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Olympian Raiza Dhillon composed effort delivers India’s first shotgun medal of the competition in challenging weather Raiza Dhillon, a Tokyo Olympian and national skeet record holder, clinched a commendable silver medal in the women’s skeet event at the ISSF Junior

As the sun sets on May 23 in Chorzów, Poland, the javelin runway at the 71st ORLEN Janusz Kusociński Memorial will light up with some of the world’s best throwers – and leading them all will be India’s Olympic and

Hockey India has officially named a 24-member men’s team for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024/25, set to take place in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22. The team will be led by

In what can only be described as a vintage Srikanth Kidambi performance, the former World No. 1 dug deep to pull off a sensational comeback and book his place in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 Super 500 event.

In a country where footballing dreams often take years to crystallize, Singamayum Shami is rewriting the script — quickly, confidently, and with the poise of a player far beyond his years. India sports schedule May 2025 At just 17, the

India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal saw his 2025 French Open campaign come to a disappointing end on Wednesday, bowing out in the second round of the qualifiers after a 2-6, 4-6 loss to Austria’s Jurij Rodionov at Roland

By the time the dust had settled inside the shooting range in Suhl, Germany, India had its first gold medal of the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025—and it came from a name the shooting fraternity has kept an eye on

India’s top-ranked women’s paddler, Manika Batra, faced a disappointing early exit at the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, bowing out in the Round of 64. Seeded 22nd, Batra was handed a straight-games defeat by 17-year-old South Korean

Youngster Ayush Shetty delivered another impressive performance to defeat World No. 30 Brian Yang in three games, while veteran PV Sindhu once again crashed out in the opening round, continuing her struggle on the BWF World Tour. In the opening

In what is arguably the biggest win of his career so far, India’s Sathish Kumar Karunakaran pulled off a sensational upset at the Malaysia Masters 2025 by defeating third seed and World No. 7 Chou Tien Chen in straight games.

India’s top men’s singles shuttler, HS Prannoy, produced a vintage performance at the Malaysia Masters 2025 to overcome fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto in a gripping opening round clash. In a match that tested every ounce of his experience and resilience,

Mixed Fortunes for India at the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships The 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships brought a mix of disappointment and promise for Indian fans, as top paddlers Manika Batra, Diya Chitale, and Manav Thakkar bowed

India’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, kicked off his French Open 2025 qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing American Mitchell Krueger 6-1, 6-1 in the first round. The result not only marks a confident start for the 26-year-old from

The Malaysia Masters 2025 has reached the Round of 32 stage, and Indian badminton fans are in for a packed day of action as 16 Indian shuttlers and pairs take the court across all five disciplines. From veterans like PV

Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth gave fans something to cheer about at the Malaysia Masters 2025, as he secured a comfortable win in the men’s singles qualifiers to book his spot in the main draw. Srikanth defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chi

Satwik-Chirag Drop Out of Top 20 for the First Time in Nearly Six Years—But All Eyes Are on Their Comeback In a significant shift in the world of badminton, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty—popularly known

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya convened a landmark meeting in New Delhi with representatives from 58 corporate houses and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Considering of inclusion of PIO , OCI Players is one major discussion.

India’s top-ranked men’s singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, is set to begin his Roland Garros 2025 campaign on Tuesday, 20 May, in the qualifying rounds. The 26-year-old, currently ranked No. 169 in the ATP rankings, will take on Mitchell Krueger

In a bid to correct a longstanding flaw in its developmental pipeline, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is undertaking a strategic overhaul of the India U23 Men’s National Team setup. With a focus on long-term player growth, consistent international

As the prestigious Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament kicks off at Kuala Lumpur’s Axiata Arena, a contingent of Indian badminton players is poised to make a significant impact. With a prize pool of $475,000, this event offers a crucial platform

In a breakthrough moment for Indian tennis, 17-year-old Manas Dhamne delivered a performance beyond his years to qualify for the main draw of the ATP Challenger in Skopje, North Macedonia. The teenager defeated World No. 488 Martin Krumich of the

After a thrilling stretch of World Cup action in South America this April, the spotlight now turns to Suhl, Germany, where the ISSF Junior World Cup is set to kick off on May 19. India is sending a strong 57-member

Robert Bobby George is one of the sharpest minds in Indian Athletics. At the junior national athletics championships at Guntur in 2017, he noticed something special in Shaili Singh the teenager who finished 5th in women’s long jump at the

The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2025 have kicked off with high stakes, fierce rallies, and a determined Indian squad looking to make a strong mark on the global stage. Manika Batra Wins round 1 Held in an electric atmosphere,

In a week of grit, composure, and commanding shot-making, India’s Karan Singh announced his arrival on the ITF circuit with authority, claiming his maiden professional singles title at the M15 Tehran tournament. The 21-year-old from India, seeded first in the

India were crowned champions of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 after a tense 2-1 (4-3 on penalties) win over Bangladesh in the final held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Itanagar. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time, and the

Seventeen-year-old Indian tennis prospect Manas Dhamne pulled off arguably the biggest win of his young career, defeating former World No. 93 Andrej Martin in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-0, in the opening round of the ATP Skopje Challenger qualifying draw. The

Post-Olympic slump continues for Sreeja Akula as Indian TT faces transition phase Ten months after the Paris Olympics, Indian table tennis seems to be entering a phase of rebalancing. While Sreeja Akula has climbed back to become the India No.1

All-Indian Semifinal Sweep Caps Off Dominant Week for Indian Badminton as Isharani Baruah Wins St Denis Reunion Open India’s rising star Isharani Baruah etched her name into the winner’s column with a brilliant title-winning performance at the St Denis Reunion

As the European clay season gathers momentum, a trio of Indian players Manas, Mukund and Karan Singh step onto three very different stages across the Challenger and ITF circuits today. From Skopje to Tbilisi and Tehran, Indian tennis fans have

The ITTF World Championship Table Tennis Finals 2025 have kicked off in Doha, Qatar, and Indian paddlers are set for a high-stakes day packed with eight key Round of 64 matches. Representing India across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events,

India’s fourth highest ranked singles player in the draw, Karan Singh, continued his impressive run at the M15 Tehran ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour event, booking his place in the final with a composed 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italy’s Matteo

In a landmark development for Indian athletics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has confirmed that India will host its first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level meet Indian Open on August 10, 2025, at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. This

The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2025 got off to a mixed start for the Indian contingent in Doha, Qatar. While India’s top-ranked women’s singles player Sreeja Akula suffered an unexpected early exit, the rest of the squad delivered promising

The second leg of the Indian Grand Prix (IGP-2) in Trivandrum delivered another thrilling day of athletics, and once again, Animesh Kujur stole the show with a stunning double in the men’s sprints. The 22-year-old speedster continued his red-hot form,

The Indian U-19 football team, fondly known as the Blue Colts, secured their place in the final of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 win over the Maldives in the semifinal at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on

When Neeraj Chopra breached the 90-metre mark with a massive throw of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025, he didn’t just set a new national record—he broke a psychological barrier that had long eluded Indian athletics.

Three goals. Three clean sheets. Three wins. And now, a shot at the SAFF U19 title. Defending champions India U19 booked their place in the final of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Maldives

Indian middle-distance star Parul Chaudhary delivered a career-defining performance at the Doha Diamond League, clocking an incredible 9:13.39 in the women’s 3000m steeplechase. Not only did she finish a commendable 6th in a world-class field, but she also shattered her

For Indian athletics, 10th May 2025 will be etched in golden letters — the day Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90-metre mark in javelin throw. With a monstrous 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League, Neeraj not only rewrote

The 2025 Indian Grand Prix (IGP) series resumes with its second leg tomorrow at the LNCPE Stadium in Trivandrum, and all eyes will be on Animesh Kujur, who is set to double in the 100m and 200m sprints. With several

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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,

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,

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

In a sensational breakthrough, Manush & Diya etched their names into Indian table tennis history by winning the WTT Contender Tunis 2025 Mixed Doubles title. They became only the second Indian Mixed Doubles pair ever to lift a WTT Contender

The 2025 Diamond League season got underway with a thrilling start at the Xiamen Diamond League meet in China, where Ethiopia’s Samuel Firewu shocked the field by defeating reigning Olympic and World Champion Soufiane El Bakkali in the men’s 3000m

In an intense opening clash of the Australia tour, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team fell 3-5 to the Australian A side in a thrilling contest in first hockey friendly. Despite the final result, the Indian team showed plenty of fighting

ANMOL KHARB : AN ORDINARY SHUTTLER OR THE FUTURE Indian women’s singles category still searching for the answer – “ who after Saina and Sindhu ? ” 18th feb 2024 – Social media was on a deluge, praising a newcomer

Mixed Doubles Shine, Singles Stutter : India’s Rollercoaster at WTT Contender Tunis with Diya Chitale defeating Manika Batra The WTT Contender Tunis turned out to be a bittersweet campaign for the Indian table tennis contingent, with early exits in singles

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has unveiled a formidable squad for the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in May. After a memorable outing at the last edition, where India bagged 6 gold, 12 silver, and 9

The 2025 Federation Cup in Kochi will go down as one of the most memorable editions in recent Indian athletics history. From long-standing meet records falling to national records being shattered, the event served as a spectacular showcase of talent,

WTT Contender Tunisia Indian Paddlers Shine in Group Stage Qualifiers By IndiaSportsHub Table Tennis Expert Only Group Winners Progress to the Main Draw – Day Two Holds Crucial Clashes The Indian table tennis contingent made a strong statement on Day

Rising Stars, Record Breakers & Asian Dreams: Highlights from the 28th Federation Cup 2025 The 28th Federation Cup in Kochi provided a thrilling showcase of India’s brightest athletic talents, with national records, personal bests, and Asian Athletics Championship (AAC) qualifications