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, October 16: International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah on Thursday congratulated India for being recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, calling it a "momentous occasion for Indian sports". The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport was on Wednesday confirmed that it will recommend Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. CWG 2030 in India: Ahmedabad Will Host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Announces EAM S Jaishankar; Calls It Proud Moment for Country and Gujarat. The recommendation of Ahmedabad follows a detailed process overseen by the Commonwealth Sport Evaluation Committee, which assessed candidate cities against a wide range of criteria including technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values. Framed by Commonwealth Sport's 'Games Reset' principles which are designed to encourage potential hosts to be innovative and work collaboratively, both Ahmedabad, India, and Abuja, Nigeria, submitted compelling proposals that reflect the ambition and potential of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The recommendation represents a landmark moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The 2030 Games will mark the centenary of the inaugural event held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930. CWG 2030: Bhupendra Patel Lauds Ahmedabad's Commonwealth Games Bid As 'Proud Moment for Gujarat and India'. India, the most populous nation in the Commonwealth, has a proud sporting history and a strong record of Commonwealth Games success, finishing fourth on the medal table at Birmingham 2022. Ahmedabad's proposal emphasises India's commitment to the values of the Commonwealth and its capacity to stage a Games that reflects the scale and diversity of modern sport. P T Usha, President of Commonwealth Games Association India had said, "It would be an extraordinary honour for India to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad. The Games would not only showcase India's world-class sporting and event capabilities, but also play a meaningful role in our national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. "We see the 2030 Games as a powerful opportunity to inspire our youth, strengthen international partnerships and contribute to a shared future across the Commonwealth."
Gandhinagar: A state delegation led by Harsh Sanghavi, minister for sports, Government of Gujarat, met senior officials from Commonwealth Sport in London as part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding around the Commonwealth Games 2030 bid framework. The delegation also constituted representatives from Commonwealth Games Association India and ministry of youth affairs and sports, Government of India.Along with Sanghavi, senior IAS officers Ashwani Kumar, M Thennarasan, and Banchha Nidhi Pani also met Commonwealth Sports authorities.The proposals are expected to be submitted by Aug 31, and ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, was the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finishing at the top with a throw of 85.29m and registering his 24th straight top-two finish. While speaking to ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 25 (ANI): Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu made a victorious return to action with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday. In her first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to not only top the podium but also book a direct ticket to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com. Also Read | Sevilla vs Getafe, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on T ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) established a comprehensive monitoring system to enhance the performance of the Indian track and field team for the 2026 Commonwealth and Asian Games.The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, while the Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4 in Japan.Eleven months following the decentralisation of national coaching camps after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games held in France from July 26 to August 11, the results were promising at the Gumi Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, ...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 >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11 (ANI): India's world champion and Tokyo 2020 gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra heaped praise on young athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Jay Shah and fencers Rishika Khajuria, Jyotika Dutta and lauded them for their "dedication and talent". Tejaswin is the international decathlete who holds the National Record and specialises in the high jump. He is India's first-ever high jump medallist at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze medal at Hangzhou back in 2023. Jay is an All India University record holder in the triple jump, with 16.36 m. Rishika and Jy ...Read More >
India had submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad selected as the host city. "Last week, senior officials of the Commonwealth Games visited Gujarat. They visited different places mentioned in our proposal where various games can be played," Sanghvi said. "There is a detailed procedure for it (bidding for Commonwealth Games). We are also going step by step for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games," he said, adding that the bidding process will continue. A team from Commonwealth Sport (earlier known as Commonwealth Games Federation) landed ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Eight years after earning the Unesco tag as India's first World Heritage City, Ahmedabad is chasing another global title -- host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG). On Wednesday, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at its Special General Meeting, placed the city among the top contenders -- a move widely seen as a dress rehearsal for the bigger prize: the 2036 Olympics.Ahmedabad's bid is anchored by the Rs 6,000-crore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave -- a 236-acre, Olympic-grade complex being developed through a state-AUDA public-private partnership. Scheduled for completi ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an "epitome" of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the star javelin thrower, serving in the Territorial Army, at a pipping ceremony in New Delhi that was also graced by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and many other senior officials of the force. Chopra joined the Indian Army as a Naib Subedar on August 26, 2016 and was promoted to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Friday attended the Grand Finals of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention and Expo Centre, Dwarka, according to a release from Sai Media. The Minister's visit to the inauguration of the three-day tournament, running from July 4 to 6 and featuring 16 of India's top BGMI professional teams competing for a 4 crore prize pool, underscores the Government of India's growing recognition for esports as a mainstream sporting disc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Hoping that India will be among top five in the medal tally of 2036 Olympics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government is preparing for that Olympics by providing an assistance of Rs 50,000 per month to approximately 3,000 athletes and is making a detailed systematic plan for it. Addressing an event where the Indian contingent participating in the 21st World Police and Fire Games-2025 were felicitated, Shah said India is going to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and has already submitted a bid for the Commonwealth Games and has again submitted ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A delegation of Commonwealth Sport on Tuesday began a four-day review visit to Gujarat to assess preparations and inspect venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the first on-ground exercise since Ahmedabad was confirmed as host. The five-member team, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Officer Katie Sadleir, is in Gujarat from April 8 to 11 along with officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The delegation held a meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar before beginning site inspections across Ahmedabad, Gandhin ...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 >
Indian wrestler and former Bigg Boss 7 contestant Sangram Singh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian male fighter to win an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) bout. He defeated Pakistan's Ali Raza Nisar in just 90 seconds at the Gama International Fighting Championship. The remarkable victory marked a new chapter in Indian combat sports, as Sangram proved that dedication and hard work can take you to global heights.After his win, Sangram expressed his gratitude and shared his visi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Commonwealth Sport delegation has begun its first official inspection visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with site reviews and high-level meetings signalling the start of detailed on-ground planning for the centenary edition of the event. Led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the five-member team, accompanied by officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) is in the state from April 8 to April 11. The visit marks the first formal review since Ahmedabad was confirme ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 8 (ANI): A high-level delegation from the Commonwealth Sport team visited Gujarat on Wednesday as part of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking their first engagement since the city was officially confirmed as the host of the Centenary Games. During the visit, the delegation will meet senior government officials and inspect the proposed venues for the Games. The Gujarat tour started with a greeting meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indian ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Monday. Competing for the first time since her fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics last year, former world champion Mirabai Chanu lifted 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk for a total lift of 193kg for a top spot on the podium. Following the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) revised weight categories, which saw Mirabai's pet division of 49kg scrappe ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: It was a hot and humid day. Extreme in terms of the month and region with temperature hovering around 36-38 degree celsius. But it felt like 50 degrees. When Sri Lanka trained in the early afternoon at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, the conditions seemed hostile. And on Tuesday, when they take on India in the first match of the ICC Women's World Cup, conditions are expected to be the same. It was like a cauldron with little breeze. By evening, the temperature settled down a bit but not enough to be called comfortable. The Indian team walked out for some training sessions and ...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 >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a threat to public health."Under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, it is the legal and moral respo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With India having entered the race to host the 2036 Olympics, home minister Amit Shah on Friday said around 3,000 sportspersons are being provided a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 each to prepare for the games, and hoped that the country would be among the top five nations in the medal tally.Addressing an event here to felicitate the 613 medal winners of the 21st World Police and Fire Games-2025 held recently in the US, Shah congratulated the Indian police and fire services team for maki ...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 >
Ahmedabad, August 25: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lived up to her top billing with a record-breaking show as she expectedly won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships here on Monday. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist lifted a total of 193kg (84kg+109kg) to set new Commonwealth Championship records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, finishing atop the women's 48kg podium. Returning to international action after a year-long hiatus due to an injury, the 31-year-old did look rusty at times, managing only three successful lifts out of six. She faltered on her opening snat ...Read More >
IMAGE: Indian table tennis has a bright future despite the recent retirement of the legendary Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta. Photograph: ANI Photo A rich talent pool of players promises a bright future for Indian table tennis despite the recent retirement of stalwart Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta on Monday. Gupta is currently busy with the conduct of the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship which has returned to Delhi after a long gap of 13 years. The tournament attracting close to 3000 entries is an indicator of the growing ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): In line with the efforts to realise the dream of the Olympics 2036 and develop world-class sports infrastructure in Gujarat, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex at Narangpura in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, and dedicated it to the nation, a release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Monday. The event was graced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, Minister of Stat ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight senior cops, including Haryana director general of police Shatrujeet Kapur, of "blatant caste-based ...Read More >