• After making India proud, the Maharashtra short-track ice skater had a bout of depression in 2020 and he ended up gaining 20kg in weight• But Tarkar returned to the sport in 2024 and even participated in the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. He also participated in Khelo India Winter Games 2026Leh (Ladakh),…

~ Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues reflects on her valiant knock, team combination and captaincy ~ Vadodara, January 21, 2026: Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front with a composed unbeaten half-century to steer JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium,…

Bengaluru, 21 January 2026: India is set for an exciting Davis Cup challenge as they face the Netherlands in the Round 1 Qualifiers, with the high-stakes, two-day tie scheduled for 7 and 8 February 2026. The contest will get underway with two singles matches on the opening day, before shifting focus to the doubles and the…

~ Playing for SG Pipers, Udita recently clinched the Women’s Hero HIL title ~ Bhubaneswar, 21st January 2026: When Udita lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 trophy with SG Pipers recently, the celebrations extended far beyond her team’s dressing room. Over in the men’s competition, Ranchi Royals forward and her husband, Mandeep Singh,…

~ Jeetpal (23’) and Vivek Sagar Prasad (38″) scored for Soorma as they secured three points and moved to sixth place in the table. Bhubaneswar, January 20, 2026: In Match 26 of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, JSW Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to…

~ Odisha’s journey in the Hero HIL tells a story of patience, policy, & pride ~ Bhubaneswar, 20th January 2026: When the Hero Men’s Hockey India League first burst onto the scene in 2013, Odisha’s presence was modest but meaningful. Six players from the state featured in the inaugural season, quietly carrying forward a legacy…

~Hyderabad Toofans moved into the top four with this win, keeping their hopes to qualify for the playoffs alive ~ Bhubaneshwar, January 20, 2026: With their tournament on the line, Hyderabad Toofans registered a narrow 3-2 victory against HIL GC in their last league stage match of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) at…

Bhubaneswar, January 16, 2026: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship-2025 commenced today at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The tournament is being jointly organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, Rugby India, and the Odisha State Rugby Association. The championship was officially inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for…

~ The Royals hit 4 goals in the final quarter to get their first three points of the season. Ranchi, January 11, 2026: Ranchi Royals secured their first win of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season in spectacular fashion, defeating defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers 4-1. Playing in front of a passionate…

~ SG Pipers Captain Navneet Kaur, Juana Castellaro and Lola Riera scored in the shootout~ Ranchi, 10th January 2026: After an intense 1-1 draw in regulation time, SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in the shootout to lift the coveted Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 title. Preeti Dubey (53′) and Lalremsiami (16′) scored…