Category: News
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Khel Mahakumbh: Mary Kom Instills ‘Hunger And Passion’ Into Young Athletes
Khel Mahakumbh witnessed an electrifying moment today with the presence of six-time Women’s World Boxing Champion Mary Kom, the only woman to achieve this remarkable feat. She was joined by Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Kandhamal Sansad, Odisha, in an event that left young athletes inspired and motivated. Addressing an enthusiastic audience, Mary Kom captivated young athletes…
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National Champion Vaidehi Chaudhari Earmarks Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi As India’s Tennis Superstar
There is a buzz around teenager Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in the Indian tennis circuit. The Coimbatore native made the headlines after she qualified for the WTA 125 Mumbai Open semifinals, becoming the first after Sania Mirza to achieve the feat. National Champion Vaidehi Chaudhari from Gujarat believes Revathi can be the next big superstar. “She…
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Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi Cracks A First After Sania Mirza With Rafael Nadal Inspiration
At the WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open this week, the largest professional women’s tennis tournament in India, a 15-year-old local schoolgirl has announced herself as one of the most promising talents her country has seen for many years. Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, a Top 60 junior, started the week as a qualifying wild card. Unranked and…
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2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship: India Overwhelm Macau 5-0
India overwhelmed Macau 5-0 in a dominating display of the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship Group D clash at the Qingdao Conson Sports Centre in China, on Wednesday. In the absence of double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath handed the lead to India with a 21-10, 21-9 win over Chong…
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Neeraj Chopra Addresses India’s Alarming Rise In Obesity
Neeraj Chopra, the double Olympic medalist, experienced obesity at a young age and now stands at the forefront of dealing against it. It comes after Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, strongly expressed the need to fight obesity in the nation. The Khandra native was once an overweight child, standing far from the athletic demeanor…
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Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan Lose AM Ghazanfar To L4 Vertebra Fracture
Afghanistan has dealt with a blow as off-spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, starting February 19. The right-arm bowler, who bagged his maiden IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians for INR 4.8 crores, will miss the marquee event due to a fracture in his L4 vertebra. He was roped…
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WTT Responds To Ranking Boycott; Changes Mandatory Participation Rule
In response to several players’ ranking boycott, the World Table Tennis (WTT) removed the mandatory participation requirement for all WTT Grand Smashes. The rule will come into effect immediately, aiming to provide flexibility for athletes after it was initially stated that the players could be fined US$5,000 for not participating in the event. This means…
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National Shooting Trials 2025: Sonam Maskar, Olympian Anish Bhanwala Shine In Trials
World Cup silver medalist Sonam Maskar topped the women’s air rifle event with a score of 253.2, beating the National Champion Ananya Naidu by 1.3 points, in the National shooting trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Tuesday. The 22-year-old topped the qualification with 633.9. Arya Borse was placed at the third spot…
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National Shooting Trials 2025: Rudrankksh Patil, Sift Kaur Samra Win Back-To-Back Trials
Maharashtra’s Rudrankksh Patil and Punjab’s Sift Kaur Samra won back-to-back national selection trials for Group A shooters, emerging winners of the men’s 10m air rifle and women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) T2 matches respectively. Both the top international shooters had won the T1 trials at the same Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range (DKSSR) in…
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India vs England: ODI Records And Stats At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
After sealing the series, hosts India will look to whitewash England at home in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Team India captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, notching up 119 runs off 90 deliveries, to chase down the target of 305 runs with 33 balls to…