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The draw for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 has presented India with a challenging yet intriguing pathway, as the team finds itself in Pool D alongside England, China, and South Africa. Following their recent qualification, the Indian women’s
The draw for the BWF Uber Cup 2026 has set the stage for an intriguing group stage, with India placed in a competitive Group A alongside China, Denmark, and Ukraine. The prestigious team event, scheduled from April 24 to May
The draw for the BWF Thomas Cup 2026 has once again placed India in Group A alongside China, Canada, and Australia, setting up what appears to be a relatively comfortable path to the knockout stages. However, beyond the group phase,
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, with the women’s tournament scheduled to take place in Auckland and the men’s competition set to
The growth of Indian sporting ecosystem, the importance of grassroots participation, and the need to nurture future champions were among the key themes discussed during the Grand Sports Conclave held on Day 3 of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the
Rajasthan United FC climbed to the top of the standings with a gritty 1-0 victory over Real Kashmir FC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, as Amadou Soukouna’s first-half goal proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter at the
Veteran Indian forward Navneet Kaur has credited her teammates and the coaching staff for helping her deliver one of the standout performances at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers held in Hyderabad, Telangana, where she was named the Player
The stage is set for an exciting final in the women’s team event at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, with the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) and the Reserve Bank of India Sports Board (RBI) advancing to
Indian swimming witnessed a landmark moment as Assam’s Astha Choudhury delivered a record-breaking performance at the Singapore National Swimming Championships 2026, signaling both personal excellence and the steady rise of Indian athletes on the global stage. Competing in the 200m
The draws for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 have delivered one of the most anticipated matchups in world hockey India vs Pakistan in the group stage. Placed together in Pool D alongside England and Wales, the two Asian
In a significant boost to regional athletics collaboration, Sri Lanka will send four relay teams to India for the upcoming 3rd Open Relay Competition, scheduled to be held on March 28 in Chandigarh. The participation comes following a formal invitation
Mumbai is set to take centre stage in Indian squash as the second edition of the JSW Indian Open begins on March 18 at the iconic CCI Brabourne Stadium. Over five days, the tournament promises high-quality competition, bringing together India’s
The year 2025 presented a curious case for Indian handball. On the surface, it was a year filled with activity, exposure, and international participation. Dig a little deeper, however, and a glaring gap emerges one that raises serious questions about
The upcoming Open 400m meet at NCOE Trivandrum on March 21 has taken on added significance, not just as a standalone event but as a key selection trial for India’s relay squads ahead of the Invitational Relay in Chandigarh on
The selection trials for the Indian women’s wrestling team for the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026, scheduled to begin on April 6, delivered a mix of expected dominance and stunning upsets, signalling a transition phase in Indian wrestling. While several established
Punjab FC produced one of their most resilient performances of the season as they held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw despite playing more than half the match with ten men in their Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 clash at
Indian tennis continues to find encouraging signs in its next generation, and 18-year-old Manas Dhamne offered another glimpse of that promise with a spirited performance at the Miami Open qualifying event. Despite a straight-sets loss to Spain’s rising star Rafael
Indian sprinting is changing. For decades, the 100 metres in India felt like an event trapped in time good athletes, occasional flashes, but rarely a sustained surge that made the continent take notice. Then came a season when the numbers
The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, will host the Indian men’s national football team’s final match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier Final Round against Hong Kong, China, on March 31, 2026. The match is scheduled to
Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete Karan Singh delivered an impressive week of tennis before finishing runner-up at the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour M25 Kolkata tournament, going down to Australia’s Philip Sekulic in the singles final on Sunday. Playing at the
Indian triple jumper Selva Prabhu delivered a landmark performance at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, winning the silver medal with a personal best jump of 17.05m and setting the best indoor triple jump mark ever recorded by an Indian
Indian tennis player Karan Singh delivered an impressive run at the ITF M25 Kolkata tournament, finishing as runner-up after a week of consistent performances. The 21-year-old, ranked ATP No. 447, fell short in the final against Australia’s Philip Sekulic (ATP
Indian tennis prospect Manas Dhamne has received a qualifying wildcard for the Miami Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP calendar. The young Indian will be the lone singles representative from the country in the qualifying draw
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh delivered a historic performance at the 2026 United Airlines New York City Half Marathon, finishing third with a sensational time of 59:42 and setting a new Indian national record in the half marathon. With this
NorthEast United FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday. Spanish midfielder Andy Rodríguez was the hero of the
The leading contenders in the women’s team event of the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships continued their dominant run as the favourites advanced into the quarterfinals with convincing victories in the pre-quarterfinal round at the Abhay Prashal Stadium
Mumbai City FC withstood a spirited second-half challenge from Inter Kashi FC to secure a 2–1 victory in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. Goals from Noufal PN and Lallianzuala Chhangte
The Indian Open Jumps competition in Bengaluru witnessed a series of impressive performances as several Indian athletes began their season on a positive note. Among the standout performers was Mubassina Mohammed, who delivered a strong display in the women’s long
Bengaluru FC produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0–0 draw in Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The result
Diamond Harbour FC secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Shillong Lajong FC in Match 15 of the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 season at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Saturday. A clinical first-half brace from Luka Majcen proved
A dramatic stoppage-time header from Muhammad Ajsal helped Kerala Blasters FC snatch a 1–1 draw against East Bengal FC in Match 31 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. The
The All England Open Badminton Championships has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious events in global badminton often viewed as the sport’s unofficial world championship before the advent of modern formats. For India, the tournament carries a
Sreenidi Deccan FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in Match 14 of the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. A decisive second-half strike from Fabrice Kah in the
The India U17 women’s team produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat Myanmar 3–2 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Saturday. Two late goals from substitutes Anushka Kumari and Joya ensured that India overturned a
The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships began at the Abhay Prashal Stadium in Indore on Saturday, with the opening two rounds of the men’s and women’s team events largely unfolding along expected lines. Several traditional powerhouses asserted their
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team finished as runners-up at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, going down 0–2 to England in the final at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Saturday. Goals from Grace Balsdon (13’)
A Fact-Based Performance Review of India at the AFC Asian Cup 2026 Three games. Zero points. Two goals scored. Sixteen conceded. On paper, India’s group-stage campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup looks like a straightforward case for the
India made its long-awaited return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2003, marking a significant 23-year absence. After topping their group in the qualification rounds held in Thailand in 2025, the Blue Tigresses arrived in
India’s youth boxing contingent continued its impressive campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Chandrika, Gunjan, Joyshree Devi and Ambekar Meetei advancing to their respective finals after strong semifinal performances on Saturday. The quartet will now
Indian pole vault star Dev Meena opened his season with an impressive performance at the Indian Open Jumps competition, clearing 5.25m to win the gold medal and narrowly missing the national record in an ambitious attempt at 5.41m. The competition,
Indian long jumper Lokesh Sathyanathan delivered one of the most remarkable performances in the history of Indian athletics by winning the men’s long jump title at the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, producing a massive personal best jump of
The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention began in New Delhi on Friday with a strong call for greater attention to non-cricket sports and the strengthening of grassroots sporting ecosystems across the country.
India’s elite boxing contingent has arrived in Mongolia to begin an intensive training camp ahead of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to take place from March 28 to April 11, 2026. The preparatory camp is expected to play a
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has emphasised the importance of encouraging young girls to take up sport, stating that the growing visibility of women athletes is gradually changing perceptions and inspiring a new generation across the country. Speaking in New Delhi
Aizawl FC produced a late comeback to hold Real Kashmir FC to a 2–2 draw in a dramatic Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday. Goals from Zomuansanga and Lalhriatpuia ensured the
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team booked their place in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Italy in the semi-final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on
The stage is set for one of the biggest events on the domestic table tennis calendar as the 87th UTT Inter-State Senior National Table Tennis Championships gets underway at the Abhay Prashal Stadium in Indore from March 14. India’s top
India’s most successful Asian Tour golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar produced a composed final-round performance to successfully defend his title at the IGPL Invitational Chandigarh presented by KRISHNA, rallying from four shots behind to secure victory in style at the Chandigarh Golf
Rajasthan United FC secured their first victory of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season in dramatic fashion as Amadou Soukouna’s injury-time strike sealed a thrilling 3–2 win over Namdhari Sports Academy at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on
Indian women’s hockey reached an important milestone in 2026 as the Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured qualification for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup for the third consecutive time. With their qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, the
Indian athletics will have representation on one of the biggest collegiate stages in the world as Pavana Nagaraj and Lokesh Sathyanathan prepare to compete in the women’s and men’s long jump events at the NCAA Championships. Both athletes are among
On a warm day in Patiala at the Indian Open Throws competition, the hammer whirled through the air with a familiar rhythm. For years, Damneet Singh had chased a number that seemed both close and distant the elusive 70-metre mark.
The Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 continues with an exciting double-header on Friday, March 13, as Rajasthan United FC take on Namdhari Sports Academy in Jaipur, while Aizawl FC host Real Kashmir FC in Aizawl in two crucial
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team have already secured their place at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026, but their campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad is far from over. With qualification achieved, the hosts
Former champions Dempo SC staged a spirited comeback to hold Chanmari FC to a 2–2 draw in an entertaining clash in Gameweek 3 of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 Stage 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on
India enjoyed another strong day at the Yonex Swiss Open Super 300 in Basel as Tharun Mannepalli and the top-seeded men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the quarterfinals with impressive victories in their respective matches
India’s Yuki Bhambri and Swedish partner André Göransson continued their impressive run at the ATP Masters 1000 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, advancing to the semi-finals of the men’s doubles event with a composed straight-sets victory. The Indo-Swedish pair
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the commercial structure of domestic football after announcing Star Cement as the title sponsor for the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season. The partnership, officially confirmed on
Over the past decade, India has witnessed a steady rise in women’s participation in sport. From Olympic podium finishes to strong performances in world championships, Indian sportswomen have increasingly proven their potential on the global stage. However, behind these achievements
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Wales 4–1 in their final Pool B match of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Star forward Navneet Kaur scored a brilliant hat-trick,
Over the past decade, India has increasingly recognised that sporting success cannot rely only on elite training centres or last-minute Olympic preparations. Sustainable sporting excellence requires a structured grassroots ecosystem, one that identifies talent early, nurtures it consistently, and provides
Newly promoted Chanmari FC will look to continue their impressive start to the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season when they host former champions Dempo SC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Thursday, March 12. The match, scheduled
Indian badminton enjoyed a day of significant breakthroughs at the Yonex Swiss Open 2026 Super 300 as Kiran George, Tharun Mannepalli, and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto produced impressive performances to reach the Round of
Defending champions Odisha Rugby Club (Odisha RC) and Future Hope Harlequins secured their places in the Women’s Final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after two intense semi-final encounters at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on
Indian shuttler Kiran George produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening round at the Yonex Swiss Open Super 300, defeating former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games to advance to the Round of 16
Defending champions Delhi Hurricanes and historic Mumbai club Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Club secured their places in the men’s final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after winning their respective semi-finals at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha,
The 2026 Asian Games in Japan are set to introduce a radically different operational model that could redefine how multi-sport events are organised. Unlike previous editions where athletes stayed in a single Olympic-style village, the upcoming Asiad will operate under
In a landmark recognition for grassroots sports development in India, former Indian volleyball captain Abhijit Bhattacharya has been named the Global Winner of the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Award. The prestigious honour
Ice hockey may still be a niche sport in India, but the enthusiasm and determination of young athletes continue to grow steadily. On International Women’s Day 2026, India took another meaningful step in nurturing women’s participation in winter sports by
India’s youth boxing contingent delivered another strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, registering five victories on the third day of competition and reinforcing the country’s growing depth in age-group boxing. The wins came across both
Indian distance runners Gulveer Singh and Seema are set to compete at The TEN, a prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level meet, scheduled for March 28. The competition, which focuses exclusively on the 10,000m event, has quickly become one
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri continued his impressive run on the ATP Tour as he advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells alongside his Swedish partner André Göransson. The Indo-Swedish pair
The Indian women’s hockey team will step onto the field with a place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers on the line when they face Wales in their final Pool B match in Hyderabad on March
Indian tennis player Vaishnavi Adkar is enjoying a defining phase of her career, and the state of Karnataka has played a central role in her recent breakthrough. Fresh from winning the ITF W35 Kalaburagi title, Adkar has capped off a
In a significant step toward strengthening the tennis ecosystem in India, the Government of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) have announced an ambitious initiative to host 20 International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments across the state. The
Olympian Manu Bhaker returned to winning ways as she topped the 10m Air Pistol Women’s final at the National Selection Trials T3 (Group A) held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Tuesday. The 22-year-old shooter
India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup came to an end after the Blue Tigresses suffered a 3–1 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their final Group C fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney on Tuesday. Despite
India’s men’s doubles pairs made a positive start at the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, with both Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty and Arjun MR–Hariharan Amsakarunan progressing to the Round of 16 after hard-fought wins in their opening matches. While the
India’s sporting identity has traditionally been shaped by a handful of iconic moments the 1983 Cricket World Cup, the golden era of hockey, and more recently the rise of indigenous sports on the global stage. Yet, when viewed collectively, the
Across Asia, women’s continental championships such as the various Asia Cups and Asian Championships have long served as the primary stage where regional dominance is established. Over the decades, these tournaments have revealed clear sporting dynasties nations whose systems, infrastructure,
Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC settled for a point each after playing out a 1–1 draw in the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Two quick-fire goals in the second half—first
The Indian women’s hockey team continued its positive start at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, playing out a competitive 2–2 draw against Scotland in their second Pool B match at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Monday.
India’s national champion Tilottama Sen continued her impressive run in domestic shooting by clinching her third consecutive title in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the National Selection Trials (Group A) held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting
The Indian senior women’s national team stands on the brink of a decisive moment as they prepare to face Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Tuesday, March 10, at
Indian swimmer Rishabh Das delivered another landmark performance for Indian aquatics, breaking the national record in the men’s 200m backstroke while winning a bronze medal at the New South Wales (NSW) State Open Swimming Championships in Sydney. The Asian Aquatics
India’s youth boxing contingent opened its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 with an impressive set of performances as Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registered victories on the opening day of the tournament in
India’s final Group C clash against Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has effectively become a knockout match for the Blue Tigresses. Inspired by X Post of Don_Juric After losses to Vietnam (1–2) and Japan (0–11), India
Indian Paddlers Sreeja Akula and Manav Thakkar Set for Tough Openers at WTT Champions Chongqing 2026
India’s top table tennis players Sreeja Akula and Manav Thakkar will face challenging opening-round encounters after the draw ceremony for the WTT Champions Chongqing 2026 was announced. The prestigious tournament in China, featuring the world’s top 32 players in both
Indian men’s hockey is preparing for another crucial chapter as the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 approaches, a tournament that will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. For India, the road to the tournament has been one
The term “World Cup” has become the pinnacle of international sport. From football and rugby to basketball and cricket, World Cups represent the highest level of competition where nations measure themselves against the best in the world. Countries with deep
When the Indian Women’s Football team suffered an 11–0 defeat against Japan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the scoreline did more than reflect a one-sided match. It revealed the structural gulf between two football ecosystems that began their
New Delhi witnessed a powerful celebration of fitness, resilience and community spirit on International Women’s Day as nearly 6,000 women gathered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the eighth edition of Zydus Pinkathon Delhi on March 8, 2026. Returning to
The All England Open Badminton Championships remain one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport’s history. For Indian badminton, the tournament carries special significance, having produced iconic champions like Prakash Padukone in 1980 and Pullela Gopichand in 2001. In
Punjab FC will look to build momentum in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 when they host NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, March 9. The encounter marks Punjab’s first home match of the season and
Young Indian thrower Nishchay produced one of the most impressive performances at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala, winning two gold medals in consecutive days and setting personal bests in both events. The promising athlete claimed the U-18 shot
Young Indian javelin thrower Shivam Lohakare delivered one of the standout performances at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala, producing a massive 81.08m throw on his very first attempt to claim gold and announce himself as one of the
The Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala delivered a series of encouraging performances for Indian athletics, highlighted by Kirpal Singh’s gold medal in the men’s discus throw with a mark of 58.89m the best throw by an Indian in the
The Indian women’s hockey team made an emphatic start to their campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, defeating Uruguay 4–0 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Sunday. Goals from Sunelita Toppo, Ishika,
The Indian women’s football team will head into its final Group C match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with belief and determination, according to head coach Amelia Valverde. Despite suffering defeats in their first two games, the
Shillong Lajong FC staged an impressive comeback to defeat Real Kashmir FC 2–1 and register their first victory of the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26 season at the SSA Stadium on Sunday. After falling behind early in the match, goals
