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 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 advance 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 favourite 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….
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 almost two…
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…
As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country with…
Manu Bhaker heads to her second Olympics in Paris as the leading Pistol shooter in the Indian squad. She is set to represent India in the 10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol, and the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team events for the second Olympics in succession after Tokyo 2020. Manu is the only Indian athlete (in…
India’s young talent in the women’s long jump, Shaili Singh, finished 2nd at the Interstates at the end of June with a jump of 6.59m. It was a stronger performance than she had managed thus far in the season, but left her falling agonisingly short of Olympic qualification. It brought an end to a hectic…
PV Sindhu is one of India’s most successful and most decorated sportspersons. She has won medals at various tournaments such as Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. The 28 years old shuttler currently ranks 14th in women singles according to BWF World rankings. As age is passing…
The dynamic Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, affectionately known as “SatChi”, have solidified their status as top contenders in the badminton world. Finishing third in the Race to Paris rankings, they are now set to be seeded for the Paris Olympics, a testament to their consistent performance and determination. Olympic Qualification…
With the Olympics around the corner, the Athletic Federation of India has recently announced a 28-member team that will represent India in track and field events. And in that list, there is only one name who will be representing India in two events, and that is Parul Chaudhary. She directly qualified for the 3000m steeplechase…
A young Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen, has secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024. His years of hard work , patience, resilience and sheer determination lead him to clinched his Olympics spot. This will be Lakshya’s debut at Olympics. Over the years, he has been making his mark with his rise at international…
Amit Panghal will have one sole aim in his head when he steps into the ring at the Paris Olympics, and that is “Redemption”. But when he steps into that ring ,Panghal will not just be fighting for a medal; he will be fighting to reclaim his place among the world’s elite and to prove…
Avinash Sable has become a stalwart of Indian athletics, consistently representing India on the big stage over the last 6 years. He will do so again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase. He will be one of few Indian athletes going to his 2nd Olympics. So the stage will feel familiar,…
At 40 years old, Indian archer Tarundeep Rai is a testament to enduring excellence and unwavering dedication. He was born on February 22, 1984, in Namchi – a scenic high-altitude settlement of South Sikkim. Tarundeep Rai made his international debut aged 19 at the 2003 Asian archery championships in Myanmar. He won his maiden gold…
Swimming federation of India has announced Srihari Natarajan along with Dhinidhi Desinghu will be representing India at the upcoming Paris Olympics via the Universality Quota. Universality Quota ensures representation of countries in the Olympic swimming event if their athletes haven’t achieved direct qualification standards. The final qualification deadline passed on June 23rd without any Indian…
Chief Coach Craig Fulton and Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for the Paris Olympics 2024, led by Harmanpreet Singh, with Hardik Singh serving as his deputy. This team features five debutants and a handful of seniors from the previous edition. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and midfielder Manpreet Singh are set for their fourth Olympic appearance,…
The Indian Women’s football team will play two friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on July 9th & 12th, 2024 during the FIFA International window. It will be a good test for blue tigresses to show their skills against a higher ranked opponent. The recent performances of Blue Tigresses were quite mixed. They had played…
On June 20th, 2024, FIFA released its latest rankings, revealing India’s drop to the 124th position, a decline of three spots from the previous ranking. This setback raises pressing questions about the current state and future prospects of Indian football. Entering 2024 ranked 102nd, the AFC Asian Cup held significant promise for India, not just…
As I sit down to write this article, I realise Paris 2024 is just over a month away and a nervous energy grips me. The wait for the magical fortnight that comes every four years is finally going to be over. Tokyo 2020 was different. I knew Neeraj Chopra was good, but I would have been…
Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has picked Anush Agarwalla to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Games in Dressage event after he pipped close contender Shruti Vora on better average after a careful evaluation of the recent performances of the contenders. It will be India’s first ever entry at the Dressage event at…
The final stage of the Archery World Cup in Antalya has concluded, leaving behind a trail of extraordinary performances, a few disappointments, and a glimmer of hope. Indian archers clinched four medals in this stage (1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze) and are second in the medal tally, behind the mighty South Koreans. Indian…
Indian paddlers produced a historic showing in Lagos this week,winning 3 WTT Contender titles,which going by the statistics is the best ever Indian performance in any WTT Contender event till date. Since it’s inception in 2021,Indian paddlers have managed to win only 4 Contender level titles,3 of them coming in the year 2021. But a…
As the All India Football Federation (AIFF) embarks on the search for the new head coach of the Indian national football team, the significance of this decision for the future of Indian football cannot be overstated. The AIFF seeks a leader who embodies a blend of proven track record, tactical brilliance, innovative thinking, deep commitment…
India’s world-beating Javelin thrower returns to competition today at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, to take on some of his biggest rivals heading into the Olympics. It will be Neeraj’s first competition in over a month, after pulling out of the Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure to avoid risk of an…
The All India Football Federation announced on June 17th that it has sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the Indian men’s national football team. This decision came after a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. In their official statement, the AIFF quoted, “Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s…
In a significant development for Indian tennis, AITA has confirmed seasoned doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna’s partnership with Sriram Balaji for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The pair aims to bring home a medal for India, leveraging Bopanna’s extensive experience and Balaji’s youthful energy. They will be guided by the esteemed coach Balachandran Manikkath, who has a…
As Indian football prepares for a new era beyond the iconic career of Sunil Chhetri, the spotlight turns to the next generation of forwards. Chhetri has left a void in Indian Football, which is difficult to fill, but a talented cohort of young forwards is emerging. Here’s a look at some promising young forwards poised…
Putting off the disappointment at Roland Garros, Yuki Bhambri seems to have regained his footing on the tour, reaching consecutive semi-finals. With the grass season underway, Yuki and his partner Albano Olivetti have advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP 250 Stuttgart Open (Boss Open). The road to the semis included defeating No. 2 seeds…
One of the few events left will serve as a qualification meet for the 2024 Paris Olympics held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday, with a few athletes trying to achieve the qualification mark in their respective competition or improve their ranking to qualify. Highlights from the event Men’s 100m NR holder Manikanta…
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 at the Yecheon…
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 Athletics 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…
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…
Treesa-Gayatri’s 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…
The Taiwan Athletics 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…
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) sealed…
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, 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 will…
The next leg of the FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey) 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…
On Sunday, India’s ace shuttler Satwik & Chirag claim their 8th BWF World Title and 4th Super 500 title in Thailand. 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 established themselves…
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 up…
