Author: Abhishek Mishra

India concluded their campaign at the ISSF World Cup in Munich with two gold and two bronze medals. They finished third in the standings. China topped the table with seven medals, while Norway secured second place with four (two gold, one silver, one bronze). The highlight of India’s campaign was the stellar performance of rising pistol shooter Suruchi Singh Inder, who clinched gold in women’s 10m air pistol. This was the 19-year-old’s third gold of the year. Competing at one of the most competitive World Cups of the year, Suruchi scored an impressive 588, finishing second in the qualification round.…

India wrapped up its campaign at the Taiwan Athletics Open (a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event) on a high, finishing at the top with a remarkable haul of 16 medals — 12 gold, three silver, and one bronze. Right from the opening day, Indian athletes asserted their dominance at the Taiwan Municipal Athletics Stadium. On Day 1, Indians competed in six events and clinched gold in all six. The final day proved even more fruitful, with the athletes adding 10 more medals to the tally. Following an impressive showing at the Asian Athletics Championships, the Taiwan Athletics Open served…

Under a gloomy sky and stormy weather in Taiwan, Indian athletes lit up Day 1 of the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 (a Bronze-level Continental Tour event). At the Taiwan Municipal Athletics Stadium, India began its campaign in dominant fashion right from the heats. On Saturday, Indian athletes competed in six events and clinched gold medals in all six, showcasing sheer dominance on the opening day of the tournament. India’s campaign got off to a golden start from Pooja. She delivered a stellar performance in the women’s 1500m, clinching gold with an impressive time of 4:11.65. Pooja continues with her sensational…

The former World No. 1 duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the Indonesia Open 2025 after a loss in the quarter-final against World No. 7 pair Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun of Malaysia on Friday. Satwik and Chirag went down 19-21, 16-21 in straight games in a 43-minute contest. Chong and Wun registered their first-ever win over the Indian pair in five head-to-head meetings. In the opening game, Satwik and Chirag put up a strong fight in a neck and neck battle with both pairs exchanging points throughout. The Indian pair was trailing 17-19…

The only silver lining for Indian badminton fans on Thursday at the Indonesia Open 2025 was the stellar performance of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The day began on a disappointing note as the mixed doubles pair of Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath crashed out without much resistance against the Thai duo. Next, PV Sindhu, despite a spirited effort in the opening game, fell short against Pornpawee Chochuwong. Soon after, the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also bowed out against a Japanese duo. With India’s campaign hanging by a thread, all hopes rested on Satwik and…

It was another mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2025. In the mixed doubles, Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath pulled off an upset to advance to the next round. However, the other Indian pairs – Dhruv/Tanisha, Surya/Amrutha and Rohan/Ruthvika bowed out in the Round of 32. In women’s doubles, India’s No.1 pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand progressed to the next round. Meanwhile, in men’s singles Kiran George couldn’t get past former world champion Loh Kean Yew. A total of seven Indian singles players across both men’s and women’s categories competed at the Indonesia Open 2025 (Super 1000).…

In a clash of two former World Champions, badminton fans witnessed a moment that transcended the scoreboard. Whether you’re a fan of PV Sindhu, Nozomi Okuhara, or the sport itself, what unfolded after their Round of 32 match on Tuesday at the Indonesia Open (Super 1000) brought a smile to the faces of badminton lovers around the world. PV Sindhu and Nozomi Okuhara met on court after more than two years. This was their 20th meeting, and with this win, Sindhu now leads 11–9 in head-to-head. The rivalry began in 2010 during the Asian Junior Mixed Team Championship. Since then,…

India had a mixed day at the Indonesia Open Super 1000. PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered wins in their opening round matches to advance to the Round of 16. However, it was a disappointing day for India in men’s singles with experienced shuttlers Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy bowing out in the Round of 32. In the women’s singles, Anupama Upadhyay and Rakshitha Ramraj also failed to progress. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod, who looked in good touch, was forced to retire mid-match after suffering a knee injury during a rally. Men’s Doubles:…

The much anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic, originally scheduled for May 24th but postponed indefinitely due to the India-Pakistan conflict, now has a new date. The World Athletics A category event is officially set to take place on July 5th at Bengaluru’s Sri Kanteerava Stadium. Initially, the event was planned at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana, a place where Neeraj Chopra began his journey. However, during an online press conference on April 21st, Neeraj confirmed that the venue had to be shifted to Bengaluru, as the Panchkula stadium did not meet the infrastructure standards required for a…

At the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, many Indian athletes showcased their skills. Thanks to their efforts, India concluded their campaign in second place, securing a total of 24 medals, including 8 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze. Only China finished ahead of India with a total of 32 medals, including 19 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze. While there were several top-notch performances from the Indian athletes, a few were standout performers. Here are the top five… 1 . Gulveer Singh 26-year-old Gulveer Singh from Uttar Pradesh, bagged two coveted gold medals at the Asian…