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.
IMAGE: UP Yoddhas began the season with two wins from as many games. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X A hard-fought comeback from UP Yoddhas saw them beat Patna Pirates 34-31 in a Pro Kabaddi League season 12 match in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Sumit and Ashu Singh got High Fives, while Gagan Gowda scored seven points as the Yoddhas secured an impressive victory. In the opening 10 minutes, Patna Pirates edged ahead of UP Yoddhas, leading 7-6 in what began as a tightly fought clash. Patna's young
Chennai, Sep 29 (PTI) Gujarat Giants rode on fine efforts of Mohammadreza Shadloui and Ankit Dahiya to secure a comfortable 33-27 win over the UP Yoddhas in a Pro-Kabaddi League match here on Monday. The Yoddhas' Bhavani Rajput chipped in with some important points, but his efforts went in vain as the Giants clinched a much-needed victory to end their five-match losing streak. The Yoddhas struck first to take the lead, but the Giants quickly responded to make it 1-1. The Yoddhas regained momentum with a two-point cushion and stretched it to 4-1 before Harish's successful raid cut the gap to ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Telugu Titans registered a memorable win over the Patna Pirates at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, riding on a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik. Malik was unstoppable on the night, scoring a Super 10. This is Telugu Titans' third consecutive win, which has helped them move into the top three, according to a release from PKL. Patna Pirates' Ayan Lohchab also shone with a Super 10 of his own, keeping his side in the contest with some fine raids. However, his efforts were not enough as the Titans played a stron ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Patna Pirates beat Bengal Warriorz 51-49 in a high-scoring Pro Kabaddi League match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium here on Friday. The match saw a total of 100 points scored, the most this season. Moreover, Ayan and Devank scored 20 plus points each, the third time in PKL history when two raiders amassed more than 20 points in the same match. Ayan Lohchab scored 27 points, the most points scored by a player this season, outshining Devank Dalal, who scored 25 and also amassed 250 raid points this season. This was also the fourth time the Bengal Warriorz captain score ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The television screen flickered with anticipation as three Pro Kabaddi League franchises locked horns in an intense bidding war. Sitting in his modest home, Yogesh Dahiya watched his fate unfold in real-time, his heart racing with each escalating bid. "I was watching the player auction live on TV. I could see Bengaluru Bulls bidding, then Patna Pirates, then Bengal Warriorz. I was watching all this unfold," recalls the 23-year-old defender. He emerged as the most expensive Indian defender bought during a PKL Player Auction, after he was signed by Bengaluru Bulls for a staggering IN ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 30 (PTI) Telugu Titans registered a 37-28 win over Patna Pirates courtesy a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Malik was unstoppable on the night, scoring a Super 10. This is Telugu Titans' third win in a row, which has helped them move into the top three. Patna Pirates' Ayan Lohchab also shone with a Super 10 of his own, keeping his side in the contest with some fine raids. However, his efforts were not enough as the Titans played a strong all-round game and held their nerve in the crucial moments to secure the victory. Telugu Tit ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 8 (ANI): The moment Uday Parte name echoed through the Pro Kabaddi Season 12 League Player Auction hall on June 1 as the second most expensive player from Category D, the 23-year-old from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, felt a surge of emotions he could barely contain. Nothing was going on in my mind at that time, I was just thinking, taking it all in, that it, he recalled with humility about the life-changing moment that would see him don the Jaipur Pink Panthers jersey for the upcoming campaign, as quoted from a press release by PKL. For Uday, the journey to profess ...Read More >
The 89th match of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025) will be played between Telugu Titans and U Mumba. The Telugu Titans vs U Mumba match is scheduled to be played on Thursday (October 16) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. Telugu Titans' five-match winning run came to an end with a tie-breaker loss against Bengal Warriorz in their last outing. They will be keen to return to winning ways immediately in order to keep pressure on the top two in the points table. The Titans are cur ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a 33-23 win over Dabang Delhi on Saturday. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the top eight with a comprehensive 33-23 win against Dabang Delhi in a Pro Kabaddi Season 12 match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Alireza Mirzaian notched another Super 10, also registering the most raid points by an overseas player in a PKL Season. The Bulls defend ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season. Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in. Manpreet Singh, one of the most successful coaches in PKL history, will continue as head coach of the Steelers after guiding them to their maiden PKL triumph last season. Under his guidan ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 15 (ANI): UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16. The Yoddhas will be on a pursuit to clinch a critical win, replicating the form they had shown in the earlier portion of the season. There have been positives aplenty for UP irrespective of the outcomes in recent games. Already a defensively robust unit, they have unleashed their fine offensive arsenal consistently off late, a PKL release said. The pack has been spearheaded by the dynamic Gagan Gowda, ...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 >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 15 (ANI): UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16.The Yoddhas will be on a pursuit to clinch a critical win, replicating the form they had shown in the earlier portion of the season. There have been positives aplenty for UP irrespective of the outcomes in recent games. Already a defensively robust unit, they have unleashed their fine offensive arsenal consistently off late, a PKL release said.The pack has been spearheaded by the dynamic Gagan Gowda, who ...Read More >
Naveen Kumar Goyat, once a reluctant student, now shines in Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana Steelers acquired him for a significant amount. Goyat attributes his success to his father's support and PKL's impact. Surjeet Singh Narwal, another kabaddi star, highlights the challenges faced and PKL's role in elevating the sport. Both players acknowledge PKL's positive influence on kabaddi's popularity and players' lives. Naveen Kumar Goyat used to play kabaddi in his childhood to escape studying, and tod ...Read More >
The match 33 and 34 of the ongoing PKL 2025 on Monday kept the fans on edge of their seats. In the first match of the evening, the Haryana Steelers faced the Gujarat Giants and managed to win the game by just 3 points. The margins were smaller in the second match as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated the Telugu Titans by mere 2 points. On that note, let us check out the PKL 2025 points table and Standings. The PKL 2025 Points Table is heating up with Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. tied at the top ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) UP Yoddhas may have endured a challenging outing in their 26-53 loss to Haryana Steelers at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium tonight, but the team's overall trajectory remains promising as they continue to stay in contention for a top-eight finish. With two league matches remaining, the Yoddhas still have their fate within reach, a testament to the fight and spirit that have inspired their recent turnaround in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12. ...Read More >
Jaipur Pink Panthers claimed their first home win of PKL 12, defeating UP Yoddhas 41-29. Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi starred, while Gagan Gowda's Super 10 could not prevent defeat Hyderabad: Jaipur Pink Panthers registered their first home win, delivering a commanding performance to secure a 41-29 victory against UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. For the two-time champions, Nitin Kumar carried on his fine form with another Super 10, while Ali S ...Read More >
After 108 league-stage encounters across four cities, the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) moves to its business end as eight teams qualify for the Playoffs. The competition begins with the Play-ins on Saturday, where the defending champions, Haryana Steelers will take on the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Meanwhile, the Patna Pirates will take on U Mumba in the second play-in. The winners from there will progress to the Playoffs. The playoffs will begin from Sunday at the Thyagaraj Indoor St ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
IMAGE: Gujarat Giants's Mohammadreza Shadloui (right) tackles a UP Yoddhas' player during their PKL match in Chennai on Monday. Photograph: Ishant Chauhan/ANI Photo Gujarat Giants rode on fine efforts of Mohammadreza Shadloui and Ankit Dahiya to secure a comfortable 33-27 win over the UP Yoddhas in a Pro-Kabaddi League match in Chennai on Monday. The Yoddhas' Bhavani Rajput chipped in with some important points, but his efforts went in vain as the Giants clinched a much-needed victory to end th ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) U Mumba began their Chennai leg with a convincing 42-24 win against hosts Tamil Thalaivas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium. The season 2 champions got back to winning ways after three consecutive losses, moving to sixth place on the points table as a result. Reflecting on the win, U Mumba head coach Anil Chaprana stated, "After three losses, we had to motivate the players. I know that they have no shortcomings. If we play to our strengths, we can defeat any team. So, as a coach, it's our job to motivate them and encourage them to play their own game. In ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season. Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in. Also Read | Fact Check: Has Emma Raducanu Lost Out on Brand Deal With 'Toys R Us' Worth USD 3 Million After Complaining About Crying Child at Cincinnati Open 2025? Here's the Truth. Manp ...Read More >
In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, UP Yoddhas triumphed over Bengaluru Bulls in a tie-breaker after the lead constantly changed hands. Despite a strong performance from the Bulls, the Yoddhas sealed victory in the final moments Hyderabad: The UP Yoddhas edged past the Bengaluru Bulls in a thrilling clash in the Pro Kabaddi League that saw the lead keep changing hands at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur, on Thursday. After trailing in the first half, the Yoddhas bounced back with decisive ra ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Gujarat Giants rode on the performances of Mohammadreza Shadloui and Ankit Dahiya to secure a comfortable 33-27 win over the UP Yoddhas in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 match at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday. The Yoddhas' Bhavani Rajput chipped in with some important points, but his efforts went in vain as the Giants clinched a much-needed victory to end their five-match losing streak, as per a PKL press release. The Yoddhas struck first to take the lead, but the Giants quickly responded to make it ...Read More >
The young raider from Bihar's hinterland has shown raiding supremacy and racked up Super 10s after spending a considerable time on the bench; the U Mumba player is keen to help the team win the trophy in season-12; recalls the influence the stint with the Army team had in his development Each season of the Pro Kabaddi League sees a few names step up from promise to prominence. U Mumba's Sandeep Kumar has been one such star this year. The young raider has quickly built an impressive body of work ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 25 (ANI): Jaipur Pink Panthers unveiled Nitin Rawal as the captain and Reza Mirbagheri as the vice-captain for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. Nitin, who first joined the Pink Panthers in Season 5 as a New Young Player (NYP), was with the team until Season 8 and has rejoined the squad this year. Over the years, he has developed into a mature, dependable all-rounder whose experience and leadership qualities make him the natural choice to lead a youthful and energetic Jaipur side this season. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 caravan returns to Chennai after two years, and the kabaddi stars are ready to hit the ground running at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium. The focus will be on Tamil Thalaivas as the home team prepares to take the mat in front of its passionate fans. Looking forward to the occasion, Arjun Deshwal shared how his team aims to build some momentum. "For us, we have to win all our remaining games in the league stage. Our next game is on October 1, so we'll plan for the opposition and give it our all in practice. This win (against Jaipur Pink Panthers) ...Read More >
As the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 hits its mid-season stride, the battle for playoff spots is heating up. On Tuesday, the Gujarat Giants completed a thumping win over the Patna Pirates. Meanwhile, in the second match of the evening, the UP Yoddhas edged past the Tamil Thalaivas by just a single point. With form fluctuating and rivalries intensifying, fans are in for a rollercoaster ride as the second half of the season unfolds. Let us check out the PKL 2025 points and standings after matches 83 and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Patna Pirates registered a thrilling 6-4 in tiebreaker over Bengaluru Bulls after the two teams were locked 38-38 at the end of regulation time in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Thursday. Ayan Lohchab led the way with a Super 10, while Navdeep also contributed with four tackles. The key contribution in the tiebreaker came from Mandeep Kumar's two-point raid.. For the Bulls, Alireza's ninth Super 10 went in vain despite them completing an eleven-point comeback in regu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Haryana Steelers delivered a dominant display to register the biggest win margin of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12, decimating UP Yoddhas 53-26 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. The 27-point win also helped them climb to fifth place on the points table. Jaideep Dahiya led the way with a High Five, and Shivam Patare also made his mark with a Super 10. Substitute Ghanshyam Magar also made his presence felt with eight raid points, while Neeraj secured four tackle points, according to a press release from PKL. The defending champions f ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) American singer and actor Nick Jonas said 'happy birthday my love' as he penned a belated birthday wish for his better half, Priyanka Chopra. As PeeCee turned 43 on Friday, Nick treated the InstaUsers with a romantic picture of the lovebirds. The photo showed Nick kissing Priyanka on the neck as the two posed on the beach, with fire burning in the backdrop. Wishing his lady love on her birthday, he wrote, "Nothing brings me more joy in this life than celebrating you @priyankachopra happy birthday my love." Back in 2016, Nick reached out to PeeCee on Twitter, ...Read More >