Cricket

India's Women's Cricket Team Gears Up for T20 Series Against South Africa

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian women's cricket team is set to face South Africa in a three-match T20 series starting today in Pretoria. The series marks the first international outing for the team following the recent completion of the domestic season. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed confidence in

Others

India's Men's Hockey Team Advances to Semi-Finals in Asian Champions Trophy

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian men's hockey team secured their place in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy after defeating South Korea 4-2 in a crucial match held in Chennai on Tuesday. The victory was pivotal for India as they aim to reclaim the title they

Tennis

India's Sumit Nagal Advances to Semifinals at Chennai Open

India, 28 December 2025 — Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has advanced to the semifinals of the Chennai Open after a straight-sets victory over France's Arthur Rinderknech. The match, held on Wednesday at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai, saw Nagal secure a 6-3, 7-5 win. Nagal displayed a

Pickleball

India's Pickleball Team Secures Spot in Asian Pickleball Championship Finals

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian pickleball team has reached the finals of the Asian Pickleball Championship, following a decisive victory over Thailand in the semi-finals held on Monday in Hyderabad. The match, which concluded with a scoreline of 3-1 in favor of India, showcased the team's growing

Badminton

India's Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Malaysia Open

India, 28 December 2025 — Lakshya Sen, the prominent Indian badminton player, has advanced to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open after a decisive victory over his opponent. The match, held in Kuala Lumpur, saw Sen defeating the world-ranked player 21-16, 21-14 in straight sets on Thursday. Sen's performance

Football

Indian Football Team Advances in SAFF U-19 Championship

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian football team has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the SAFF U-19 Championship, following a critical victory against Nepal. The match took place on 27 December 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal, where India secured a 2-1 win. Goals from forward Aritra Das and midfielder Rohan

Boxing

Indian Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Advances to Semifinals in National Championship

India, 28 December 2025 — Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has advanced to the semifinals of the National Boxing Championships currently being held in Pune. Borgohain, who competes in the welterweight category, secured her spot after a decisive win against her opponent on Tuesday. The event, which began on December 25, features

Badminton

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Reach Semifinals in Malaysia Badminton Championships

India, 28 December 2025 — India's top badminton duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysia Badminton Championships on Thursday. The Indian pair secured their spot by defeating the South Korean team of Choi Sol-gyu and Kim Won-ho in a straight-set victory 21-16, 21-19.

Football

ISL 2025: Bengaluru FC Secures Crucial Win over Kerala Blasters

India, 28 December 2025 — Bengaluru FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The win boosts Bengaluru FC's standings in the league, moving them closer to securing a playoff spot.

Others

India's Neeraj Chopra Secures Silver at Monaco Diamond League

India, 28 December 2025 — Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra claimed the silver medal in the javelin throw at the Monaco Diamond League, held on Thursday. Chopra's best throw of 89.08 meters was surpassed only by Anderson Peters of Grenada, who achieved a distance of 89.75 meters.

Badminton

India's HS Prannoy Advances to Quarterfinals in Badminton World Tour Finals

India, 28 December 2025 — Indian badminton player HS Prannoy has advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou, China, following a decisive victory against Denmark's Anders Antonsen. Prannoy outperformed Antonsen with scores of 21-15, 21-17 in a match held on Wednesday, showcasing his skill

Football

India Clinches Spot in SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Final

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian U-19 women's football team secured their place in the final of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship after defeating Nepal 3-1 in the semi-final match held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The match took place on 27 December, with India displaying a dominant

Boxing

India's Boxing Sensation Lovlina Borgohain Advances in Asian Championship

India, 28 December 2025 — Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured her spot in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand. Borgohain, a bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, displayed a dominant performance in the quarterfinals, defeating Kazakhstan's Valentina Khalzova with a unanimous decision. The match,

Tennis

India's Sumit Nagal Progresses to the Quarterfinals of Tampere Open

India, 28 December 2025 — Sumit Nagal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Tampere Open after a hard-fought victory over Finland's Otto Virtanen. The match, held in Tampere, Finland, saw Nagal triumph with scores of 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. This win marks an important step for Nagal, who is looking

Badminton

Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals at India Open Badminton

India, 28 December 2025 — Lakshya Sen advanced to the semi-finals of the India Open Badminton tournament in New Delhi on Thursday, defeating Denmark's Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in a thrilling quarter-final match. Sen, ranked 12th in the world, secured his victory in three sets, 21-18, 16-21, 21-15, demonstrating resilience and

Football

India Knocked Out of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Group Stage

India, 28 December 2025 — India's journey at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup came to an end as they failed to advance past the group stage. The tournament, held in India, saw the host nation finish at the bottom of Group A after a 3-1 defeat

Boxing

India Defeats South Africa in Thrilling Boxing Match

India, 28 December 2025 — In a gripping boxing match held in New Delhi, Indian boxer Arjun Singh triumphed over South African contender David Mwale. The bout, which took place on December 27, 2025, was part of the ongoing International Boxing League (IBL) being hosted in India. Arjun Singh secured his

Padel Sport

India's Padel Team Prepares for Asian Championships

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian padel team is gearing up for the upcoming Asian Padel Championships set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from January 5 to 10, 2026. The team, led by captain Rohit Kumar, has been training intensively in New Delhi to enhance their skills and strategies

Tennis

Sania Mirza's Tennis Academy to Host ITF Women's Circuit Event

India, 28 December 2025 — The Sania Mirza Tennis Academy in Hyderabad is set to host an ITF Women's Circuit event, scheduled to start on January 2, 2026. This tournament will feature rising stars from the international tennis circuit, providing them a platform to showcase their talent. The event

Badminton

India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Advance to Malaysia Masters Semi-Finals

India, 28 December 2025 — India's top badminton doubles pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, secured their place in the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters. The duo defeated the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a hard-fought quarter-final match on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur. The

Football

India's Football Team Secures Victory Against Myanmar in International Friendly

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian national football team secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Myanmar in an international friendly match held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Goals from captain Sunil Chhetri, Anirudh Thapa, and Manvir Singh led the Indian side to a dominant performance against

Boxing

India's Nikhat Zareen Advances to Semi-Finals in World Boxing Championships

India, 27 December 2025 — Nikhat Zareen has advanced to the semi-finals of the World Boxing Championships, securing a medal for India in the ongoing tournament held in Belgrade, Serbia. Zareen, competing in the 52 kg weight category, won her quarter-final bout against Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova on Tuesday. The

Badminton

Lakshya Sen Advances to Semifinals in Malaysia Open Badminton Tournament

India, 27 December 2025 — Lakshya Sen has advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysia Open Badminton Tournament with a decisive victory in the quarterfinals. The match was held in Kuala Lumpur on 26 December 2025, where Sen defeated his opponent in straight games, showcasing his skill and determination. Sen, one

Football

Indian Women's Football Team Secures Spot in AFC Asian Cup 2026

India, 27 December 2025 — The Indian women's football team has successfully qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after a decisive victory over Hong Kong in their final qualifying match. The match, held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 26 December, saw India

Pickleball

Indian Shuttlers Shine at World Pickleball Championship

India, 27 December 2025 — Indian athletes made a significant impact at the ongoing World Pickleball Championship, being held in Jaipur, India. The tournament, which commenced on 25 December, has drawn competitors from around the globe, highlighting India's growing presence in the sport. Indian duo Rohan Gupta and Meera