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

The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai with more than 500 players slated to go under the hammer. Franchises in the league have spent huge amounts over the past 11 seasons to acquire India’s top players, and this year’s auction is expected … Read more

Indian Sports Wrap, May 30: Deepak, Kiran reach finals of respective weight classes in Thailand Open

BOXING Thailand Open: Deepak, Kiran in finals Deepak (75kg) and Kiran (women’s 80+ kg) reached summit clashes of their respective weight classes at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament in Bangkok on Friday. Deepak defeated home favourite Peerapat Yeasu, while Kiran got past Ukraine’s Polina Chernen with an identical 5-0 margin. Priya (57kg) and Saneh … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Top five most expensive players in Pro Kabaddi League history

The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, with over 500 players expected to go under the hammer. Over 11 seasons, franchises have invested heavily to secure the world’s top talent, and this year’s auction is poised to break records for the highest-priced players in … Read more

What happened after ITTF’s AGM was disrupted during presidential election?

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said it will investigate the disruption that forced the suspension of its annual general meeting in Doha this week after the re-election of Petra Sorling as president. The disruption started when Sorling, the ITTF’s first female president, was re-elected until 2029 with 104 votes to the 102 received by … Read more

PKL 2025 Player Auction: Your Complete Guide

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction is set for May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. Featuring over 500 players (Indian and international) and new rules, this auction could reshape every team’s fortunes. What’s Special About Season 12? All PKL champions from Seasons 1-11 are in the auction pool. Season 1: … Read more

How Sreeja Akula hopes to use UTT 2025 to regain lost form

“Sports is all about ups and downs. I just have to accept it, take the learnings and move on,” says Sreeja Akula. A year ago, the 26-year-old paddler from Hyderabad was in the form of her life. At the WTT Star Contender event in Goa, she was the only home player to reach the quarterfinals. … Read more

PKL 12 Auction Purse Of All Squads: How Much Each Team Can Spend

When is the PKL 12 auction taking place? The Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction is scheduled to be held on May 31 and June 1. What is the total salary cap for each team in the PKL 12 auction Each team in the PKL 12 has a total purse of Rs 5 crore. How … Read more

UTT 2025: From Worlds medal to packed calendar, Bernadette Szocs enjoying life on the fast lane

Life of an elite professional athlete doesn’t have much room for time outside the sporting arena. Achievements, regardless of how big they may be, are seldom celebrated in a grand manner. From one tournament to the other, the journey continues. But Bernadette Szocs doesn’t mind it one bit. “I haven’t had a holiday in three … Read more

Meet the 12 Head Coaches of PKL Season 12: Names, teams and experience

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is set to thrill again. Coaches will play a key role in shaping team fortunes. Here’s a quick look at the 12 head coaches leading their squads into the upcoming auction and season. Naveen Kumar – Bengal Warriorz Former India star and gold medallist, Naveen takes over Bengal Warriorz after … Read more

Indian sports wrap, June 4: Diksha to lead a contingent of five Indians at Tenerife Open on LET

GOLF Diksha Dagar will lead a five-Indian contingent at the Tenerife Women’s Open golf tournament in the Canary Islands this week on the the Ladies European Tour (LET), which begins after a mini break. The tournament in Tenerife returns to the schedule for the first time since 2011. Besides, Diksha, Avani Prashanth, Tvesa Malik, Hitaashee … Read more