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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
It was a day of dominance for the world champion women’s team as they smoothly advanced to the Shanghai World Cup Stage 1 finals. After topping the Qualifications on Tuesday, the women’s team, comprising world champion Aditi Swami, ever consistent
The Indo-French duo Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti started their BMW Munich Opens campaign with a win and they both ended it with a win as well. The prestigious BMW Munich Opens Men’s doubles title 2024 on Sunday. The 2024
India’s Triple Jumper and Asian Athletics Champion, Abdulla Aboobacker, the lone Indian representation in the Xiamen Diamond League 2024 in China, secured the 8th spot with his best effort of 16.33m. This was the Indian triple jumper’s second competition of
Indian Wrestlers Dominate at Asian Qualifiers, Eyeing Paris Berths with Vinesh Phogat Leads the Charge. The Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan witnessed a dominant display by Indian wrestlers particularly Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, and Reetika. These wrestlers are
An exceptional match unfolded between the Indo-French duo and the Austrian duo. Yuki & Albano secured a victory over Erler & Lucas in three sets, with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 This is the same duo they lost in the
Let me get some things straight. I started writing this article with a lot of hope. Then came the news of Sujeet and Deepak being stranded in Dubai and unable to reach the venue for the weigh-in. Jaideep’s performance was
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti have won the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 on Thursday, 18 April at Munich, Germany. The duo displayed a remarkable performance against their American opponents, Evan King and Robert Galloway, securing a straight-set victory.
The next event in wrestling for qualification to Paris 2024 is almost upon us, with the Asian qualification tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 19th to 21st. There will be two quota places on offer in each event [6 each
The 2024 Rowing Asian and Oceanian Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta is scheduled from 19-21 April in Chungju,Korea. Five Indian rowers will be in action across three disciplines in a bid to secure Olympic and Paralympic Quotas for the country.
After an awful performance against the Australia in the recently concluded Test Series, Indian Team is now Officially out of the Top 5 Ranking Teams. As per the official rankings released by FIH, Indian Men’s Team is now ranked 6th.
Indian wrestlers displayed remarkable grit and skill on the third and fourth days of the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The contingent brought home a mix of silver and bronze medals across various weight categories, showcasing their
The 2022 Asian Games Champion, Palak Gulia secured a quota place for Paris by finishing 3rd in the ISSF Final Olympic Qualifying Championship Rifle/Pistol being held in Rio de Janeiro from 11 to 20th April, 2024. With this quota, India
Hardly 48 hours have passed since the big disappointment of not qualifying for XD in Paris, yet as is life here we are, gearing up for the next big ticket event—the ITTF Singles World Cup. Both Manika and Sreeja have
Traditionally considered to be one of the fastest meets of the season, the Bryan Clay Invitational includes some of the best college track and field teams and athletes from around the country and the world. Some Indians were also in
India’s women’s tennis team hopes to qualify for the playoffs at BJK have fizzled out. The Indian women’s tennis team is in Asia/Oceania Group 1 following teams China, Korea, NewZealand, Chinese Taipei, and Pacific Oceania. The five member womens Indian
Indian Wrestlers won Three Medals on Day 1, No Medals on Day 2 of Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 Indian wrestlers had a mixed bag at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. They secured three medals on the
India’s dream of a Hockey Test Series Victory against Australia in Australia after a decade goes in vain as they have lost all 3 out of the 5 games played so far. We, the fans of the Indian Hockey were
Table Tennis action moves to Havirov, as the Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualifier is set to begin from 11 April in Havirov,Czech Republic. The tournament will provide a final opportunity for Mixed doubles pairs to seal their tickets for Paris.
The much awaited Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 is all set to start today. We will bring all the live updates of the Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 as it happens for the Indian wrestlers for the next Six Days Day5 GR
India No. 1, men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, is on a record-breaking spree. Just a few days ago, he became the first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan in 42 years to reach the singles main draw of the Rolex Monte Carlo