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.
Defending champions India started their men's junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, hosts Oman and China. Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st) and Mukesh Toppo (59th) struck from field play for India, while Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) found the net from a penalty corner. Rohit (29th) converted a penalty stroke for the winners. India will next take on Japan on Thursday. Firm favourites to lift the title, the Indians made a solid start to the tournament, scoring three goals in the opening quarter. Araijeet started the scoring with a reverse flick on the near side which was later doubled by Arshdeep with an easy conversion on rebound. Later, Sharda Nand added another goal with a powerful down-the-line drag-flick in the 10th minute. The Indians continued to put pressure on the Thai defence with repeated raids but the opposition goalkeeper Thawin Phomjunt made some brilliant saves to deny the rivals. Gurjot made it 4-0 for India on the reverse but this time on the far side of the goalkeeper. A minute later, Sourabh chipped on the far side of the Thai goalkeeper to extend the lead. It was raining goals for India as Dilraj scored a brilliant field goal by deflecting a long pass in the back of the net. Araijeet scored his second goal of the day with a brilliant tomahawk to find the top-left corner of the Thai goal in the 24th minute. Rohit then converted a penalty stroke a minute from half time to hand India a convincing 8-0 lead at the break. The Indians were more composed after the change of ends and preferred to slow down the tempo, instead of going for all-out attack. Gurjot scored the only goal of an uneventful third quarter seconds from the hooter with a fine deflection in front of the Thai goalkeeper as India extend their lead to 9-0. The Indians played clever hockey in the fourth and final quarter by holding on to their possession with short, crisp passes in the midfield. Sourabh then scored from another field effort in the 52nd minute to take India's tally to double digit. Toppo rounded off the scoresheet for India with another field strike from the edge of the box a minute from the final hooter.
Rourkela: Hyderabad Toofans lost to Team Gonasika 1-3 in the shoot-outs but the one point they earned following the 3-3 draw at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday helped them to secure a place in the semifinals of the Hockey India League. Thanks to the draw, they finished with 18 points from 10 matches and will finish among the top-four due to better goal difference. However, the final standing will be known only after the doubleheader on Wednesday when Soorma Hockey Club will take on Bengal Tigers and UP Rudras will face off against Tamil Nadu Dragons. It might not have gone their ...Read More >
Diamond Harbour triumphed 8-1 over BSF in the 134th Durand Cup. Clayton Silva scored four, Luka Majcen two, while Paul and Jobby Justin added. Kishori scored BSF's lone goal. Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash, here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK). Brazilian striker Clayton Silva starred with four goals (2', 35', 71', 90+3') while Slovenian forward Luka Majcen netted a brace (7', 3 ...Read More >
Japan became the second team to arrive in Bihar late on Saturday night ahead of the men's hockey Asia Cup to begin at the Rajgir Sports Complex next week.The team that has finished fourth on five occasions in the tournament's history has been clubbed in Pool A with hosts India, China and Kazakhstan and they will open their campaign against Kazakhstan in an afternoon game on the opening day of the tournament. While their opener will likely be an easy affair, the match against Harmanpreet Singh & C ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Vishnu Das Maharaj of Sitaram Yoga Sadan Temple, Ayodhya, on Sunday said that they have full faith that India will win today's India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. The saints and sages of Ayodhya also performed Puja and Archana in the temples for Team India's win. Also Read | ITR Filing 2025 Last Date: Know How To File Tax Returns As September 15 Deadline Approaches. Speaking to ANI, Vishnu Das Maharaj said, "Pakistan is a coward; India has always taught the cowards a lesson. The way the incident happened in Pahalgam, our Indian army ta ...Read More >
Rourkela (Odisha) [India], January 31 (ANI): The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League 2024-25 after beating the Tamil Nadu Dragons 2 (6) - (5) 2 on penalty shootouts at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. In a thrilling match, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers came back from a goal down twice before forcing a penalty shootout. Pardeep Singh Sandhu (30') and Sam Lane (53') scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers while Nathan Ephraums (18') and Selvam Karthi (32') scored for the Tamil Nadu Dragons, as stated in a release from HIL. A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian women's hockey team for their runners-up ... New Delhi [India], September 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian women's hockey team for their runners-up finish in the Women's Asia Cup Hockey tournament in Hangzhou, saying that their "determination and team spirit are simply outstanding". The Indian hockey team clinched the silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup 2025, in Hangzhou, after a 1-4 loss against hosts China in the final on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (1') scored for India while captain Ou Zixia (21 ...Read More >
Kaza (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 17 (ANI): The Spiti Cup 2025 concluded with an action-packed finale, where teams fiercely competed across Men's, Women's, and U-18 Boys' categories showcasing the finest grassroots Ice Hockey talent from the Lahaul Spiti region. Sham Zone clinched the Men's title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Center Zone, while the Women's championship was decided on goal difference, with Center Zone emerging as the winner. Tod Zone claimed the U-18 Boys' title. With standout performances from players like Tanzin Solden and Kunga Wangpo and stellar goalkeeping by Abhi ...Read More >
Kolkata: Another win for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, another small step towards the league shield of the Indian Super League (ISL). But viewed in conjunction with where the rest are, the 3-0 win through Liston Colaco's goal between a Jamie Maclaren brace could prove to be a giant stride on way to being the first to retain the shield. With four rounds to spare, Mohun Bagan have booked a play-off berth. They have played nine at home this term and won them all. After 20 matches, Mohun Bagan have 46 points, 12 ahead of Jamshedpur FC, who have two games in hand. Dogged in their resistance till the ha ...Read More >
Bangladesh is poised to potentially replace Pakistan in the upcoming men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled to begin on August 29. This possibility arises from the Pakistan Hockey Federation's reluctance to participate, citing security concerns, despite the Indian government's offer to provide visas. A final decision is expected within the next 48 hours. Bangladesh is likely to replace Pakistan in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August ...Read More >
Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh has discussed Arshdeep Singh's impatience over missing India's Test XI. Punjab's bowling coach Gagandeep Singh has revealed that Arshdeep Singh was getting impatient as he couldn't find a place in India's playing XI in the recent Test series against England, as all other pacers managed at least one match, with Anshul Kamboj even flown in later. A Test debut for Arshdeep was not to be, as he warmed the bench for the entirety of the England tour. Ace India pac ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 25 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist and current Asia No.1 Indian men's hockey team arrived in Patna, Bihar on Monday for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India h ...Read More >
India pacer Harshit Rana says game time in the ongoing Delhi Premier League has served as ideal preparation for the Asia Cup beginning on September 9. Rana was with the Indian Test team in the UK briefly after the India A shadow tour. He had last played for India in the Champions Trophy in February. "It is not at all that I have become out of practice. In the last 20-25 days, I have played 12-13 T20 matches. So, my practice is completely on because DPL (Delhi Premier League) was going on, before ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): Left-arm quick T Natarajan is assured that the "energetic" Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav will stand triumphant at the Asia Cup. Fans and former cricketers have classified the T20 World Champions, India, as the clear favourites to blaze their way through the final and lift the title. With the Asia Cup serving as the ideal platform for fine-tuning the preparations before the next year's World Cup, Natarajan sees India cruising to the title. "The current Indian Cricket Team for the Asia Cup is young and energetic. I am sure they will win t ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Vishnu Das Maharaj of Sitaram Yoga Sadan Temple, Ayodhya, on Sunday said that they have full faith that India will win today's India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. The saints and sages of Ayodhya also performed Puja and Archana in the temples for Team India's win. Speaking to ANI, Vishnu Das Maharaj said, "Pakistan is a coward; India has always taught the cowards a lesson. The way the incident happened in Pahalgam, our Indian army taught them a lesson." He further said that the Indian cricket team will show Pakistan its true status in t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Ahead of the high-profile India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary said that he will "boycott" the game being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the clash, there had been a widespread demand from the opposition to boycott the match. However, the Centre had issued no objection for the Indian team t ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], August 4 (ANI): Punjab FC began their 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC), here at the SAI Stadium. In a closely contested Group D tie, KAMSFC stunned the ISL side with a 69th-minute goal from Joseph Olaleye, before Pramveer (73) and Konsam Sanathoi Singh (90+2) turned the game around in the final quarter of the match and gave the Shers a winning start to their campaign, as per a press release from Durand Cup. The Shers head coach, Panagiotis Dilmperis, fielded a youthful side in a 4-2-3-1 set ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 13 (ANI): Former cricketer Yograj Singh doesn't see any real contest between India and Pakistan ahead of their upcoming fixture at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. According to him, Pakistan doesn't possess the necessary firepower to compete against India, even though the Men in Green recently engineered a win in the final of the T20I Tri-Series against Afghanistan. India will march into the Dubai International Stadium as the clear favourite to take down Pakistan, who continue to rue the performances of their misfiring batters. According to Yograj, the c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar believes his former pupil will remain unperturbed despite the pressure of leading the nation into a high-profile fixture against arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup. Suryakumar was passed the captaincy baton after Rohit Sharma lifted the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last year and bid adieu to the shortest format of cricket. Under his reign, India has continued to soar to new heights, notching 13 victories out of 16 fixtures while intensifying their preparations for defendi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Ahead of the high-profile India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary said that he will "boycott" the game being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the clash, there had been a widespread demand from the opposition to boycott the match. However, the Centre had issued no objection for the Indian team t ...Read More >
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow. IMAGE: Rajat Patidar will lead the India A team in the first match, while Tilak Varma will take over the captaincy role in the remaining two matches. Photograph: BCCI Opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh were on Sunday named in India A squad for the second and third One-dayers against Australia A. Ti ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Former all-rounder and BJP leader Kedar Jadhav personally isn't in favour of India squaring off against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The anger over India facing Pakistan in the tournament stems from the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, during which 26 tourists were killed on April 22 by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. The emotions around the contest are mixed, and there have been calls to boycott the fixture against Pakistan. Like former batter Manoj Tiwary, Jadhav voiced his opinion that India should not co ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Former all-rounder and BJP leader Kedar Jadhav personally isn't in favour of India squaring off against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The anger over India facing Pakistan in the tournament stems from the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, during which 26 tourists were killed on April 22 by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. The emotions around the contest are mixed, and there have been calls to boycott the fixture against Pakistan. Also Read | Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami MLS 2025 ...Read More >
New Delhi: A strange incident occurred during the Super Over of the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka on Friday. Dasun Shanaka was given out caught behind off Arshdeep Singh's bowling on the fourth ball, a decision he later reviewed. Meanwhile, Shanaka tried to run, and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson threw directly at the stumps, but he was ruled not out. The reason was that the ball was considered dead after the caught-out decision. India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh took two wickets in the Super Over, restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs. The Indian captai ...Read More >
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has shared the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025. The registration began on May 28 and will continue till June 12. The application process will be submitted online through the official website, hssc.gov.in. The CET exam will be held to recruit eligible candidates for various Group C and Group D posts in the state government. The last date to register for the HSSC is June 12. The commission has not shared any exam date so far, but it is expected to take place in June or July. How to apply for Haryana CET 2025? Here are the ...Read More >
The last edition earned them their first silverware. And the 134th edition of Durand Cup will see them take their first step towards title defence when NorthEast United FC face off against Malaysian Armed Forces FT to kick off their season at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.While the Malaysian Armed Forces will be their first opponents, NEUFC will also be facing their other Group E rivals in two Shillong clubs in Shillong Lajong FC and Rangdajied United FC in their next matches. ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. The property was earlier seized under Section 14(1) of the ...Read More >
Shillong, Aug 19 (PTI) Redeem Tlang's first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 and book their place in the final of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Tuesday. Tlang's 36th minute goal made all the difference as Shillong Lajong lost their second straight semifinal match of the tournament against the same opponents. NorthEast United had beaten Shillong Lajong 3-0 at the same venue in the semifinal in 2024. The first half saw Shillong Lajong restrict NorthEast United from playing their free flowing attacking game, keeping Aja ...Read More >
India announced their Asia Cup squad on Tuesday (August 19). Here's what their playing XI could look like for the tournament. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Hong Kong, and the UAE. The tournament will be played in the UAE between September 9 and 28, marking the beginning of the journey towards the 2026 T20 World Cup. Also read: India Asia Cup T20I squad: Shubman Gill named vice-captain, no room for Yashasvi Jaiswal Shubman Gill has returned to the T20I setup as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, replacing Axar Patel as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy. Jasprit Bumrah also featur ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 13 (ANI): South Indian actor Sai Dharam Tej expressed his confidence in the skills of the Indian cricket team to defeat the Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 tomorrow. While talking to ANI, Sai Dharam Tej said that the Indian cricket team will "undoubtedly" win the match against the Pakistan cricket team tomorrow, expressing his belief in the skills of the Indian cricket team. He said, "India is going to win, man. There's no doubt about that. My focus and my prayers are for India to win, no matter what." The clash between India and P ...Read More >