Antalya World Cup. With bows drawn and spirits high, Indian archers will return to action this month at the final stage of the World Cup to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from June 18–23, alongside the Final Olympic Qualifier Tournament also to be held at the same venue from June 14–17. Following a lacklustre showing…
Southeast Asia’s groundbreaking Women’s Handball League (WHL), promoted by Pavna Sports Venture, has launched an ambitious “future handball champions program” starting from the upcoming league season in January, 2025 with a focus on scouting and developing young and talented Indian women players from across the country. With this goal in mind, the League has entered into…
Sarabjot Singh & Sift Kaur Samra impress at the Munich Shooting World Cup In the final rifle & pistol world cup before the Paris Olympics involving all the top athletes, India finished joint 3rd with France behind China & Norway with a Gold & Bronze courtesy Sarabjot Singh (Gold, Men’s 10m Air Pistol) & Sift…
The Taiwan Open 2024 concluded on a high note for Indian athletics, with a haul of seven medals – three gold, three silver, and one bronze. This impressive performance showcased the potential of Indian athletes on the international stage, but also highlighted the ongoing quest for Olympic qualification for the upcoming Paris Games. Nayana James…
The Singapore Open 2024 was a tournament marked by mixed fortunes for the Indian badminton contingent. From unexpected defeats to historic victories, the competition was a rollercoaster ride for both players and fans. Day 1: A Series of Disappointments The tournament began on a sour note for India with a series of unexpected losses on…
TreGa Semi-Final Run at the Singapore Open 2024 underscores their emerging supremacy in World Badminton India’s rising women’s badminton stars Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly once again underlined their prowess on the world stage as they became the first Indian women players to reach the semi-final stage of a BWF Super 750 tournament in Singapore…
The Taiwan Open 2024, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level meet, concluded on Sunday, witnessing a strong showing from Indian athletes. While DP Manu secured a gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw, several others impressed with podium finishes and personal bests. Yet, the looming Paris Olympics qualification standards cast a shadow, with some athletes…
The final Boxing World Olympic qualification tournament concluded in Thailand which was the final opportunity for boxers around the globe to secure their Paris Olympic tickets. Indian boxers put up a good show in Thailand winning three Quota places while narrowly missing two. Amit Panghal (Men’s 51 kg),Nishant Dev(men’s 71 kg) & Jaismine Lamboria(women’s 57kg)…
The prestigious Roland Garros Grand Slam witnessed mixed results in the men’s double action for the Indian fans. N. Sriram Balaji powered his way into the pre-QF, but Yuki Bhambri lost round 1 despite his recent strong performances on the tour. Coming in as the alternates, the Indo-Mexican duo of N. Sriram Balaji and Miguel…
Pro-boxing in India to get major fillip with inaugural Global Boxing Series to be held on June 1 The series will witness first ever influencer marque showdown along with eight bouts at the Jade Garden Banquets, Worli Mumbai, 31st May 24: Boxing fans in India would witness the electrifying atmosphere and high-octane tussles between professional boxers at the inaugural Global Boxing Series which will be held…
Wondering who will qualify for the Paris Olympics in boxing, we have you covered. MENS: 51kg(4 Quotas): Amit Panghal has probably got the the most favorable draws out of all the Indian men’s boxers competing at the tournament. A bye in the 1st round,followed by a relatively easy Round of 32 match. His toughest challenge…
The next leg of the FIH Pro League for the Indian men’s hockey team will get underway in Antwerp, Belgium from the 22nd of May (Wednesday). This mini tournament will feature Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain (GB), alongside India. The first leg will be held in Antwerp with 2 matches each, against Argentina and…
On Sunday, India’s ace shuttler Satwik & Chirag claim their 8th BWF World Title and 4th Super 500 title in Thailand Open 2024 Life has come to a full circle for Satchi before the Paris Olympics, they have won Thailand Open S-500 once again which is also their breakthrough tournament in 2019 which helped them…
The Second and final Boxing World Olympic Qualification tournament begins on May 24 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event presents the last opportunity for boxers around the world to secure a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024. A total of 51 remaining Paris 2024 Olympic quota places (23 for women and 28 for men) will be…
The Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament 2024 is set to begin tomorrow, and Indian shuttlers are gearing up for a challenging competition. Here’s a comprehensive look at the draws and the paths for all Indian players. Men’s Singles Ayush Shetty faces a tough final round qualification match against Brazil’s Ygor Coelho. This will be a test…
Sumit Nagal WR (94) India’s highest-ranked singles player, was eliminated in the first round of the Geneva Open on Sunday 19th may following a closely fought match against Sebastian Baez WR (19) of Argentina who is counted among the clay court specialists. Set 1 : During Set 1, Nagal demonstrated a strong start by taking…
The focus of the archery world shifts to Yecheon, South Korea, as Stage 2 of the 18th edition of the Archery World Cup kicks off on May 21st. This follows a stellar performance by Indian archers in Stage 1 in China, where they secured their highest ever medal tally of eight, including five golds. This…
Till May 18, at the World Para Athletics Championships, which started on May 17, India, which had won a record 10 medals in the last edition, didn’t win a single medal. From May 19 onwards, things started to pick up, especially in the track events. Things started with Nishad Kumar, who won India’s first medal…
Sumit Nagal’s consistent and breakthrough achievements this year have secured him a coveted spot in the main draw of the prestigious Roland Garros Grand Slam. Preparing to make his debut on the iconic Parisian clay, Nagal’s meteoric rise to a career-high ranking of 80 cemented his place in the main draw. This also ensures that…
Indian Mixed Relay Team Aims for Paris Berth at Asian Athletic Relay Championships The inaugural edition of the Asian Athletic Relay Championships is set to take place on May 20 and May 21, with all eyes on the Indian mixed relay team. Their performance in this event will determine their qualification for the Paris Olympics…
Who is Sandeep Singh? This question is asked by many from the last few weeks in the Indian shooting fraternity. So, in this article we are going to discover who Sandeep is and why he has been in the talks recently. The 28 years old marksman born in Faridkot, Punjab. He did not even consider shooting…
While everyone is waiting for the star Neeraj Chopra to arrive on Day 4 of the Federation Cup for the finals of the javelin throw, there are new stars in the making who are shining brightly in the Federation Cup. Abha Khatua Here are some of those shining performances Men’s 200m Animesh Kujur is a…
Parma Ladies Open 2024 presented by Iren is held at Tennis Club President in Parma, Italy, on red clay surface. Ankita Raina got better of Astra The tournament began on Tuesday, May 14th, with the Round of 32. Indian tennis star Ankita Raina, ranked 269th, started her campaign with a wonderful win over Australian player…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The Kalinga Stadium is set to witness a stellar display of athletic talent as India’s top athletes converge for the National Senior Athletics Federation Cup 2024, popularly known as the Federation Cup. The event kicks off on May 12th and carries immense significance this year, serving as a crucial platform for athletes to…
India’s hopes were high as they sent a formidable contingent to the second grand smash of the year, Saudi Smash 2024 with 11 singles players and 3 pairs aiming for glory. However, the qualifying rounds brought disappointment as none of the eight players made it to the main draw. In the Round of 64, Sreeja…
Six Indian Men’s Freestyle Wrestlers will be in action on Sunday at the Wrestling World Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey. Freestyle wrestling has traditionally been India’s stronger disciplines with multiple Olympic & World championship medals. Well that’s not the case anymore as Indian male freestyle wrestlers till now have drawn blank ,failing to win even a…
It was that day of the week where the Wonder Kid was back on track, and joining him was the new Javelin star Kishore Jena. Starting the season this year at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium inside the Qatar Sports Club for the Doha Diamond League 2024, both Neeraj and Kishore were facing tough competition from…
At the start of the 2023 season, Sumit Nagal was ranked 503 in the world and faced the prospect of grinding it out on the Challengers circuit. A year on, Sumit has made a dramatic turnaround having reached his career-high ranking of 80 on the back of some good wins this year at the highest…
Wrestling Olympic Qualification enters in it’s final stages with the final World Qualification tournament in Istanbul Turkey. Womens Wrestling 14 India wrestlers, 2 women & 12 men will be in action across three disciplines, and will be looking to add to the tally of 4 Quotas won so far. The World Qualifier offers three Olympic…
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…
