Author: Deshwale Sports Desk

At Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026, Shashi Tharoor, Rahul Bhattacharya and Ayaz Memon explored why cricket continues to inspire writers beyond the scoreboard. Cricket can be measured in runs, wickets and statistics, but its meaning often extends far beyond the numbers. A perfectly timed cover drive can stay in the memory for years, while an unexpected defeat can become a story people discuss long after the match ends. For millions of Indians, cricket is not simply a game. It is an experience filled with hope, uncertainty, ambition and emotion. This connection between cricket and everyday life took centre…

With the 2029 World Weightlifting Championships coming to Ahmedabad, India has an opportunity to bring global attention to the sport and encourage a new generation of athletes. Ahmedabad is preparing to welcome some of the world’s strongest athletes. In 2029, the city will host the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships, marking the first time India has been selected to host the senior edition of this global competition. The IWF announced the decision on 25 October 2026 following its executive board meeting in Ningbo, China. The event will also serve as a qualifying competition for the 2030 Commonwealth Games,…

Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a memorable performance against Zimbabwe, scoring her eighth ODI century to help India secure a convincing 121-run victory in the second Women’s ODI in Vadodara on 25 October. The experienced batter also received a standing ovation from captain Smriti Mandhana, creating a special moment during India’s dominant batting display. India’s victory gave them a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one match remaining. Harmanpreet’s century and Deepti Sharma’s equally impressive innings played a major role in India’s success. Harmanpreet Rebuilds India’s Innings India faced early pressure after losing Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma cheaply. Harmanpreet stepped…

India face another selection challenge ahead of the third T20 International against New Zealand, as Ishan Kishan continues to recover from an injury. The wicketkeeper-batter will miss the upcoming match because he has not regained full fitness. India will face New Zealand in Wellington on 27 October. With the five-match series underway, the team will aim to maintain its winning momentum despite Kishan’s absence. How Did Ishan Kishan Get Injured? Kishan suffered a low-grade right adductor strain during the opening T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. The adductor muscles lie on the inner side of the thigh and help players…

B.Tech. Data Science student wins five national titles and helps India secure bronze at APPC 2026 in the Philippines Mumbai, October 2026: Balancing academics with professional-level sport is never easy, but Samar Malhotra, a Semester V B.Tech. Data Science student at SVKM’s NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering (MPSTME), is proving that dedication can create success both inside and outside the classroom. Samar has achieved the No. 2 ranking in India in padel, a rapidly growing racquet sport, while also securing five national-level titles. His journey reached another milestone when he represented India at the Asia Pacific…

In elite sport, the difference between gold and silver can come down to a fraction of a point. At the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, that difference was just 0.4 points. Yet behind those few decimal points were two remarkable performances that gave India a memorable start to its campaign. Mona Agarwal won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event with a record score of 250.0 points. Fellow Indian shooter Avani Lekhara secured silver with 249.6 points, while South Korea’s Yunri Lee won bronze. The Indian pair finished first and second, earning India its first…

India’s young tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has taken an important step in her career by winning her first professional singles title at the ITF W35 tournament in Lagos, Portugal. The 17-year-old defeated Spain’s Celia Cervino Ruiz 6-4, 6-2 in the final on October 11, 2026. She also won the doubles title, making it a memorable week for the rising Indian player. Maaya’s achievement marks an important moment as she begins to compete more regularly on the senior professional circuit. Her victory has also drawn comparisons with former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who won her first professional singles title…

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is beginning a new innings off the field, with a focus on creating better opportunities for young talent and helping students build a stronger path towards their future. Iyer has made a strategic investment in Singapore-headquartered AI-native talent mobility company Manifest Global. Manifest Global operates across more than 150 countries and helps around 500,000 students every year connect with education and career opportunities. Through its platform, the company aims to bridge the gap between young people’s ambitions and the opportunities available to them across different parts of the world. For Iyer, the association is closely linked…

India’s women’s hockey team did not win the World Cup. They did not even reach the semi-final. Yet days after their campaign ended, Hockey India handed them a cash reward of fifty lakh rupees. No trophy, no medal, no final. Just a check, and a lot of pride. At first glance, this looks like a mismatch. Sport, especially in India, has always run on a simple rule: you win, you get rewarded. Gold gets garlands and crores. Fourth place usually gets forgotten. So why did a fifth-place finish suddenly become worth celebrating with real money? The answer lies in where…

Sport has a special way of bringing an entire country together. When an Indian athlete stands on an international podium and the Tricolour rises behind them, the moment feels bigger than the medal itself. Over the years, Indian sportspersons have competed, won and broken barriers across different disciplines. On National Sports Day, here are 10 athletes who have made India proud on the world stage and inspired millions along the way. 1. Major Dhyan Chand: The Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand remains one of the most celebrated names in Indian sporting history. Known as the “Wizard of Hockey”, he was…