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Diamond Harbour FC registered a historic milestone in their young journey as they secured their first-ever victory in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26, defeating Dempo SC 2–1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Antonio Moyano and Hugo
Sporting Club Delhi produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2–2 draw against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. Trailing by two goals early in the match, the visitors
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok continued her strong presence on the global stage with a tied-third finish at the Blue Bay LPGA in China, carding an overall eight-under-par to secure one of the best results of her career on the LPGA
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered one of her strongest performances in recent months with a top-five finish at the Ladies European Tour’s Australian Women’s Classic, carding an overall score of six-under-par to secure fifth place. The result marks her best
India’s Vaishnavi Adkar delivered one of the most significant performances of her career, defeating compatriot Ankita Raina 7-6(3), 6-4 to win the ITF W35 Kalaburagi singles title on Sunday. In a closely contested all-Indian final played on International Women’s Day,
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen finished as runner-up at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 after going down 21-15, 22-20 to Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi in the men’s singles final in Birmingham on Sunday. The defeat meant Sen had
Indian professional golf witnessed a landmark moment as Rajasthan Regals emerged champions of the inaugural PGTI’s 72 The League, defeating UP Prometheans with a commanding 12–3 victory in the final on Friday. The triumph marked a fitting conclusion to a
The National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Kalinga Stadium, with an action-packed opening day delivering dominant performances, tight contests, and a glimpse of the rising competitiveness within Indian club rugby. Among the standout
The Indian Open Throws Meet at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports produced a series of standout performances across age categories, with several athletes registering personal bests and breakthrough marks. From emerging junior talents to experienced throwers making strong
Unbeaten Mumbai City FC will aim to continue their strong start to the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season when they host Sporting Club Delhi at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The Islanders currently sit fourth in the standings
India’s hammer throw scene witnessed a breakthrough moment at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala as Damneet Singh delivered the performance of his career. The Punjab thrower crossed the coveted 70-metre barrier three times in a single competition, registering
The Indian women’s hockey team will get one final opportunity to secure qualification for the FFIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 when the World Cup Qualifiers begin at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Having narrowly missed direct qualification
India’s national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered an encouraging performance at the Open Throws Competition, registering a season-best throw of 20.51m to clinch the gold medal and signal a positive step in his comeback journey. For the experienced Indian
The Indian women’s football team endured a difficult evening after suffering a 0–11 defeat against Japan in their Group C encounter at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday. Despite the heavy scoreline, India’s
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh achieved a major career milestone after breaking into the top 10 of the live women’s classical chess rankings for the first time following an impressive performance at the Prague Chess Festival Challengers 2026. The 20-year-old from
Chennaiyin FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Kochi on Saturday. A decisive first-half strike from Imran Khan proved enough to separate
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri moved into the top 10 after the second round of the LIV Golf Hong Kong, delivering a composed performance at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club. Lahiri followed his opening round of 66 with an impressive
The stage is set for a gripping men’s singles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships, where India’s Lakshya Sen will take on Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 8, 2026. With Sen ranked
Across India, the ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) initiative is sparking a powerful transformation by expanding opportunities for women and girls to participate, compete and succeed in sport. Nationwide leagues are providing a platform for expression
Newly promoted Chanmari FC produced a dramatic finish to secure their first win of the Indian Football League 2025–26 season, defeating Sreenidi Deccan FC 2-1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday. A late strike from Lalruatsanga deep
Bengaluru FC produced a disciplined first-half performance to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. Goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan in the first half proved
The Starting Point. To understand HS Prannoy’s 2025 season, it is necessary to look at what preceded it. In the weeks leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Prannoy contracted chikungunya a mosquito-borne illness that causes severe joint pain and
Former champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Namdhari Sports Academy in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025–26 season at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. Goals from Thabiso Nelson Brown and Seilenthang Lotjem ensured
India’s top shooters continued to deliver strong performances at the National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) as Divyansh Singh Panwar, Khyati Chaudhary, and Anish Bhanwala emerged as the standout performers in their respective events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has once again written his name into the history books by reaching the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships for the second time in his career. With this achievement, Lakshya becomes only the
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen produced one of the most memorable performances of his career to reach the final of the All England Open for the second time, defeating Canada’s Victor Lai in a marathon semifinal clash in Birmingham. The
At just 23, Rutaja Pisal has already carved out a promising place in the India women’s national field hockey team, emerging as a dynamic presence in midfield. Her latest milestone is a place in the Indian squad for the FIH
India has begun laying out an ambitious roadmap for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, with the clear objective of surpassing its historic medal tally from the previous edition. With preparations gaining momentum, a high-level review meeting chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya
The upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan are set to introduce one of the most unconventional logistical experiments in the history of multi-sport events. Instead of constructing a traditional athletes’ village, organisers have opted for a radically different model housing
India’s Shubhankar Sharma made an encouraging start at the Joburg Open, carding a four-under-par round before play was suspended due to darkness during the opening day at Houghton Golf Club in South Africa. Sharma was four-under through 14 holes and
India’s sailing circuit witnessed a significant moment as Sharanya Jadhav and Shivam Walmiki clinched first place in the 29er category at the Asian Games Sailing Selection Trials 2026 in Mumbai. Representing the Navy Youth Sports Company at INS Mandovi, the
India’s Siddhant Banthia continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit as he reached the doubles final of the Kigali Challenger in Rwanda alongside his Bulgarian partner Alexander Donski. The top-seeded Indo-Bulgarian pair secured their place in the title
Indian club rugby will return to the spotlight as the National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 makes its comeback with the country’s leading men’s and women’s teams set to compete in Bhubaneswar. The week-long tournament will take place at the
After initial rounds of matches in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, many fans have begun to wonder whether the campaign of the India women’s national football team is already over. However, the mathematical reality tells a
Two crucial fixtures headline ISL 2025-26 Saturday’s action in the Indian Super League as Mohammedan Sporting Club host Bengaluru FC in Kolkata, while Kerala Blasters FC take on Chennaiyin FC in the Southern Derby later in the evening. Both matches will
The Indian women’s football team faces one of its toughest assignments in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when the Blue Tigresses take on tournament heavyweights Japan women’s national football team in their second Group C match in Perth on March
The Indian Football League 2025–26 season continues with an intriguing double-header on Saturday as Gokulam Kerala FC take on Namdhari FC in Manjeri, while newly-promoted Chanmari FC host Sreenidi Deccan FC in Aizawl. The first fixture will kick off at
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made an encouraging start to her 2026 season, carding a four-under 68 in the opening round of the Blue Bay LPGA to sit tied seventh after the first day of competition in China. Competing at the
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a sensational performance to reach the semifinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships, defeating former champion Li Shi Feng in straight games in the quarterfinals. The Indian shuttler delivered a composed and attacking display to
A determined performance from Jamshedpur FC saw them secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Inter Kashi FC in the Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. A second-half goal from captain Stephen Eze
A sensational performance from Jamie Maclaren powered Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a commanding 5–1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Friday. Maclaren struck four goals in a ruthless attacking
Scott Flemming, an American basketball coach with a rich history in the sport, has left an indelible mark on Indian basketball. Known for his player-centric approach and strategic acumen, Flemming first gained international recognition as the head coach of India’s
A massive new sports development is taking shape in the United States as construction begins on the Sports Performance Hub (SPH) in Homestead, Florida. Valued at approximately $275 million, the ambitious project represents a new generation of sports infrastructure one
Indian tennis enjoyed a strong day at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi as Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina produced commanding performances to reach the singles semifinals before teaming up to book a place in the doubles final. Playing at the Chandrashekhar
Rajasthan shooter Bhavesh Shekhawat made a strong start to the National Selection Trials 3 by finishing on top after Stage 1 of the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Friday. Shekhawat delivered
India’s elite rifle and pistol shooters will shift their focus to domestic competition as the National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) gets underway at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range from March 6 to 10, 2026. The trials come immediately
India took a significant step toward expanding its professional sports ecosystem as Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya officially unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India, a pioneering initiative that aims to transform the landscape of competitive cycling in the
The stage is set for one of the most compelling matches of the 2026 All England Open as India’s Lakshya Sen prepares to face China’s Li Shi Feng in the men’s singles quarterfinal in Birmingham. The clash will mark the
The race for the summit of the Indian Super League,ISL 2025-26 is beginning to take shape as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC prepare for crucial fixtures on Friday, March 6. Both teams have made strong starts to the
The early stages of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season bring an intriguing contest as Aizawl FC host Rajasthan United FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Friday, March 6. Both teams enter the clash searching for their first win
India U20 Women football team delivered an impressive attacking display to defeat Swedish club Älvsjö AIK 5–2 in a friendly match at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The result marked one of
A new chapter in Asian rugby is set to begin in 2026 with the launch of the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup inspired by UUDS AERO, a landmark tournament that will bring together the continent’s best club teams in
Hyderabad is set to host a decisive chapter in international women’s hockey as ticket sales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers officially open today, 2 March 2026. The tournament will be staged from 8 to 14 March 2026
A tightly contested encounter between East Bengal FC and FC Goa ended in a 0–0 stalemate in Match 22 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday night. Despite several promising chances at
India’s Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run at the All England Open 2026, battling past Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in a thrilling three-game contest to book his place in the quarterfinals. In a dramatic Round of 16 clash
The stage is set for another chapter in one of Indian football’s most intense rivalries as Chennaiyin FC prepare to face Kerala Blasters FC in a crucial Indian Super League derby clash on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium
Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh is enduring one of the most challenging phases of his young career after a disappointing run at the Prague International Chess Festival Masters section in 2026. The reigning world champion has slipped to world number
The story of Sanfida Nongrum represents one of the most compelling narratives in Indian women’s football today a journey that mirrors the sport’s growing reach across the country. From the football fields of Shillong to scoring on her international debut,
Indian athletics will have a strong presence at one of the most competitive collegiate track and field events in the world as Selva Prabhu (triple jump), Lokesh Sathyanathan (long jump), Pavana Nagaraj (long jump), and Krishna Jayashankar Menon (shot put)
Indian women’s football has produced several leaders over the years, but few embody resilience and defensive authority quite like Ngangbam Sweety Devi. The centre-back from Manipur has steadily risen through the ranks of Indian football to become the captain of
India’s next generation of boxing talent is set to step onto the international stage as the country’s youth boxing team prepares to compete at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from March 8 to
The history of the Indian women’s national football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is a fascinating story of early dominance, prolonged struggles, and a recent revival that has reignited hope for the future of women’s football in the
India’s campaign at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 began in heartbreaking fashion as the Blue Tigresses suffered a 2–1 injury-time defeat to Vietnam in their opening Group C fixture at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. Vietnam forward Nguyen
With the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers set to begin in Hyderabad, midfielder Baljeet Kaur believes the Indian women’s hockey team has the right blend of youth, pace and preparation to secure a place at the upcoming World Cup.
India’s leading men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty endured another disappointing outing at the All England Open as they suffered a surprise first-round defeat at the 2026 edition in Birmingham. The fourth-seeded Indian duo were beaten 21–23, 12–21
India’s young men’s singles shuttler Ayush Shetty produced one of the most spirited performances of his career but ultimately fell short in a dramatic three-game battle against Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the opening round of the All England Open 2026
Indian players Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai began their campaigns with confident victories to advance to the second round of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament on Wednesday. The day saw several Indian players in action at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium
As the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) completes a decade of nurturing tennis talent in India, the academy has marked the milestone with the launch of a new high-performance initiative the Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program. The partnership aims to
India’s Veer Chotrani delivered one of the most spirited performances of his season at the 2026 New Zealand Open Squash, pushing World No. 6 and second seed Joel Makin to the limit before narrowly going down in a thrilling five-game
India’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign began with a narrow 2–1 defeat to Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday, as the Blue Tigresses fought hard but ultimately fell short against the Southeast Asian side in their Group
India U17 men’s national team began their preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 with a positive result, defeating Myanmar U17 2–1 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Tuesday. Early goals from
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday named a refreshed yet experienced squad for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tournament, with 21-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar earning her maiden national call-up. The competition will be held at
The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia represents the most consequential chapter for the Indian Women’s National Team in over two decades. Staged across Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast, the tournament is not only a continental championship but
On a stage where reputations are forged and legends are tested, Lakshya Sen delivered one of the most significant wins of his career. The Indian shuttler knocked out World No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening
India’s mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto delivered a composed and tactically disciplined performance to book their place in the Round of 16 at the BWF All England Open 2026 Super 1000 in Birmingham. The world No.
India Women’s cricket stands on the brink of another defining moment not on the pitch this time, but on one of the most prestigious global sporting platforms. The India Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World
A New Chapter Down Under: India Launch AFC Women’s Asian Cup Campaign Against Vietnam in Perth Four years after heartbreak halted their continental ambitions, the Indian senior women’s national football team are ready to step back onto Asia’s biggest stage.
For most 17-year-olds, identity is still forming. For Tilottama Sen, it is being forged in millimetres. Born on April 25, 2008, in Bengaluru to parents originally from Kolkata, Tilottama’s journey into elite shooting was anything but conventional. Her father, Sujit
The story of Harmanpreet Kaur is, in many ways, the story of Indian women’s cricket itself: a journey from the periphery of the national consciousness to the center of a stadium-filling, world-beating revolution. As we stand in early 2026, the
Four days. Fifty-four matches. Twenty-nine teams. One champion. The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara reaffirmed why the Nationals remain the most authentic and demanding arena in Indian kabaddi. At the Sama Indoor Complex, state pride replaced franchise
The 116th edition of the YONEX All England Open 2026 Badminton Championships returns to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham from March 3–8, 2026, carrying its customary prestige as the most iconic event on the BWF World Tour calendar. With a
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is underway in Australia, and for India’s women’s national football team, this tournament carries weight beyond continental pride. The Blue Tigresses return to the competition for their 10th appearance, seeking redemption after the heartbreak
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has formally announced its selection policy for the Indian wrestling team for the Asian Games 2026, laying out a structured, eligibility-based pathway centered on mandatory selection trials across all Olympic weight categories. The policy
Kalaburagi is set for a week of high-intensity women’s tennis as the ITF W35 Kalaburagi moves into its main draw phase, following a draw ceremony attended by senior district officials including Fouzia Taranum, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate, Kalaburagi, Bhanwar
When the New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced the professional field for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, the headlines naturally gravitated toward the defending champions, Olympic medallists, and global record holders. Abel Kipchumba returns chasing a third title. Sharon
The road to chess’ most coveted titles has formally begun with the FIDE Candidates draw ceremony held at the Cap St. George’s Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus. The ceremony set the stage for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, scheduled
India’s women wrestlers delivered a strong showing at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series in Albania, securing four medals across multiple weight categories over the course of the competition. The medals included two silvers on Day 4, following earlier podium finishes
Lallianzuala Chhangte struck late to help Mumbai City FC salvage a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The winger’s 84th-minute equaliser cancelled out Jithin MS’s second-half
Rugby union in India is a story layered with paradox. It is one of the oldest sporting codes played on Indian soil, yet remains one of the youngest in terms of structured national ambition. Its roots stretch back to the
When Feng Peiyou stopped the clock at 2:05:58 at the Tokyo Marathon, it was more than a national record. It was a declaration that China had entered a new era of distance running. For the first time, a Chinese man
Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 campaigns with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. In a contest shaped by a first-half penalty rebound and a scrappy
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, in a match shaped by two set-piece goals and disciplined defensive phases from both sides.
Dempo Sports Club and Real Kashmir FC played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday evening, in a match defined by late first-half drama and a breathtaking
Madhvendra Shekhawat once again stamped his authority over the 60m hurdles at the 2026 Big Sky Indoor Championships, defending his title in emphatic fashion with a gold-medal performance of 7.73 seconds the exact same time he clocked in the heats.
28th February was a memorable night for newly promoted Inter Kashi, as they defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi to secure their first win in the Indian Super League. The visitors delivered a clinical performance
Krishna Jayasankar Menon continues her remarkable upward trajectory in the indoor shot put, rewriting the Indian national record once again with a personal best of 17.09 metres at the Mountain West Conference Championships, an NCAA Division I meet in the
Hockey India announced the 20-member Indian women’s squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. The tournament marks a significant chapter for the team, as it will
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s social impact arm, RCB Cares, has announced a significant expansion of its grassroots sports development programme, extending structured support to Yes For Hockey and Ashwini’s Sports Foundation (ASF), in partnership with GoSports Foundation. The move strengthens RCB’s
Indore witnessed a defining moment in Indian para table tennis as Nurjahan Jamani clinched the Women’s Class 7 title at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Para Nationals Championship 2025–26, held from February 26–28. The victory not only secured her the
Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 5-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday night. The emphatic victory lifted the Mariners provisionally to the top of the Indian Super
