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Indian football’s ongoing structural churn took another decisive turn this week as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected Sporting Club Bengaluru’s request to participate in the 2025–26 I-League season. The decision, taken during the Executive Committee meeting on February
At 41 years and 196 days, Sunil Chhetri rewrote another chapter of Indian football history. When the Bengaluru FC captain came off the bench in the 78th minute against Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025–26 opener, few
The Rourkela leg of the 2025–26 Men’s FIH Pro League was meant to be India’s launchpad for the new Olympic cycle. Instead, it turned into a sobering reality check. Playing at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium between February 11
India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli delivered a composed yet resilient performance to book her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, while Ankita Raina and her Indonesian partner Priska Madelyn Nugroho advanced comfortably
India’s No.1 Sumit Nagal gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about as he advanced to the second round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026, while the tournament witnessed its biggest upset yet with top seed Dane Sweeny suffering a
Gulveer Singh Opens his 2026 campaign with a Bronze at at the Sound Running Invite in Winston-Salem.
Gulveer Singh opened his 2026 campaign with a measured yet competitive performance on the international circuit, finishing third in the men’s 5000m at the Sound Running Invite in Winston-Salem. Clocking 13:15.84 at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver-level meet, the
Indian athletics witnessed another significant milestone as 23-year-old shot putter Krishna Jayasankar shattered the women’s indoor national record with a throw of 16.83m at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The mark improved her own previous national
India’s rising doubles star Rutuja Bhosale and Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech produced one of the standout results of the opening round at the WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships, stunning the experienced Asian pairing of Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Chinese Taipei’s Fang-Hsien
At a time when Indian women’s tennis is searching for the next breakthrough name, 14-year-old Jensi Kanabar has offered a timely surge of optimism. The youngster from Junagadh, Gujarat, clinched the Australian Open U14 Asia Pacific title, announcing herself as
There’s a sport that has been played in the shadows of cricket, football and badminton for decades in India — quietly producing world-class athletes, quietly building a following, and quietly waiting for its moment. In March 2026, that moment gets
India’s leading alpine skier Arif Khan delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday, finishing 39th in the men’s slalom event after two combined runs at the Stelvio Ski Centre. In doing so, the 35-year-old recorded India’s
Indian women’s tennis received a timely boost on the eve of the main draw of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, as Vaidehee Chaudhari sealed her place through qualifying and the title sponsor unveiled a ₹10 lakh
India’s Karan Singh bowed out after a spirited three-set contest against seventh seed Daniel Michalski of Poland in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 main draw at the DLTA Complex on Monday. While Singh exited, compatriot Manish
The sixth edition of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards once again underlined the growing depth, diversity and dominance of Indian women in sport, as some of the country’s finest athletes were honoured for their achievements across disciplines
East Bengal FC made a commanding start to their Indian Super League 2025–26 home campaign, defeating NorthEast United FC 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A quick-fire double from Youssef Ezzejjari midway through the second half, followed by an
Hockey India has named a 24-member Indian men’s squad for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be held from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. The team, led by
India’s sports ecosystem may be approaching a structural inflection point. The Union Budget for FY 2026–27 has allocated a record ₹4,479.88 crore to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports an 18% increase over the previous Budget Estimates and nearly
The opening week of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season concludes at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Monday evening, where East Bengal FC begin their campaign against NorthEast United FC in what promises to be an early test
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the 2025–26 season of the Indian Football League (IFL) will commence on February 27, 2026, marking a new chapter for India’s rebranded second-tier competition. Formerly known as the I-League, the IFL
The Indian Senior Men’s Basketball Team has departed for Dubai for a high-intensity exposure tour that could prove pivotal in its FIBA World Cup 2027 qualification journey. Over the next few days, India will compete in three international friendlies as
Alternate entrant M Sureshkumar produced the standout performance on Day 1 of qualifying at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, overturning a first-set deficit to defeat fifth seed Lorenzo Carboni of Italy at the DLTA Complex. The 26-year-old Chennai-based professional, who
The India U17 men’s team secured a morale-boosting 4–2 victory over Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow in a closed-door friendly at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center in Antalya, Türkiye, on Sunday. The result marked the Blue Colts’ first
Bengaluru FC began their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday evening. Goals from N. Sivasakthi on the stroke of half-time and a stoppage-time strike from
Jamshedpur FC opened their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday, riding on an early strike from Madih Talal to secure all three points. In
The Indian National Weightlifting Championships rarely produce a performance that alters the narrative of an entire weight category, in Modinagar, 20-year-old Maibam Martina Devi did precisely that. Competing in the women’s +86kg (super-heavyweight) division, Martina delivered what many are calling the
Chennaiyin FC have unveiled a 29-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season, signalling continuity in core areas while integrating a set of targeted reinforcements. The Marina Machans will begin their campaign with four consecutive away fixtures,
For Amandeep Lakra, the walk onto the turf at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday was more than just another matchday routine. It marked the culmination of a journey that began over a decade ago at the Panposh Sports
Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 as the sixth edition of the ATP Challenger 75 event returns to the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22.
The 12th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) began amid high anticipation, with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant hosting Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The opening double-header also saw FC Goa take
ISL debutants Inter Kashi announced their arrival in India’s top flight with a disciplined 1-1 draw against AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda. In only their second-ever Indian Super League fixture, the newcomers displayed
There are champions, and then there are enduring legends. Pramod Bhagat belongs firmly in the latter category. In a career that has now spanned nearly two decades at the highest level, the Indian para-badminton icon has once again rewritten history.
The international wrestling season kicked off with the Zagreb Open 2026 Ranking Series, held from 4 to 8 February in Zagreb, Croatia. The tournament made global headlines with the return of Iranian legend Hassan Yazdani to the mat after Paris,
Belgium completed a clean sweep over India in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a 4-2 victory at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Having won the earlier encounter 3-1, the visitors once again
Bengaluru FC laid down a clear marker ahead of the new Indian Super League campaign, addressing the media at their Season Opener Press Conference held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. With the league set to begin on February
Humas Warriors produced a clinical final-period comeback to defeat Purig Warriors 3–1 and lift the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 men’s title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Friday. In a contest that remained
Top seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro underlined their growing chemistry on the ATP Challenger circuit by capturing the doubles title at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2026 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, on Saturday. The Indo-Thai pairing
With the 2025–26 Indian Super League season underway, Sunday brings a compelling double-header as Jamshedpur FC host Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, while Bengaluru FC welcome Sporting Club Delhi to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Both fixtures
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at a packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. Goals from Jamie Maclaren in the first half and
Indian football has entered a decisive new chapter with Sony Sports Network officially confirmed as the television broadcaster of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season. The development signals more than just a broadcast shift it marks a structural reset
India’s campaign at the WTT Star Contender Chennai gathered momentum on Saturday as Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade powered into the mixed doubles final, while G Sathiyan produced a gritty comeback to enter the men’s singles quarterfinals for the first
Team sports governance in Central and South Asia, CASA is undergoing a structural transformation. What was once a fragmented competitive landscape is now being reorganized into tighter, sub-regional alliances designed to accelerate development, reduce logistical burdens, and create sustainable performance
The qualification structure for the 2026 Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship has officially been unveiled, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive pathway to Manama, Bahrain. The continental showpiece, scheduled for July 2026, will feature 16 teams and marks another
The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) has awarded main draw wildcards to Davis Cupper Karan Singh and teenage prodigy Manas Dhamne for the upcoming Delhi Open, set to begin on February 16 at the DLTA Complex. Digvijay Pratap Singh has
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 returns on Saturday, February 14, with two marquee fixtures that underline the competition’s growing stature. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant host Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, while
As the Indian Super League makes its long-awaited return to Jamshedpur after nearly a year, Jamshedpur FC have unveiled a 28-member squad for the upcoming campaign, signalling renewed ambition under returning head coach Owen Coyle. With nine crucial home fixtures
Teqball has officially been added as a medal sport at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s fastest-growing hybrid sports. The decision by the Olympic Council of Asia and the International Teqball
Day three of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 produced some of the most dramatic moments of the tournament so far, as India’s Snehit Suravajjula and qualifier Nithya Mani stunned higher-ranked opponents to storm into the singles pre-quarterfinals at the
India signed off from the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship New Delhi 2026 with a commanding performance, finishing atop the medal standings with an impressive haul of 94 medals 51 gold, 23 silver and 20 bronze at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting
India’s para athletics contingent continued its commanding run at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, adding another rich haul of medals across track and field events. With multiple gold-medal performances led by Dilip Gavit, Sahil Sayyed, Tejalben Amra Damor
An Indian presence in the doubles winners’ circle is now guaranteed at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2026, with top seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro setting up a title clash against the unseeded Indo-British pairing of Mukund Sasikumar
On February 12, 2026, Indian hockey was forced to confront a painful statistic. For the first time in 15 years, the national men’s team conceded eight goals in a single international match, going down 0–8 to Argentina in the FIH
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 women’s title belongs to Sham Eagles. Led by captain Semzes Dolma, the Eagles produced a disciplined and clinical performance to edge past Shakar Chiktan Queens 2–1 in the final at the Nawang
Snehit Suravajjula produced one of the most dramatic wins of the tournament so far, saving six match points to upset Japan’s 13th seed Mizuki Oikawa and storm into the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026. The
In a landmark decision for Indian club football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially rebranded the long-standing I-League the country’s second-tier professional competition as the Indian Football League (IFL), starting with the 2025–26 season. The change, approved by
The doubles draw at the Delhi Open 2026 promises high-quality matchups as Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe headline a competitive field at the DLTA Complex from February 16–22. The ATP Challenger event brings together a mix of specialist
How a disputed title, a legal marathon, and a broken commercial deal conspired to keep Churchill Brothers out of the ISL On February 12, 2026, two days before the 2025-26 Indian Super League season was due to kick off, the
It started with such promise. India pressed high, moved the ball with purpose, and in the dying moments of the first quarter, earned a golden chance — a penalty stroke — to draw first blood in front of their home
The singles challenge for India suffered a setback at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026 as Sumit Nagal bowed out in the second round, but there was strong representation in the doubles draw with the top-seeded
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 has reached its decisive phase, with the semi-finals at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh producing two compelling title match-ups. On February 13, Shakar Chiktan Queens will take on
India’s top mixed doubles pairing of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale survived a dramatic five-game battle to book their place in the quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, overcoming Korea Republic’s Oh Seunghwan and Kim Seongjin in a
The opening day of the main draw at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 delivered high drama, contrasting fortunes and strong Indian representation across categories. While the French contingent endured mixed results in the men’s singles draw, India’s leading mixed
India delivered a commanding performance in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar edging out teammate Niraj Kumar in a dramatic finish to secure gold and complete a podium
At the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) House in Kuala Lumpur, the final draws for both the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia and the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 were conducted, and India’s young footballers, both men
India’s sharpshooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has etched his name in the record books once again. At the Asian Shooting Championships 2026, the 25-year-old from Madhya Pradesh produced a flawless performance in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, shooting
Olympian and former world championship silver medallist Anish Bhanwala added another continental medal to his growing collection, clinching bronze in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. On a
Thinles Angmo produced one of the standout performances of the season, scoring four goals to guide Changla Lamos into the semi-finals on the final day of the league stage in Season 3 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at
India’s leading paddlers have been handed a demanding route at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, with the draw setting up potential all-Indian clashes as early as the pre-quarterfinal stage. The tournament, co-hosted by Ultimate Table Tennis, Sharath Kamal Academy
Just days after India’s memorable Davis Cup triumph over the Netherlands, Bengaluru is ready to welcome another high-profile international tennis event. The fourth edition of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 will be staged at the S.M.
India produced a powerful opening statement at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple medals on Day One and moving to the top of the standings. The Indian contingent collected six gold, three silver and six bronze medals across
Belgium produced a clinical final-quarter performance to defeat India 3–1 in their opening match of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Goals from Nelson Onana (23’), Thomas Crols
Chennai witnessed a major upset on Wednesday as singles top seed Jay Clarke crashed out in the opening round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam. While the singles draw
Punjab FC have officially unveiled their 27-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season, as the Shers prepare for their third campaign in India’s top-flight competition. With a blend of continuity, youth development and targeted reinforcements, the
A Narrow Miss But Is the Door Completely Shut on India’s Asian Games Hopes? On the surface, India’s U23 men’s football team will not be at the 2026 Asian Games. The new qualification framework jointly introduced by the AFC and
India’s elite swimmers delivered a statement performance at the 2026 Dubai Open Swimming Championships, with Sajan Prakash claiming gold in the 200m Butterfly and Advait Page securing bronze in the 1500m Freestyle. The meet, held from February 6 to 8
While much of the sporting world in February is tuned into global cricket action, Indian tennis has its own significant storyline unfolding in Pune. The ITF Women’s W75 tournament, which began on February 9 at the Deccan Gymkhana, represents one
The race to the knockouts intensified on Day 13 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, as Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors officially punched their tickets to the semi-finals. Organised
Kerala Blasters FC have officially confirmed that they will continue to play their home matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi, bringing clarity after months of uncertainty surrounding the club’s venue plans . The confirmation, announced on February 10,
At just 18 years of age, Pooja Singh has already established herself as one of the brightest prospects in Indian athletics. Her recent silver medal at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships is not merely another addition to her growing
The Indian senior women’s national football team have concluded an intensive overseas training camp in Türkiye and departed for Perth, Australia, as they enter the decisive phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The upcoming continental showpiece,
What began as a brilliant snatch session turned into a tactical duel, and in the end, it was young Assamese lifter Bedabrat Bharali who emerged national champion with a personal-best total of 329kg. The men’s 79kg category at the Indian
Mumbai City FC will once again call the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) their home for the 2025–26 Indian Super League season, reaffirming continuity at a time when Indian football has experienced significant structural shifts. While several aspects of the league
India’s emerging table tennis talent made a strong early statement at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, with teenagers Tanishka Kalbhairav and Naisha Rewaskar producing confident wins to reach the final qualifying round in women’s singles action on Tuesday. The
In a season defined by structural shifts and competitive recalibration, Mumbai City FC have moved decisively in the winter window, securing the services of Finnish international midfielder Joni Kauko until the end of the campaign. The move, confirmed earlier this
Day seven of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range delivered high drama and historic milestones as Kazakhstan’s Sofiya Shulzhenko produced a stunning world record performance in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) final.
Indian tennis enjoyed another encouraging day at the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026, with eighth seed Sumit Nagal and Mukund Sasikumar advancing to the second round, while wildcard Sidharth Rawat delivered the biggest upset of
The India U17 men’s national team went down 0-1 to Türkiye in the first of two international friendlies at the Emirhan Sport Center in Manavgat, Antalya, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The closely contested match served as an important preparatory
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled a transformative new format for its flagship Super 1000 (S1000) tournaments from the 2027–2030 cycle, marking one of the most significant structural overhauls in modern badminton history. With increased prize money, extended tournament
Indian football has entered a new phase of continental accountability. With the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) introducing a unified qualification pathway for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya (September 19–October 4, 2026), participation
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will launch its FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 campaign on home soil in Rourkela, with high-stakes encounters against Belgium and Argentina lined up from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. After
The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) reinforced its status as one of India’s most progressive sporting bodies by successfully hosting the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2026, a prestigious WTA 125 tournament. Staged to global standards and
Indian table tennis enters a defining week as the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 gets underway at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University from Tuesday. With over 80 players from more than 15 countries competing across five categories,
Lakshmanan, Balsekar and Eqbal Seal Maiden ATP Challenger Main Draw Spots at Coromandel Chennai Open
A breakthrough day for Indian tennis unfolded at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam as three Indians Aryan Lakshmanan, Aditya Vishal Balsekar and Ishaque Eqbal secured their maiden ATP Challenger main draw berths at the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger
The FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League 2025–26 Rourkela leg is set to begin on Tuesday, 10 February, at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, bringing together three of the world’s elite men’s hockey nations India, Belgium and Argentina for six
Badminton is stepping into what could be the most defining commercial and structural phase in its modern history. With the Badminton World Federation (BWF) extending its long-term partnership with Infront from 2027 to 2034, the sport is preparing for a
Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers 2nd Round: India Face Korea in High-Stakes Asian Showdown for Final 8 Spot
The road to the Davis Cup 2026 Final 8 in Bologna runs through a high-pressure September weekend, and for India, the journey now leads to a defining away tie against the Republic of Korea. Scheduled for September 18–20, the Qualifiers
It was a final decided by nerve, precision and the narrowest of margins. Manu Bhaker came agonisingly close to gold in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, before settling for silver after a dramatic double
For 22-year-old forward Araijeet Singh Hundal, the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 matches in Rourkela represent more than just another international assignment they mark a defining opportunity to reaffirm his place in India’s senior setup after an emotionally and
The Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) 2027–2030 World Tour calendar has been officially unveiled, and while it signals a new era of commercial expansion and structural refinement globally, it presents a mixed outlook for Indian badminton. The India Open will continue
Indian tennis has witnessed stirring Davis Cup moments over the decades, but few have matched the scale, drama, and individual brilliance of what unfolded in Bengaluru in February 2026. Against a formidable Netherlands side ranked World No.6 and finalists in
Indian boxing moved into a new phase this week as the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) officially launched India Knockout Nights (IKN) a dedicated professional boxing platform aimed at providing Indian fighters with consistent opportunities, structured competition, and meaningful visibility.
