Former India captains and hockey legends staged a protest outside the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, demanding a clean-up of Hockey India. In their memorandum, they sought an ad hoc panel, compliance with the Sports Code and an end to what they described as growing disrespect towards players.
India's men's and women's hockey teams head to the Asian Games as strong gold contenders but they will have a lot to do on the field. Battling with off-field issues and expectations, nothing more than the gold medal would do for both sides.
India swept to the Women's Asia Cup title in Dubai in dominant fashion to show that they remain the strongest team in the continent. But, familiar batting and fielding issues coupled with a lack of pace attack leader is yet to be resolved heading into the Asian Games.
Virat Kohli may be the star man of Indian cricket, but he also stands at the forefront of the tattoo revolution started by cricketers. In a search for the meaning behind Kohli's tattoos, it became apparent what the ink really means to the stars.
The women's singles draw has carried the US Open 2026 this year with their improved performances, as compared to a tired men's side. Now, the top four stars will compete in the semi-finals and push for the crown.
Hockey India has not permanently moved away from saffron. Its blue-first, saffron-second preference is only for the Asian Games, with the final kits and colour scheme for future tournaments yet to be decided.
India has a hidden gem in para sports in the form of boccia. Derived from the same sport as lawn bowls, Sachin Chamaria takes us through the rules of a sport that could provide India with a new pathway to success at the Paralympics.
With their eyes firmly set on their first China Masters title, India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysia's Nur Mohd Ayub Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong in three games to make it to the final.
India and Pakistan lock horns once again in the Women's Asia Cup with far less fanfare and noise around the fixture. India, already through to the semis, will aim to continue their dominance over their arch-rivals.
Lionel Messi and Argentina's story was never a straightforward one. It began with a choice, endured years of heartbreak and came alive with glory before finally reaching its bittersweet ending. As Messi says goodbye to the Albiceleste, football's greatest love story comes to a close.
India really felt the absence of PR Sreejesh in goal during the 2026 Hockey World Cup, and it is a reality they will need to accept. But if India are to move forward, they will need to develop new talent rather than simply look for the next Sreejesh.
The Indian men's team ended their hockey World Cup 2026 with a heartbreaking 3-4 shootout loss to Belgium on Friday, August 28.
From working as a daily-wage labourer in Delhi, Rabindra Dhant has now emerged as a national MMA icon in Nepal. Now he aims to become the country's first UFC fighter and is just one step away from achieving the dream.
India meet Germany in the fifth-sixth place match to close their Women's Hockey World Cup campaign. India will be up against a familiar face in Janneke Schopman, who will look to prove a point against her former side.
India's defeat to Argentina closed a World Cup that exposed the men's limits against elite opposition. While India continues to dominate Asian sides like kings, against the world's best, they continue to underachieve.
India's wait to make it to the semi-finals of the men's hockey World Cup will continue after they were hammered 3-5 by Argentina in Amstelveen on Monday, August 24.
India's hopes of ending their jinx of reaching the semi-final of the men's hockey World Cup are all but over after their 1-3 loss to Olympic champions Netherlands on Saturday, August 22.
Roman Dolidze returns to light heavyweight to face Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, August 22. He believes the move will protect his body and put him on course for a title shot within two years.
India has no other option but to win against the Netherlands when both teams square off in phase two of the men's hockey World Cup on Saturday, August 22. India will need to sharpen themselves in defence and other areas to ensure that their semi-final hopes don't come to an end.
Neeraj Chopra produced a season-best 88.05m throw to finish second at the Lausanne Diamond League. The performance offers timely momentum as he builds towards defending his Asian Games title next month.
