India's Olympic sports
India’s Olympic Sports: What India’s Growing Olympic Presence Tells Us About Leadership Systems, Coaching, and Resilience
India’s Olympic Sports: What India’s Growing Olympic Presence Tells Us About Leadership Systems, Coaching, and Resilience
(17-09-2026)
Eleven editions, three eras, and one number to beat — 106. What Hangzhou's breakthrough means for India's chances at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(17-09-2026)
Nine medals, zero gold, and a sailing squad that could finally change that. Rowing, canoeing, swimming, and sailing — sport by sport, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(17-09-2026)
Six medals and zero gold from wrestling and boxing combined in Hangzhou. A crowded, 105-event combat programme gives India plenty of chances to change that in 2026 — sport by sport, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya.
(17-09-2026)
Archery dethroned South Korea for the first time in Asian Games history, and shooting delivered India's best medal haul of the Games. Compound, Recurve, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun — sport by sport, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(18-09-2026)
Cricket, kabaddi, hockey, sepak takraw, rugby 7s and volleyball. Four of the six can realistically medal — and one of them offers India a chance to improve on its best-ever result. Sport by sport, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(18-09-2026)
Satwik-Chirag chase another gold, Sindhu chases one more medal, and a rebuilt squash squad eyes three golds of its own — badminton, table tennis, squash, and tennis, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(19-09-2026)
Seventy-four athletes, no Neeraj Chopra, and twenty-nine medals to defend — plus weightlifting, equestrian, golf and teqball, ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
(19-09-2026)
Twenty-five to thirty-two golds, 95 to 105 medals and a fourth-place finish in Asia — the final forecast for Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and the hat I'm willing to eat.
(28-02-2026)
Indian judo shows revival through grassroots strength, elite coaching and rising youth talent, offering realistic hope for future Olympic success.
(21-02-2026)
Vinesh’s journey embodies courage, resilience and brilliance, redefining Indian wrestling through fearless battles, historic victories.
(14-02-2026)
India’s teenage athletes embody emerging ambition and talent, nurturing hopes of an Olympic breakthrough and a bold new sporting generation.
(07-02-2026)
India’s Asian Games prospects hinge on athletics strength, emerging badminton promise, while aquatics and basketball remain rebuilding areas with expectations.
(27-02-2026)
Archery and boxing drive medal optimism, cricket offers gold certainty, while emerging sports aim for historic breakthroughs and valuable experience at the Games.
(20-02-2026)
Hockey, kabaddi and mind sports anchor medal hopes, while golf and skating offer outside chances amid several disciplines focused on long-term growth.
(13-02-2026)
Shooting leads medal expectations, supported by wrestling, sailing and rowing, while niche sports offer valuable podium opportunities and growing competitive depth.
(06-02-2026)
India targets historic Asian Games breakthrough with rising depth, expanded opportunities and bold projections signaling a transformative era for Indian sport.
(30-01-2026)
India eyes strong Commonwealth Games campaign led by wrestling, weightlifting and badminton, while emerging sports seek progress and valuable international experience.
(23-01-2026)
Indian shooting’s decade-long surge shows expanding depth, youth power and women’s rise, positioning India as a sustainable global Olympic powerhouse.
(16-01-2026)
India’s Chess Olympiad gold marks a historic breakthrough, signaling the rise of a fearless generation and a potential new era of dominance.
(09-01-2026)
Sheetal Devi’s story redefines possibility, proving resilience and courage can transform adversity into triumph and inspire limitless dreams.