India continued its impressive run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with young talents delivering standout performances on Day 4 of the event. The nation added three more gold medals to its tally, bringing the total to 18 and securing a strong second position on the medal table behind China. The most remarkable moment came from 18-year-old Pooja, who soared to gold in the women’s

India’s 4x400m men’s relay team delivered a stunning performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, clocking their best-ever time of 3:06.28 to top the heats and advance to the final. The team, composed of Rince Joseph, Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, and Mohit Kumar, will start from lane five in the championship final later Thursday. Their effort not only secured direct qualification but also saw India outpace strong teams from China (3:06.79) and ho

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has broken his silence on Indian star Neeraj Chopra’s recent comments about their camaraderie, stating that he prefers not to speak due to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. His statement comes ahead of the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to begin May 27 in Gumi, South Korea. Arshad addressed the media in Lahore on May 22, where he was asked about Neeraj Chopra's clarification that the two

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the Indian men’s national football team will take on Thailand in an international friendly on June 4, 2025, as part of its preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round. The friendly match will be played at Thammasat Stadium in Thailand and will serve as a vital build-up to India’s Group C qualification fixture against Hong Kong-China, scheduled for June 10. The Blue Tigers, currently ranked 127th

India’s young boxing stars continued to shine at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships 2024 in Amman, Jordan, as five boxers—three boys and two girls—secured their places in the semifinals with dominant performances on the fifth day of competition. From the boys’ category, Nelson Khwairakpam (55 kg) set the tone with a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win in the very first round over Wang Sheng-Yang of Chinese Taipei. Displaying aggressive and accurate punches, Nelson left no

This month, the announcement of sweeping 25% tariffs on cars “not made in the U.S.” has sent ripples through the global automotive industry, especially affecting Asian car manufacturers. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision has put significant pressure on automakers ahead of the implementation of the new duties, which are set to take effect later this week. The move has particularly shaken Japanese and South Korean carmakers, many of whom rely heavily on the U.S. market. S

The Sports Ministry has officially lifted the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), bringing relief to Indian wrestlers and paving the way for resumption of activities, including the much-awaited selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan. The suspension, imposed on December 24, 2023, was a result of governance lapses and procedural issues linked to the newly elected WFI body under the leadership of Sanjay Singh. The suspension came just thr

FIFA, the world governing body of football, has officially lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the necessary constitutional reforms were approved. The decision comes after PFF Congress members reached a consensus last Thursday to amend the constitution as required by FIFA, ensuring smooth governance and compliance with international football regulations.The suspension, which had been in effect since February 5, 2025, was imposed after the PFF failed to implem

The weakening of Asian currencies is bringing key levels into focus as traders prepare for further dollar gains, fueled by expectations surrounding Donald Trump's economic policies. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index is on track for its third consecutive monthly loss, with traders betting that Trump’s low-tax and high-tariff approach will increase inflation and boost the dollar. According to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, both hedge funds and asset manag

Indian Americans have become the largest "Asian-alone" group in the United States, recently surpassing Chinese Americans, according to new Census Bureau data. While Chinese Americans remain the largest Asian group when including multiracial individuals, the number of people identifying as solely Indian on the 2020 census has grown to nearly 4.4 million—a 55% increase over the last decade. This shift reflects a long-standing trend since the 1990s when the U.S. tech bo

Title and Overview: Defending champions India achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China to clinch their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title. The final, held amidst intense competition, saw India’s perseverance and strategic play ultimately lead them to triumph. Match Highlights: Despite a challenging match where India struggled to penetrate the Chinese defense in the first three quarters, the breakthrough c

In a spectacular display of hockey, India overwhelmed Malaysia with an 8-1 victory in their Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match. The game was highlighted by Rajkumar Pal’s exceptional hat-trick performance, with his goals coming in each of the first three quarters. Alongside him, Araijeet Singh Hundal contributed significantly, scoring two goals—one in the first quarter and another in the third. Their combined efforts showcased India's attacking prowess and tactical superiority.