Hockey India has announced free entry for fans to all matches of the men's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. This initiative aims to attract more spectators and promote the sport.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded an impressive 4-under 68 in the second round of the Wistron Ladies Open, moving to 6-under par overall. This strong performance saw her gain 21 positions to T-12, positioning her for a potential third top-10 finish of the season. The leaderboard is currently led by Cheng-Hsuan Shih, with other top contenders close behind.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed largely unchanged after a volatile trading session, influenced by persistently high crude oil prices, selling pressure in major bank stocks, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
India's top-ranked player Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli are set to compete in the WTA 250 Chennai Open, facing tough international opponents in the first round. Seventeen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi also has a challenging draw. This marks the final edition of the Chennai Open as the WTA 250 slot moves to Manila next year. Meanwhile, all four Indian players in the qualifying rounds were eliminated.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.
Asian Games medallists Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal have withdrawn from the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Sujeet Kalkal, an Asian Games gold medallist, will lead the Indian contingent. The article also details the full Indian squads across men's freestyle, women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories, alongside a controversy regarding a selection bout.
Himachal Pradesh honoured 419 outstanding sportspersons with the Him Ratna 2026 Awards, distributing Rs. 17.85 crore in prize money. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented cheques to athletes excelling in national and international events, including Asian Games medalists and Indian women's kabaddi team members. The state government also announced increased award money, incentives for coaches, and a new 'Khelo Himachal Campaign' to combat drug abuse and promote sports.
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has advanced to the second round of the Silicon Valley Open squash championship in Redwood City, USA, after defeating Egypt's Nour Aboulmakarim.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan's Kumamoto region, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea, with reports of injuries, damage, blackouts, and fire.
P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen faced early exits at the Denmark Open badminton tournament on Tuesday, while Kidambi Srikanth and Tanvi Sharma secured hard-fought victories to advance to the second round. Sindhu lost to Yvonne Li, and Sen was defeated by Chou Tien Chen. Srikanth will face Alex Lanier, and Tanvi Sharma will play Yvonne Li next.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive session, driven by strong buying in IT firms and a significant boost from Tata Group's retail arm Trent following its impressive September quarter earnings.
Indian stock markets witnessed a significant rally, with the Sensex soaring 905 points and the Nifty topping 22,900, primarily driven by strong buying in banking and FMCG shares, coupled with easing crude oil prices and a US Fed rate pause.
Soft tennis player Jay Meena, marathon runner Sawan Barwal, and air pistol shooter Kamaljeet share their personal journeys and challenges leading up to their medal wins at the Asian Games. Meena recounts how school rustication led him to soft tennis and his struggle with quarterfinal defeats. Barwal discusses the mental pressure of switching to marathon running, while Kamaljeet reflects on injury setbacks and the pressure of securing India's first shooting gold at the Games.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, fresh from his Hylo Open victory, is focused on maintaining his momentum and qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games for her second title of the season, while Sen overcame Jonatan Christie, completing a memorable double victory for India.
India is sending a 35-member contingent, including 17 athletes, to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, starting on Saturday. Former shot-putter Om Prakash Karhana will serve as the chef-de-mission. The team features promising young talents like table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, aiming to build on India's previous best performance of 13 medals in 2018.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her second title of the season, bagging the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament. She defeated world No. 25 Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt of Denmark in straight games, showcasing great control and quality in her stroke-play. This victory provides a significant boost to her confidence and her chances for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, primarily due to declines in Reliance Industries and IT sector stocks, coupled with rising crude oil prices and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in IT stocks, a surge in crude oil prices, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to resume training and rehabilitation after his ankle injury, which forced him to miss the Asian Games, has significantly improved. He also commented on the new Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme and wished luck to Youth Olympic Games participants.
India's Karan Singh and Digvijay Pratap Singh have secured their spots in the singles semifinals of the Mumbai Open ITF Men's M25 Tennis Championship. Other Indian players also advanced, while the doubles competition saw two Indian pairs reach the final.
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar, a two-time Paralympic silver medallist, is focusing on mental preparation, meditation, and a process-oriented approach to achieve his ambitious goal of winning medals in both high jump and long jump at the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028. He recently secured two gold medals at the Asian Para Games, demonstrating his potential in both disciplines.
Indian Revenue Service officer Ekta Vishnoi, currently Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology, has won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Nevada, USA.
India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, primarily driven by strong buying in Reliance Industries and sustained foreign fund inflows. Adani Ports also emerged as a significant gainer after reporting an 18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 29.
India's para track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing a total of six medals, including three gold. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each clinched gold in their respective events on the opening day of athletics competitions. This strong showing placed India second only to hosts Japan in the medal tally for the day.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 26.
Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit failed to secure a bronze medal at the World Championships in Astana, losing by technical superiority to Kazakhstan's Iskhar Kurbayev. Three other Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games silver medallist Nitesh Siwach, also exited early from the competition.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured double titles for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in the women's singles final, marking her second title of the season. Sen triumphed over Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable day for Indian badminton.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was defeated by top seed Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament. The match went to three games, with Intanon securing a 21-11, 19-21, 21-18 victory. This loss extends Intanon's head-to-head lead over Sindhu to 10-4. Earlier, Sindhu had advanced by beating Riko Gunji. India's men's doubles pair also exited the tournament in the quarterfinals.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recovered early losses on Wednesday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks and HDFC Bank, sustaining the previous session's recovery despite FII outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 14.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising star Lakshya Sen secured a historic double victory for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday. Sindhu claimed the women's singles title with a dominant performance against Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt, marking her second title of the season. Lakshya Sen followed suit, defeating Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable triumph for Indian badminton.
Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured India's first medal at the Asian Para Games by reaching the women's doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals. Tokyo Paralympics champion Krishna Nagar also advanced to the quarterfinals in men's singles SH6, alongside numerous other Indian victories in various singles and doubles categories, despite some setbacks.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to persistently high crude oil prices and significant selling pressure in IT stocks, with global factors like US bond yields and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions also contributing to cautious investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 27.
Shreyas Iyer celebrated India's thrilling T20I victory over New Zealand with an emotional hug for his parents after Sanju Samson and Namn Dhir powered a successful 226-run chase.
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
India's para badminton chief K Prabhakar Rao has criticised former head coach Gaurav Khanna for publicly predicting the country's medal tally a day before the Asian Para Games finals. Rao stated that Khanna's comments put players under psychological pressure, potentially costing India more gold medals. Players have lodged a formal complaint seeking an inquiry and disciplinary action against Khanna, who had predicted fewer medals than India ultimately won.
Indian wrestlers Tanu Sharma and Neelam Sirohi, who secured bronze and silver respectively at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, share their experiences, challenges, and future aspirations. Tanu discusses overcoming injuries and her dream of representing India, while Neelam reflects on years of perseverance and her goal for Olympic qualification. Both athletes were warmly welcomed upon their return to India.
Tokyo Paralympic champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat has urged authorities to take action against former head coach Gaurav Khanna. The controversy stems from Khanna's public prediction of India's medal tally before the finals at the recently concluded Asian Para Games, which Bhagat deemed unprofessional and unethical, causing undue pressure on athletes.
