Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat to Alireza Firouzja at Norway Chess after a costly time-trouble blunder, with Firouzja converting clinically to take full points. Meanwhile, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa started strongly, both securing Armageddon wins to begin their campaigns on a high.
Samardeep Singh Gill upset national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor to win shot put gold at the National Senior Federation Competition, while multiple athletes achieved CWG qualifying marks.
At Norway Chess, Magnus Carlsen said he now prefers a steadier mix weighted towards rapid and blitz over the grind of classical chess. The top-ranked Norwegian also argued the sport needs faster, tougher formats that create mistakes instead of preserving stale orthodoxy.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas promised a superhuman, drug-fuelled show. Instead, clean athletes gatecrashed the party, leaving doping advocates with an awkward reality check.
Vidit Gujrathi reached the grand final of the India Rising: Road to EWC qualifiers and is now one win away from securing a spot at the 2026 Esports World Cup chess event.
Hours after shattering the national record with identical 5.45m leaps at the 2026 Federation Cup, a viral video exposed India's top pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar hauling their 5m poles on a cramped e-rickshaw.
Kuldeep Kumar and Dev Meena lit up the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi with a gripping pole vault contest on Sunday, as the duo broke the men's National Record twice before finishing as joint record holders.
For years, the perception around yoga was that it was more of a lifestyle and wellness choice. But with a Commonwealth Games push coming up, Yogasana is ready to take one of India's oldest fitness routines to the global stage and possibly, even to the Olympics.
The Delhi High Court has slammed the Wrestling Federation of India for their vindictive attitude against wrestler Vinesh Phogat. The court has allowed Phogat to compete in the Asian Games trials despite the WFI deeming her ineligible for the competitions.
Delhi High Court has slammed the Wrestling Federation of India for blocking Vinesh Phogat's path to Asian Games 2026. The court has told the board to ensure Vinesh's presence in the Asian Games selection trials, one that WFI had deemed her inelligible for.
A Sonipat fast-track court sentenced India para archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan to five years in prison under the POCSO Act. Vedwan played a big role in Sheetal Devi's rise in para archery.
The Centre has proposed amending the National Anti-Doping Act to criminalise the supply and trafficking of banned substances to athletes. The move hardens India's anti-doping stance as its poor WADA record collides with major hosting ambitions.
India's UFC trailblazer Puja Tomar opens up on her growth as a fighter, India's untapped MMA potential, her dream of launching an academy, and why representing the country at the Olympics would be the ultimate honour.
India has finalised its archery team for the Asian Games. After a gruelling 3-day trials in Sonipat, Haryana, 4-time Olympian Deepika Kumari has failed to qualify for the squad.
Aaron Rai, an Indian-origin golfer, surged past Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm to win the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman in 107 years to lift the title.
A horrifying high-speed crash involving Alex Marquez brought the Catalunya Grand Prix to a halt on Sunday after the Spanish rider slammed into Pedro Acosta and crashed violently into the barriers. Marquez suffered multiple injuries, while his motorcycle was left completely destroyed in the incident.
Two middle-class Indian families risk their savings and emotional peace to push their young children into the dangerous waters of the Palk Strait. By conquering the body of water near Ram Setu, these young swimmers choose a grueling path to build a legacy that stands out in a crowd of billions.
Conor McGregor will return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11 after nearly five years away. The bout revives an old rivalry and McGregor has already taken a jibe at his rival ahead of the clash.
A 21-year-old in Haryana drowned inside a swimming pool at the Eklavya Stadium in Jind on Thursday, May 14. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat slammed the government over continued deaths of athletes due to systematic failures.
A Sports Ministry review of Commonwealth Games preparations also included a discussion on advancing India's 2036 Olympic bid. The conversation reflected planning around Ahmedabad's sporting roadmap even as the IOC process remains frozen.
