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Indonesia Masters: Lakshya, Sindhu, Srikanth make 2nd round with emphatic wins

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth stormed into the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Masters 2026 with emphatic wins in their respective matches

Sports Tak

• Wed - 21 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal announces retirement from competitive badminton

Saina Nehwal Retirement: India's trailblazing shuttler Saina Nehwal has announced her retirement from competitive badminton after battling chronic knee injuries. The Ace shuttler was first seriously affected by a knee injury at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

India Open 2026 faces disruptions as Monkeys and Pigeons interrupt matches

The 2026 India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi made headlines for unexpected reasons. Matches were repeatedly interrupted as players and fans dealt with monkeys in the stands and pigeons on the court.

Sunny Daud

• Fri - 16 Jan 2026

USA Swimming Pro Swim Series Austin: Catch all the key moments

Day 2 of the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series in Austin delivered elite performances as world champions and rising stars lit up the finals session.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 16 Jan 2026

Katie Ledecky scripts history, clocks fastest ever 1500m time since...

Katie Ledecky delivers a historic performance at the US Pro Swim Series, reaffirming her dominance in the women’s 1500m freestyle with a time that reshapes the all-time rankings.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 16 Jan 2026

India Open: Lakshya Sen storms into quarters; Srikanth, Prannoy, Sat-Chi knocked

Lakshya Sen walked into the India Open 2026 quarterfinals with a resounding win over Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in the pre-quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty's campaign ended.

Sports Tak

• Thu - 15 Jan 2026

India Open: Prannoy reaches 2nd round in stunning fashion, Tanvi Sharma exits

HS Prannoy proved to be too good for Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in the men’s singles opening round while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma exited the competition

Sports Tak

• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

India Open: PV Sindhu takes early exit, Kidambi Srikanth rolls into second round

PV Sindhu faced an early exit in the ongoing India Open after losing to Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in the first round while Kidambi Srikanth walked into the second round

Sports Tak

• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

New sports Governance rules aim to reform national sports bodies

The rules explain how sportspersons of outstanding merit (SOMs) will be included, how the General Body and Executive Committee of National Sports Bodies will be formed, and how elections will be conducted.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 12 Jan 2026

Nikhat-Lovlina shine bright with gold medals at National Boxing Championships

Mohammed Hussamuddin shone bright at the National Boxing Championships, securing a gold medal in the 60kg category. Meanwhile, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lived up to their high expectations by clinching national titles in their respective categories

Sports Tak

• Sat - 10 Jan 2026

Neeraj Chopra confirms coaching split with Jan Zelezny before Asian Games 2026

Neeraj Chopra has officially ended his coaching partnership with his coach Jan Zelezny after a single season. This transition comes shortly after a difficult showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he finished a disappointing eighth

Sports Tak

• Sat - 10 Jan 2026

P V Sindhu’s Malaysia Open 2026 run ends with semifinal loss to Wang Zhiyi

P V Sindhu’s impressive run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 ended in the women’s singles semifinals after a straight-game defeat to China’s Wang Zhiyi. Playing her first tournament since recovering from a foot injury, Sindhu made several unforced errors and let slip an 11-6 lead in the second game.

Sports Tak

• Sat - 10 Jan 2026

PV Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open semis after Yamaguchi retires with injury

PV Sindhu advances to the Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires due to injury. Sindhu reaches her first Super 1000 semifinal in three years. The ace shuttler will now face Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani or China’s Wang Zhi Yi.

Sports Tak

• Fri - 09 Jan 2026

Why is Usain Bolt's 100m world record under threat? Know everything here

Usain Bolt’s legendary 100m world record faces a new kind of challenge as controversial developments spark fresh debate in athletics.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 09 Jan 2026

Freestyle chess official breaks silence on FIDE truce that sparked major changes

Freestyle Chess leadership explains the breakthrough agreement with FIDE that reshaped the future of the format and led to major developments.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 09 Jan 2026

Malaysia Open: Sindhu storms into quarters with robust win over Miyazaki, Lakshy

India's ace shutter PV Sindhu rolled into Malaysia Open's women's singles quarterfinals with a dominant win over Japanese Tomoka Miyazaki with a scoreline of 21-8, 21-13

Sports Tak

• Thu - 08 Jan 2026

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag off to a flyer with robust wins

PV Sindhu and duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notched up handsome wins in their first round matches of the Malaysia Open 2026

Sports Tak

• Wed - 07 Jan 2026

Anthony Joshua involved in tragic road accident in Nigeria, multiple fatalities

A serious road incident involving Anthony Joshua in Nigeria has drawn global attention, with authorities confirming fatalities and an ongoing investigation.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon - 29 Dec 2025

Sports Legends for Kids: Seyaan Khanna Brings Sports to Life for Kids

Reading Sports Legends for Kids is like sitting down with a young fan who can’t stop talking about their favourite game. Seyaan Khanna, only 7 when he wrote this book, shares his love for football and basketball with such excitement that you can almost hear the cheering from the sidelines.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 29 Dec 2025

Raistar and Gyan Gaming Make a Power Move to MOBA 5v5, Redefining India’s Esport

This transition signals not just a personal career shift, but a broader evolution in India’s gaming landscape, highlighting the growing focus on strategy, teamwork, and competitive mastery.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 29 Dec 2025