From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to help India's rugby dream flourish. A former rugby sevens player himself, Mike Friday proceeded to become England Sevens' most successful coach to date, leading them to 10 titles during his tenure, while also securing a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2006. He has also played a significant role in building legacies across the teams he has coached, including the Kenya Sevens and the USA Sevens teams. Now taking up a new challenge at the GMR RPL, he described the league's unique appeal, stating, "It's a very innovative format, a perfect balance between international players and domestic players. When you're trying to grow the sport and build capability, it's crucial to include domestic players in that development. It's a fantastic experience for them, not only in-game time but more importantly in training time." He explained how Indian players will benefit from the exposure they'll get throughout the tournament. "During training, they get exposed to physical, technical, tactical and mental development from the senior international players, which they can then take back to their team and the next generation of Indian players," Friday reckoned. "I love that cradle-to-grave idea - creating the legacy for Indian players tomorrow. I think that's what the RPL provides, allowing India to dare to dream and achieve their Olympic dream," he added. Asked about coaching in this league format with top players who don't often play together, Friday called the experience "unique, and one that will come with lifetime memories." "Players who normally go head-to-head, country against country, come together to represent their region and the Indians of today and tomorrow. It's a special honour. We're here for a reason - not just to win, but to inspire Indian rugby players and help them become the best versions of themselves. That is humbling and very exciting." On the emerging domestic talent, Friday praised young players' resilience, especially Arjun Mahato. "It's very hard for Indian players. On occasions, they've been thrown into the deep end, going under the water a lot. But the challenge is to survive in the deep water. They're improving every session. I tell them: you have to get it wrong to get it right - that's what they're doing and learning." He singled out Arjun for rising to the challenge, saying, "He's confident, knows what to do, but more importantly, he's ready to discuss why. That's half the challenge. Indian players tend to wait to be told what to do, but they need to understand why we do it. Then they can teach rather than just be taught. Arjun is already embracing that." On the league's organisation and facilities, Friday was effusive in praise. "The league has done fantastically well. It's easy to look from the outside and think it's simple, but there's so much behind-the-scenes business. The RPL has done extremely well. There's been fantastic work getting all the owners on board and bringing in the best players and coaches in the world." "We're excited, inspired, and ready to add to a legacy. Kudos to RPL, kudos to GMR, kudos to India Rugby," Friday concluded.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, was the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finishing at the top with a throw of 85.29m and registering his 24th straight top-two finish. While speaking to ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 25 (ANI): Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu made a victorious return to action with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday. In her first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to not only top the podium but also book a direct ticket to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on T ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympian Sift Kaur Samra is confident that the shooting sport, which was discontinued as a medal event for both the 2022 Birmingham and 2026 Glasgow editions, will be included as a discipline when India hosts the Commonwealth Games at Ahmedabad in 2030. Sift Kaur said that as India are hosting the 2030 CWG, national shooters will get a big chance to showcase their talent and secure a bagful of medals in front of their home crowd. "I am thrilled that India is hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, and I am sure shooting will be included as an event. This is a fant ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an "epitome" of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the star javelin thrower, serving in the Territorial Army, at a pipping ceremony in New Delhi that was also graced by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and many other senior officials of the force. Chopra joined the Indian Army as a Naib Subedar on August 26, 2016 and was promoted to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, commencing from June 16 to 28, 2026. Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier League returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format, aligning with the league's long-term vision of accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India. Also Read | KKR vs PBKS Betting Odds and Favourites by Kalshi: Winner Prediction for IPL 2026 Match 12. The ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Hyderabad is all set to tackle a new sporting challenge, the Rugby Premier League is coming to town, and this time it promises even more pace, power and passion. GMR Sports, in partnership with Rugby India, has announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be staged at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad from 16 to 28 June 2026. Following a successful debut in Mumbai last year, the league returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format. All six franchises from the inaugural season will compete again, bringing together top Indian and international talent to deliver ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Monday. Competing for the first time since her fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics last year, former world champion Mirabai Chanu lifted 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk for a total lift of 193kg for a top spot on the podium. Following the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) revised weight categories, which saw Mirabai's pet division of 49kg scrappe ...Read More >
Mumbai: That familiar Mirabai Chanu smile was back. One that, in the tiny Norwegian town of Forde, passed through three stages in a matter of seconds. The first was when the 48kg competitor managed to successfully lift a 115kg bar from her shoulders to well above it. Out came a tiny affirmative in-the-moment beam, even as she balanced herself and the body shivered from, literally, the weight of a World Championships medal-winning lift. Then, as she flung the bar on the floor, that little smile turned into a glee-filled grin, even as she folded both her hands, bowed and lifted her arms. And ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): India's star boxer Jaismine Lamboria expressed her team's motivation and excitement for the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida. She highlighted their extensive preparation and eagerness to make their country proud again. The stage is set for a global boxing spectacle as the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 come to Greater Noida's Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from November 14 to 21, bringing together over 140 elite boxers from 18 nations, including three Olympic medalists. A strong 20-member squad will represent India at the event, led by se ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rugby India on Monday announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will take place at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. After a successful inaugural event last year in Mumbai, the second edition will include the same six franchises from the first, maintaining a high-performance platform that features top Indian and international players, and delivers an exciting, action-filled rugby experience for fans. Welcoming the league to Hyderabad, Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government (Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture & ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, August 25: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lived up to her top billing with a record-breaking show as she expectedly won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships here on Monday. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist lifted a total of 193kg (84kg+109kg) to set new Commonwealth Championship records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, finishing atop the women's 48kg podium. Returning to international action after a year-long hiatus due to an injury, the 31-year-old did look rusty at times, managing only three successful lifts out of six. She faltered on her opening snat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: India's campaign at the World Boxing Championships was a tale of two extremes. While the women scripted history, delivering the country's best-ever overseas showing, the men endured a humbling low, returning without a single medal for the first time in 12 years. Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) rose to the occasion with breakthrough triumphs, showcasing grit and tactical maturity to begin a the LA Olympics cycle on a high. The seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) and Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) added to the glory with a bronze and silver respectively as India finished t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As India ushers in a new era in professional sports with the launch of the inaugural Rugby Premier League in the country, the Kalinga Black Tigers - one of the league's founding teams- marked a significant milestone with the unveiling of their official jersey and mascot at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar Saturday. Backed by I-lunch Ventures, an investment firm deeply rooted in Odisha, the Kalinga Black Tigers represent more than just a sporting franchise; they embody a broader vision for the state's development and recognition on the national stage. Hunch Ventures has consiste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): There has been a buzz, and heads have been turning in the world of rugby. All thanks to the unique nature of the competition that is the Rugby Premier League (RPL) - a first-ever franchise-based Rugby Sevens tournament in the world. The who's who from the rugby fraternity are part of this revolutionary movement, and keeping a close eye on proceedings was Christophe Reigt, General Manager, French Rugby Federation. Interestingly, France's men's rugby sevens team had won the Olympic Gold medal during the Paris Olympics, with Christophe being a part of ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: Srihari Nataraj is riding the crest of a wave. At the ongoing Asian Swimming Championships in the city, the swimmer has set national records, broken a 16-year medal drought and medalled four times, including in individual freestyle events. He's feeling so confident about his place and space that he has set his sights on medalling at the Asian Games in Japan and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, competitions where the competition will be that much higher. Some subtle changes in training, having a full-on training block in Ahmedabad ahead of the Asian Championships, immersing himsel ...Read More >
New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an "epitome" of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the star javelin thrower, serving in the Territorial Army, at a pipping ceremony in New Delhi that was also graced by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and many other senior officials of the force. Chopra joined the Indian Army as a Naib Subedar on August 26, 2016 and was promoted to Subedar in 202 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to help India's rugby dream flourish, according to a release from RPL. A former rugby sevens player himself, Mike Friday proceeded to become England Sevens' most successful coach to date, leading them to 10 titles during his tenure, while also securing a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2006. He has also played a significant role in building legacies across the teams he has coached, i ...Read More >
Indian youth boxers have secured an impressive 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. A strong contingent of 58 members, including both boys and girls in the under-17 age group, showcased their talent and determination. Several boxers advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing themselves a medal after defeating formidable opponents from various countries. Indian boxers ensured 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala -- ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Kalinga Black Tigers (KBT), one of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) founding teams, unveiled its jersey and mascot 'Paika' here at Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. The RPL, world's first franchise-based Rugby 7s league, is set to begin on June 15 at the Andheri Sports Complex (Mumbai Football Arena, MFA). Besides Kalinga Black Tigers, the other teams are Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers. Backed by Hunch Ventures, an investment firm deeply rooted in Odisha, KBT embodies a broader vision for the state's development and recognitio ...Read More >
New Delhi: JSW Steel has transformed Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) into a viable and going concern after acquiring it out of bankruptcy in 2021, and its liquidation would have adverse ramifications on all stakeholders, the Sajjan Jindal-led steelmaker and BPSL's lenders told the Supreme Court. They also sought an 'open court' hearing of their petitions seeking a review of the top court's May 2 order scrapping JSW's acquisition of BPSL under the bankruptcy law. While JSW filed the review petition on Wednesday, the lenders that include Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India approached ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, was the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finishing at the top with a throw of 85.29m and registering his 24th straight top-two finish. While speaking to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Two-time gold medallist Nikhat Zareen has put behind the disappointment of missing out on a third World Championships medal, and is now focussed on collecting maximum ranking points by winning the top prize in the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals. The event will be held in Greater Noida from November 14 to 21. Nikhat, who competes in flyweight and light flyweight categories, won World Championship gold medals in 2022 in Istanbul and 2023 in New Delhi. But she failed to replicate that in 2025 in Liverpool, losing in the quarterfinals to two-time Olympic silver medallis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, commencing from June 16 to 28, 2026. Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier League returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format, aligning with the league's long-term vision of accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India. The second edition will feature the six franchises from the first edition, continuing to provide a high-perf ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Chennai Bulls head coach Ben Gollings, who guided the franchise to the Rugby Premier League title in the inaugural edition of the tournament, was full of praise, not just for his team, but for what the league has achieved in just a few weeks. Under the bright lights and roaring energy of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) final, the Chennai Bulls rose to the occasion with a dominant 41-0 win over the Delhi Redz, sealing the inaugural title in style. The Bulls, who had grown stronger with each passing match, saved their best for last as they outplayed ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- which is a figment of the media's imagination -- these meetings are not to collect feedback for a change ...Read More >
Murali Sreeshankar finished first at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level meet (cat C), on Saturday. Sreeshankar's best attempt of 7.75m came in the second round. He started with a 7.63m and after his best jump in the second round, followed with jumps of 7.69m, a foul attempt, 6.12m and 7.58m. Poland's Piotr Tarkowski and Australia's Chris Mitrevski finished second and third, respectively. ALSO READ: London Diamond League - Lyles finishes s ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 1 (PTI) Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit by grabbing nine medals, including three gold as the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament concluded here Tuesday. The final day was marked by standout performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and world champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who secured titles in their respective weight categories. The SAI NCOE combined team secured seven medals, including two gold, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed thre ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to help India's rugby dream flourish, according to a release from RPL. A former rugby sevens player himself, Mike Friday proceeded to become England Sevens' most successful coach to date, leading them to 10 titles during his tenure, while also securing a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2006. He has also played a significant role in building legacies across the teams he has coached, i ...Read More >