FC Goa will look to continue their upward trajectory in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season when they host Sporting Club Delhi in Match 15 at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Thursday, February 26. Scheduled for a 19:30

Indian table tennis registered a landmark moment on the global stage as the men’s doubles pairing of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah became the first Indian player or pair to reach the semifinals of a WTT Singapore Smash 2026. The

Indian freestyle wrestler Sujeet Kalkal delivered one of the most dominant performances of the international wrestling season, storming to the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series title in Tirana, Albania with a stunning 10-0 technical superiority win over Azerbaijan’s Rashid Babazade in

The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed another sequence of dominant performances and closely contested fixtures as teams across pools intensified their push towards qualification for the

Pune’s own Manas Dhamne delivered another confident performance to advance to the Men’s Singles quarterfinals at the PMRDA Powered Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. The

Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Sangita Basfore had already visualised the journey as something far greater than qualification for a continental tournament. At the start of last year’s qualifying

The opening day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara has drawn praise from former India captain and current Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) selector Rakesh Kumar, who believes the level

Indian Hockey signed off from the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a hard-fought victory over hosts Australia, prevailing 3–1 in the shootout after the two sides were locked at 1–1 at the end of regulation

The 2026 edition of the IIS Dangal Championship concluded on a high note in Hisar, with U23 World Championships medallists Nishu and Yash emerging as standout performers in their respective weight categories. Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS)

In the long and evolving journey of Indian badminton on the international stage, there have been landmark victories that have quietly shifted belief systems within the sport. One such achievement came in 2014, when Arvind Bhat became the only Indian

India’s preparations for the upcoming IIHF U18 Ice Hockey Asia and Oceania Championship will formally begin with the national selection trials for the Under-18 boys’ team, scheduled to be held at the Himadri Ice Rink in Dehradun from March 2

The 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 got underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara on Tuesday, with opening-day fixtures delivering a series of commanding performances from some of the country’s traditional powerhouses. Teams including Indian Railways, Tamil

India’s preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 have suffered a late setback with experienced midfielder Anju Tamang being ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The development comes just days before the start of India’s campaign in

Indian rugby is set to take another significant step onto the international stage, with India Rugby 7s former head coach Ben Gollings confirming that the Chennai Bulls will participate in the prestigious HKFC 10s tournament in Hong Kong later this

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. With Odisha FC featuring in their first

Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Jarmanpreet Singh reached a significant career milestone after completing 150 international caps for the national side during India’s third match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26 against Spain in Australia

The JSW Indian Open has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, with the PSA-recognised tournament set to take place from March 18 to 22 in Mumbai. Following the successful staging of its inaugural edition at the iconic Bombay

As the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship gets underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27, former India captain and current Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur has underlined the enduring significance of the

As preparations intensify for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team including Sakshi Rana has entered a crucial phase of training at the national camp in Bengaluru. With just weeks remaining before the

India’s domestic kabaddi calendar moves into focus this week as the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27. Organised under the aegis of

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth & Tanvi Sharma will lean on his vast experience at the highest level when he leads India’s challenge at the German Open 2026 badminton tournament, which begins on Tuesday at the Westenergie Sporthalle in

Odisha FC will finally kick off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign when they host newly promoted Inter Kashi FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday, February 24. The match, scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off, will be streamed live

India’s rising teenage prospect Manas Dhamne produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening round at the PMR Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 in Pune, defeating recently-crowned Delhi Open champion Stefanos Sakellaridis in straight sets to advance to the

India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal delivered one of the standout performances of the opening round at the PMR Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 in Pune, registering a commanding straight-sets victory over seventh seed Rio Noguchi of Japan to

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 3–4 shootout defeat to Spain after the two sides were locked at 1–1 at the end of regulation time in their latest fixture of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro

Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC have announced a new partnership with Indian-origin electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy, who come on board as the club’s Official Mobility Partner for the ISL 2026 season. As part of the agreement, Simple Energy

In a breathtaking display of endurance and precision on the streets of the national capital, 28-year-old Dr. Kartik Karkera stormed to victory in the men’s elite category at the 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, clocking a personal

The opening day of the PMRDA Powered MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship delivered its first major upset as former World No. 50 Ilya Ivashka knocked out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a hard-fought three-set encounter at the

The Indian women’s football team continued their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with a commanding 7–2 victory over Australian club side Perth Azzurri in a closed-door friendly at Macedonia Park in Perth on Monday, February 23.

India’s campaign at the Singapore Smash 2026 may have drawn to a close in the singles events, but one name ensured the tricolour remained firmly in contention in the doubles draws Diya Chitale. Competing across both women’s doubles and mixed

The emergence of Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia over the last two domestic seasons has brought a renewed urgency and clarity to that discussion. India’s long-standing dependence on a singular attacking focal point has shaped its footballing identity for over a decade. As

Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced another composed and efficient performance to defeat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in Match 13 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. The Mariners’ second consecutive victory of the

India’s table tennis contingent experienced a day of contrasting outcomes at the Singapore Smash 2026, with encouraging progress in the doubles categories tempered by tough exits in singles and mixed doubles competition. The standout performance of the day came in

India’s sporting infrastructure is undergoing a rapid phase of expansion. Across the country, new cricket grounds are being conceptualised, funded, and constructed at an unprecedented pace from Tier-II cities to satellite urban clusters. On paper, this reflects ambition. In practice,

Indian distance running witnessed a landmark day at the 2026 New Delhi Marathon as Kartik Karkera stormed to victory in a sensational personal best of 2:13:10, holding off seasoned campaigners Gopi Thonakal and Man Singh in a dramatic sprint finish

The Indian hockey team suffered a narrow 4–5 penalty shootout defeat against hosts Australia after a hard-fought 2–2 draw in regulation time in their second match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 at the Tasmania

It may not have ended with the title, but the ITF Women’s W100 Bengaluru Open proved to be a defining week for India’s Vaishnavi Adkar, who reached the biggest final of her career at the USD 100,000 event. Entering the

Kartik Karkera delivered a breakthrough performance at the 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon on Sunday, clocking a personal best of 2:13:10 to claim top honours in the elite men’s race and comfortably breach the Asian Games qualification

Mumbai City FC will look to make an early statement in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season when they take on Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday, February 22. The evening fixture, scheduled

The Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) latest update to its gender eligibility framework has introduced one of the most significant policy shifts in Indian athletics in recent years, mandating Sex-determining Region Y, SRY gene testing for female athletes seeking to

Bengaluru FC will return to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, February 22, aiming to build on their winning start to the Indian Super League 2025–26 season when they take on NorthEast United FC in a crucial early fixture. With

Over the past four months from October 2025 to February 2026 Smriti Mandhana has produced arguably the most complete stretch of performances by an Indian batter across formats, leading both club and country to landmark victories while simultaneously redefining her

East Bengal FC produced a commanding comeback performance to defeat Sporting Club Delhi 4–1 in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, February 21. The Red and Gold Brigade

The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for the National Esports Championships 2026 (NESC 2026), the national qualification tournament that will determine India’s esports contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan,

Top seeds Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria held their nerve under immense pressure to claim the doubles crown at the 2026 Delhi Open on Saturday, saving a match point in a gripping final at the DLTA

Jamshedpur FC secured their second consecutive home victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday. A late goal from substitute Vincy Barretto proved decisive

India Women secured a landmark 17-run victory over Australia in the series-deciding third T20I at the Adelaide Oval on February 21, clinching their first bilateral T20I series win in a decade on Australian soil in a decade. The result was

Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 continues with a Saturday double-header on February 21, as East Bengal FC host Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata at 17:00 IST. Later in the evening,

New Delhi is set to witness one of its biggest sporting spectacles of the year as more than 30,000 runners prepare to take part in the 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, scheduled for February 22, 2026. With

World No. 690 Vaishnavi Adkar’s dream run at the ITF Women’s Bengaluru Open (USD 100,000) reached a new high on Saturday as the Indian wildcard powered her way into the final with a commanding straight-sets win over World No. 126

The Indian men’s hockey team began their Hobart leg campaign in the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a 0–2 defeat against Spain, as the European side capitalised on key moments to secure all three points at the Tasmania Hockey

India’s distance running circuit received a major boost on the continental stage as Army runner Havildar Harmanjot Singh secured a silver medal in the men’s 10km race at the 2026 Asian Cross Country Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In a race

Six years after professional tennis in Kolkata came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is officially back on the international circuit. In March 2020, the ITF M15 Kolkata (9–15 March) was suspended midway as the

Seventeen Indian cricketers have officially registered for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, underlining the growing global footprint of India’s women’s cricket ecosystem following their recent international success. Headlining the list are wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, both

India is set to take a decisive step in aligning its cricketing ambitions with the broader Olympic movement, with the country preparing to field its top men’s and women’s cricketers for the T20 competition at the Asian Games 2026 in

At the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 in Leh last week, the spectacle on ice was undeniable. Matches were competitive, stands were packed despite the biting cold, and local communities once again rallied around a sport that has

The Indian senior women’s football team have begun their final phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, arriving in Perth well ahead of the tournament to acclimatise and fine-tune their approach. The Blue Tigresses became the

India international Manisha Kalyan marked an important milestone in her overseas club career, scoring her first goal for Peruvian side Alianza Lima Women’s Team in an international friendly against Universidad Católica in Chile. The 24-year-old attacker’s strike came in Alianza

FC Goa secured their first win of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a composed 2–0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. The result provisionally lifted the Gaurs to the top

India’s leading 10m Air Rifle shooters have arrived at the Lakshya Shooting Club, Karnala Sports Academy in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, as preparations get underway for the 16th edition of the RR Lakshya Cup 2025, powered by RR Global. The invitation-only

Second seed Rei Sakamoto of Japan will take on fifth seed Oliver Crawford of Great Britain in the men’s singles semi-finals at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, as the tournament heads into its decisive stages at the DLTA Complex. The

The Indian senior women’s football team has announced its 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, with preparations now entering the final phase ahead of a crucial continental campaign that also doubles up as a qualification pathway

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will look to reset its campaign when it takes the field for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia.

India’s wildcard entrant Vaishnavi Adkar produced the biggest upset of the week at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, scripting a sensational run into the semifinals with back-to-back wins over significantly higher-ranked opponents. Ranked World No. 690

India’s Vaishnavi Adkar continued her remarkable run at the W100 Bengaluru Open, producing one of the biggest wins of her career with a gritty three-set victory over fourth seed Taylah Preston to advance to the semi-finals. The 21-year-old wildcard, who

The Archer Who Learned to Breathe Through Pressure, Simranjeet Kaur’s Quiet Rise in Indian Recurve At elite level sport, progress is often narrated through medals, rankings, and podium finishes. But in a discipline like recurve archery where competition is measured

Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday, February 20. With both teams yet to secure

In the frozen winters of Ladakh, long before structured leagues, scoreboards or spectator stands existed, ice hockey was played on makeshift village ponds. Families would pour water over open fields overnight, allowing the harsh Himalayan cold to transform farmland into

Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, securing all three points in what proved to be a tightly contested season opener.

In what could prove to be one of the defining moments of the Indian Super League’s evolving youth-first philosophy, Punjab FC have named 19-year-old winger Muhammad Suhail as one of the captains for the 2025–26 season a move that may

India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 are entering a decisive phase as the India U17 men’s national team gears up to play two international friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5,

Indian teenage tennis prospect Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi continues to gather valuable exposure on the professional circuit as she competes at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, balancing early setbacks in singles with a promising run in the

The Indian senior women’s football team made a commanding start to their preparatory tour of Australia, registering a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Perth RedStar FC in a closed-door friendly at Dalmatinac Park in Perth on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The

Chennaiyin FC began their Indian Super League 2026 campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Wednesday, despite putting in a disciplined and competitive performance in their season opener. In what marked

India’s Vaishnavi Adkar produced one of the standout performances of the tournament so far, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat eighth seed Mai Hontama of Japan 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) and advance to the quarterfinals of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s

India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 in the second round on Thursday, suffering a straight-sets defeat to sixth seed Federico Cina of Italy at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. Meanwhile,

Legendary Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has officially reapplied for the position of chief coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team after his contract concluded in December 2025. Hockey India is expected to take a final call on the appointment

As preparations intensify for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026, the India U20 women’s national team has embarked on a crucial overseas training and exposure tour in Sweden, where they are scheduled to play four friendly matches against

In a significant legal development for Indian volleyball’s professional ecosystem, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) challenging an arbitral award in its commercial dispute with Baseline Ventures. The court has

Registrations for the 13th edition of the Ladakh Marathon are now officially open, as the world’s highest AIMS-certified marathon prepares to return from September 10 to 13, 2026, set against the stark and demanding terrain of Ladakh. Widely regarded as

In the larger imagination of Indian sport, hockey has always meant green turf, curved sticks and Olympic triumphs. Yet, thousands of kilometres away from the nation’s traditional sporting nerve centres, another version of hockey, Ice Hockey has been quietly carving

Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have announced the Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL) as their principal sponsor for the ISL 2026 season, marking a strategic collaboration between professional football and India’s rapidly expanding esports ecosystem. Under the agreement,

Australia Women bounced back strongly to level the three-match T20I series 1–1 with a comprehensive 19-run win over Indian Women in the second T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on February 19. After being put in to bat by

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the history books on Thursday, becoming the most-capped player in women’s international cricket during the second T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Taking the field for her 356th international

In Ladakh, where winters routinely plunge temperatures below freezing and sport is shaped as much by geography as by passion, ice hockey has evolved from a recreational activity on frozen ponds into a structured competitive ecosystem. Few individuals have witnessed

The Indian Super League 2025–26 season gets underway for Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC as the two sides clash at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday evening. The 19:30 IST kick-off will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ryan Group of Institutions to introduce structured football and futsal programmes across the group’s extensive network of schools, marking a significant push towards strengthening grassroots

Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour & Data Rights, has reiterated the ITF’s commitment to expanding tennis in India during his visit to the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026. Moss,

Indian professional golf is entering a new era with the launch of the Professional Golf Tour of India’s (PGTI) ambitious franchise-based competition 72 The League. Featuring six city-based teams and a complete shift from traditional stroke play to match play,

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) honoured the Indian Davis Cup team on the sidelines of the ongoing Delhi Open ATP Challenger, celebrating their memorable 3–2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers earlier this month. India, ranked

Chennaiyin FC will kick off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a challenging away fixture against Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, as the Marina Machans look to set an early marker despite a demanding

The Indian Women’s Football team has entered the final phase of preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, with two closed-door friendlies scheduled against Australian club sides Perth RedStar FC and Perth Azzurri in Perth this week. Having completed

Indian basketball is set for one of its busiest and most consequential international seasons in recent memory, with senior and junior national teams scheduled to compete across multiple continental and sub-continental competitions in 2026. From the high-stakes FIBA World Cup

India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty delivered a composed and resilient performance to secure her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, edging past Malta’s Francesca Curmi 7-6(6), 6-4 in a tightly contested first-round

Nearly a year after his last senior appearance, Indian forward Angad Bir Singh is back in the national fold, determined to prove that his return is not just a recall but a statement of growth. The 23-year-old has been named

Indian sailing will enter a new chapter later this month with the launch of the inaugural Indian Sailing League (ISL), scheduled to be held from March 27 to 31 at the Umiam Sailing Club in Shillong. Conceived in a franchise-based

The Indian women’s cricket team has received a timely boost ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia, with the Women’s Selection Committee adding all-rounder Pratika Rawal to the squad. The series forms part of India’s ongoing multi-format tour of

Sreenidi Deccan have strengthened their squad by completing the signing of Togolese centre-back Hadi Idrissou ahead of the 2025-26 I League season. The 24-year-old defender joins the I League side on a free transfer as they look to add quality

If you walk into a boardroom in Mumbai or Gurgaon today, the conversation isn’t just about the IPL’s latest television rights or a Virat Kohli century. There’s a new vernacular creeping into the corporate corridors: Golf handicaps, birdies, and green

In 2026, a peculiar and somewhat painful irony has taken hold of Indian football. If you walk into the All India Football Federation (AIFF) headquarters today, you’ll find two very different atmospheres. One side of the hallway is buzzing with