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, July 9: Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praised new signing Joao Pedro and expressed satisfaction after his team booked a place in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Wednesday (IST). Pedro, making his first start for Chelsea since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion last week, made an immediate impact. The 23-year-old Brazilian striker scored on either side of halftime at MetLife Stadium near New York City, reports Xinhua. Joao Pedro Scores Twice Against Boyhood Team As Chelsea Beats Fluminense 2-0 To Reach FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final (Watch Goal Video Highlights). "The last few years have not been what this club deserves, but this year luckily things went pretty well, and now we are in the final. We are very proud to help the team be back where they deserve to be. We are very happy and very proud to be in the final on Sunday because this is the first edition of the (revamped) Club World Cup and the best clubs in the world are here," said Maresca. "I am very happy for Joao. He has the quality to decide games like today," Maresca said. "We knew what Joao was like. We brought him in because this season we faced many teams with low blocks and his quality is very good against these kinds of teams." Pedro chose not to celebrate out of respect for Fluminense, where he began his professional career. "They gave me everything when I was young, they helped introduce me to the world, I'm thankful to them, but this is my job now. I feel bad for them, but I have to be a professional," said Pedro, who was named player of the match. Kylian Mbappe Becomes First Real Madrid Footballer To Score in Seven Different Competitions in Single Season, Achieves Landmark Record During FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Against Borussia Dortmund. Fluminense coach Renato Gaucho acknowledged Chelsea's deserved win but said he was proud of his team's performance, which ended South America's hopes in the tournament. "Fluminense had a remarkable run, and we've helped restore some respect for Brazilian football," said Gaucho. "We defeated some strong teams along the way. Even though we're out, we leave with our heads held high."
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Gonzalo Garcia's Goal Sends Real Madrid Into Quarterfinals With 1-0 Win Over Juventus (Watch Goal Video Highlights). Kicking off the two-day confe ...Read More >
Panaji: The police were on their toes, as were the airport authorities, and fans buzzed with all-round excitement. The hotel where Al-Nassr FC were booked to stay during their time in Goa even reserved the presidential suite and the room next to it for security reasons, just in case Cristiano Ronaldo had a change of heart and decided to make the trip to India.Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or award winner and ranked among the greatest footballers of all time, missed the previous two AFC Champions League Two games, home and away, and will now sit out of the group-stage clash against FC Goa at th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash as both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them, level on ...Read More >
Kylian Mbappe has come under increased scrutiny after a difficult start to his Real Madrid career, with his underwhelming performance in the Champions League clash against Liverpool on Wednesday fueling criticism. The Frenchman missed a pivotal penalty in the second half, as Real Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat, with many fans and pundits quick to question his adaptation to life at the Santiago Bernabeu. Several former football stars, including Bacary Sagna and Gareth Bale, have come forward to show their strong support for Kylian Mbappe. Sagna, in particular, drew comparisons between Mbappe and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India's Best Companies To Work For 2025: Top 100. This recognition follows the company's earlier achievement of being Great Place To Work® Certified™ for 2025. Also Read | Margot Robbie Birthday: Red Carpet Looks of the Actress that You Should Check Out (View Pics). This recognition is considered the most definitive 'Employer-of-Choice' award and is globally acknowledged as the gold standard in identifying great workplace ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The Indian team's white-ball tour to Bangladesh has been postponed from August 2025 to September next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. The BCCI, in a statement, announced that it and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reached a mutual agreement to defer the series, consisting of three Tests and ODIs each. Also Read | PSG vs Bayern Munich Lineups: Check Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. "The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order. According to leading investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at roughly USD 16 billion while one NFL franchise Dalla ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the construction of a Jan Sewa camp at a slum cluster in the Haiderpur area, Gupta told reporters: "In t ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they're building dreams brick by brick. Titled "Everyone wants a piece", the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football's ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club capped off their final home game in spectacular fashion, edging past Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in a dramatic and high-intensity Indian Football League clash at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Tuesday.Just when it seemed the match would end in a stalemate, Pangambam Naoba Meitei emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+ minutes). With the match heading towards a goalless draw, Rajasthan United FC finally found the winner in the 101st minute. Meitei cut in from the left and unleashed a right-footed strike towards the near po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Argentina's World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi paid tribute to Liverpool striker Diogo Jota following his demise in a car accident. Liverpool and Portugal forward Jota died in a car accident on Thursday in Spain at the age of 28. At the time of the accident, Jota was with his brother in the car, as reported by Sky Sports. Premier League and Liverpool Football Club took to their official social media and paid their condolences to the footballer. Also Read | Shubman Gill Records: Here's List of Achievements of Team India Test Captain During His Record-Breaki ...Read More >
Naoba Meitei's last-gasp goal secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League, highlighting a dramatic match filled with missed opportunities and late heroics. Photograph: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsNaoba Meitei scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal, securing a 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League.The win propelled Rajasthan United FC to second place in the lea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Bajaj Auto Limited reported nearly flat total sales for June 2025 on a year-on-year basis, as gains in the commercial vehicle segment balanced the dip in two-wheeler sales. The two-wheeler segment recorded a 2 per cent YoY decline, falling to 2,98,484 units in June 2025 from 3,03,646 units in June 2024. Domestic sales dipped 16 per cent, but exports rose by 18 per cent, reflecting a shift in market dynamics. Additionally, from the period of April to June 2025, the total vehicle sales were at 11,11,237. Among the total sales, 6,34,808 and 4,76,429 were domestic ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday clinched the inaugural NC Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world class event in front of the home crowd and family members. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist emerged winner with his third round throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium watched by his parents. Also Read | Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final Match? Here's the Possibility of French Star Featuring in Starting XI. This was his third straight tit ...Read More >
Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 2-0 in a crucial Indian Super League match, propelled by goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia, boosting their position in the league standings. Photograph and video: BFC/XKey PointsSunil Chhetri's early goal set the tone for Bengaluru FC's victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League.Namgyal Bhutia's late goal sealed the win for Bengaluru FC, solidifying their position in the ISL standings.Bengaluru FC's disciplined defence and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's cru ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (PTI) A double strike from Alfred Moya in the second half ensured Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 to secure their second win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 here on Tuesday. Inter Kashi moved to eighth place in the table with eight points from seven matches while Chennaiyin FC remained in 11th place with five points from six games. Alfred Moya was adjudged the Player of the Match. Chennaiyin FC head coach Clifford Miranda made four changes to his starting XI, with Iñigo Martín, D. Vignesh, Irfan Yadwad and Mohammed Ali Bemammer coming in to replace Elsinho, Mandar Rao ...Read More >
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer discusses his growing field chemistry with forward Nicolas Jackson. Both players contributed goals in Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. With improved consistency, Chelsea aims for a Champions League spot. Despite being a relatively new team, they show promise against seasoned competitors like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer expressed optimism about his burgeoning on-field partnership with forward Nicolas Jackson. Both players were instrumental in Chelsea's commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday in the Prem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series between Bangladesh and India, which was scheduled to be held in August 2025 to September 2026. The away series was to feature three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals to be played from August 17 to 31 in Chittagong and Dhaka. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Live Streaming in India, Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Where To Watch CWC Quarterfinal Match Live Telecast on TV and Online With Free Football Score Updates ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top of the table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena here Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them, ...Read More >
Madrid [Spain], April 7 (ANI): India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations, the team combined tactical discipline with attacking flair to secure a decisive 3-0 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Fluminese continued their superb run in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with another stunning win over Saudi Arabian giant Al-Hilal, beating them by 2-1 to enter the semifinals of the tournament. Fluminense beat Al Hilal The Brazilian club opened the scores as Matheus Martinelli found the top right corner with a left-foot strike, putting Fluminense into the lead. Al Hilal, who advanced into the round of 16 beating Manchester City, levelled the scores with Marcus Leonardo scoring a goal six minutes after half-time. Hercules came into the field as a substitute in place of Martinelli i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The prestigious Tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was full of on-court dramas and huge upsets with Iga Swiatek cruising past Amanda Anisimova to claim the women's singles title and Italy's Jannik Sinner making history as he saw off defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for the men's. However, the smashes and serves weren't limited to the court at Wimbledon 2025. The royal box was decked out with Indian celebrities, who served up some serious fashion at the annual tennis championship this year. Also Read | 'Coolie' Trailer Release Date Confirmed: Lokesh Kanagaraj Rev ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand)[India], July 1 (ANI): Suruchi Inder Singh continued remarkable form this season, finishing on top of T4 10m Pistol Women event while Olympian Saurabh Chaudhary took the top spot in the men's event in the final day of the National Selection Trials 3 & 4 (Rifle & Pistol) for Group 'A' athletes being held here at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur. Both athletes also topped their respective qualification rounds with high scores of 588 and 587, respectively. Suruchi dominated the finals once again from the start and finished with a score of 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The Indian team's home white-ball series against Bangladesh has been postponed from August 2025 to September next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. The BCCI, in a statement, announced that it and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reached a mutual agreement to defer the series, consisting of three Tests and ODIs each. Also Read | IND vs BAN 2025 ODI and T20I Series in Bangladesh Postponed to September 2026, BCCI and BCB Mutually Agree To Delay Matches Amid Diplomatic Concerns. "The Bangladesh Cricke ...Read More >
MADRID: India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations, the team combined tactical discipline with attacking flair to secure a decisive 3-0 victory over Brazil in a gripping final, according to a press release. This achievement gains further significance given ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1: Fluminense FC stunned UEFA Champions League finalists FC Internazionale Milano with a 2-0 victory to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday (IST). The Brazilians impressed from the off and their early pressure paid off when they turned an Inter giveaway into a third-minute lead. Rene started the quick counter-attack by getting the ball out wide to Jhon Arias, whose cross was deflected by Alessandro Bastoni. Phil Foden Reaches 100 Career Goals For Man City, Achieves Feat During Manchester City vs Al-Hilal FIFA Club World Cup 2 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 5 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson made a record-breaking return to the Kerala cricket circuit following his omission from last season's Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), as he became the most expensive signing at the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction for a record Rs 26.60 lakhs, being picked up by Kochi Blue Tigers, reported ESPNCricinfo on Saturday. This will be Samson's first competitive appearance since the conclusion of a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, in which he scored 285 runs in nine matches at an average of 35.62 an ...Read More >
Chennai: A double strike by Alfred Moya in the second half ensured Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 to secure their second win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Daniel Chima Chukwu scored the consolation goal for the home side. Inter Kashi moved to eighth place in the table with eight points from seven matches while Chennaiyin FC remained in 11th place with five points from six matches. Alfred Moya was adjudged as the Player of the Match. Chennaiyin FC Head Coach Clifford Miranda made four changes to his starting XI, ...Read More >
Bengaluru -- In a landmark development for India's power and infrastructure manufacturing landscape, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd, a digital manufacturing platform, has acquired a controlling stake in KRYFS Power Components Ltd., a market leader in transformer solutions. This strategic move positions Zetwerk at the forefront of India's energy and electrification revolution, combining cutting-edge digital manufacturing with decades of engineering excellence to serve a fast-growing, innovation-hungry global market. The acquisition creates one of India's most formidable players in e ...Read More >
Former footballer Jamie Carragher has expressed doubts about Manchester City's chances of winning the Premier League this season. Following a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Carragher highlights Manchester City's potential struggle to maintain a top-four finish amidst fierce competition from Arsenal and Chelsea. In a surprising turn of events, former footballer Jamie Carragher has cast doubt on Manchester City's ability to reclaim the Premier League title this season. Speaking to Sky Sports, Carragher highlighted a 'mini-crisis' for City following their disappointing 2-0 loss to Liverpool, emphasizi ...Read More >