When Harmeet Desai picked up a table tennis paddle as a child in Surat, Gujarat, he never imagined he would one day represent India at the Olympics. Yet today, the 31-year-old is living that very dream. From becoming the first player from Gujarat to win a national title, to scripting history on the international stage,…
India’s Top Duo Manav & Manush Storm into Semis at WTT Contender Skopje 2025 Skopje, June 13: Indian table tennis pair Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah continued their impressive run at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, booking a place in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles with a dominant straight-games win over Romania’s Eduard Ionescu…
In a candid and wide-ranging address, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey laid out his administration’s plans for the future of Indian football while taking direct aim at critics, particularly former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia. The AIFF chief touched upon key issues ranging from the national team’s attacking woes and grassroots development to…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Jaipur Patriots Edge Dabang Delhi 8‑7 to Book First-Ever Final Berth Akula remains unbeaten; Yashansh Malik stuns Sathiyan in a night of high drama Ahmedabad, June 13, 2025: Sreeja Akula extended her unbeaten run in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, while 19-year-old Yashansh Malik delivered a career-defining win over Dabang…
At just 19 years of age, Suruchi Singh Phogat has already scripted a sensational chapter in Indian shooting history. The young pistol prodigy clinched her third consecutive gold medal at the ISSF World Cup, winning the women’s 10m air pistol final in Munich with a score of 241.9—a display of nerve, poise, and sheer talent…
Can the Indian colts create history in Santiago, Chile? India plays the Hockey Women Junior World Cup. The stage is set for the FIH Hockey Women Junior World Cup 2025, which will take place in Santiago, Chile from December 1 to 13. The Indian junior women’s hockey team finds itself in Pool C, drawn alongside…
India U21 women hockey team put up a resounding show in Belgium, sweeping the hosts 3-0 in a tightly fought series that underlined the promise and maturity of the Junior Sherniyan. With wins of 3-2, 2-1, and 3-2 in the three encounters, India showcased a mix of flair, discipline, and game sense qualities that bode…
India’s Rising Table Tennis Star: Why Abhinandh Pradhivadhi Deserves Our Applause and Support In a country where cricket often dominates the headlines, it’s time we give due attention to India’s rising stars in global sports particularly in table tennis. One such emerging name that has been consistently performing and growing in stature is PB Abhinandh….
The Indian men’s hockey team has hit a testing stretch in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024–25, coming up just short in four consecutive matches. Facing two of the world’s strongest teams World Champions Netherlands and Olympic bronze medallists Argentina India has shown flashes of quality but ultimately fallen by the narrowest…
India’s campaign at the ISSF World Cup in Munich entered a crucial phase on Day 4, with several key qualification rounds on the agenda. While Day 3 brought mixed results, it was Sift Kaur Samra who delivered a moment of pride for the Indian contingent by clinching a hard-fought bronze in the women’s 50m rifle…
U Mumba TT clinched the last available semi-final berth in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, defeating league leaders Dabang Delhi TTC 10-5 in a high-stakes tie at the EKA Arena on Thursday. The result not only ended Delhi’s unbeaten run this season but also confirmed the semi-final matchups: Dabang Delhi will face Jaipur Patriots,…
India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah, have made a confident entry into the quarterfinals at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, defeating Puerto Rico’s Angel Naranjo and Oscar Birriel in a hard-fought four-game encounter. The Indian duo, seeded No. 1 in the draw, emerged victorious with a 3-1 (11-6, 2-11, 11-4, 13-11)…
India’s shooting ace Sift Kaur Samra continued her fine run of form, clinching a bronze medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. This is her second individual World Cup medal of the season, reaffirming her status as one of India’s brightest shooting prospects heading into the…
The grass-court season officially kicked off in Stuttgart with high-stakes action at the ATP 250 Stuttgart event. For Indian tennis fans, Day 2 brought a mix of promise and heartbreak as two different Indian doubles pairs took to the courts with contrasting outcomes. Balaji/Reyes-Varela Push Second Seeds to the Brink but Fall Short India’s N….
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Sreeja Akula Leads Jaipur Patriots into Semi-Finals with 9–6 Win Over Pune Jaguars Ahmedabad, June 11, 2025 — Star Indian paddler Sreeja Akula guided the Jaipur Patriots into their maiden IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) semi-finals appearance with a spirited 9–6 win over PBG Pune Jaguars in the penultimate league-stage tie…
The ISSF World Cup Munich, Germany continues to serve up top-tier shooting action, with Indian shooters fighting hard to make their mark among the world’s best. As Day 3 kicks off today, India fields strong contenders across multiple rifle and pistol events. Before diving into today’s schedule, here’s a quick look back at how Day…
FIH Pro League 2024–25: Defensive Lapses, Over-Reliance on PCs, and a Warning for Indian Hockey For the third game in a row, the Indian men’s hockey team walked off the pitch with heads bowed—not for lack of effort, but from another result that slipped away due to recurring flaws. In a thrilling encounter against World…
The NCAA Track & Field Division I Outdoor Championships 2025 are underway in Eugene, Oregon — and for Indian athletics fans, all eyes will be on four rising stars who have earned their place at one of the most prestigious collegiate meets in the world. Representing different universities across the United States, Lokesh Sathyanathan, Selva…
The Indian Junior Women Hockey Team has made a statement on their European tour with two commanding wins over World No. 7 Belgium, showcasing resilience, tactical discipline, and promising firepower. Playing at the Hockey Centre of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, the young Indian side began their preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World…
The Indian shooting contingent continues its campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 in Germany, with an action-packed Day 2 lined up across rifle and pistol events. From seasoned Olympians to rising stars, the Indian shooters will aim to make their mark today in both precision and rapid-fire formats. Here’s a detailed look at…
India’s campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 began on a mixed note on Day 1, with Elavenil Valarivan producing the highlight performance by clinching a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event. Meanwhile, Varun Tomar made it to the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Final but couldn’t sustain his form, finishing 8th…
A New Course for Indian Women Rowing: IIS-RFI Partnership Aims to Spark Asian Games Breakthrough Rowing is a sport that demands power, precision, and persistence. Yet in India—a nation of rivers, backwaters, and lakes—women’s rowing has never quite found its rhythm on the international stage. That could be about to change. In a landmark development,…
PVL Season 4 Auction: Jerome Vinith Headlines ₹22.5 Lakh Signings; Mumbai Meteors Splash ₹8 Lakh Each on Karthik A, Lad Om Vasant Calicut, June 8, 2025: The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 4 auction in Calicut witnessed intense bidding battles as franchises invested heavily in top domestic talent. Leading the headlines was India international Jerome…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Snehit Stuns Quadri Aruna as Ahmedabad SG Pipers Edge Kolkata ThunderBlades 8–7 All 23 ties to be broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema. Snehit Suravajjula produced one of the biggest upsets of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, stunning World No. 26…
Indian Football Crisis: Is OCI Players Inclusion a Fix, or Is the Problem Much Bigger? The Indian men’s football team, the Blue Tigers, suffered a 1-0 defeat to world No. 153 Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the newly built Kai Tak Stadium. A late penalty by Stefan Pereira sealed India’s…
In what should have been a routine outing for Indian football team turned into a night of disbelief, frustration, and collective heartbreak. Ranked 121st in the world, India slumped to a 1-0 defeat against 153rd-ranked Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the newly inaugurated Kai Tak Stadium. This defeat isn’t just…
India’s shooting campaign at the ISSF World Cup in Munich 2025 began on a historic note as Elavenil Valarivan clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle event, marking not just the country’s first medal of the tournament but also setting a new national record in the process. The 25-year-old, who had finished…
When Swapnil Kusale raised his rifle for the final shot at the 2024 Paris Olympics, few outside the Indian shooting community expected a historic moment. But Kusale, known for his calm demeanor and relentless work ethic, delivered one of Indian shooting’s greatest triumphs—becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle…
Hello and welcome to the live updates for the ISSF World Cup Munich in Germany. Here is our preview of the tournament We will keep updating Indian results on this, so share & bookmark this page for all the Indian Shooting updates during this week from Munich, Germany. Read our Report on the Day ISSF…
Swapnil Kusale and Elavenil Valarivan lead a packed Indian squad on Day 1 as world shooting elite gathers in Germany for ISSF World Cup Munich The ISSF World Cup 2025 kicks off in Munich on Tuesday with a strong Indian contingent ready to take on the world’s best in what promises to be one of…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Krittwika Stuns Fan Siqi as Dempo Goa Challengers Rout Chennai Lions to Go Top Dempo Goa Challengers climbed to the top of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 table with a commanding 12-3 victory over Stanley’s Chennai Lions in their final league tie—matching the league’s widest winning margin this…
India’s double-header against reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the FIH Pro League 2024/25 ended in heartbreak, as the men in blue suffered back-to-back defeats—1-2 and 2-3—despite spirited performances filled with promise, intensity, and some individual brilliance. If anything, the matches underlined the fine margins that separate the top teams at this level and the critical…
India’s U19 Men’s Volleyball team is all set to participate in the CAVA U19 Men Volleyball Championship 2025, scheduled to be held from 10th to 16th June in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. With a promising squad and strong coaching leadership, the Indian team enters the continental stage aiming to challenge the region’s best and emerge victorious. High…
After capturing national attention with his Bronze medal-winning performance in the 10m Mixed Team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, combining with Manu Bhaker, Indian pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh is charting a comeback to form & into the national team. While the Olympic limelight is often fleeting, he had a strong 2024 season leading up…
As the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round rolls into its second Matchday, Group C’s most anticipated clash takes center stage: India vs Hong Kong. Both sides are chasing their first win of the campaign after opening draws and are now primed for a crucial contest that could define their qualifying hopes….
In the world of Indian athletics, where resilience often goes hand-in-hand with results, few athletes embody that spirit quite like Yashas Palaksha. Over the last three years, the Indian Army hurdler has transformed from a promising name into one of the country’s most consistent performers in the men’s 400m hurdles—a journey marked by personal bests,…
India’s senior womenvolleyball team suffered a disappointing 2-3 loss to lower-ranked Hong Kong in their opening match of the AVC Womens Volleyball Nations Cup 2025, held in Hanoi, Vietnam. After racing to a commanding two-set lead, India lost control of the match and eventually went down in a five-set thriller that exposed rust and inexperience…
The India Junior Women Hockey Team kicked off their European tour with a spirited 3-2 win over hosts Belgium in a high-octane clash at the Hockey Center of Excellence in Wilrijkse Plein, Antwerp, on Sunday. The match saw India battle back from a goal down to secure a memorable win, with field goals from Geeta…
India’s 34-member athletics squad delivered a masterclass over two days in Taipei, clinching a staggering 12 golds, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze at the Taiwan Athletics Open—a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. Hosted at the Taipei Municipal Stadium, the event offered valuable world ranking points and crucial competitive exposure, and Team India seized the…
Kolkata ThunderBlades registered a statement victory over defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers, winning 9-6 in a high-stakes encounter in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday at the EKA Arena. Key singles wins from Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz propelled Kolkata into the playoff positions, as they climbed to fourth with…
The 2025 edition of the Taiwan Athletics Open concluded in style with India asserting its athletic prowess by finishing as the most successful overseas nation across both men’s and women’s events. India topped the Taiwan Athletics Open Medal Tally. Held in Taiwan with participation from a wide range of Asian and Oceania nations, the meet…
India’s premier javelin thrower and national record holder, Annu Rani, continues to strive for consistency in the 2025 season. While her year has been highlighted by podium finishes and international appearances, the one elusive marker—crossing the 60m barrier—remains a challenge she’s yet to overcome this season. Gold in Taiwan, but Room to Grow At the…
Silver and Bronze for India in Thrilling Women’s Long Jump Final at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 In a nail-biting finish to the Women’s Long Jump final at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, India secured two spots on the podium with Shaili Singh clinching silver and Ancy Sojan taking bronze. The drama unfolded in the very…
In a major boost to Indian football fans—particularly in Kerala—State Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has reaffirmed that the Argentina national football team along with Lionel Messi to visit Kerala state later this year. The long-speculated and much-hoped-for event appears to be back on track, after several reports had claimed the tour was cancelled. The official…
Neeraj Chopra Set for Paris Diamond League Return After 8 Years: Indian Javelin Star Eyes Momentum after Olympic Season India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, is all set to compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on June 20 at the Stade Sébastien-Charléty, marking his return to this meet after an eight-year gap. The…
Indian athletes made a thunderous statement on Day 1 of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, winning six out of six gold medals in a flawless showing that underlined their rising stature on the continental circuit. The World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event, held in Taipei, saw Indian track and field stars deliver personal brilliance, relay…
The India women football team wrapped up a two-match friendly series against higher-ranked Uzbekistan on May 30 and June 1, 2025. Despite narrowly losing both matches by a 1-0 margin, the friendlies served a more critical purpose than just results. They offered the Blue Tigresses valuable competitive exposure and insights into their evolving tactical and…
From Qualifiers to Queen of Clay: Coco Gauff’s French Open Triumph and the Missed Opportunities of Indian Tennis In 2025, Coco Gauff etched her name in the annals of tennis history, winning her maiden Roland-Garros singles title and becoming the latest symbol of American tennis dominance. At just 21, Gauff’s rise has been both meteoric…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Yashaswini Stuns Fan Siqi as U Mumba Edge Chennai Lions 9–6; Jeet Chandra Leads Jaipur Patriots to 11–4 Rout In a night filled with upsets and thrilling rallies, 20-year-old Indian paddler Yashaswini Ghorpade delivered the biggest shock of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 so far, toppling China’s unbeaten Fan Siqi…
Amstelveen, June 7 – India’s men’s hockey team kicked off their European leg of the 2024–25 FIH Pro League with a disappointing 1-2 loss to reigning Olympic champions Netherlands. After taking the lead through a trademark drag-flick from captain Harmanpreet Singh in the second quarter, India looked poised for a statement win — only to…
