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: India had to produce something special to stay afloat after losing their opening tie against Thailand 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1). After losing to the Thais -- the tie could not be completed overnight due to rain interruptions -- India swept aside New Zealand 3-0. There is a long way to go to secure a playoff berth for the second successive year. India must fight it out against the other teams -- Korea, Mongolia and Indonesia, which has world No.41 Janice Tjen. The tie against Thailand was a jolt as India lost the tie after losing the second singles rubber as well. In the morning, Sahaja Yamalapalli lost the second singles to Patcharin Cheapchandej (6-4, 1-6, 6-4). Up a break in the decider, Patcharin faced stiff opposition from Sahaja but sailed through in the end. India had a consolation win in the doubles, the experienced Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale beating Naklo Thasporn and Peangtarn Plipuech 6-3, 6-4. That gave them belief against the Kiwis. The two upset the strong pair of Moniquee Barry and Erin Routliffe, who is a two-time US Open doubles champion, 6-4, 6-2 to complete the rout. The tall Erin was broken twice in the first set, and though New Zealand saved two set points, Ankita made the third count with a strong forehand that forced an error from Erin. She was put under pressure in the second set as well and India completed the win by breaking her serve in the eighth game. India were 2-0 up going into the doubles match. Vaishnavi Adkar played fluently to beat young Aishi Das 6-2, 6-4. Sahaja, back on court again, showed more purpose to beat Valentina Ivanov 6-1, 6-3. Making her debut in the BJK Cup, Vaishnavi was outclassed on Tuesday by Anchisa Chanta in her opening match. She learned her lessons and showed the hunger to win. The 21-year-old was more in control of her game and emotions. She was striking the ball fluently and was not afraid to take her chances. Despite her small frame, Vaishnavi generates power in her groundstrokes. Having struggled to adapt to the low bounce at the DLTA Stadium on a rainy opening day, Vaishnavi enjoyed the higher bounce on Wednesday, the ball sitting up nicely for her to play her strokes. Some of her forehand winners were top class and caught out Das, who played in the 2026 Australian Open Junior Girls championships. She broke Aishi in the first game, and showing intent, broke her again to go up 4-1. Aishi came back, breaking Vaishnavi in the sixth game, but the Indian was in no mood to relent. She finally clinched the set with an ace. There was no let-up in her intensity despite Aishi posing more of a challenge in the second set. "It (Thailand) was the first match in the BJK Cup, so I was very nervous and did not handle my nerves well. Coming onto the court today, I focused on giving my best. The most important thing is to have belief. I know I have the ability and our captain (Vishal Uppal) also told me, "You have the game". So, I focused on things that are under my control," said Vaishnavi. "The goal is to not give up and keep fighting in every match," she said. Sahaja had pushed Patcharin too but could not close it out. Against Ivanov, she took charge from the start with some solid, consistent hitting and went on the offensive whenever the opportunity came. With the win over Valentina, Sahaja also crossed a big hurdle. In the eight singles matches she has played in the BJK Cup across nine ties, it was her first victory. She had often come close to winning but couldn't find the resolve to get it done. With the team looking up to the experienced 25-year-old to deliver, she stepped up.
Jannik Sinner clinched his first ATP Finals title in Turin, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of the U.S. Open final. The 23-year-old Italian dominated the tournament, becoming the first player since 1986 to win the ATP Finals without dropping a set, marking his 70th win and tour-leading eighth title of the year. Sinner, despite an anti-doping controversy, has won 26 of his last 27 matches. Fritz, the first American finalist since 2006, praised Sinner's "insane year" and will rise to a career-high fourth in the rankings. In doubles, Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz secured vic ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his two daughters, who are both settled abroad. He was married to Jennifer, a former India basketball team captain. Paes, who donn ...Read More >
Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr. Paes, who breathed his last in a city hospital on Thursday following a prolonged illness, excelled in both sports and academics. The death of Dr Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, has cast a pall on the Indian sporting fraternity. Social media was flooded with tributes to the legendary midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, whose contribution to sports go beyond his individual on-field brilliance. Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr. Paes, who breathed h ...Read More >
Japan became the second team to arrive in Bihar late on Saturday night ahead of the men's hockey Asia Cup to begin at the Rajgir Sports Complex next week.The team that has finished fourth on five occasions in the tournament's history has been clubbed in Pool A with hosts India, China and Kazakhstan and they will open their campaign against Kazakhstan in an afternoon game on the opening day of the tournament. While their opener will likely be an easy affair, the match against Harmanpreet Singh & C ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for Ind ...Read More >
Rajgir, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bronze medallists at the last two Olympics and the current Asia No. 1, Indian men's hockey team, arrived in Patna, Bihar, on Monday for the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta (Indonesia), where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India has brought their best squad to the campaign and will be looking to showcase their A game in Rajgir. Upon arriving this afternoon, fresh from hig ...Read More >
Cricket: Glenn Maxwell has been forced to pull out of Australia's T20 international series against New Zealand after suffering a fractured arm in training. Maxwell fractures arm in training | 02:05A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women's World Cup campaign on the front foot , brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday. Half-centuries from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur steadied the ship as India posted a competitive 269 for eight in a contest reduced by rain to 47 overs a side. Sri Lanka, chasing under lights, had a flying start at ...Read More >
Top seed Tanvi Sharma assured India of a medal at the BWF World Junior Championships after advancing to the women's singles semifinals with a thrilling three-game win over Japan's Saki Matsumoto in Guwahati on Friday. The 16-year-old Sharma, who was a finalist at the US Open Super 300 earlier this year, recovered from a game down to beat left-handed Matsumoto 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 in a hard-fought quarterfinal contest. However, eighth seed Unnati Hooda, the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 title a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India has its task cut out in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs, beginning at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Friday. The odds are stacked against the hosts, who are logged alongside higher-rated sides in Netherlands and Slovenia in Group G.The gulf in rankings between India and its opponents this weekend, underlines the challenge that lies ahead. Sahaja Yamalapalli, No. 309, leads India's singles lineup, followed by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty at No. 381. In contrast, the Netherlands boast ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as it gears up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group. The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Rutuja Bhoosale and Vaidehee Chaudhari, according to a release. The five-day camp, running from April 1 to April 5, serves as a critical build-up phase ahead of the tournament scheduled at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has wished the Indian women's team for the Billie Jean King Cup, which is set to run from April 7 to April 11. Notably, the Indian contingent has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as they gear up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group, according to a release. Rohan Bopanna wished the Indian women's team the best for the tournament, encouraging them to believe in thems ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's Vaishnavi Adkar faltered under the weight of unforced errors, slumping to a shock straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta as the hosts trailed 0-1 against Thailand in their opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Tuesday. Ranked 73 places above her opponent at 383, Vaishnavi went down 1-6, 3-6 in one hour and 13 minutes at the DLTA Centre Court after play was delayed by more than three hours due to persistent drizzle which caused unusually cool conditions. The onus is now on Sahaja Yamlapalli (384), who takes on Patcharin Cheapc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Former Indian hockey captain and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to allow the Pakistani team from playing in the upcoming multi-nation tournaments in India, though he said he was yet to get an official confirmation from the sports ministry. A ministry source said on Thursday that Pakistan's hockey teams will not be stopped from competing in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent Junior World Cup in India as any move to block the arch-foes from multilateral competitions in the country would be a violation of the Olympi ...Read More >
Vece Paes, a former Indian hockey player and father of tennis star Leander Paes, passed away at 80. He was a member of the 1972 Olympic bronze-winning team. Paes also contributed to sports medicine and rugby. His wife, Jennifer, was a former Indian basketball captain. The family awaits his daughters' arrival for the last rites. Dr. Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday ...Read More >
Mumbai: On a dull, rain-hit evening in Miami, Jannik Sinner conquered the "Sunshine Double." In winning the Indian Wells and Miami Masters in the same season, he became the eighth man to do the double, but the first to win both events without dropping a set, as he beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the final in Miami on Sunday. "It means a lot to me," the 24-year-old told Tennis Channel after the win. "(Winning) the Sunshine Double for the first time, it's incredible. It's very, very (difficult)." The two ATP 1000 titles he's won in March add to the growing list of accolades the world No.2 and f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The prestigious Tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was full of on-court dramas and huge upsets with Iga Swiatek cruising past Amanda Anisimova to claim the women's singles title and Italy's Jannik Sinner making history as he saw off defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for the men's. However, the smashes and serves weren't limited to the court at Wimbledon 2025. The royal box was decked out with Indian celebrities, who served up some serious fashion at the annual tennis championship this year. From Sonam Kapoor's blue Ralph Lauren pantsuit to Neena Gupta's floral pr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have achieved a historic milestone by climbing to the No. 1 spot in the latest ITTF Under-19 Girls' Doubles World Rankings, released on Tuesday. The Indian duo topped the global standings with 3910 points, ahead of Chinese Taipei's Wu Jia-En and Wu Ying-Syuan (3195) and France's Leana Hochart and Nina Guo Zheng (3170). In another first for the Indian table tennis, six Indian girls have broken into the top 100 of the world doubles rankings, underlining the cou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sahaja Yamalapalli expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, highlighting the advantage of playing on home soil in Delhi. "I'm really excited to be part of this. We have a strong team again this year, and I'm looking forward to getting started. Playing at home is always special -- last year we were in Pune and Bangalore, and now Delhi is hosting the Billie Jean King Cup. The energy and support from the crowd will be crazy," Sahaja told ANI. On the Billie Jean King Cup, Tennis Player, Vaidehi Chaudhari told ANI, ".. ...Read More >
New Delhi: India were dealt multiple blows days before the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 round robin matches in New Delhi from 7-11 April. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up a back spasm and Vaidehee Chaudhari twisted her ankle during the practice on Thursday. Zeel Desai, who was playing a W15 tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (earlier called Aurangabad), decided to give a walkover in the semi-final stage and answer to non-playing captain Vishal Uppal's call."Excited to be here and be part of the Indian team. Obviously, I am sad that one of the teammates got injured, I wish her ...Read More >
New Delhi: It is 3-5, 0-40 in the fourth set of the 2025 Roland Garros final and Carlos Alcaraz is on the brink of losing the game and the match. So many others would have thrown the towel in but Alcaraz instead threw caution to the winds. He went for his shots without fear and won 13 of the next 14 points. And then in the fifth, with Alcaraz serving for the match, Sinner returned the favour by finding a gear that even he didn't know existed. Marathons have a way of drawing something out from deep within and this was no exception. By the time the match ended, no one was talking about shot qu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 3: Pakistan's hockey teams will not be stopped from competing in next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent junior World Cup in India as any move to block the arch-foes from multi-lateral competitions in the country would be a violation of the Olympic Charter, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. While the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7, the junior World Cup will be organised in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. "We are not against any team competing in India in a multi-national competition. If we try to ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Also Read | Mirabai Chanu Secures Commonwealth Games 2026 Qualification; A Look At Top Five Accomplishments of Star Indian Weightlifter. The w ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: India will look to capitalize on home conditions and strong local support when the Asia-Oceania Group I ties of the Billie Jean King Cup begin at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday, with a place in the 2026 play-offs firmly on their radar. However, the hosts have been dealt a setback with the withdrawal of talented youngster Shrivalli Bhamidipati due to injury. India returns to the competition after a disappointing 2025 play-offs campaign in Bengaluru, where they finished third in a three-team group following defeats to Slovenia and the Netherlands. Despite spirited performances, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian team will begin its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament against Thailand at the DLTA Stadium on Tuesday, according to a release. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, India captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in his team's preparation and readiness to perform in front of the home crowd. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi," Uppal told the media on Monday. Also Read | Double Olympic Medallist Blanka Vlasic Named Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026 Scheduled for April 26. "But ...Read More >
New Delhi: When Sahaja Yamalapalli rushed to the net and struck a backhand volley beyond Patcharin Cheapchandej's reach to claim the second set, the Indian bench led by captain Vishal Uppal, found its voice again. There was still plenty to play for, with India trailing 1-0 in the opening tie against Thailand in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia-Oceania Group 1) here on Tuesday. With Sahaja drawing level and pushing the second singles into the decider, there was a renewed sense of fight and hope. Ho ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: April in India is usually defined by rising temperatures, dry winds and sweltering afternoons. This year, however, has broken the pattern, bringing milder conditions, cleaner air and spells of unseasonal rain. On Tuesday, that unexpected weather played a decisive role in India's opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, disrupting schedules and tilting conditions away from the hosts' advantage.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India captain Vishal Uppal had anticipated the typical April heat and humidity -- conditions that often troub ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to a victory against New Zealand in their second Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture on Wednesday, the hosts bouncing back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex. Representing India in the singles' rubbers, 21-year-old Adkar-who made her BJK Cup bow in the previous match-defeated New Zealand's Aishi Das 6-2, 6-4. Yamalapalli sealed the win with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Valentina Ivanov before Rutuja Bhosale an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Like the Delhi weather over the past two days, chilly and cold on Tuesday evening to warm and hot on Wednesday afternoon, Vaishnavi Adkar also had contrast in fortunes and performance in the BJK Cup.On Tuesday, against Indonesia's Aunchisa Chanta, she was swept aside by the left-hander's shot-making, letting nerves dictate her debut for the national team.A day later, starting the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie against New Zealand, she was on the money with her forehands and the errant serve had also subsided. In a contest lasting an hour and 30 minutes, she beat New Zealand's Aishi Das 6- ...Read More >