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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
As the Pro Kabaddi League nears its 12th season, all 12 franchises are gearing up towards the player auction that is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Before the auction, a total of 83 players were retained across three categories with 25 from the Elite Retained Players, 23 from … Read more
In a major boost to the table tennis ecosystem in India, the World Table Tennis (WTT)—the events wing of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)—has formed WTT India with an eye on hosting more high-profile world-ranking events in the country. WTT India was formed earlier this month. The country now joins a select group of … Read more