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Mary Kom’s legacy as a trailblazer in Indian Women’s Boxing and Sunil Chhetri’s leadership in Indian Football make them aspirational figures. Their humility, perseverance, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life positions them as relatable and

Sumit Nagal’s recent form has been a rough patch, marked by a string of early exits since the Cincinnati Masters. Adding to his struggles, injuries have plagued him, forcing him to miss crucial Davis Cup ties. The ongoing physical setbacks

India’s Avik Bhatia secures Silver medal and Surya finishes with Double Silver The AEF Cup CSIY-B, returning to India after 14 years, featured top riders from 11 nations showcasing their skills at Bengaluru’s state-of-the-art Surge Stable from October 11 to

In a highly anticipated international friendly, India faced off against Vietnam at a packed Thien Truong Stadium. Under the guidance of new coach Manolo Márquez, the Blue Tigers were eager to break their two-match goalless streak. Márquez opted for a

On the 6th of October, Hockey India announced the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team who are set to participate in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. The Wall of India and the goalkeeping icon

The Hockey India League (HIL) is making a much-anticipated comeback in December 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, and this revamped edition promises excitement for hockey fans. Starting on December 28, 2024, the league will feature both men’s and women’s teams

India’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has had its share of highs and lows. In their opening game against New Zealand, the team faced a disappointing 58-run defeat. New Zealand posted 160/4, with Sophie Devine starring

As in previous years, the 2025 Wanda Diamond League will see the world’s biggest stars compete across four different continents at 14 of the sport’s most prestigious one-day meetings, with the most successful qualifying for the  two-day Wanda Diamond League

New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the

New Delhi, October 5, 2024: Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, supported by Punit Balan Group, impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery

The Indian senior men’s football team head coach, Manolo Márquez,on Monday, announced a 26 member probables list for the Tri-Nation friendly tournament to be held in Vietnam during the October FIFA International Match Window. The Blue Tigers are set to

The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is one of India’s most prestigious and long-standing tennis tournaments, organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). It serves as the premier national championship for Indian tennis players, providing a platform for both

Sumit Nagal is all set to make his ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters debut on October 2, 2024, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai. This is a hard-court tennis tournament. Nagal face China’s Wu Yibing in the first

Two Team Golds and Kanak’s Individual Bronze Propel India to the Top of the Medal Tally The Indian shooting contingent made an impressive start to their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 in Lima, Peru, securing two team

In a heartbreaking turn of events at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship, Lima, Umesh Choudhary’s hopes for a podium finish were dashed after he was docked two crucial points for “reporting late by 10 minutes.” The penalty had a

Indian para-shuttlers made Paralympic Games history by securing five medals New Delhi, September 24, 2024: Hon’ble Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Chief Minister of Assam, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists

Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in

India were the hot favourites to win the Asian Championships 2024. But the major surprise of the tournament was the unexpected finalist China, who made it to the final after defeating Pakistan in the semis. The hot favourites ultimately retained

New Delhi, September 4: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has officially announced today the selection of the Indian team for the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, set to take

Aside from being Olympic champions, what do Letsile Tebogo, Neeraj Chopra, Faith Kipyegon, Usain Bolt, and Armand Duplantis have in common? They all first rose to prominence at the World Athletics U20 Championships. The biennial junior competition is often the

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

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

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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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.

Parma Ladies Open 2024 presented by Iren is held at Tennis Club President in Parma, Italy, on red clay surface. The tournament began on Tuesday, May 14th, with the Round of 32. Indian tennis star Ankita Raina, ranked 269th, started

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The Kalinga Stadium is set to witness a stellar display of athletic talent as India’s top athletes converge for the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2024, popularly known as the Federation Cup. The event kicks off on May

India’s hopes were high as they sent a formidable contingent to the second grand smash of the year, with 11 singles players and 3 pairs aiming for glory. However, the qualifying rounds brought disappointment as none of the eight players

Six Indian Men’s Freestyle Wrestlers will be in action on Sunday at the World Olympic 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

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

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

Wrestling Olympic Qualification enters in it’s final stages with the final World Qualification tournament in Istanbul Turkey. 14 India wrestlers, 2 women & 12 men will be in action across three disciplines, and will be looking to add to the

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

2024 might be the watershed year in Indian Table Tennis history as both the Indian Men’s & Women’s table tennis teams secured historic Olympic Qualifications. India will field a full contingent with 6/6 athletes for the Olympics for the first

WFI Sticks With Same Wrestling Squad for Olympic 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

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. Amidst the thunderous rallies and nail-biting moments, the spirit of resilience

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 wins his maiden ATP Challenger match Manas Dhamne won his

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

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.,

One of the most exciting events in athletics is the relay race, 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

In a thrilling display of youthful vigour 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

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

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

In a massive boost towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian men’s recurve team has climbed up the rankings to be world number 2, surpassing China. With 243 ranking points, the Indian team is currently 22 points ahead

Amidst the rollercoaster of recent events in the sport, badminton enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating Saturday, a rare occurrence since the glorious triumph of Indian women in the Badminton Asia Championships. Women Score a 4-1 Victory It all commenced

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

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