World champion Nikhat Zareen, along with Pawan Bartwal and Sumit, delivered commanding victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the 6th Elite Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships in Shillong.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and star Amit Panghal faced stiff challenges but advanced on Day 1 of the Senior National Boxing Championships. Read the full results and analysis.
In an exclusive chat, Saina Nehwal reveals how her historic Olympic bronze transformed Indian badminton, her training secrets, mental strength, and a message for parents of aspiring athletes.
Padmaja Singh clinched a staggering seven titles at the Shri O N Dixit Memorial Winter District Badminton tournament in Jaipur. Tejeshwar Poonia, Nikhil Nath Yogi & Advita Sharma also shone. Read full report.
Indian boxing stars Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi, and Lovlina Borgohain secure commanding victories in their opening bouts at the Senior National Boxing Championships in Shillong. Read about their stellar performances and the road ahead.
The South Zone Inter-University Men's Badminton Tournament 2026 commenced at KL University, featuring 896 players from 128 universities. SAAP Chairman outlined key sports initiatives. Read more.
Star boxers Amit Panghal and Sagar Awal secure dominant victories on Day 1 of the Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Get all the results and highlights here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi. CM Yogi Adityanath will be present as 78 teams compete. Read all details.
Inspired by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty's historic success, badminton doubles entries in India have skyrocketed by up to 70%. Discover how champions are reshaping the sport's grassroots landscape nationwide.
Inspired by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, Indian badminton sees a massive 70% surge in doubles entries. States report 10% annual growth as the sport's geography expands nationally. Read more.
Rising shuttler Padmaja Singh won two titles and reached two more finals on Day 4 of the O N Dixit Memorial Jaipur District Winter Badminton Championships. Get all the results and highlights.
Newly elected KBA President Raghavendra Bangarappa prioritizes resolving the long-standing conflict with the Badminton Association of India to ensure Karnataka's smooth participation in national events.
19-year-old Sanskar Saraswat from Jodhpur clinched the Guwahati Masters Super 100 title, emerging from a non-traditional badminton hub and challenging the sport's established geography in India. Discover his journey.
Rashi Singhal clinched the U-11 girls singles title at the Shri O N Dixit Memorial District Open Badminton tournament in Jaipur. Read about the thrilling semi-finals and finals action.
Grandmaster Nischitha creates history by joining the Karnataka Badminton Association's executive committee. She also holds a record eight consecutive senior state women's doubles titles.
A look at the key issues facing sports in 2026: improving fan experiences, India's search for a Test No. 3, and challenges for mega-events like the FIFA World Cup. Can India clean up its act on and off the field?
Varsha Singh defeated top seed Aaradhya Dhingra in a thrilling U-17 match to reach the O N Dixit Memorial quarter-finals. Get all results from Jaipur's junior badminton action.
Himaksh caused a major upset by defeating second seed Siddhant Singh on Day 1 of the Shri O N Dixit Memorial Winter Jaipur District Open Badminton Championship. Over 500 players are competing.
Shikha Gautam & Ashwini Bhat defy odds to win women's doubles at 87th Senior National Badminton Championships. Read their inspiring journey from obscurity to the top.
Surya Charishma Tamiri, a 19-year-old from Vijayawada with no formal academy training, shocks top seeds to claim the women's Senior National badminton title. Read her incredible journey.
Tamil Nadu's first government-funded para-badminton academy opens in Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, offering dedicated training space for athletes. Read about the inspiring players and their Paralympic dreams.
The BWF India Open Super 750 moves to Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in January, doubling fan capacity and serving as a crucial test for the 2026 Badminton World Championships.
Surya Charishma Tamiri, 19, clinched the women's singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada, defeating 14-year-old Tanvi Patri. Read about this future-defining clash.
14-year-old Tanvi Patri lost the women's singles final at the 2025 Senior National Badminton Championships but earned rich praise from PV Sindhu. Surya Charishma won the title in Vijayawada.
Surya Charishma, Rithvik Sanjeevi emerge victorious at 85th Senior National Badminton Championships in Guwahati. Get all the thrilling match details and results here!
Surya Charishma Tamiri and Rithvik Sanjeevi clinched the women's and men's singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championships. Read about their thrilling victories and the doubles finals results.
A look back at Indian badminton in 2025, where Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty delivered standout performances, while a new generation offered promise for the future.
Local star Surya Charishma Tamiri reaches the women's singles final at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships. She will battle 14-year-old sensation Tanvi Patri for the title. Read the full match report.
Meet Indian seniors from Gujarat who are rewriting retirement. At 70+, they are skydiving, scuba diving, and trekking across Antarctica. Read their inspiring story.
Surya Charishma Tamiri and Shruti Mundada stun top seeds to reach women's singles semis. Kiran George advances in men's draw. Follow the thrilling action from Vijayawada.