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 (AP) -- Tommy Fleetwood made four straight birdies around the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Keita Nakajima on Sunday in the DP World India Championship, adding another big win to an already banner year. Fleetwood started the final round two shots behind Nakajima Delhi Golf Club and surged ahead with his big run of birdies. Nakajima played bogey-free for a 69 but could not catch him. Fleetwood won the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour in August, and he was the leading points-earners for Europe in another Ryder Cup victory. This was his first European Tour title of the year, and it assured he gets in the two final events of the season. Shane Lowry (68), Thriston Lawrence (65) and Alex Fitzpatrick (67) tied for third. Rory McIlroy shot 71 and tied for 26th, 11 shots behind. HAENAM, South Korea (AP) -- Sei Young Kim closed with a 5-under 67 to hold off any challengers as she claimed a four-stoke victory at the BMW Ladies Championship, her first LPGA title in five years. Kim won for the 13th time since joining the LPGA in 2015. Her most recent win had been at the KPGA Women's PGA Championship in 2020. Kim finished at 24-under-264 at Pine Beach Golf Links on the Korean peninsula, with the South Korean only dropping a shot at the par-3 third before finding six birdies through the remainder of the round to comfortably hold off her closest rival, Nasa Hataoka, who shot 67. Celine Boutier (67) and A Lim Kim (66) tied for third, six shots behind. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Justin Leonard stayed patient with his putting on a windy day and watched it pay big dividends with a birdie-par-eagle finished for a 4-under 68 and a one-shot victory over Ernie Els in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Leonard won for the second time this year on the PGA Tour Champions and moved into top 10 after the first playoff event for the Charles Schwab Cup. He finished at 12-under 204 on the James River course at the Country Club of Virginia. Els failed to make a 10-foot birdie putt on the closing hole that would have forced a playoff. He closed with a 72 and shared second place with Thomas Bjorn (68). Naoyuki Kataoka closed with a 2-under 68 and won a sudden-death playoff over Satoshi Hara with a par on the first extra hole to capture the Japan Open. His second career victory on the Japan Golf Tour earned him a spot in the Masters and British Open next year. ... Dominic Foos became the first German in 29 years to win on the Asian Tour when he rallied from six shots behind and closed with a 7-under 63 and defeated Wei-hsuan Wang on the second playoff hole in the SJM Macao Open. Bernhard Langer was the last German to win on the Asian Tour. ... Sebastian Garcia of Spain won his first Challenge Tour title by closing with a 5-under 67 and winning a three-man playoff in the Hangzhou Open. ... Oliver Bekker saved par on the final hole for a 3-under 69 for a one-shot victory in the WA Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia. He became the first South Africa since Gary Player in 1956 to win the WA Open. ... Warwick Purchase closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory in the Fortress Invitational on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. ... Ayako Kimura shot 4-under 68 and capped off a four-shot victory in the Fujitsu Ladies on the Japan LPGA. ... Yoollyn Lee closed with a 1-under 71 and made birdie on the fifth playoff hole against Ji Young Park to win the Sangsangin-Hankyung Wownet Open on the Korea LPGA. Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Seasoned campaigner Rahil Gangjee holed a massive 55-footer on the 18th hole to leap onto the front page of the scoreboard at the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club on Thursday. That shot ensured there were at least two Indians in the Top-10 at the end of the first day at the 4 million US Dollars golfing extravaganza. Gangjee, with a 5-under 67, was tied fourth, as the 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry reeled off five birdies in a row on the back nine to post an opening 64 and lead by one shot after the first round. Japan's Keita Nakajima (65) w ...Read More >
Amitabh Kant said that the maximum potential any sport in India has is golf. New Delhi: Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant today revealed that the consensus on the New Delhi Declaration in 2023 was reached on a golf course. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, where the NDTV Golf Pro-Am was launched, Kant said, "The best way to get a consensus is on the golf course. And you know, when we had all these challenges in the G20, we finally took the sherpas to the ITC golf course, and that's where we got ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], November 14 (ANI): Manu Gandas endured an ordinary final round of one-over 73 before fighting back and keeping his nerve to triumph in a three-way playoff at the inaugural Trident Open played at the Chandigarh Golf Club. Gurugram-based Manu (66-73-69-73), PGTI Order of Merit leader and local lad Yuvraj Sandhu (72-69-70-70) and twenty-one-year-old Shubham Jaglan (71-69-71-70), who made his PGTI debut this week, ended the regulation 72 holes with matching totals of seven-under 281 to take the match into a playoff. Manu prevailed in the playoff with a par to return to winning ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from October 15-18, 2026. The World Number Two and career grand slam winner thrilled the spectators gathered to witness his first-ever appearance in India last season and is now confirmed to make consecutive appearances in the highly anticipated $4,000,000 event, according to a press release. The reigning Race to Dubai champion confirmed his position as a golfing icon when he completed the career grand slam memorably at August ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from October 15-18, 2026. The World Number Two and career grand slam winner thrilled the spectators gathered to witness his first-ever appearance in India last season and is now confirmed to make consecutive appearances in the highly anticipated $4,000,000 event, according to a press release. Also Read | Which Team Is Steve Smith Playing for in PSL 2026?. The reigning Race to Dubai champion confirmed his position as a golfing ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rahil Gangjee flung his putter aside, threw his hands in the air, and allowed himself a hearty laugh even as a collective gasp left the sunkissed par 5, 556-yard 18th hole at the DGC on Thursday evening. He had just nailed a 55-foot putt from the edge of the green for an eagle, a shot that seemed to go right of the flag but snaked left just in time and into the hole to catapult Gangjee from 13th to tied-fourth, making him the best-placed Indian on the opening day of DP World Indian Ch ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Tommy Fleetwood made four straight birdies around the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship. Fleetwood started the final round two shots behind Nakajima Delhi Golf Club and surged ahead with his big run of birdies. Nakajima played bogey-free for a 69 but could not catch him. Fleetwood won the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour in August, and he was the leading points-earners for Europe in another Ryder Cup victory. This was his first European Tour title of the year, and it assured he ...Read More >
Khalin Joshi's impressive consistency has earned him the lead at the Andhra Open golf tournament, as challenging conditions shake up the leaderboard. Photographs: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsKhalin Joshi takes the lead at the Andhra Open with a second consecutive round of 68.Dhruv Sheoran, the overnight leader, drops to second place after a one-under 70.S Chikkarangappa is in third place, showcasing a strong performance.Windy conditions posed a challenge for golfers at the Andhr ...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, Oct 16 (PTI) Veteran golfer Rahil Gangjee turned back the clock with a spectacular eagle on the final hole, carding a brilliant five-under 67 on the opening day to emerge as the best placed Indian at the inaugural DP World India Championship, here Thursday. The buzz was all about five-time Major champion Rory McIlroy's India debut but it was 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry who steadily compiled eight birdies, including five consecutive from holes 11 to 15, to fire a flawless 64 and grab a one-shot lead over Japan's Keita Nakajima (66). Gangjee, the 47-year-old who is ranked 946th in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Tommy Fleetwood kept up his strong finish to the season by shooting 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the DP World India Championship as Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy battled to stay in contention on Friday. Over the last two months, Fleetwood has won the Tour Championship for his first PGA Tour title -- picking up $10 million as the FedEx Cup champion in the process -- and been the top points scorer at the Ryder Cup retained by Team Europe. Now the Englishman -- up to No. 5 in the world rankings -- is leading perhaps the most prestigious golf tourna ...Read More >
EUROPEAN TOUR Delhi GC, New Delhi, India Yardage: 6,912 Par: 72 Prize money: $4 million Winner's share: $666,667 Television: Thursday-Friday, 1:30-3 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 3-6:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 3-6:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1-3 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 3-6 a.m. (Golf Channel) Defending champion: New tournament Notes: The new tournament is the second in India on the European tour with a field that includes five Ryder Cup players. ... Rory McIlroy plays for the first time in India. This is his first appearance since the Ryder Cup. ... Other European Ryder Cup members are ...Read More >
Golfer Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammates are playing at the historic Delhi Golf Club. This unique course in New Delhi features ancient Mughal tombs and monuments. Wildlife like peacocks and monkeys roam the grounds. The tournament marks a significant moment for Indian golf. Players find the blend of sport and history special. Rory McIlroy and centuries of history blended beautifully as the Ryder Cup winner tackled a "special" golf course this week in the Indian capital, teeming with wildl ...Read More >
Selected others: -16 D Hillier (NZ); -15 B Schmidt (Eng); -14 D Bradbury (Eng); -13 A Sullivan (Eng), B Robinson-Thompson (Eng); -11 R McIlroy (NI) Tommy Fleetwood made his son Frankie's dream come true after sealing his eighth European tour title with a two-shot victory at the DP World India Championship. After rolling in for a seven-under-par final round of 65 to finish on 22 under at Delhi Golf Club, the Ryder Cup star said his eight-year-old son had never had a chance to run on to the 18th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Tommy Fleetwood ran up four birdies in a row in the middle of the round to take a decisive lead and then never looked back to take home the inaugural DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club, which was teeming with fans on either side of the fairways.Fleetwood walked onto the 18th green with a two-shot lead and could afford to miss a birdie and still win by two. Fleetwood finished at 22-under as Keita Nakajima, whose record in India has been fantastic with one win and two seconds in three starts, carded 69 and finished 20-under.Fleetwood, also the ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): Dhruv Sheoran, a winner on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), posted an opening round of four-under 67 to set the pace in round one of the Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 being played at the East Point Golf Club (EPGC) in Visakhapatnam. The 31-year-old Dhruv soared to the top of the leaderboard with an eagle on the par-5 12th and a run of three consecutive birdies from the first through the third, according to a release. On the 12th, Dhruv hit a massive 372-yard drive followed by a gap wedge that left him two feet short of the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf's biggest prize -- the Green Jacket -- opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India. Standing in an eye-catching and expansive two-tiered balcony overlooking the 18th green, Yuvraj Narain, the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of DP World, was watching McIlroy come down the fairway. He remarked, "Every sport needs ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, April 8, 2026: Khalin Joshi shot a second consecutive three-under 68 to move into the lead at six-under 136 after round two of the INR 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 being played at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. The 33-year-old Bengaluru-based former Asian Tour winner holds a one-shot advantage over overnight leader Dhruv Sheoran, who carded a one-under 70 to slip to second spot at five-under 137. Chikkarangappa S., a 14-time winner on the DP World PGTI, also returned a 70 to sit third at four-under 138. PGTI thanks its Umbrella Partner DP World and its Tour Partners A ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, took a hit by growing by just 1.7 per ...Read More >
Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago, when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf's biggest prize, the Green Jacket, opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India. Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf's bigges ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Tommy Fleetwood's best season got even better Sunday when he ran off four straight birdies around the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Keita Nakajima in the India Championship. Fleetwood had cause to celebrate for the third time in the last three months -- the FedEx Cup title with his first win on U.S. soil, the leading points-earner in another win for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup and now his first European Tour win of the year. Recommended Videos Nakajima had a two-shot lead to start the final round at Delhi Golf Club and played bogey-free. He just ...Read More >
Amante Capital, KKR's dedicated European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner to the joint venture LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading investment firms KKR and The Baupost Group today announced a joint venture to purchase a portfolio of 33 Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) hotels across the UK from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Amante Capital, KKR's vertically integrated European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner for the joint venture and the properties will continue as premium Marriott branded hotels. The portfolio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The DP World India Championship witnessed the presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who met Northern Ireland's golf superstar Rory McIlroy on Friday. The championship has brought together some of the world's top golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Brian Harman, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood, all competing on Indian soil in what is being seen as a landmark event for golf in the country. McIlroy, reflecting on his performance, admitted it was a battle to stay in contention. "I clawed my way back and made some birdies coming in. It was nice to do tha ...Read More >
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 23 (ANI): The journey of the Himachal Pradesh contingent through the first five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is a story of grit and an unforgiving love affair with snow. Over five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since their launch in 2020, Himachal Pradesh has transformed from hopeful contender to medal magnet, challenging more established winter sports powers, according to a release. The Gulmarg leg of the ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 28 (ANI): Indian veteran Rahil Gangjee has enjoyed a remarkable career resurgence in recent times and the local hero is hoping a special family connection can help him to continue his winning streak in a world-class field at this week's International Series India. Gangjee secured his card on the Asian Tour this season courtesy of a third-place finish on the Asian Development Tour Order of Merit, and two tournament wins at the PKNS Selangor Masters in Malaysia and BRG Open in Vietnam, a release said. The 46-year-old last won on the Asian Tour back in 2018, ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) -- Vietnam's Vinfast is due to break ground Monday on a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports to the region. It says the factory will create more than 3,000 local jobs. The Vietnamese company sa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Tommy Fleetwood's best season got even better Sunday when he ran off four straight birdies around the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Keita Nakajima in the India Championship. Fleetwood had cause to celebrate for the third time in the past three months: the FedEx Cup title with his first win on U.S. soil, the leading points-earner in another win for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup and now his first European tour win of the year. Nakajima had a two-shot lead to start the final round at Delhi Golf Club and played bogey-free. He just couldn't keep pace wi ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 million to 15 million air conditioners are sold annually as incomes and urbanization increase along with t ...Read More >