Indian boxing icon Mary Kom has issued a public apology after her remarks about ex-husband K Onler Kom on a television chat show sparked backlash on social media. The comments were made during an emotional discussion about her personal life and have kept the six-time world champion in the spotlight in recent weeks.
Parth Jindal, founder of JSW Sports, hailed Anahat Singh's maiden PSA Bronze-level title and said the entire nation should keep an eye on the young squash star at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
India's sports sector received a major boost in the Union Budget, with a first-ever Rs 500 crore allocation for sports goods manufacturing and a sharp rise in overall funding.
The government on Sunday proposed the launch of a Khelo India mission aimed at strengthening India's sports ecosystem over the next decade, expanding the scope of the existing programme beyond talent identification to include systemic development of infrastructure, coaching and support systems.
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her maiden appearance at Norway Chess Women, becoming the youngest competitor in the tournament's recent history and joining a field that includes reigning champions and world-class rivals.
As India works behind the scenes on its bid to host the 2036 Olympics, infrastructure is not a major worry, with Ahmedabad appearing largely ready for the challenge. What officials are focusing on instead is a rethink of India's medal strategy, particularly in sports like aquatics and cycling.
EFI's decision to appoint rape-accused Tarsem Singh as coach for the upcoming Jordan qualifiers has triggered widespread outrage, further deepening the crisis surrounding the embattled federation. The Sports Ministry has now issued a show-cause notice to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).
Tyson Fury has come out of retirement once again to return to the ring in April. The former heavyweight champion will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in a Netflix-broadcast bout in the UK.
Despite boycotting the T20 World Cup in India over security concerns, the Bangladesh government has approved its shooting team's travel to New Delhi, citing the small size of the contingent and the controlled, indoor nature of the event.
President Droupadi Murmu was elated with India securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Murmu credited the Narendra Modi government for aiding the push for sporting culture in the country.
Twelve years after his devastating skiing accident, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has shown rare signs of progress, with a Fox Sports report stating that he is no longer bed-bound.
Indian sportspersons are not held back by a lack of talent or ambition, but by a bureaucracy that too often humiliates those it should protect. Until athletes are treated with dignity and governance learns accountability, Olympic ambition will remain hollow, and every medal will carry the weight of what athletes endured to win it.
Vijay Amritraj received the Padma Bhushan, while Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and others were awarded the Padma Shri at the Padma Awards 2026.
A day after he and his coach were forced to deboard a train at Panvel Railway Station for carrying sports equipment, India's national record holder in pole vault, Dev Kumar Meena, has dismissed the Railways' clarification over the incident.
A viral video of a coach begging at Panvel station has exposed the six-hour ordeal faced by India's top pole vaulters, sparking outrage over how the system treats athletes on their journey to glory.
In an exclusive chat with India Today, India's youngest female Ironman athlete, Renee Noronha, opens up about her world record aspirations and making a positive change for women in endurance sports.
Arjun Erigaisi secured a swift victory over Praggnanandhaa while D Gukesh settled for a lengthy draw against Javokhir Sindarov as the Tata Steel Masters opened with upsets and strong performances. Keymer and Niemann also emerged victorious, sharing the early lead as the first round featured decisive play and high-profile draws.
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee was halted after Extinction Rebellion activists dumped 2,025 kg of coal, blocking access and accusing the company of sportswashing and pollution.
Legendary Michael Phelps has revealed his system for achieving success. Speaking on Raj Shamani's Figuring Out podcast, Phelps explained how he programmed himself for success.
Michael Phelps has reiterated the ruthless winning mindset that defined his career, dismissing silver and bronze medals as losses rather than achievements. Across five Olympic Games, he won 28 medals, but insists only his 23 golds truly mattered to him.
