UTT 2025 Preview: Goa Challengers aims for hat-trick of titles as season 6 kickstarts at EKA Arena

When Harmeet Desai led the Dempo Goa Challengers to a terrific triumph in Chennai last September, the team had scripted history. It became the first team to win two titles in Ultimate Table Tennis. As the franchise-based table tennis league returns for its sixth edition, Harmeet’s Challengers will be gunning to register a hat-trick of … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: What is new in Final Bid Match (FBM) option in Pro Kabaddi?

The player auction ahead of Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is taking place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. The 12 PKL teams will be looking to build their squads ahead of the 2025 season. Each of the franchises must have a minimum of 18 players in their squad, with … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Who are the most expensive foreign players in Pro Kabaddi League history?

The Pro Kabaddi League has consistently attracted top foreign talent, with franchises investing heavily to add international experience to their squads. The PKL 12 auction promises more big spends as all 12 teams aim to strengthen their lineups. Here are the five most expensive international players in PKL history: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (Rs 2.35 crore) … Read more

Indian Sports Wrap, May 29: India loses to Iran in CAVA Nations League opener

VOLLEYBALL India begins CAVA Nations League campaign with loss India lost to Iran 1-3 in its CAVA men’s Nations League campaign opener on Thursday in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The tournament is set to run till June 4th. The score read 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 in favour of Iran. India is placed in Pool A alongside host … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: From Pawan Sehrawat to Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui — Top five stars going under the hammer

The players auction ahead of the twelfth edition of Pro Kabaddi League will be held on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. With several big names released from all twelve teams, this PKL 12 auction will be key in determining how teams build their squads. Here’s are the top 10 who will go under … Read more

Indian paddlers poised to deliver in sixth season of Ultimate Table Tennis

After delivering fast-paced action to fans in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai over the first five seasons, the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) caravan is headed to a new destination. The sixth edition of the franchise-based league is set to take place at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad from May 31 to June 15. Conducted … Read more

Injured Manika Batra ruled out of UTT Season 6, Ayhika Mukherjee named as replacement

Indian paddler Manika Batra has withdrawn from the sixth edition of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) due to an injury. She will be replaced by Ayhika Mukherjee in the Ahmedabad SG Pipers squad. Manika is currently undergoing rehab for an injury she picked up during the recently concluded Table Tennis World Championships 2025. In the tournament, … Read more

Indian Sports Wrap, May 27: UTT Juniors set to kick off on May 29

TABLE TENNIS Ultimate Table Tennis Juniors set to be held in Ahmedabad from May 29 The inaugural Dream UTT junior table tennis tournament, featuring eight boys and eight girls of the franchise teams, is scheduled to be staged at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad, on a league cum knock-out basis from May 29 to June 8. … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League 2025: Anil Chaprana joins U Mumba as head coach ahead of PKL 12 auction

U Mumba has announced that Anil Chaprana will join the Pro Kabaddi League franchise as its new head coach on Monday. He takes over the reins from Rakesh Kumar, who decided to part ways just days before the upcoming PKL auction scheduled to be held in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1. “We are … Read more

Table Tennis World Championships 2025: China’s Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin win singles titles

China swept the singles titles at the Table Tennis World Championships again, with Wang Chuqin securing a dominant 4-1 victory over Hugo Calderano in the men’s final and Sun Yingsha retaining the women’s crown on Sunday. World number one Sun overcame a stubborn challenge from Wang Manyu, outwitting the world number two in a thrilling … Read more