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  Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League final: When and where to watch?

  August 27, 2025 23:48 IST

  Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Zurich Diamond League 2025 javelin final, aiming for his second title. After a strong season and breaking the 90m mark, he faces stiff competition from Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, and other top throwers.

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  MONDO Track installed at JLN Stadium ahead of 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

  August 27, 2025 23:44 IST

  JLN Stadium in New Delhi now features India's first outdoor MONDO track ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Despite monsoon challenges, the project was completed in four months as the tournament is set to begin on September 27.

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  India bids for Commonwealth Games 2030: What happens next? All you need to know about the process

  August 27, 2025 18:31 IST

  India has officially bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The host city will be announced by 2026. India previously hosted in 2010 and now aims to bring back the Games, promising world-class infrastructure and wider sporting participation.

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  Cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad being proposed city

  August 27, 2025 23:48 IST

  India has officially approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Backed by the Union Cabinet, the event promises global participation, job creation, tourism growth, and a lasting impact on sports and related industries in the country.

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  FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years as Goa gears up to host tournament

  August 26, 2025 21:01 IST

  India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, with Viswanathan Anand lifting the title. The tournament returns to India after 23 years, with Goa set to host the event in which 206 players will take part in.

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  Badminton World Championships: PV Sindhu beats Nalbantova in first round, HS Prannoy also through

  August 26, 2025 19:30 IST

  PV Sindhu defeated Kayolana Nalbantova in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025 in straight games. Sindhu was under the pump in the first game as she faced two game points but managed to pull it off, before a cakewalk second game. Meanwhile, HS Prannoy also won his opener.

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  Neeraj Chopra's Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

  August 26, 2025 0:07 IST

  Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League final in 2022 and finished runner-up in the last two editions in 2023 and 2024. Chopra looks to win his second title in Zurich. The line-up for the Diamond League final has been revealed.

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  Lakshya Sen goes down to World No.1 Shi Yuqi in Badminton World Championships 2025 round 1

  August 25, 2025 20:54 IST

  Lakshya Sen was pitted against World No.1 Shi Yuqi in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025. He put up a strong fight but lost the opener to the Chinese top-seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes.

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  Mirabai Chanu wins gold at Commonwealth Championships with record-breaking show on comeback

  August 25, 2025 23:40 IST

  Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal on her return to international competition as she clinched the top prize in the Commonwealth Championships with a record-breaking show. Chanu was out of action for a year due to an injury, but has made a stellar comeback.

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  Lakshya Sen vs Shi Yuqi World Championships 2025: Check live streaming and head-to-head details

  August 25, 2025 16:10 IST

  Lakshya Sen faces a tough draw at the World Championships 2025 with World No.1 Shi Yuqi standing ahead of him in the opening round of the tournament. Sen will be looking to stun the top-seed in their fourth career meeting. Here is how you can watch the clash in India.

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  Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top Indian athletes to vie for 24 gold medals

  August 20, 2025 19:16 IST

  The first-ever national-level water sports competition will take place at Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake from August 21-23, featuring over 400 athletes with Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Kerala leading among the number of participants.

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  Manu Bhaker wins bronze medal in 10m Air Pistol women's event at Asian Shooting Championship

  August 19, 2025 14:28 IST

  India's double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol competition of the Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. India also finished third in the team event.

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  Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2025 final despite missing Silesia meeting

  August 18, 2025 0:07 IST

  Neeraj Chopra has assured his place in the Diamond League 2025 final after competing in two legs. Chopra is currently in third place in the standings and will be part of the Zurich final later in the month.

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  Why did Neeraj Chopra withdraw from Silesia Diamond League in Poland?

  August 15, 2025 10:48 IST

  India's star Neeraj Chopra has opted to skip the Silesia Diamond League, set to take place in Poland on August 16. The event was supposed to be a star-studded face-off between him and Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem. But their absence has taken the sheen out of the entire event.

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  'We want to promote sports in far flung areas': PM Modi highlights change in mindset among parents

  August 15, 2025 9:46 IST

  PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort for the 12th time today on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. During his 103-minute speech, Modi hailed the change in mindset among parents in India when it comes to encouraging their children to excel in sports.

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  Mondo Duplantis continues to defy gravity, breaks his own pole vault world record for the 13th time

  August 13, 2025 13:43 IST

  Sweden's Mondo Duplantis put in an excellent performance at the Gyulai Istvan Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix as he once again broke his world record by one centimetre. It is worth noting that he broke his record for the 13th time.

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  IOA formally approves India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, August 31 deadline to submit documents

  August 13, 2025 12:58 IST

  Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has approved the country's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi today. Canada has pulled out of the race to host the Games and that has brightened India's chances.

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  SC cancels wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail in Sagar Dhankar murder case

  August 13, 2025 12:14 IST

  India's two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was one of the prime accused in junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar's assault and murder, back in 2021. The Delhi High Court had ordered bail for Kumar in March, which was cancelled in the latest ruling.

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  Why did Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspend 11 wrestlers after MCD enquiry? Details

  August 07, 2025 18:27 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended as many as 11 wrestlers after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) verified more than 100 documents. Know the matter in detail here

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  Aarini Lahoty, five-year-old chess whiz, becomes youngest Indian female to become FIDE-rated player

  August 07, 2025 14:21 IST

  India's five-year-old chess genius Aarini Lahoty recently scripted history as she became the youngest Indian female to become a FIDE-rated player. She broke the record previously held by Udhriti Bhattacharya.

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  PKL 12 schedule announced, tournament to be played from August 29

  July 31, 2025 12:48 IST

  The PKL (Pro Kabaddi League) 12 season had its schedule announced recently. The marquee event will be hosted by four cities across India in 2025 with the season opener set to be held in Vizag on August 29.

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  Divya Deshmukh's former coach draws World Cup winner's comparison with MS Dhoni

  July 28, 2025 22:32 IST

  The newly crowned FIDE Women's Chess World Champion Divya Deshmukh's former coach took centre stage and drew her comparison with former India skipper MS Dhoni relating her ability to handle pressure to that of Dhoni.

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  Who is Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old who scripted history at FIDE Women's Chess World Cup?

  July 28, 2025 18:12 IST

  With 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripting history and winning the FIDE women's Chess World Cup, after he recent win against Koneru Humpy, let us take a dive into the youngster's early days and her early achievements.

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  Divya Deshmukh defeats Koneru Humpy to clinch FIDE Chess World Cup title

  July 28, 2025 23:53 IST

  19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has scripted history after she defeated Kenoru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. Humpy was forced to retire on move 75 after some brilliant plays by Deshmukh.

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  Hulk Hogan dies at 71: Know more about his personal life, net worth, and relationships

  July 25, 2025 13:28 IST

  With Hulk Hogan's tragic passing at the age of 71 at his residence, let us have a look at his net worth, relationships, and all you need to know about one of the biggest wrestling stars in the world, who redefined sports entertainment.

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  Wrestling world mourns Hulk Hogan's passing as WWE, Ric Flair lead tributes

  July 25, 2025 0:02 IST

  Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida before medics were dispatched to his house and later taken to the hospital. But was pronounced dead as the wrestling world and the fans mourned the death of an icon.

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  Koneru Humpy defeats Lei Tingjie, sets up all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at FIDE Women's World

  July 24, 2025 22:25 IST

  India will crown its first Women’s World Cup champion as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set up a historic all-Indian final in Batumi. Humpy edged China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense tiebreak, joining Divya, who beat Tan Zhongyi, in the semis.

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  Hulk Hogan, WWE icon, dies at 71 following cardiac arrest at Florida home

  July 24, 2025 23:03 IST

  Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Florida home. A WWE icon, Hogan revolutionised wrestling, starred in films, and led the NWO. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.