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Chennai, June 16, 2025 — In a major boost to Indian tennis and sports fans across the country, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has officially announced the return of the WTA Chennai Open to the 2025 Hologic Tour calendar. Scheduled
India’s U16 boys and girls basketball teams delivered a perfect campaign at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers, held at the Youth Centre Indoor Stadium in Male, Maldives. Both squads emerged unbeaten champions, defeating Sri Lanka in the respective
Six years after making their debut in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league, U Mumba TT finally have their moment in the sun. On a high-energy Sunday night, they delivered a commanding performance to defeat first-time finalists Jaipur Patriots 8-4
At just 21, Diya Chitale has emerged as one of Indian table tennis’ brightest prospects. From an unforgettable run in UTT Season 6 to a historic WTT Contender title in Tunis, Diya’s 2025 season has been nothing short of electric.
On a damp evening in Antwerp, Indian hockey stood witness to a poignant contrast the celebration of a legend and the continuation of a troubling slide. India lost Sixth consecutive match in FIH Pro League As Manpreet Singh, one of
Celebrating the Unstoppable Spirit of India’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team: A Call for Government Support On the icy rinks where dreams are forged, a group of determined women from India has etched their names into sporting history. The Indian women’s
From Hyderabad to Paris: Sreeja Akula’s Journey to Becoming an Olympian From early struggles on domestic circuits to standing tall against the world’s best in Paris, Sreeja Akula’s journey in table tennis is one of quiet perseverance, unwavering belief, and
For years, Indian women’s doubles badminton struggled for consistent success on the global stage. But Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela have redefined the narrative. Young, tenacious, and technically gifted, the pair has emerged as the face of India’s women’s
‘Indian Players Have Some Serious Skills’: Tim Walsh Backs GMR Rugby Premier League to Fuel India’s Olympic Rugby Dream Mumbai Dreamers head coach Tim Walsh believes the GMR Rugby Premier League is laying the foundation for India’s rise in rugby
The top-seeded Indian duo of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah will play their maiden final on 15 June at a WTT Contender event They will be taking on second seeds Lim Jonghoon and Oh Junsung of South Korea in the
In yet another thrilling chapter of the India–Australia hockey rivalry, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team put up a spirited performance but ultimately fell short, losing 2–3 to Australia in the 2024–25 FIH Pro League. Though the scoreboard shows a loss,
By all accounts, the Indian men’s hockey team is playing decent hockey in the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. But in elite sport, “decent” rarely wins matches. After a fifth consecutive loss — this time a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to Australia
IndianOil UTT Season 6: U Mumba Fight Back from the Brink, Dethrone Defending Champions Dempo Goa Challengers 8–7 to Reach Final U Mumba will face Jaipur Patriots in the Grand Finale on June 15, live on Star Sports Khel, Star
India’s shooting campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 received a huge boost as Arjun Babuta and Arya Rajesh Borse delivered a clinical performance to win the Gold Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, overpowering the
Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze in Vault Final at 2025 Asian Gymnastics Championships, Protistha Samanta Finishes 4th India’s women gymnasts made a strong statement at the 12th Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 held in Jecheon, South Korea, as Pranati Nayak clinched
In the world of Indian table tennis, Abhinandh Pradhivadhi is quietly carving out a path marked by grit, fearlessness, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. At just 17, he’s not only India’s U-17 No. 1 and U-19 No. 2 but
Two of India’s most promising collegiate athletes, Selva Prabhu and Lokesh Sathyanathan, delivered top-five finishes at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2025, held at the iconic Hayward Field in Eugene. Both athletes have been on the
India’s youngest national record holder in athletics, Dev Meena, returns to the spotlight today as he competes at the prestigious Busan International Pole Vault Meeting, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger series. After rewriting the Indian national record
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
All 23 high-octane ties of the season are broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Ahmedabad, June 7, 2025: Indian paddler Jeet Chandra delivered a statement performance on Saturday
Redemption in Gold: Indian 4x100m Relay Teams Shine Bright at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 India’s sprint relay teams delivered a statement performance at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, clinching double gold in the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay events. Coming
Double Gold Delight for India at Taiwan Athletics Open: Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse Shine in Hurdles Indian athletics had a reason to celebrate at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, as hurdlers Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse delivered commanding performances
Heartbreak in Antalya Archery World Cup : Indian Recurve Archers Crash Out in Another Grim Outing The Antalya leg of the 2025 Archery World Cup has ended in heartbreak for Indian recurve archers, with all individual and team campaigns coming
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Harmeet Desai’s Dempo Goa Challengers Face Kolkata ThunderBlades; Unbeaten Dabang Delhi TTC Clash with PBG Pune Jaguars Live broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar; ties to
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025. A large 34 member contingent is participating at the event which is over two days. You can also follow the same on IndiaSportHub Application Here are all the
As the Indian men’s hockey team embarks on the decisive European leg of the 2024–25 FIH Pro League, there is a sense of cautious optimism within the camp. Having had a break from international hockey since March, the squad led
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Diya Chitale Seals Thrilling Win for Dabang Delhi; Dempo Goa Challengers Dominate Pune Jaguars Live broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, with streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. All ties are being
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Power Couple Harmeet Desai, Krittwika Sinha Roy Lead Dempo Goa Challengers to 10–5 Win Over PBG Pune Jaguars All 23 action-packed ties will be broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed
New Formats, New Era: BWF to Introduce 3×15 Scoring and Team Relay at World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati In a landmark step towards modernising badminton, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will roll out two new competition formats — the
After a commendable outing in Argentina, the Indian Junior Women Hockey Team is set to embark on the next leg of its international preparation with a five-match tour of Europe from June 8 to 17. The tour, which features matches
India’s promising run in the compound archery circuit hit a disappointing note at Antalya World Cup Stage 3 in Turkey, as the contingent returned empty-handed from the final leg of the prestigious World Cup series. Despite several high seeds and
The javelin world will turn its attention to Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5, 2025, as the Neeraj Chopra Classic returns after getting rescheduled earlier. With a stacked field featuring Olympic champions, world medallists, and rising Indian throwers, this
Following a successful outing at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, a 34-member Indian contingent will compete at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Taipei City. The event is part of the World Athletics Continental
ISSF Munich World Cup 2025: Indian Shooters Brace for Fierce Challenge as South Korea Sends Full-Strength Olympic Squad The stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the global shooting calendar as the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup
From Shared Rankings to Separate Paths: How Uzbekistan Reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 While India Stagnates By IndiaSportsHub Uzbekistan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and it’s not just a victory for Uzbek football, but a
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Ayhika Mukherjee Leads Ahmedabad SG Pipers to First Win; Jaipur Patriots Edge U Mumba TT in Thriller All 23 high-intensity ties this season are broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed
Women’s Volleyball AVC Nations Cup runs from 7–14 June in Hanoi, with top honours and Asian Championship qualification on the line. The stage is set in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup, as ten national teams
India’s outing at the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya was filled with thrilling contests, heartbreakingly close losses, and yet another frustrating trend — a series of fourth-place finishes. Despite promising performances across the compound and recurve team
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the formidable Indian men’s doubles pair often dubbed the “Brothers of Destruction,” & Satwik-Chirag have advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament after surviving two high-pressure matches in back-to-back rounds.
It was a match that had everything: grit, comebacks, momentum shifts, and moments of brilliance from both ends of the court as PV Sindhu Lost. It was heartbreak yet again for PV Sindhu, who went down fighting against Thailand’s Pornpawee
After 600 days away from international volleyball, the Indian men’s team returned to the court at the CAVA Mens Nations League 2025 with more questions than expectations. No match practice, a long layoff, and an unranked world status — India
The Indian men’s hockey team wrapped up their short tour of Ireland with back-to-back wins, signalling strong intent ahead of the all-important FIH Pro League European leg. With the Paris Olympic bronze in their back pocket and a World Cup
IndianOil UTT Season 6: PBG Pune Jaguars Outclass Kolkata ThunderBlades; Dabang Delhi TTC Exact Revenge on Defending Champions Dempo Goa Challengers All 23 ties of IndianOil UTT Season 6 are being broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2
As the Archery World Cup Stage 3 got underway in Antalya, Indian archers delivered a mixed bag of results in the qualification round. While the compound archers once again demonstrated their growing stature on the global stage, the recurve contingent
Indian Football Crisis: Time for a Hard Reset Before It’s Too Late India’s 0-2 defeat to Thailand in the recent international friendly wasn’t just another poor result—it was a flashing red warning light for Indian football. Ranked 126th in the
Indian badminton, once buoyed by the historic rise of stars like P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, and the dynamic men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, is facing a harsh statistical reality: for the first time in
A sizeable and competitive Indian contingent has been entered for the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, scheduled to be held on June 7–8 at the Taipei Municipal Stadium. This event, classified as a World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze (C category)
From the mustard fields of Sirsa in Uttar Pradesh to the top of the Asian podium, Gulveer Singh’s journey is not just one of speed and stamina, but also of grit, sacrifice, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In just a
India vs Iran Set for Blockbuster Final at CAVA Mens Volleyball Nations League 2025 The CAVA Men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 is all set for a thrilling finale as India and Iran lock horns in what promises to be a
Brothers of Destruction Storm into R16: Satwik-Chirag Down Home Favourites Leo/Bagas at Indonesia Open On a day that saw heartbreak for Indian singles contenders, the “Brothers of Destruction” — Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty — roared back from the brink
The opening round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 brought a blend of nostalgia, fight, and heartbreak for Indian badminton, with PV Sindhu’s triumph over Nozomi Okuhara highlighting Day 1 action. While Malvika Bansod retired due to a injury, debutant