Former tennis professional Chetan Desai is attempting to modernize India’s fragmented grassroots sports ecosystem through SportsSkill, a technology platform focused on athlete tracking and performance analytics. Drawing from his early years in competitive tennis — when coaching decisions largely relied on observation and intuition — Desai identified a critical gap in structured athlete development. SportsSkill seeks to introduce measurable performance benchmarks, digital reporting systems, and data-backed coaching tools into youth sports programs.

In a move aimed at strengthening India’s future hockey pipeline, Hockey India has appointed seasoned French tactician Frederic Soyez as head coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team. The appointment underscores the federation’s growing emphasis on international expertise, structured player development, and long-term competitiveness in global hockey. Soyez arrives with more than 30 years of elite experience, including an extensive career as a French international player and over 15 years in top-level coaching roles.

Virat Kohli delivered a captain's knock of unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final, securing their second consecutive Indian Premier League title.

RCB's bowlers laid the foundation for victory by restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in the summit clash in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 156, Bengaluru comfortably reached the mark with 12 balls remaining, thanks largely to Kohli's brilliant innings.

India's celebrated men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, captured their maiden Singapore Open title after staging a brilliant comeback against Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday.

The former world No. 1 duo recovered from losing the opening game to secure a hard-fought 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 victory in a match that lasted one hour and 13 minutes.

The appointment of Raktim Saikia as vice president of the All India Tennis Association marks a significant moment in the evolving governance structure of Indian tennis. A veteran sports administrator and current president of the All Assam Tennis Association, Saikia brings decades of institutional experience to one of the sport’s most influential leadership roles. His career within the national federation has included responsibilities spanning finance, development, and junior talent management.

India’s premier men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, are preparing for another major international challenge as they begin their campaign at the Thailand Open 2026 in pursuit of a historic third title. Entering the tournament as reigning Asian Games champions and one of the world’s top-ranked doubles partnerships, the duo carries significant momentum following a strong showing at the Thomas Cup.

Gujarat Titans stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. The win sets up a blockbuster title clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday.

Leading from the front, captain Shubman Gill produced a magnificent unbeaten 104-run innings, while Sai Sudharsan chipped in with a crucial half-century as Gujarat successfully chased down a daunting target of 215 with eight balls remaining.

Rajasthan’s Early Troubles

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare for the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, Bengaluru City Police have issued a comprehensive public advisory urging fans to celebrate responsibly and avoid activities that could disrupt public order.

The advisory comes in the backdrop of last year's tragic stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's title celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and raised serious concerns about crowd management and public safety.

Key Restrictions Announced

Hansi Flick appears to have identified another promising academy talent capable of contributing to FC Barcelona’s evolving first-team structure following the strong debut of Alvaro Cortes against Deportivo Alavés. Reports from Spanish media indicate the Barcelona manager was particularly impressed with the young centre-back’s composure, positioning, and maturity under pressure. As a result, Cortes is now expected to be included in the club’s pre-season plans for next season.

India is preparing for one of its busiest and most strategically important sporting years, with 2026 set to feature a packed schedule of global competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games, and two major world chess championship events. The momentum is already visible in May, a month loaded with tournaments, qualifiers, rankings events, and league competitions across disciplines. As Indian sport becomes increasingly commercialized and globally competitive, the intense calendar reflects the country’s expanding ambitions in international athletics.