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.
New Delhi: The dog menace in the national capital marked its presence at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships on Friday with three separate incidents being reported from the warm-up area -- barely 50 metres from the competition area -- at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The victims include a security guard, Kenyan sprint coach Dennis Maragia, and Japanese coach Meiko Okumatsu. All three were taken to Safdarjung hospital and were discharged after being administered anti-rabies injections. Two dog catching vehicles were rushed to the spot and about 10-12 strays were caught and sent to an NGO in Lajpat Nagar. It is learned that the dog catching exercise was on when a stray turned aggressive and bit the Kenyan. "He was with our 200m sprinter Stacey Obonyo in the morning session and that is when a stray dog bit him in the right calf while he was fixing her starting blocks," Michael Okaro, the Kenyan team doctor, said. The JLN Stadium comes under SAI's purview but civic body MCD is responsible to clear the premises of strays. A dog-catching exercise was initiated by SAI 15 days before the championships began, and at least one dog-catching vehicle is present in the stadium at all times during the Worlds.
Sribhumi (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): Continuing her whirlwind tour of the Northeast, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse arrived in Sribhumi on Thursday under the Centre's Poorvottar Sampark Setu outreach initiative--an ambitious programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen administrative ties and accelerate development across the region. During a robust one-day engagement in Sribhumi, Khadse chaired a review meeting with officials from 26 departments. She underlined youth and sports as key drivers of social upliftment and assured enh ...Read More >
New Delhi : As India prepares to host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time in history, the official logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 edition are making a powerful impact -- celebrating the country's rich cultural identity and the unbreakable spirit of para athletes worldwide. The Championships, scheduled from 27 September to 5 October 2025, will welcome over 1700 athletes from more than 100 countries. With this landmark event, India steps onto the global para sport stage not just as a host, but as a storyteller -- using design and symbolism to honour resilience, div ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) India's campaign at the World Para Athletics Championships began on a bright note as sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji qualified for the final of the women's 400m T20 event with a season-best effort, here on Friday. The 22-year-old from Telangana clocked 58.35 seconds to top the second heat of the opening round. In the first heat, Leonela Coromoto Vera Colina of Venezuela finished first with a timing of 57.10s, also her season's best, while current world record holder Aysel Onder of Turkey was second in 57.88s. Onder had set the world mark of 54.96s at the Paris Paralympics ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): India's Paralympic silver medalist Deepa Malik celebrated her birthday, attending the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The legendary athlete, India's first-ever women's Paralympic medalist, expressed pride at the country's progress in para-sports, which has led to the nation hosting the world para-athletics meet for the first time ever. Deepa, who turned 55 on Tuesday, was speaking to ANI, attending the World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Speaking to ANI, she expressed pride in India's para-sports ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): Twenty-four-year-old Srihari Nataraj opened India medal tally at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad by clinching a Silver medal in the 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke for men. Natraj clocked an impressive 1:48.47 seconds in 200m freestyle, finishing behind China Haibo XU who clocked 1:46.83 to bag the gold and in 50m backstroke he clocked 25.46 seconds to win another Silver. China Gukailai Wang bagged the Gold with a time of 25.11 seconds, as per a press release from the Swimming F ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India para-athlete Rinku made history for Indian javelin, winning a gold medal with a meet record to boot in the men's F46 event in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday. Rinku led a 1-2 for the hosts as compatriot Sundar Singh Gurjar claimed the silver medal. The night could have been even better for the hosts if Ajeet Singh had had a good day. Unfortunately, he finished fourth. In the lead-up to the event, there were signs it was going to be an unforgettable event, particularly for Rinku, who set a new ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) India's medal count at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi rose to 11, after Dharambir Nain clinched silver in the men's club throw F51 and Atul Kaushik added bronze in the men's discus throw F57. According to the Olympics.com, India added more medals to their tally at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi yesterday, with Dharambir Nain clinching silver in the men's club throw F51 and Atul Kaushik securing bronze in the men's discus throw F57. The results took India's overall tally to 11 medals - four gold, five silver and two br ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Actor Madhurima Tuli on Sunday called the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' an excellent initiative and said that there can be no better option than cycling as it is affordable. Participating in 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' with Indian Railways flagged off from Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, actor Madhurima Tuli said, 'I just participated in today's 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle', which is an excellent initiative... It is essential to spread awareness across the world of how important it is for us to stay fit. There can be no better option than cycling because it ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Delhi Half Marathon 2025, promoted by Procam International, is set to welcome one of the greatest athletes in history as its international event ambassador, with nine-time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis scheduled to flag off the prestigious race from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 12. Carl Lewis' phenomenal career continues to inspire generations of athletes and fans alike. He competed at four Olympic Games from 1984 to 1996, capturing a remarkable nine gold medals, the most by any track and field athlete in modern Olympic history. The 1984 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the petitioner to file a separate plea for a court-monitored probe into the July 4 fire incident at a store in Karol Bagh area in the capital which claimed two lives. The plea was filed in an ongoing matter over flooding in Old Rajinder Nagar in July, 2024 in which three students drowned after a drain burst caused flooding in the basement of a UPSC coaching centre. A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal said both were different matters and told the petitioner, an NGO, that it would be difficult ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Continuing its mission to build a healthier, pollution-free India, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in partnership with India Post, organised a special edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' across 6000 locations nationwide. Started by Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, the cycling initiative has been organised across more than 41,000 locations till now with an overall participation of 7.5 lakh-plus individuals. The 34th edition paid tribute to the postmen of India, the country's original cyclists, who for decades have connected ...Read More >
New Delhi: Praveen Kumar vividly remembers the annual sports day at Pragyan Public School, eight summers back. Then in Class 9, Praveen's wish to compete in high jump had met stiff resistance from his school before his stubbornness prevailed. Hailing from the town of Jewar in Uttar Pradesh and born with a congenital condition that resulted in a shorter and weaker left leg, Praveen faced denial at every stage of his life. Sport, he believed, would offer him a level playing field, but convincing t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, remembered for hosting the Asian Games in 1982 and the Commonwealth Games in 2010, will once again be in focus, this time reimagined with measures that prioritise integrity and independence for all participants. World Para Athletics Championships, set to take place at JLN Stadium from September 27 to October 5, marking the first time India is hosting this prestigious tournament. The nine-day event will witness participation from over 2,200 para-athletes spanning 100 countries. The expanded competition programme features 186 med ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday criticised municipal bodies for showing "complete apathy and insensitivity" in maintaining public toilets in the capital."We are staking claim to host the Olympics, and we don't even have clean public toilets in the city," a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Tushar Rao Gedela remarked, terming the status of public conveniences "hurting and unfortunate". It noted that "municipal authorities and development bodies like MCD, DDA and NDMC have exhibited complete apathy, insensitivity and even dereliction of duty as far as the maintenance of public con ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced in New Delhi on Monday. "There can't be a better opportunity to integrate our young women across the nation, and what better tool than using the ASMITA platform that is already gaining in popularit ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia expressed his delight ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia expressed his delight as India prepares to host the prestigious World Para Athletics Championship. Calling it a proud moment for the nation, Jhajharia highlighted the significance of the event for both Indian and international para athletes. "It is a matter of pride for the nation that India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championship. Players from al ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Yogesh Kathuniya has changed his life philosophy, and he believes it is slowly going to change his fortunes. The F56 discus thrower won the sixth medal for India at the ongoing 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi when he threw the iron disc a distance of 42.49 for silver in his second attempt. In the past, Yogesh has been known to be over-optimistic. In the lead-up to an important event, whenever you asked him what his prospects were. Invariably, he would speak of gold, nothing less. But the gold never came. In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Another day and another 1-2 for India in javelin at the ongoing IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. On Monday, Rinku and Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched gold and silver in the F46 category, and today Sandip Sanjay Sargar and Sandeep Chaudhary emulated them in the javelin F44 category. Sargar was quick to admit Rinku and Gurjar's performance was on the back of his mind. He also revealed he was in attendance to witness their glory. "I was here yesterday to get the hang of the whole thing. The a ...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 >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : The World Para Athletics Championship 2025 had a grand opening ceremony in the ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : The World Para Athletics Championship 2025 had a grand opening ceremony in the Capital on Friday, with dignitaries and leaders hailing India's growing sporting ecosystem and urging support for para athletes. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, said, "It is a very big day for India because the World Para Athletics Championships, in which more than 110 countries are participating, has begun today, and it was a grand celebration, and you saw a grand opening." ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation's campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, is set to be a historic sporting spectacle. More than 2,200 athletes and support staff from 104 countries will compete across 186 medal events, making it India's biggest-ever para sporting event. The championships promise thrilling drama, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances as over 100 medallists altogether who won 308 medals in Paris Paralympics - including 112 gold, 96 silver and 100 bronze medallists - return to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, is set to be a historic sporting spectacle. More than 2,200 athletes and support staff from 104 countries will compete across 186 medal events, making it India's biggest-ever para sporting event. The Championships, sponsored by IndianOil, promise thrilling drama, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances as over 100 medallists altogether who won 308 medals in the Paris Paralympics--including 112 gold, 96 silver, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia expressed his delight as India prepares to host the prestigious World Para Athletics Championship. Calling it a proud moment for the nation, Jhajharia highlighted the significance of the event for both Indian and international para athletes. "It is a matter of pride for the nation that India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championship. Players from all around the world will play in this stadium," Jhajharia told ANI. He also extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Mod ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium on Friday has a new fitness and warm-up centre, along with a newly built nine-lane Mondo track, marking another significant step in strengthening India sporting infrastructure. Secretary of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Vishnu Kant Tiwari, said the completion of the project was a moment of pride for the organisation. It is a matter of pride for the Sports Authority of India that we have completed the target which was given to us, he said. Expressing confidence in India sporting future, Tiwari added, We are hope ...Read More >
New Delhi: World Para Athletics Championships 2025 started with a bang for the hosts India as Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji qualified for the medal round with the first position in the Women's 400m T20 event. The 22-year-old Telangana-born athlete secured the first position in the second heat of Round 1 of the Women's 400m T20 event. She took 58.35 seconds, which is her season's best performance, as per a release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). In Heat 1, Leonela Coromoto Vera Colina of Venezuela secured the first position with a time of 57.10 seconds. This is also her s ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is anti-national and only supports the Muslims of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign meeting in Bodoland Territorial Region, Sarma also claimed that the Congress does "not respect icons of Assam", like the Kamakhya temple and Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. "Rahul Gandhi is an anti-India person. He is only with Bangladeshi and Pakistani Muslims. He is not with Indian Hindus, not even with Indian Muslims. Rahul Gandhi is an ant ...Read More >
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and Sandip Singh Sargar made it a most memorable evening for India with gold medals in the F64 and F44 Javelin Throw finals, respectively, in the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on a balmy Tuesday evening. With 2020 Olympic and 2023 World Champion Neeraj Chopra in the house, Sumit Antil buckled down to the task of chasing the Championship record despite being in a league of his own. He had three throws bey ...Read More >