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.
KOLKATA: Kolkata Thunder Blades' youngsters Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmakar were crowned champions of the first-ever Dream UTT Juniors after a dominant 5-2 win over U Mumba TT's Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan in the final, held at the EKA Arena on Sunday. The tournament, aimed at India's brightest under-15 table tennis talent, concluded after two weeks of competition involving top junior players from across the country. The finale saw Ritvik and Swara combine well in both singles and mixed doubles to steer Kolkata to the title. Ritvik set the tone in the boys' singles clash, bouncing back from a narrow opening-set loss to edge Prateek in the next two sets (10-11, 11-10, 11-8), giving his team an early lead. The Kolkata pair continued their momentum in the mixed doubles, winning the first two sets 11-4 and 11-9 before U Mumba responded with an 11-9 win to keep the tie alive at 4-2. It was then left to Swara to finish the job, and she did so in style. Her 11-4 win over Ananya in the first set of the girls' doubles secured the title for Kolkata Thunder Blades. Speaking after the final, Swara said, "The experience was incredible. I got to spend time with top players like Adriana Diaz and Quadri Aruna, they were so friendly and encouraging." "It was always my dream to be part of UTT. Playing here as a competitor, rather than just watching, feels amazing," said Ritvik. The awards ceremony was attended by Vita Dani, Co-promoter of Ultimate Table Tennis, along with Neel Shah, CEO of Dream Sports Foundation.
Ahmedabad, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dabang Delhi TTC will be looking to settle scores when they face reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers in a rematch of last year's final in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Wednesday. Later, at 7:30 pm, Kolkata ThunderBlades will square up against PBG Pune Jaguars, both sides looking for their second win of the season. Dabang Delhi head into their blockbuster rematch against Dempo Goa Challengers with momentum on their side. After a dominant opening against Jaipur Patriots, Delhi's key players look dialled in: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran swept Jeet C ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian table tennis's power couple, Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy, steered reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers to a 10-5 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Friday. Goa's triumph, their second of the campaign, saw them leapfrog U Mumba TT to reach the top of the table, with three ties on the board. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, August 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to strengthen grassroots talent, optimise infrastructure, and drive excellence for robust, holistic sports development. By creating clear athlete pathways and aligning with the state's progressive sports policy, the initiative positions Telangana at the forefront of India's sporting ambitions, leading the charge in a nationwide sports revolution. These sportin ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC prolonged their unbeaten start to Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 win over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strong as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulled one back. Maria Xiao followed up with another 2-1 win against Taneesha Kotecha on her UTT debut despite the Pune youngster impressin ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to add a strong new Uttar Pradesh flavour to Season 7 with the inclusion of UP Prometheans, bringing the energy and sporting passion of India's heartland into the league's mix. The upcoming season, scheduled to be played in July in Goa, marks another step in UTT's journey of building a dynamic and competitive league, a release said. Owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma, UP Prometheans reflects a clear and long-term vision to strengthen India's high-performance sporting ecosystem, it added. Also R ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, 8 June (Ians) Season 1 of UTT Juniors concluded with an exciting final that showed India's brightest U-15 Table Tennis Talent. After two weeks of intense competition between young athletes from all over the country, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmarkar from the Kolkata Thunder Blades came overly in a nail-biting final that ended 5-2. They defeated your Mumba TTS Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan in the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The tournament offered a unique platform for junior players to experience professional level competition and to learn together with seasoned athle ...Read More >
Kolkata: Ryan Williams waited two years and five months for the night to happen. And four minutes to make it memorable. No Indian has scored sooner on debut. It was the first of many firsts in Kochi. First win of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, first for Khalid Jamil as head coach and a first goal for Akash Mishra whose 50th minute volley made the 2-1 result against Hong Kong possible. This was India's first win in seven matches since March 19, 2025 when they beat Maldives 3-0 in a frien ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Also Read | French Open 2025: Coco Gauff Defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Three Sets to Clinch Her Maiden Roland Garros Women's Singles Title. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a da ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's 20-year-old rising star Yashaswini Ghorpade pulled off a massive upset in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, becoming the first paddler to beat China's Fan Siqi this season in U Mumba TT's 9-6 win over Stanley's Chennai Lions on Saturday. Earlier, Jeet Chandra upset World No. 34 Ricardo Walther of Germany as Jaipur Patriots recorded a dominant 11-4 win over Ahmedabad SG Pipers. U Mumba's Lilian Bardet continued his fine form with a 2-1 win over Kirill Gerassimenko, setting his team on their way. Then came the moment of the night: 20-year-old Yasha ...Read More >
Jaipur: Indian campaigner Jeet Chandra led from the front as Jaipur Patriots beat Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Jeet pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset win over World No. 34 and World Championships silver medalist Ricardo Walther, powering Jaipur to an 11-4 victory that sent them to the top of the table. All ties this season are broadcast live on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil and streamed on JioHotstar.Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, IndianOil UT ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod Nagpure Ashok. My deepest condolences to the grieving family. May the Almighty give them courage an ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Diya Chitale's sweeping victory over Ananya Chande in the last match of the tie helped Dabang Delhi TTC beat Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 here on Friday. Earlier, reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers beat PBG Pune Jaguars, courtesy of solid displays from power couple Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy. Delhi's win over Kolkata saw them surge to the top of the table, while Goa moved to second after their success. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and V ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Season 1 of Dream Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Juniors concluded with a thrilling finale that showcased India's brightest U-15 table tennis talent. After two weeks of intense competition between young athletes from across the country, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmarkar of the Kolkata Thunder Blades emerged victorious in a nail-biting final that ended 5-2. They beat U Mumba TT's Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday, as per a press release from UTT and Dream Sports Foundation. Also Read | Genoa CFC Extends Head ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jun 8 (PTI) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC extended their unbeaten run in the Ultimate Table Tennis with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars here on Sunday. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 victory over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strongly as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulled one back. Maria Xiao followed up with another 2-1 win against Taneesha Kotecha on her UTT debut despite the Pune youngster impressing with a grit ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India | 01 July 2025 - Endiya Partners, in collaboration with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, successfully concluded the first edition of Game On!, a high-energy sports tournament designed to promote wellbeing, leadership, and community within India's startup ecosystem The tournament was held on 21 June 2025 at Lakshyan Sports Academy, Bengaluru, and brought together 250+ participants from 50+ unique early and growth-stage startups, venture capital firms, and ecosystem enablers. Participants competed across Badminton, Table Tennis, and Box Cricket, with HSBC Bank as the e ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police on Sunday registered an FIR against a couple from Vatva for allegedly cheating five people of a total Rs 55.38 lakh after promising them jobs in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).The complainant, a 40-year-old resident of Paldi, approached the police with a detailed account of the fraud. According to her, after the death of her husband in May 2020, she began looking for a job to support her two children.In Sep 2022, she was introduced to a woman through a relative. The woman claimed she worked in AMC and could secure a sanitary insp ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jaipur Patriots will be looking for a third straight win in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 when they take on Ahmedabad SG Pipers on Saturday. Later table-toppers U Mumba TT will clash with Stanley's Chennai Lions, who are looking for their maiden win of the campaign. Jaipur head into the day's first tie with strong momentum. Sreeja Akula remains unbeaten this season, including a standout win over world No. 12 Bernadette Szocs - riding a lethal forehand that boasts the joint-highest success rate in the league. USA's Kanak Jha has also hit form, winn ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian campaigner Jeet Chandra led from the front as Jaipur Patriots beat Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) on Saturday. Jeet pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset win over World No. 34 and World Championships silver medalist Ricardo Walther, powering Jaipur to an 11-4 victory that sent them to the top of the table. The tie opened with Jaipur Patriots' Kanak Jha surviving a spirited debut from Divyansh Srivastava, edging the opener on Golden Point before closing out the next two games 11-8, 11-6. Britt Eerland then doubled the lead with a com ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to add a strong new Uttar Pradesh flavour to Season 7 with the inclusion of UP Prometheans, bringing the energy and sporting passion of India's heartland into the league's mix. The upcoming season, scheduled to be played in July in Goa, marks another step in UTT's journey of building a dynamic and competitive league, a release said. Owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma, UP Prometheans reflects a clear and long-term vision to strengthen India's high-performance sporting ecosystem, it added. With t ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a dangerous but inconsistent Kolkata ThunderBlades, a release said. The defending champions look well-oiled and confident with Harmeet Desai ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a dangerous but inconsistent Kolkata ThunderBlades, a release said. The defending champions look well-oiled and confident with Harmeet Desai ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], June 8: Assam Water Resources, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday formally distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers of Morigaon district in a special function held at the District Library Auditorium. He was joined by Kaushik Rai, Guardian Minister of the district. The distribution programme, organised by the District Women and Child Welfare Department under the POSHAN Abhiyaan, benefited Anganwadi workers and helpers of 2137 AWCs across the district. Also Read | Chennai Shocker: Doctor Kills Woman Who Blackmailed Him With Nude Ph ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jun 8 (PTI) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC extended their unbeaten run in the Ultimate Table Tennis with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars here on Sunday. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 victory over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Also Read | Italy National Football Team Head Coach Luciano Spalletti Announces His Departure After FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Against Moldova. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strongly as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulle ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz all winning their singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades beat reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT. The tie opened with a gripping clash between two of the league's best: Goa captain Harmeet Desai took the opening game 11-10 after a stunning com ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Gurjar community in Rajasthan blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway track for almost two hours after the Mahapanchayat of the community called by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti at Pilupura in Bharatpur on Sunday. Although the Mahapanchayat ended with accepting the proposed draft sent by the state government on the demands of the community, but soon after this, the situation changed, and a mob led by some youth reached the nearby Delhi-Mumbai railway track, stopped a passenger train and removed the fishplates of the track. The youth leading the mob were not ready to accept the pr ...Read More >
The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league's Season 7 introduces UP Prometheans, a new franchise from Uttar Pradesh, enhancing regional representation and competition in the league. Scheduled for July in Goa, the season promises an expanded format with increased participation and continues to bolster India's sporting ecosystem. Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is gearing up for a dynamic Season 7, with the inclusion of a new franchise, UP Prometheans, bringing Uttar Pradesh's vibrancy into the heart of the competition. Scheduled for July in Goa, the revamped league aims to amplify regional representat ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapunji areas, a tourism hotspot in the northeastern region. On Saturday, the Minister said that the CB ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 28: India's table tennis stars Diya Chitale and Manush Shah have etched their names in history books, becoming the first-ever Indian pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals - the season-ending showcase that features the sport's very best. Diya, the reigning National Champion and highest-valued Indian paddler at Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, and Manush, the reigning Men's National Champion and one of India's most consistent international performers, have earned their spot at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025, to be held from December 10 to 14. Divyanshi Bhowmick Cr ...Read More >
20-year-old Indian paddler Yashaswini Ghorpade sparked one of the big upsets of Ultimate Table Tennis season 6, beating former world number 11 Fan Siqi to help U Mumba TT seal a victory over Stanley's Chennai Lions this weekend. Ghorpade upset the Chinese player, ranked nearly 40 points ahead of her in the world rankings, winning the first game with ease 11-5, before coming back to seal the second 11-10. It was a show both of great promise and commendable resilience, as Ghorpade came back from 2 ...Read More >