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 Formula 1 paddock has been witness to a very sombre version of Lando Norris in the past couple of months. Jovial and often seen having a laugh with fellow drivers and teammates, the 25-year-old has been more reserved, politically correct and not displaying too much emotion since the mechanical failure of his McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31. That DNF (did not finish) was a crucial moment in the F1 title race with the Briton falling 34 points behind teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri. Since then, Norris has been quieter, more composed and calm even when he's done well, achieved a podium or earned more points than his primary title rival in the last few races. Even when he took pole with a stonking lap on Saturday -- almost six-tenths faster than Piastri -- he barely let out his typical 'Come on!' on his cool down lap. The resolve helped the Bristol-born driver to slowly eat into the massive points cushion Piastri had in the last four races before delivering a statement win in Mexico City on Sunday to overturn the deficit and retake the lead of the championship for the first time in six months. It was all but a Grand Chelem (pole, fastest lap, led every lap, win) barring the fastest lap as Norris won by a commanding margin of over 30 seconds from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen with his teammate ending fifth. What looked like almost an impossible target to achieve two months back, given Piastri's run of form in the middle of the year, has turned into reality as Norris (357 points) leads the Australian (356) by one point going into the last four races of the year that also includes two sprints. "It's one weekend at a time. I'm happy and focussed on myself. I'm just keeping my head down and I keep to myself. It's working for me at the minute so I'm happy. But, what a race. I could just keep my eyes forward and focus on what I was doing," said Norris following his 10th win of his career, sixth of the season and first in Mexico. Many times over the season, especially when the 24-year-old Piastri was outperforming Norris, the Briton's competitive mentality and composure was questioned by experts. Errors also crept in regularly with one proving disastrous when Norris DNFed after crashing into Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix in June. In addition, Norris had also struggled in qualifying too in comparison to his teammate, not able to get the perfect grip in most Q3s leading to Piastri outqualifying him, meaning that the Aussie had a better chance of scoring points in the races. But Norris has been more resolute than ever before in his career, saying he plans to continue his policy of being focussed on just himself that helped him win his first Grand Prix since August 3 when he took the top spot of the podium in Budapest. "It was pretty straight-forward, which is just what I wanted. A good start, a good launch and a good first lap and then, I could go from there. I just stay relaxed and it helps. It helped me get a good start and it's the best thing," said Norris, who is looking to become McLaren's first drivers' world champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. "Certainly, when the car was winning and Oscar was winning, the last thing I could do is use the excuse that my car is not good enough. I wasn't getting to grips and wasn't finding a way to make it work, and I'm finding a better way to make it work now. It's as simple as that. Of course, it gives you good confidence." Much to the delight of the fans, the Formula 1 title fight has become enticing with only one point separating the two McLaren drivers. If that wasn't spicy enough, Verstappen has reeled off six consecutive podium finishes to reduce Piastri's 104-point lead at the end of August to just 36 points from Norris. But the momentum is definitely with Norris right now with the fastest car, three successive podiums and a win where he was unquestionably the fastest driver on the 4.3km Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Max has recalled one particular argument that he had with his dad in 2012 Max Verstappen has recalled a major bust-up with his father that led to him being left at a petrol station. Verstappen sealed his fourth F1 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the weekend, and has dominated the sport in recent years. His dad, Jos, a former F1 driver in his own right, has been with him every step of the way, but their relationship has not always been a perfect one. Max, 27, has now opened up on the time Jos drove off without him after he blew his chance to win the Karting World Championship w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the news of Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner being let go by Red Bull Racing, four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen took to social media to bid him farewell. Recent reports suggest that Verstappen is in talks with Mercedes over a potential switch next season after what can only be described as a poor ongoing year, given the standards set by the Dutchman. It is speculated that Red Bull's decision may have to do with Horner's departure. "From my first race win to four world championships, we have shared incredible successes. Winning memorable races and breaking ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Dabang Delhi KC eked out another close victory, beating Haryana Steelers 38-37 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12. In a match befitting the opening day of the Chennai leg, Dabang Delhi were in control, courtesy of Ashu Malik's Super 10. However, a late fightback in the final quarter nearly gave the Steelers the victory, as Jaideep's High Five and Vinay's 18 points went in vain, as per a press release from PKL. Also Read | RIP Roscoe: Did You Notice Lewis Hamilton's Fave Dog in ' ...Read More >
Geri Halliwell-Horner celebrated her mum Ana's 80th birthday by dancing to ABBA songs in the garden during a wholesome girls' night. The former Spice Girl and her loved ones saw in another year for Ana by having a well-needed girly get together on Sunday. Geri shared a heartfelt post on Instagram where she thanked her Spanish mum for the music in a nod to the iconic ABBA ballad. A group of nine women were all laughing and cheering in the sunset as they sang to two different ABBA hits - includi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 30 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 15,000 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity, specifically reaching 15,539.9 MW. According to the Adani group, this accomplishment marks the fastest and largest capacity addition in India to date. The operational portfolio includes ~11,005.5 MW of solar, ~1,977.8 MW of wind, and ~2,556.6 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity. Also Read | TikTok Deal To Be Announced Soon in US? Donald Trump Says He Has Found a Group of 'Very Wealthy People' To Buy ByteDance-Owned App, I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cadillac have signed veteran duo Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas to be their drivers when the team joins the Formula 1 grid for the first time in 2026. The American squad, who are backed by General Motors and will be led by former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon, will become the sport's 11th team next season. Cadillac have opted for experience with their line-up, signing 'Checo' Perez and Mercedes reserve Bottas - who boast 527 Grand Prix starts and 16 Grand Prix wins between them - on multi-year deals. It marks a remarkable return for the veteran ...Read More >
IMAGE: McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Ferrari and McLaren, Formula One's oldest rivals, take their constructors' title fight into a penultimate round in Qatar this weekend with both battling to end years of waiting to be champions again. After Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated his fourth successive drivers' title in Las Vegas last Saturday, the focus switches to a different desert and the hopes of Maranello and Woking. McLaren -- the team of past c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has publicly expressed her admiration for Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt following the release of his highly anticipated racing film, 'F1.' The actress took to her official Instagram account on Sunday to express her excitement over Brad Pitt's performance in the film. Posting a cheeky tribute on her Instagram stories, Deepika wrote, "Brad Pitt. That's it, that's the post. IYKYK." Since its international release on June 27, 'F1' has garnered widespread praise from both audiences and critics. Directed by Joseph Ko ...Read More >
Aussie racing driver Jack Doohan will make his Formula One debut for Alpine in this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. News had filtered through on Sunday that he would be replacing Esteban Ocon on the grid for the final race of the season, but the news was officially confirmed by Alpine on Monday morning. It came as Ocon, who signed for Haas in July, agreed a deal to end his season with Alpine a race early. It brings to an end his five-year stay at the Formula One team, with the 28-year-old set to join up with young British star Ollie Bearman at the American racing outfit for 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, paving the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036. A final decision, which now seems a mere formality, will be taken on November 26 at the body's General Assembly in Glasgow after the recommendation is sent to the full membership of Commonwealth Sport. India had hosted the Games for the first time back in 2010 in New Delhi. Getting the Games' hosting rights would also b ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alpine have announced that Jack Doohan, who is set to join Alpine from next season, will be replacing the outgoing Esteban Ocon for the final race of the season at Abu Dhabi. BWT Alpine Formula One Team announces that reserve driver Jack Doohan will race in the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in place of Esteban Ocon. The change allows Esteban to be released to Haas to drive in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi," read the statement by the team. Ocon, who has been a key driver for Alpine for five years, is already confirmed to leave the team at the end of the 2024 season to join Haas. In ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): On the last trading day of June, Indian stock markets opened flat on Monday, supported by positive global cues and receding geopolitical clouds. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,661.65, gaining 23.85 points or 0.09 per cent. On the other hand, the BSE Sensex opened slightly lower at 84,027.33, down by 31.57 points or 0.04 per cent. Also Read | TikTok Deal To Be Announced Soon in US? Donald Trump Says He Has Found a Group of 'Very Wealthy People' To Buy ByteDance-Owned App, Identities To Be Revealed Soon. Experts noted that the positive mood in glo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 4 (VOICE) As the 2025 Formula 1 season approaches, Mercedes driver George Russell has laid out his key goals for the year, with a focus on improving his race pace after an impressive 2024 season in terms of qualifying performance.Despite Mercedes' mixed fortunes in 2024, Russell outperformed his seven-time World Champion teammate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying, winning the head-to-head battle 18-6. However, his race-day performances did not always match his one-lap speed, prompting the 26-year-old Briton to focus on turning his strong qualifying results into consistent race perfor ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): In a historic first, Indian divers Indiver Sairam and Willson Sing Ningthoujam bagged a Bronze medal in the 10m synchronised diving in the men's category here on Day Two of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships being held at the state-of-the-art indoor swimming facility at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Monday. Meanwhile, the swimmers added three medals to their tally, with Rishabh Das clinching a bronze in the 200m Backstroke, Kushagra Rawat winning a Bronze medal in the 1500m freestyle, and the Indian relay team claiming a s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes even as a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced, reflecting continued uncertainty in the region.The Doha leg holds special significance for Indian fans, as it was at last year's event that Neeraj Chopra achieved a major milestone. The Tokyo Olympic champion breached ...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. Also Read | RIP Roscoe: Did You Notice Lewis Hamilton's Fave Dog in 'F1', Brad Pitt's B ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Formula One, on Tuesday, revealed the six venues set to host F1 Sprint events during the 2026 FIA F1 World Championship season - including three exciting new locations. The 2026 season will introduce a new era of regulations to the sport and host the sixth year of the Sprint format. The first F1 Sprint of 2026 will take place in Shanghai, followed by Miami, with both Grands Prix hosting a Sprint weekend for the third consecutive year. Silverstone returns to the Sprint Calendar for the first time since the format's inaugural event in 2021, and Montréal, Zand ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lewis Hamilton has urged McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to be "cut-throat" if they are to beat Max Verstappen to the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, warning that the Red Bull star will "take this from them" if they don't match his ruthlessness. With five races remaining, the title race has become a close three-way contest -- Verstappen's recent surge of three wins in four races has closed the gap to within 40 points of the leader, while Norris is just 14 points behind team-mate Piastri ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix. Hamilton, ...Read More >