournament held on outdoor clay courts. This event marked…
India’s Triple Jumper and Asian Athletics Champion, Abdulla Aboobacker, the lone Indian representation in the Xiamen Diamond League 2024 in China, secured the 8th spot with his best effort of 16.33m. This was the Indian triple jumper’s second competition of the year. He finished first at the Indian Open Jumps in Bengaluru back in March…
Indian Wrestlers Dominate at Asian Qualifiers, Eyeing Paris Berths with Vinesh Phogat Leads the Charge for Paris 2024. The Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan witnessed a dominant display by Indian wrestlers particularly Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, and Reetika. These wrestlers are on the cusp of securing their berths at the Paris Olympics, raising…
An exceptional match unfolded between the Indo-French duo and the Austrian duo. Yuki & Albano secured a victory over Erler & Lucas in three sets, with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 at ATP250 BMW Open This is the same duo they lost in the Marrakech Open semifinals earlier this month. Yuki and Albano lost to…
Let me get some things straight. I started writing this article with a lot of hope for Asian Qualifiers Then came the news of Sujeet and Deepak being stranded in Dubai and unable to reach the venue for the weigh-in. Jaideep’s performance was heart-warming. After Aman’s loss, I felt like ‘what is the point of…
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti have won the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 on Thursday, 18 April at Munich, Germany. The duo displayed a remarkable performance against their American opponents, Evan King and Robert Galloway, securing a straight-set victory. Throughout the match, Yuki and Albano showcased their skills with eight aces against the American…
The next event in wrestling for qualification to Paris 2024 is almost upon us, with the Asian Olympic Qualifier tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 19th to 21st. There will be two quota places on offer in each event [6 each in men’s freestyle(FS), men’s Greco-Roman (GR) and women’s wrestling (WW)]. The format is very…
The 2024 Rowing Asian and Oceanian Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta is scheduled from 19-21 April in Chungju,Korea. Five Indian rowers will be in action across three disciplines in a bid to secure Olympic and Paralympic Quotas for the country. India had qualified a total of two rowers for the Tokyo Olympics.The pair of Arjun…
After an awful performance against the Australia in the recently concluded Test Series, Indian Team is now Officially out of the Top 5 Ranking Teams. As per the official rankings released by FIH, Indian Men’s Team is now ranked 6th. Indian Team started this year as the World Ranked 3 Team. Terrible performance in the…
Indian wrestlers displayed remarkable grit and skill on the third and fourth days of the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The contingent brought home a mix of silver and bronze medals across various weight categories, showcasing their prowess on the mat. Day 3 Recap: Shivanee Pawar emerged as a shining star for…
The 2022 Asian Games Champion, Palak Gulia secured a quota place for Paris by finishing 3rd in the ISSF Final Olympic Qualifying Championship Rifle/Pistol being held in Rio de Janeiro from 11 to 20th April, 2024. With this quota, India has won all the eligible quotas (16) for Paris in Rifle & Pistol events. In…
Hardly 48 hours have passed since the big disappointment of not qualifying for XD in Paris, yet as is life here we are, gearing up for the next big ticket event—the ITTF Singles World Cup. Both Manika and Sreeja have tough challenges ahead in the group. While the sting of that recent setback lingers, the…
Traditionally considered to be one of the fastest meets of the season, the Bryan Clay Invitational includes some of the best college track and field teams and athletes from around the country and the world. Some Indians were also in action here Nishad Kumar (Para), Tejaswin Shankar, and Sarvesh Kushare in the Men’s High Jump….
India’s women’s tennis team hopes to qualify for the playoffs at Billie Jean King Cup have fizzled out. The Indian women’s tennis team is in Asia/Oceania Group 1 following teams China, Korea, NewZealand, Chinese Taipei, and Pacific Oceania. The five member womens Indian tennis team, was announced by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). Namely:…
Indian Wrestlers won Three Medals on Day 1, No Medals on Day 2 of Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 Indian wrestlers had a mixed bag at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. They secured three medals on the opening day but failed to win any on the second day. Day 1 Roundup: Three…
India’s dream of a Hockey Test Series Victory against Australia in Australia after a decade goes in vain as they have lost all 3 out of the 5 games played so far. We, the fans of the Indian Hockey were hoping for a good competitive series. But, apart from the 3rd match, it was a…
Table Tennis action moves to Havirov, as the Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualifier is set to begin from 11 April in Havirov,Czech Republic. The tournament will provide a final opportunity for Mixed doubles pairs to seal their tickets for Paris. Twenty Six pairs from around the world will be in contention for four Olympic quotas….
The much awaited Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 is all set to start today. We will bring all the live updates of the Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 as it happens for the Indian wrestlers for the next Six Days Day5 GR 55-63-77-87-130kg Matches for today 55kg | Arjun will be up against Sajjad from Iraq and…
India No. 1, men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, is on a record-breaking spree. Just a few days ago, he became the first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan in 42 years to reach the singles main draw of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, one of the three clay court Masters 1000 events. While Ramesh Krishnan competed in…
Hockey India (HI) has decided to revive the Hockey India league (HIL) after a gap of seven years. A window has been tentatively fixed between December ’24 and January ’25. Under the leadership of Dilip Tirkey, there is hope that this new version, with 8 men’s and 6 women’s teams, will further ignite the growing…
The Indian athletics scene is buzzing with excitement as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming World Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey. Set to begin on April 21st, the event offers a crucial platform for Indian race walkers to not only challenge for podium finishes but also…
Ankita Raina (World Rank: 239) will lead the Indian Challenge at the Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia/Oceania Group I playoffs in Changsha, China from April 8 to 13th. The matches will be played on clay courts Joining Ankita Raina in the Indian team will be Sahaja Yamalapalli (World Rank: 309), Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (World Rank:…
The Indian National Record (NR) in women’s long jump stands as a testament to the prowess of the legendary Anju Bobby George, a figure deeply ingrained in the annals of Indian athletics. Her remarkable achievement, securing the fifth position at the Athens Olympics in 2004, remains a milestone in Indian sport. However, records are meant…
After a brilliant performance by the Indians at the WTT Feeder in Beirut, the Varazdin campaign has been a disappointing one. The Indian challenge ended there in the quarterfinals. India crashed out of all of their events by the end of quarterfinals. In Men’s Singles Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who just won the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024…
The Kookaburras on Saturday again proved that why they’re so dangerous in the sport of hockey. They thrashed the Indian Team 5-1, leaving no stone unturned. It felt more like a practice game for them. They weren’t put under pressure by India in any point of time. And, as a result of that, the Scoreline…
As the 5 match Hockey Test Series begins from 6th of April, Indian Hockey Team is ready to take on the Aussies at their home. The last time India won the Series against Australia at their den was 2014. Since then, we’re hoping for that historic series win. This Test Series against a competitive team…
Following her history-making performance at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February, 17-year-old badminton prodigy Anmol Kharb has picked up right where she left off. Kharb, ranked a relatively unknown 333rd in the world, is setting the Kazakhstan International Challenge ablaze, recently securing a dominant pre-quarterfinal berth with a straight-game victory over her higher-ranked compatriot…
April is set to be a thrilling month for Indian sports enthusiasts, as a number of Olympic qualification events are scheduled to take place across various sports. These events will provide crucial opportunities for athletes to secure their spots and represent their countries at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. So far India has qualified…
As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris2024 Olympics Games, athletes from India are gearing up to showcase their talent and determination on the global stage. The athletics timetable for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been unveiled, setting the stage for an exhilarating 11 days of track and field action. The events will kick off with…
A few days ago, everyone was talking about the good catch M.S. Dhoni took at the age of 42 in the IPL, praising him for his fitness. On the other hand, 44-year- old Rohan Bopanna is winning titles along with his 36-year-old partner Matthew Ebden in tennis men’s doubles. It looks like forty is the…
Chopra Sets Sights on Paris and 90 Meters at Star-Studded Diamond League Doha, Jena also to compete for his DL debut Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden javelin thrower, isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. As the prestigious Diamond League series kicks off its 2024 season, Chopra will be at the heart of the action,…
I am no expert in shooting. I have absolutely no skin in the game. What I am is an earnest fan of the sport. I have been following it since the 2000 Olympics and more closely in this Olympic cycle. Shooting has a special place in my heart because it has the potential to bring…
Four Quarterfinal Matches for India Our Olympic medalist, PV Sindhu, continues to dominate at the Spain Masters! ● She crushed Huang Yu-Hsun (Chinese Taipei) in straight sets (21-14, 21-12) showcasing her incredible skills. ● Up next, Sindhu faces Supanida Katethong (Thailand) in the quarterfinals, aiming for a spot in the semifinals. ● Ranked 11th, Sindhu…
Exciting news for weightlifting enthusiasts as the IWF World Cup is scheduled to be held from 31st March this month in Phuket,Thailand. This is an Olympic Qualification event and will serve as the last chance Qualifier for weightlifters around the world to try and secure their spot for the Paris Olympic Games. This event is…
