The Indonesia Masters 2025, held at the iconic Istora Senayan in Jakarta from January 21 to 26, brought mixed fortunes for India’s badminton contingent. With the world’s top shuttlers competing at the Super 500 tournament, Indian players delivered flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short of progressing into the deeper stages of the event. Fatigue…
Gear Up for Action of Cycling at National Games 2025 Uttarakhand is gearing up to host the 38th edition of the National Games from January 28 to February 14. With the state celebrating its Silver Jubilee year of foundation, the National Games 2025 promises to be a landmark event, not only because of the intense…
National games 2025 of India will take place in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 28th January to 14th February. This edition will be the first ever green edition offering podium made up of e- waste and focus on energy conservation with a plastic free environment. Table Tennis has been an integral part of National games since it’s…
India’s campaign at the Australian Open 2025 saw a series of early exits across multiple categories, with no player advancing beyond the first or second round in singles and doubles events. While there were some strong individual efforts, especially in the mixed doubles, it was ultimately a challenging tournament for the Indian contingent. Here’s a…
Payas Jain from Delhi stunned top seed G. Sathiyan with a dominant straight games victory to secure a spot in the semifinals of the UTT 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium today. Divyansh Srivastava, Manush Shah, and second seed Ankur Bhattacharjee joined him in the men’s semifinals. Payas,…
There is nothing better than a home tie to groom future Davis Cup stars and the upcoming contest against Togo is a good opportunity to do that, according to India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal. The Davis Cup Squad which is slated to be played on February1-2, comprises five member team Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan,…
Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi finalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China from February 11-16, 2025. India had bagged the bronze medal in the last edition of the championships held in Dubai in 2023 and…
The All-India Inter-University athletics meet was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in the last week of 2024 (December 26th to 30th). Coming right at the back of the Junior national championships (held in the same city at a different venue), it was another opportunity for our young stars…
The event which was earlier hosted by Goa now shifts bases to Chennai as they host WTT Star Contender 2025 The event is set to be a highlight of the season for Indian Table Tennis players as the prize money of USD 275,000 event is set to be hosted by Chennai at the Jawaharlal Nehru…
The Indonesia Masters 2025, which is a BWF S500 event, kickstarted on 21st January. From the Indian point of view, there will be some big names in the tournament. In Women’s Singles The biggest hope in women’s singles, PV Sindhu got a perfect draw to register another S500 title to her name. She is up…
The Nîmes Indoor Archery Tournament is an archery event in the Indoor World Series, held annually in Nîmes, France. The 2025 edition took place from January 17 to January 19. India entered four archers in three categories at the tournament: Abhishek Verma and Rishabh Yadav competed in Compound Men, Jyothi Surekha Vennam in Compound Women,…
Odisha Warriors get inaugural Women’s Hockey India League underway with thumping win. The Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony in Ranchi. Mrs. Kalpana Soren, Member of Legislative Assembly and wife of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, unveiled the tournament trophy alongside the captains of the four participating…
The India Open 2025 was another chapter in the rollercoaster journey of Indian badminton, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty falling short in their quest for the title. The top men’s doubles pair of India suffered a semifinal loss to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, continuing a worrying trend of near-misses on the…
Indian Basketball has for long been like a netflix series, will INBL Pro provide more on this. A never ending saga of twists and turns that has palace intrigue, politics and messy fights for power. Like the house of cards we have always felt that the next season would always be better. Unfortunately, that has…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag go down in semi-finals; Chochuwong saves three match points to book women’s singles final berth India’s challenge at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 came to an end with men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down against world no. 2 Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei of…
ANKITA WINS ITF W50 DELHI DOUBLES TITLE WITH NAIKHTA PROZOROVA TO CLASH WITH MIYAZAKI IN SINGLES FINAL NEW DELHI, JANUARY 18, 2025 : India’s top tennis player Ankita Raina won her first doubles title in nine months, triumphing in the final of the ITF W50 event with British partner Naiktha Bains, edging past American fourth…
INDIA MISSING FROM THE 2025 WORLD VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Volleyball, a sport born in the dusty old gymnasiums of Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1895, has evolved into one of the world’s most popular sports. Today, the 2025 Volleyball World Championships are fast approaching, but India finds itself on the sidelines as the world prepares for the tournament….
Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina advances to doubles semifinals with their partners Riya Bhatia fought hard before losing her women’s singles pre-quarterfinal to fourth seed Yuriko Lily Miyazaki in a three-setter but she later reached the doubles semifinals, while Ankita Raina also made the last-four stage with her partner at ITF W50 tournament on Thursday….
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George register commanding wins to book quarter-final berth; Satwik-Chirag also advance Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while up and coming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight game wins while the men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag…
It has been a mixed week for Indian Table Tennis Players at WTT Contender Doha Our players including Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah had a good run in the Men’s Doubles Category. In Men’s Singles, Manav Thakkar (WR 58) defeated Ovidiu Ionescu (WR 43) in straight sets before losing to the promising youngster from Japan…
The 2024-25 Senior National Judo Championship in New Delhi was a thrilling display of athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship, with Olympian Tulika Mann emerging as one of the standout performers in the women’s +78 kg category. Mann once again proved her prowess, adding another prestigious accolade to her already illustrious career. Held from January 4 to…
The 8th Elite Men’s Boxing Nationals Championships from 6th-13th January in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, delivered an electrifying spectacle. The tournament wasn’t just a showcase of India’s top boxing talent but also a proving ground for rising stars eager to make their mark. With big names gracing the ring and fresh faces stepping up with fierce…
Indian Rising Stars in Women Singles Who Can Enter into the Top 25 In Indian badminton history, women singles is the category that has always dominated and been the face of Indian badminton for such a long time. The likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are two of the legends of Indian badminton. But…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Anupama Upadhyaya advances to second round, Malvika Bansod, Priyanshu Rajawat go down fighting against higher ranked opponents Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young register contrasting wins Anupama Upadhyaya won the battle between two rising women’s singles players while Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat put their best foot forward by putting…
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and one of India’s greatest sporting trailblazers, has joined forces with sports brand PUMA India in a multi-year partnership as brand ambassador. This marks a significant move as the brand officially steps into the world of badminton now, with Sindhu leading the charge. Sindhu’s achievements have played a crucial role…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha register hard-fought wins to advance to second round Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia upsets Chinese fifth seed Li Shi Feng in men’s singles Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung…
The Basketball Federation of India recently concluded its 74th Senior National Basketball Championship, held at the Sidsar Sports Complex in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The event saw participation from over 900 players and 150 officials, representing 30 men’s teams and 28 women’s teams from various states across India. Winners: Men’s Championship: Champion: Tamil Nadu Runner-up:…
Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…
The week of January 6 to January 12, 2025, witnessed an exciting display of tennis from Indian players on the global stage. Yuki bhambri had a fair run while Bopanna lost early From ATP and Challenger tournaments, Indian athletes showcased their grit and determination, leaving a mark across various competitions in doubles events. ATP Tour…
Biggest contingent of 36 Indian Players to be in action at the KD Jadhav Stadium from January 14-19 New Delhi, January 13: The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and even the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty needed a break to recuperate from injuries and niggles and rejuvenate themselves after the arduous…
As the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 approaches, excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages. Among the participants are a host of young Indian players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories,…
The Australia Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, making it one of the most prestigious events in tennis. Held annually in Melbourne, it marks the beginning of the tennis calendar and is highly coveted by players across the globe due to its grand…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in…
KARMAN THANDI RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER SABBATICAL AT W50 DELHI India’s top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break. Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Raina, ranked 286 in the…
At the first Indian Athletics Event it was Hukam and Ankita representing the Service Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) secured the men’s and women’s 10km individual titles respectively It was the 59th National Cross Country Championships which took place at the Army’s Golf Course on Sunday. This event was hosted by…
Jaipur came alive on Saturday at Volleyball Nationals as Indian Railways bulldozed their way into the men’s semifinals of the 69th Senior National Volleyball Championship at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium Hall. Spearheaded by their talismanic captain Ashwal Rai, Railways delivered a masterclass, crushing Karnataka 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-17). Rai’s blistering attacks, coupled with Sachin…
The wait is over, and history is about to unfold. On January 12, 2025, the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League (Women HIL) will kick off, marking a groundbreaking moment for women’s hockey. Over two electrifying weeks, the league will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the exceptional talent that Indian and global women’s…
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys singles title at the DLTA Complex on Saturday. The 15-year-old Maaya, thus, won her first singles title since December 2023 by edging past Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6…
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SUMIT NAGAL TO FACE 26th SEED TOMAS MACHAC IN 1st ROUND The Indian No:1 Sumit Nagal will be in action at the prestigious Australian Open, the first slam of the year. Fans were so happy after seeing his performance in Auckland and hoping for a good draw in Australian Open. However, his draw…
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : MANAV-MANUSH CREATES HISTORY; MANIKA GOES DOWN Season opener Table Tennis event WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA witnesses Indian Men’s doubles pair making history. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah as a pair becomes the first ever Indian Men’s doubles representative to feature in a WTT star contender Semifinals match. 3rd Seed Manav/Manush…
Malaysia Open 2025: Indian Shuttlers Face Tough Losses; Satwik-Chirag Storm into Quarterfinals The Indian badminton contingent had a challenging day at the PETRONAS Malaysia Open Super 1000, with most players exiting the tournament in the Round of 16. However, the Men’s Doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept India’s hopes alive with a…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…
Lusail sports arena, Qatar is having doodling tables from 6th January by means of WTT star contender Doha. Tournament produced mixed results for india so far, a big day awaits. India fielded four men’s singles paddler in WTT star contender qualification surprisingly no one able to made it to main-draws. Manush Shah was the best…
Making a comeback after 7 long years , a lot was anticipated from the premier hockey india league The fans however were happy to witness a close encounter to kick off the hockey india league. DGSP VS GONASIKA Albeit less but the crowd present at the Birsa Munda Stadium witnessed the perfect match to kick…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…
In the world of junior squash, few names shine as brightly as Anahat Singh. The Indian prodigy has once again proven her mettle by clinching her third British Junior Open title in the Under-17 category in 2025. This victory adds another feather to her cap, following her earlier triumphs in 2019 and 2023 across different…
The 2025 Malaysia open is set to take off from January 7 to January 12 ,2025 at Kuala Lumpur . This tournament marks the beginning of the 2025 BWF tour with a total prize pool of USD 1,450,000 The first round of the Malaysia open will involve Indian representatives like Lakshya sen, H.S.Prannoy and Priyanshu…
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : INDIAN STAR LINE UP, SCHEDULE AND DRAWS High quality Table Tennis action for 2025 season to kick off with WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA from 6th to 11th January at Lusail sports arena, Doha ; offering a total prize money of USD 2,75,000. Qualifying round to be held on 6th and…
India Junior Hockey Team is all set to compete against the best in World in Chennai while senior team competes in Rajgir Asia Cup 2025 which is going to be the 12th edition of the continental tournament will be played in Rajgir. With a spot in the 2026 world cup in Netherlands and Belgium on…
Up Against Former World Rank 17 Mannarino from France, Nagal showed extremely good resilience to win in straight sets India no1 Sumit Nagal, who yesterday lost the first set to the local wildcard entrant but then didnt look back after that winning next two in 6-3,6-1 in some fashion. He had a bigger challenge up…
