PKL commissioner Anupam Goswami hints at format changes for season 12, Melbourne Raid’s return

Following a positive reception during its inaugural event, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is planning to host another edition of the Melbourne Raid in October–November. “We will most probably be repeating the Melbourne Raid initiative this year, too, especially when India’s cricket team plays the T20 series against Australia. It’s going to be a difficult … Read more

UTT 2025: Rebranded PBG Pune Jaguars scripts history, registers first-ever win over U Mumba in league

A new identity brought about a change in the Pune franchise’s fortunes in the Maharashtra derby of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) as it defeated U Mumba for the very first time on Sunday. Having lost to the Mumbai-based outfit as Puneri Paltan in seasons 3 and 4, the rebranded PBG Pune Jaguars came from behind … Read more

Indian Sports Wrap, May 31: Balaji and Reyes-Varela bow out of French Open 2025 in second round

GOLF Ahlawat produces another steady round to be tied 11th at Austrian Open India’s Veer Ahlawat played a steady second round to follow up on his good first round to sit tied 11th at the halfway stage of the Austrian Alpine Open. With rounds of 67-68 at the par-70 Gut Altentann GC. Ahlawat was 5-under … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: List of players who were retained by franchises using Final Bid Match option

A highlight of the Player Auction ahead of season 12 of the Pro was the use of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price. This time, an amendment was made for teams to opt to retain a released player … Read more

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

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

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 Auction 2025: From Rahul Sethpal to Shivam Patare – Full List of retained Haryana Steelers players ahead of PKL 12

Defending Pro Kabaddi league champions Haryana Steelers retained a very stable core which helped it to clinch its maiden PKL trophy last season ahead of the 2025 PKL player auction. The reigning champion shocked everyone by releasing its defensive lynchpin and star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh ahead of the auction, set to be held on … Read more

National Ranking Table Tennis Championships: Sathiyan, Harmeet Desai set to participate as tournament receives record entries

The season opener of the UTT National Ranking Championships this year will begin in Kangra on Wednesday, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Kangra will be hosting its first-ever National Ranking event, organised by the Himachal Pradesh Table Tennis Association. The tournament has drawn an impressive 2,300 entries across 12 categories, … Read more

Indian sports wrap, September 11: Table Tennis coach Pushilal passes away

Indian Football Manipur’s TG English School wins 63rd Subroto Cup U-17 Boys tournament TG English School, Bishnupur, Manipur, beat Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, 4-3 via the sudden death tie-break after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of the regulation period in the final of the 63rd Subroto Cup under-17 boys … Read more