Badminton: Vennala Kalagotla, Tanvi Sharma Shine as India Makes Strong Start at Asia Junior Championships

Solo (Indonesia) – India got off to a promising start at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025, with impressive performances in both singles and doubles matches on Day 1. Leading the charge were Vennala Kalagotla and Tanvi Sharma,…

SA20 Unveils Pre-Signed and Retained Players Ahead of Season 4 Auction

Johannesburg – Ahead of the Season 4 auction scheduled for September 9, the six SA20 franchises have announced their list of retained and pre-signed players.

Each team was allowed to retain or pre-sign up to six players—a maximum of three South…

‘Unexpected... Lucky to Be on the Winning Side’: HS Prannoy on Thrilling Comeback Against Watanabe at China Open

Beijing: Indian shuttler HS Prannoy admitted he was surprised by his own comeback performance after defeating World No. 18 Koki Watanabe in a nail-biting first-round match at the China Open. Prannoy, currently ranked 35th, pulled off a dramatic 8-21,…

India to Host Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27

New Delhi: India will host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Monday.

The host city for the event will be revealed soon,…

MotoGP: Marquez Makes Ducati History with Fifth Straight Win at Brno

Brno (Czech Republic): Marc Marquez continued his sensational form with a fifth consecutive victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, becoming the first Ducati rider in history to achieve this remarkable feat. Although he eventually won by 1.7 seconds,…

Hockey India Announces 40-Player Squad for Senior Women’s National Camp Ahead of Asia Cup

Bengaluru: Hockey India has announced a 40-member core group of probables for the upcoming Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29.

The camp…

National 4-Wheeler Racing Championship Draws 75 Entries Across Categories

Coimbatore – The opening round of the 2025 MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is all set to begin this Saturday at the newly revamped Kari Motor Speedway, with a total of 75 entries across various racing categories.

The 2.3-kilometre…

Praggnanandhaa Shocks Carlsen in Las Vegas, Takes Joint Lead in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

New Delhi – India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned the chess world by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old prodigy outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves during…

‘Some Matches Are Bigger Than Wins or Losses’: KL Rahul Reflects on Lord’s Test Defeat

New Delhi – KL Rahul, the only centurion for India in the Lord’s Test, took to social media to share his thoughts following India’s narrow 22-run defeat, which left the visitors trailing 1-2 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Reflecting…

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Is a Great Showcase for Test Cricket: Anil Kumble

New Delhi: Despite India’s narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s, former India captain Anil Kumble hailed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as a shining example of why Test cricket remains thrilling and relevant. With England now leading the five-match series…