After a build-up marred by several players missing the first half of the national camp, the Indian football team faces a tricky Singapore in a crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying third round match in the city-state on Thursday, October 9. Though the talisman Sunil Chhetri has returned to the team after he was rested for […]
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Interim football coach Gavin Lee rallies Singapore squad ahead of key AFC Qualifiers against India
Interim Singapore national football coach Gavin Lee says his team is focused on consistency, discipline, and self-belief as the Lions prepare for their upcoming double-header against India in the AFC qualifying rounds. Lee, 34, who took over as interim coach earlier this year following Tsutomu Ogura’s departure, has named a 26-member squad for what he […]
Chhetri, Jhingan return as Khalid Jamil names squad for Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore
The Indian senior men’s football team will have both Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan back in action as head coach Khalid Jamil named his 23-member squad for the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers away fixture against Singapore on October 9. Chhetri, 41, who had announced his international retirement earlier this year before making a comeback, did […]
Aishwarya Pissay becomes first Indian and Asian woman to win at Rally-Raid Portugal
Indian motorsport received a historic boost this week when Bengaluru rider Aishwarya Pissay became the first woman from India and Asia to win her category at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025. The event was the fourth round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), a series recognised as one of the toughest tests in […]
Wrestler Ravi Dahiya reflects on sacrifice, success and Olympic dreams at OGQ event in Singapore
In a conversation with Connected to India, the 27-year-old wrestler came across as humble and thoughtful, reflecting on the journey that has carried him from a wrestling-mad Haryana village to the Olympic podium.
India beat Bangladesh on penalties to win 7th SAFF U17 title
In the shootout, India showed remarkable composure. Gangte, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, and Indra Rana Magar all converted confidently before Shubham Poonia scored the decisive fourth kick.
Anandkumar Velkumar makes history with India’s first World Championship gold in skating
The 22-year-old skater clinched the senior men’s 1000m sprint title with a timing of 1:24.924, making him the first Indian to become a world champion in the sport.
Chess: India’s Vaishali triumphs in Grand Swiss; 3 Indians in Women’s Candidates
Vaishali had a little better tie-break score to win the tournament as she played with much higher ranked Zhongyi.
India announce 30-member probables squad for Asian Cup clash vs Singapore, Chhetri returns
The national team’s preparatory camp will begin in Bengaluru on September 20 with the squad reporting to the city a day prior.
Indian prodigy Atiqa Mir makes history with UAE karting victory at 10
In a competitive field of 14 drivers including seasoned European race winners, Atiqa was the lone female but that was hardly a factor as she completed a commanding victory from pole position in the prestigious DAMC Championship opener at the Dubai Kartdrome.
