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.
CHENNAI: IN a new twist to Indian boxing saga, the Indian Olympic Association formed a three-member committee to examine the delay in the election of the Boxing Federation of India. According to a letter signed by IOA president PT Usha, the committee was formed after the sports ministry sent a letter asking them to find ways to resolve the impasse after the tenure of BFI elected body got over on February 2. The three members committee will be headed by IOA's treasurer Sahdev Yadav, with executive committee member Bhupinder Singh Bajwa and lawyer Payal Kakra as the other two. What seems interesting is that Yadav and Bajwa had earlier objected to IOA president Usha forming an ad hoc committee when BFI tenure was over in February. This comes just a few days after World Boxing had sent a letter to the Interim Committee that is running the day to day affairs of the sport to hold elections by August 31. Usha in the letter said that the committee would ascertain the reasons for the delay in elections and the current legal and administrative status of the BFI. The panel also would assess the implications of the delay on the governance and functioning of boxing in India. The sports ministry in a letter dated July 5 had requested the IOA to provide a way forward in consultation with World Boxing to ensure elections are held at the earliest.
IMAGE: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BFI will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR. Photograph: BFI/X The long-overdue Boxing Federation of India elections (BFI) will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR, the Interim Committee currently running the sport in the country announced. According to a circular dated July 31 and signed by Interim Committee chief Ajay Singh, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BFI will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR. The agenda for the AGM are "confirmation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Olympian Jaslal Pradhan will challenge Ajay Singh, who is seeking a third straight term, for the president's post in the much-delayed Boxing Federation of India elections, scheduled for Thursday. According to the final list, Singh, representing the Uttarakhand state unit, will be up against Sikkim Amateur Boxing Association chief Pradhan, who competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the light welterweight category, after the Returning Officer Justice (retd) Rajesh Tandon rejected the candidature of former BFI vice president Rajesh Bhandari for "violating the provis ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (IANS) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, including the top ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian government has come under pressure over its decision to allow the men's hockey team of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir in Bihar. Many people, including some current and former sports administrators, have urged the government to rescind its decision and to deny the Pakistan team visas to visit India. It is apparent that they have tried to ignore the impact denial of participation of a team due to political reasons, which goes against the Olympic charter, will have on the country hosting sporting events in the future. Those ...Read More >
IMAGE: A view of athletics track for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, hosted in New Delhi from October 3-14. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters India will mount a "strategic" bid for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships when the process begins later this year, hoping to get the hosting rights of one of the two editions of the showpiece, national federation spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said on Sunday. World Athletics, the sport's governing body, will announce the hosts for the 2029 and 2031 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A day after the Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials arrested five individuals, including Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president A. Jaganmohan Rao, investigators have shifted focus to the alleged diversion and irregularities involving Rs 170 crore of HCA funds during the IPL matches. The CID produced the five accused -- Jaganmohan Rao, HCA treasurer J.S. Srinivasa Rao, CEO Sunil Bose Kante, Sri Chakra Cricket Club president G. Kavitha, and her husband and club general secretary Rajender Yadav -- before the court. They were later remanded to judicial custody. CID o ...Read More >
IMAGE: Kiren Rijiju, who was Union sports minister between 2019 and 2021, played a part in building consensus for the National Sports Governance Bill by talking to the country's sports administrators and other stakeholders. Photograph: Kiren Rijiju/X Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju feels that the National Sports Governance Bill, which is set to be tabled in the monsoon session beginning on Monday, will usher in a 'new era' for sports in India. Rijiju was the Union sports minister fo ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on Wednesday. The board said it will propose Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. The recommendation follows an evaluation process of candidate citi ...Read More >
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a strongly worded wake-up call to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), even as an Indian delegation made a formal pitch to host the 2036 Olympics. Amid longstanding allegations of mismanagement and corruption within India's sports bodies, the IOC flagged concerns over governance issues in the IOA, the country's rampant doping problem, and its underwhelming Olympic performance. According to a report in The Indian Express, the global body told the Indian delegation in candid terms that while India could continue preparing its bid to host a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 1: The long-overdue Boxing Federation of India elections (BFI) will be held on August 21 in Delhi, the Interim Committee running the sport in the country has announced.According to a circular issued on July 31 and signed by Interim Committee chief Ajay Singh, "the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Boxing Federation of India will be held on 21.08.2025 at Delhi-NCR at 11:00 am." The agenda for the AGM are "confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting; election of various posts for the term 2025-2029 and any other item with the permission of the chair." The tenure of the previous ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage road cycling race, on Tuesday unveiled its heritage-inspired Trophy at an august gathering in New Delhi. Crafted by the coppersmiths of Pune, famously known as the Tambat Aali community, the Pune Grand Tour Trophy is a symbol of the new India's spirit, scale, and ambition to achieve newer heights. Over the next 15 days, the glittering Trophy will travel across India, covering Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra state, carrying a message that India is ready to take its pla ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage road cycling race, unveiled its heritage-inspired trophy at a ceremony held in the national capital on Tuesday. The unveiling was led by union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha, alongside senior officials from the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and the Pune district administration. Crafted by Pune's renowned Tambat Aali community of traditional coppersmiths, the trophy reflects India's cultural heritage while symbol ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over reigning world champion and world No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay. The victory marked a major milestone in his fast-rising career and secured him a place in the semifinals.Hailing from Chennai, Vishvanath, now 21, has quickly grown into one of India's most exciting boxing talents. He entered 2026 as the national champion after a dominant run at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championships, where he defeated Rishi Singh 5-0 in ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With temperatures dipping below freezing at night and high wind speed, Spring in the city of Ulaanbaatar can be harsh for outsiders. It certainly can be a challenge for most Indians. In these challenging conditions, India boxing Vishvanath Suresh is thriving, albeit inside the boxing arena. The pugilist from Chennai pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career on Saturday, thereby securing himself at least a bronze medal in the ongoing Asian Boxing Championships in the capital city of Mongolia. It was also sort of a redemption for the 21-year-old. The fast-paced boxer stunned Wo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medalist Lovlina Borgohain eased past Punjab's Krisha Verma in the 75 kg weight category with a unanimous victory, setting up a clash against Uttar Pradesh boxer Sneha in the penultimate round of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana on Sunday. Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. Also Read | Ayush Shetty at US Open S300 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a three-member Fact Finding Committee to examine the reasons behind the delay in the conduct of elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). The term of the current Executive Committee of the BFI ended on February 2 but fresh elections have not been held since. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in a letter dated July 5, addressed to PT Usha, the President of the IOA, requested the association to consult with World Boxing and devise a suitable mechanism to ensure that elections are cond ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, called for embedding sporting culture in every household, and inculcating the passion for sports in every child, as per a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. "Every street in Bharat should become a sporting arena, and every podium should witness Bharat's flag flying high," he remarked. Elaborating on the vibrant, multi-faceted nature of sports in the Indian context, Union Minister said, "Sports is a way of life; it is part of our nature and culture, j ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 multi-stage road cycling race, on Tuesday unveiled its heritage-inspired Trophy at an August gathering in New Delhi. The event brought together dignitaries at the national capital, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha unveiled the Pride of Pune. They were joined by Pankaj Singh, President, Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Jitendra Dudi (IAS), Pune District Collector, Onkar Sing ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the 48-51kg category while Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging pros ...Read More >
New Delhi: The sports ministry has expressed concerns over the extended delay in holding the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, as the current executive committee's tenure concluded on February 2 this year. The ministry has observed that the postponement has "created an administrative void in BFI, which is affecting the governance and development of boxing in the country". In a letter addressed to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha - a copy of which is with TOI - the ministry emphasised the necessity of establishing a properly organised national boxing federation, cons ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, called for embedding sporting culture in every household, and inculcating the passion for sports in every child, as per a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Every street in Bharat should become a sporting arena, and every podium should witness Bharat flag flying high, he remarked. Elaborating on the vibrant, multi-faceted nature of sports in the Indian context, Union Minister said, Sports is a way of life; it is part of our nature and culture, just a ...Read More >
TELANGANA: Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will headline the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament set to begin on 27 June at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Telangana. The five-day event, which runs until 1 July, will see India's top female boxers vying for national glory and selection into the elite national camp in Patiala. The tournament is organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana. Boxers from 15 un ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the 48-51kg category while Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging pros ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the functioning of the sport in the country has reinforced its long-standing policy disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps, according to a release from BFI. The directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as Indian boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September, followed by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Interim Committee overseeing boxing administration in India has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the directive of World Boxing by ensuring that the national federation elections are held within the stipulated deadline of August 31. The world body, after reviewing the roadmap and deliberations held with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President during discussions in Lausanne, has recently extended the tenure of the Interim Committee. This decision came with a formal note of appreciation, acknowledging the committee effective functioning and its si ...Read More >
Telangana Cricket Association has demanded deeper investigation after CBI arrested HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President Jagan Mohan Rao and four other office-bearers earlier this month on charges of forging documents and misappropriating funds. The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has written to the CID, requesting a deeper investigation and appropriate criminal action against HCA Presi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its affiliated national sports federations (NSFs) projected a united front in approving the country's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bhubaneswar emerging as the possible host cities. The IOA, following a government-engineered truce between the sports body's president PT Usha and 12 of its Executive Council (EC) members, held a "cordial" Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) here on Wednesday to "...approve bid to Commonwealth Sports for hosting the 2030 CWG in India". After the SGBM, which lasted a mere 30 min ...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 >