Defending champions Goa take on Ahmedabad; Delhi and Jaipur face off in high-stakes opener as UTT season 6 returns with a star-studded season IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is back for its sixth edition, and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and faster than ever. The high-octane franchise-based league will kick off on May 31…
India’s dismal run on the BWF World Tour continued as all Indian shuttlers exited the Thailand Open 2025 Super 500 in Bangkok by the end of the Round of 16. Despite 12 Indian entries making the main draw, only five progressed to the second round, and none managed to break into the quarterfinals. The country…
Indian cycling star Esow Alban took to social media today to share a chilling incident from his training session: “Hit from behind today while training. Bikers at 100+ km/h. No regret. Just blame. I ride for India. We cyclists deserve safety and respect.” A rising icon in Indian sport, Esow was hit from behind by…
Thrillers, Comebacks & Grit: Indian Trio March into R16 at Thailand Open 2025 The Indian women’s singles contingent put up a gritty display at the Thailand Open Super 500, with Unnati Hooda, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Malvika Bansod battling past stiff opponents to storm into the Round of 16. Each of their victories was a test…
The 2025 Doha Diamond League in Qatar promises thrilling Indian representation across multiple events, with four Indian athletes competing in individual disciplines. The meet, set for May 16, will see top Indian stars like Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Kumar Jena, Parul Chaudhary, and Gulveer Singh on the grand stage among world-class fields. Neeraj Chopra Headlines Javelin…
India’s long-standing dream of making its FIBA World Cup debut will now go through Group D of the 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The draw, held at the luxurious Al Hazm Mall in Doha, has placed India alongside Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and hosts Qatar—a group that offers both challenges and a realistic path to Round 2. For…
India’s top men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen faced another setback on the BWF World Tour, crashing out in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 after a tough three-game loss to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. The match lasted 80 minutes and ended with a scoreline of 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 in Nguyen’s favor. This marks…
The Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun will once again take centre stage in Indian shooting, as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced that it will host the Selection Trials 3 and 4 for rifle and pistol events from June 24 to June 30, 2025. These crucial trials will be used to finalize India’s…
Arunachal Pradesh, May 13 – India secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Nepal in their final Group B encounter at the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025, held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yubia. The emphatic win confirmed India’s place in the semifinals alongside Nepal, who had already progressed after defeating Sri Lanka 5-0 in their…
The BWF World Tour heads to Bangkok as the Toyota Thailand Open 2025 enters the Round of 32 on May 14. Indian shuttlers have a packed schedule tomorrow with multiple high-stakes clashes across singles and doubles categories. With Olympic qualification points and individual momentum at stake, all eyes will be on how India’s rising and…
The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships, held from May 9 to 15 at the Hushan Sports Park in Jiangshan, China, witnessed commendable performances from Indian weightlifters. Despite the absence of some top-tier athletes, the Indian contingent displayed determination and resilience on the continental stage. Dilbag Singh’s Resilient Performance in Men’s 96kg Category In the fiercely competitive…
India’s 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat is all set to return to competitive action later this month at the third UWW Ulaanbaatar World Ranking Series, scheduled to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from May 29 to June 1. This will be Sehrawat’s first international tournament of the 2025 season, as he gets back…
Placed sixth in the current FIH Pro League standings with nine points from eight games, the Indian women’s hockey team is all set for a crucial European leg of the 2024-25 season. The upcoming matches in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from 14 to 29 June will see India face off against Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and…
The 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou ended in heartbreak for Indian athletics, with both the men’s and mixed 4x400m relay teams failing to secure qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo. Despite a few spirited individual performances, a combination of tactical missteps, injuries, and depleted rosters left India without a place among the 14…
India’s badminton future continues to shine brightly as 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma delivered a sensational title-winning performance at the Denmark International Challenge 2025. The teenager from India defeated Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi of Indonesia in straight games, 21-13, 21-10, to claim her biggest career title yet and announced her arrival on the senior international stage….
India delivered a commanding performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, securing a total of seven medals, including two gold, one silver, and four bronze. With medal winners across both compound and recurve events, and breakthrough performances by rising stars like Parth Salunkhe and Madhura Dhamangaonkar, the tournament proved to be a…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh has had a breakthrough week at the M15 Tehran, storming into the final of the ITF World Tennis Tour event with a string of impressive victories. The 21-year-old has played some of his best tennis on the clay courts of Tehran, stringing together four consecutive wins and putting himself in…
India’s teenage badminton sensation Unnati Hooda delivered a stirring campaign at the Yonex Taipei Open Super 300, held from May 6–11, 2025, making her way to the semi-finals before bowing out to Japan’s World No. 8 Tomoka Miyazaki. The 17-year-old from Rohtak has steadily grown in stature on the international circuit, and her latest showing…
Blue Colts shine, Manipuri Youngsters Steal the Show in 8-0 Thrashing of Sri Lanka at SAFF U19 Championship The Indian U-19 football team announced their arrival at the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 in emphatic fashion, thrashing Sri Lanka 8-0 in their Group B opener at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was…
India continued its ascent in global compound archery with a stellar showing at the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. The Indian contingent returned home with a complete set of medals — a gold in men’s team, silver in women’s team, and bronze in the mixed team — underlining their growing dominance…
Mohammed Afsal Breaks National 800m Record, India’s Sprinters Shine Bright at UAE Grand Prix 2025 The UAE Grand Prix 2025 witnessed a power-packed performance from Indian athletes, headlined by Mohammed Afsal, who broke the long-standing Indian national record in the men’s 800m. His effort, combined with standout sprints, solid relay teamwork, and consistent performances across…
The long-awaited elections for the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) are set to move forward, with the Delhi High Court stepping in to outline the road map for their conduct. As per an order dated April 9, 2025, passed by Justice Mini Pushkarna, the process will begin on April 17, 2025, with all stakeholders required…
As the landscape of international weightlifting braces for a transformative shift in bodyweight categories, India is entering the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China, with a refreshed squad that reflects this ongoing evolution. The prestigious continental competition, scheduled from May 9 to 15, will not feature many of India’s elite names, including Olympic silver…
Unnati Hooda Breaks into Top 45, Ayush Shetty Stuns No. 7 Seed to Enter Taipei Open 2025 Semis Indian badminton witnessed another promising day at the 2025 Taipei Open as two of its brightest young stars — Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty — stormed into the semi-finals of the BWF Super 300 tournament, underlining India’s…
India is witnessing a resurgence in recurve archery, and it’s being led by two of the country’s finest — Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe. At the Archery World Cup Shanghai Stage 2, both archers have powered their way into the semifinals of the individual recurve events, scripting inspiring stories along the way. Their journey to…
All eyes turn to Dubai this evening as the UAE Grand Prix 2025 lights up with a thrilling sprint showdown — featuring some of South Asia’s fastest men. The star-studded Indian quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain — fresh off their record-breaking performance at the Indian Open Relays — is…
Men’s & Mixed 4x400m Relay Squads Face Global Heavyweights at World Relays 2025 As the World Athletics Relays 2025 kick off in Guangzhou on May 10–11, Team India’s 4x400m relay squads are set to face a stiff test in their quest for qualification to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The start lists are…
Ayush Shetty Stuns Srikanth Kidambi to Enter Taipei Open Quarterfinals; Unnati Hooda Joins the Party Indian badminton saw a youth revolution unfold at the 2025 Yonex Taipei Open Super 300, as two of the country’s brightest young talents—Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda—booked their places in the quarterfinals with standout performances on Thursday. Ayush Shetty Topples…
The Indian Women Football Team is set to take on a formidable Uzbekistan side in two high-stakes international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. These matches, scheduled for May 30 and June 3, 2025, are part of India’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers and will offer the…
As the countdown begins for the World Athletics Relays 2025, set for May 10–11 in Guangzhou, China, the Indian contingent finds itself in a unique position — one that combines fresh potential, big-stage ambition, and a field that’s more open than ever. With traditional powerhouses skipping this edition, and several new nations stepping in, India’s…
Ayush Shetty Stuns World No.13 Lee Chia Hao, Sets Up All-Indian Clash with Srikanth at Taipei Open 2025 The Yonex Taipei Open 2025 has already delivered a headline moment for Indian badminton fans, as 19-year-old Ayush Shetty produced the upset of the tournament by knocking out home favorite and World No.13 Lee Chia Hao in…
The Indian football national team has entered a crucial phase of its 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification journey. With a vital away fixture against Hong Kong looming on June 10, head coach Manolo Márquez has named a 28-member probables squad for a training camp starting May 18 in Kolkata. While the list includes a few…
India’s compound archery contingent delivered a commanding performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, with both the men’s and women’s teams booking their places in the finals. In a significant achievement, both teams will face Mexico in their respective gold medal matches scheduled for May 10. This result continues India’s strong season…
Sreeja Akula, once hailed as the rising star of Indian table tennis, finds herself navigating a challenging phase in 2025. After a stellar 2024 season that saw her climb to a career-high world ranking of 21 and become India’s top-ranked female paddler, Akula’s recent performances have not mirrored her previous successes. A Remarkable 2024 The…
With determination in their eyes and the tricolour stitched to their judogi, 18 young Indian judokas stepped onto the tatami at the 2025 Asian Judo Championships, held at the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. From April 25 to 27, the event brought together 289 athletes from 29 nations, all chasing glory on one of Asia’s…
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set to be a landmark event in global youth football, with the tournament expanding to an unprecedented 48 teams for the first time. Scheduled to take place later this year in Qatar, the event marks the beginning of an annual cycle for the competition, with the Gulf…
India’s rising stars in weightlifting have made a promising start at the 2025 IWF World Youth and Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, collecting three bronze medals in the early events of the competition. The standout performer was 17-year-old Parv Chaudhary, who delivered a national-record-breaking performance in the highly competitive Men’s 96kg (Youth) category. Bronze and…
In a stunning display of talent and composure, 17-year-old Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne achieved the most significant victory of his burgeoning career by defeating former World No. 16 and 2018 French Open semifinalist Marco Cecchinato in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This remarkable win occurred during the first round of qualifying at the ATP Challenger…
After a string of hard-fought but frustrating results, the India women hockey team signed off their tour of Australia with a confidence-boosting 1-0 victory over the hosts in Perth. The win, which came in the final match of the series, was India’s only triumph of the tour and served as a fitting reward for the…
India’s young table tennis stars Ankur Bhattacharjee and Abhinandh Pradhivadhi delivered a standout performance to clinch the U-19 Boys’ Doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender Bangkok 2025. In a tightly contested final held in the Thai capital, the Indian pair defeated South Korea’s Lee Jungmok and Choi Jiwook 3-1 (11-8, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7)…
Team India is all set to participate in the Shanghai Archery World Cup which is the Stage 2 for the year. The Indian archery contingent had wrapped up Stage 1 of the 2025 Archery World Cup with a commendable four-medal haul, signalling steady progress and depth across categories. Competing against the best in the world,…
The draw for the World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 in Doha has been released, and Indian paddlers will have their task cut out across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, India has entered 14 athletes in various draws. Notably, there are no Indian seeds in…
The 100m sprint remains the gold standard of speed in athletics, a discipline where every hundredth of a second counts. In Indian track and field, the list of the fastest sprinters over this distance reflects a blend of past legacy and emerging talent, but also underlines the gap that remains at the continental and global…
Here is a comprehensive week-wise breakdown of the India sports schedule May 2025, covering key international and domestic events across Olympic and para sports. This summary ensures fans stay informed of India’s sporting representation around the globe. Week 1 (May 1–4): A High-Octane Start Across Continents India begins May with a busy schedule across sports:…
The Indian senior men’s national football team is set to take on Thailand in a FIFA Friendly on June 4, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. The fixture comes at a pivotal time for the Blue Tigers, serving as a vital preparatory match ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final…
The stage is set for the SAFF U19 Championship 2025, and India U19 head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a strong 23-member squad to lead the charge. This year’s competition will follow a group stage format, not a round-robin. India have been drawn into Group B, alongside Sri Lanka and Nepal, while Group A features…
New Era, New Record as India has a New 4×100 Relay national record It took 15 years, but on a bright day in Chandigarh at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Competition 2025, history was rewritten. The Reliance quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain blazed through the track in 38.69 seconds,…
The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic is set to take place on May 24, 2025, at the iconic Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This premier javelin-only competition, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level, promises to be a landmark event in Indian athletics, bringing together some of the world’s top javelin…
India’s campaign at the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 came to a premature end after a 1-4 loss to powerhouse Indonesia in their second Group D tie in Chengdu. Despite glimpses of promise — most notably from Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, and a spirited fight from the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan…
The I-League 2024-25 season, which concluded weeks ago, was supposed to be a celebration of Indian football’s second-tier league. Instead, the season has spiralled into a chaotic mess of legal battles, administrative blunders, and international embarrassment, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at the center of the storm. The All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
