Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.
Indian tennis players, including top seed Dhakshineswar Suresh, Arnav Paparkar, and Sidharth Rawat, have successfully advanced to the second round of the men's singles at the Mumbai Open ITF M25 event. Several other Indian and international players also secured wins in both singles and doubles matches on Wednesday.
Elena Rybakina secured her first year-end world No. 1 ranking after beating Yulia Putintseva in Tokyo, capping a season featuring Australian Open and US Open triumphs.
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs is set to compete in the Hero Women's Indian Open starting October 22 in Gurugram. Fresh off her success in Aichi-Nagoya, Urs is confident and aims to leverage her "home turf" advantage at the DLF Golf and Country Club, even expressing a desire to challenge defending champion Shannon Tan.
Para-shooter Rakesh Nidagundi, fresh from winning India's first rifle team medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Championships, is now aiming for a gold medal at his debut Para Asian Games in Japan. He shared his journey, including early financial struggles and the crucial support he received from the Vijayi Bharat Foundation.
Former national-level taekwondo player Sachin Chamaria, who suffered a spinal injury in 2008, has transitioned to boccia and is now competing at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He aims for a medal and hopes to raise awareness for the sport in India, having already made a winning start to his campaign.
Indian badminton players, including P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, are set to compete in the French Open Super 750 tournament starting on Tuesday, aiming to overcome recent performance dips. Sindhu faces world No. 1 An Se Young, while Sen takes on Kodai Naraoka.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has risen two places to eighth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings, while current skipper Smriti Mandhana has lost her top position to South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt.
India's P V Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, overcame a strong challenge from Thailand's Supanida Katethong in a three-game thriller at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Wednesday. Sindhu won 21-14, 8-21, 23-21, admitting it was not her best performance but expressing relief at advancing. In other matches, Unnati Hooda exited, while Ayush Shetty defeated Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya Sen gave a walkover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indian women wrestlers concluded their campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships with two medals. Amruta Pujari secured a silver in the 72kg category, while Komal won a bronze in the 59kg division. The men's freestyle team, however, had a disappointing outing, failing to reach any medal rounds.
Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has announced a new player support programme to financially assist its top 30 golfers in pursuing international tour cards. The initiative provides up to Rs 3 lakh for qualifying school expenses and Rs 10 lakh upon qualification, aiming to ease the financial burden and create stronger pathways to global circuits like the DP World Tour and Asian Tour. PGTI is also working on hosting more international events and expanding domestic golf.
