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Indian Hockey Team Retains Asian Games Gold With Dominant 5-1 Win
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to retain the Asian Games men’s hockey gold and secure direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Fifty Minutes of Courage: India’s Women Finally Turn Asian Games Gold
India ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold with a 1-0 win over China, built on Lalremsiami’s early goal and fifty minutes of brave, disciplined defending.
Habas’ Boys Galore: Durand is Red & Gold
East Bengal produced a stunning 4-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in the 2026 Durand Cup final, with Edmund Lalrindika scoring a memorable hat-trick. Antonio Lopez Habas’ tactical masterclass delivered the Red & Gold brigade their first Durand Cup title since 2004 and added another chapter to the historic Kolkata Derby rivalry.
Messi Magic in Kansas City as Argentina Begin Title Defence in Style
Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick on his 200th senior international appearance as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Kansas City.
From Japan Boardrooms To Bihar's Fields: The Story Of Nozomu Hagihara
When Nozomu Hagihara first left the polished glass towers of Toyota and landed in Bihar, it was supposed to be temporary. A government assignment, a brief chapter, a line on the CV. But sometimes football rewrites the script. It began with one ball.
Yuwa: Where Girls Kick Off A Revolution
On a dusty pitch in Jharkhand, teenage girls are rewriting their futures. This is the story of Yuwa, where football became a tool for dignity, education, and lasting change.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers clinch Men’s Hero HIL title with 3–2 win over Ranchi Royals
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers held their nerve in a high-intensity Final to defeat Ranchi Royals 3–2 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, clinching the Men’s Hero Hockey India League title in front of their home crowd after a gripping contest that went down to the final minute.
When Dreams Became Reality: India Claims Maiden Women's World Cup Glory
The roar at the DY Patil Stadium shattered the silence of two decades. On a humid November evening in Navi Mumbai, as Harmanpreet Kaur caught the final wicket and Deepti Sharma completed her five wicket haul, the Indian women's cricket team finally erased the pain of 2005 and 2017. The trophy that had eluded them twice before was theirs. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to become world champions for the first time.
India Dominate The Defending Champions; End 8 Years Drought for Asian Supremacy
India Dominate The Defending Champions; End 8 Years Drought for Asian Supremacy
NorthEast United FC Shatter Records with Comprehensive 6-1 thrashing of Diamond Harbour FC in Durand Cup 2025 Final
NorthEast United FC produced a masterclass to beat Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, equalling the record for most goals scored in a Durand Cup final ever and the first team since East Bengal to win back to back titles.
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Four Young Players Who Stood Out on the Opening Weekend of ISL 2026-27
Lalrinliana Hnamte, Soham Varshneya, Vibin Mohanan and Tekcham Abhishek Singh were among the young players who impressed during the opening weekend of the ISL 2026-27 season.
Amartya Dey
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India U17 Women vs Malaysia: Young Tigresses Win 4-0 to Book Asian Cup Spot
India U17 women defeated Malaysia 4-0 to finish unbeaten at the top of Group E and secure a historic second consecutive qualification for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.
Amartya Dey
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ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, Venues and Kick-off Times
Check the complete ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 fixture list, including all match dates, venues and kick-off times from October 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Amartya Dey
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India vs Uruguay: Anirudh Thapa scores as Blue Tigers go down 6-1 in Kolkata
India suffered a 4-0 defeat against Brazil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, but Khalid Jamil’s side showed courage and created chances in a spirited performance.
Amartya Dey
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Interviews
From Japan Boardrooms To Bihar's Fields: The Story Of Nozomu Hagihara
When Nozomu Hagihara first left the polished glass towers of Toyota and landed in Bihar, it was supposed to be temporary. A government assignment, a brief chapter, a line on the CV. But sometimes football rewrites the script. It began with one ball.
Pixel Sports Exclusive
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From Sonipat to Stardom: Abhishek Nain’s Golden Chase
Exclusive Pixel Sports interview with Asia Cup’s Man of the Tournament, Abhishek Nain. His journey, struggles, mentors, Ronaldo influence, and vision for Indian hockey.
Ishan Vijay
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From 2011 Cricket World Cup to Hockey Asia Cup: Paddy Upton's Winning Formula Revealed
Patrick “Paddy” Upton, who has mentored world champions across multiple sports, spoke to PixelSports on the sidelines of the Asia Cup 2025. Upton underlined that hockey requires elite fitness and constant mental conditioning from all eleven players, praising Craig Fulton, Alan Tan, and the Indian team’s dedication in Rajgir’s heat.
Swarnava Majumdar
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Vinith Venkatesh: A Bengaluru boy chasing his dream
From playing opposite his home to scoring in the Indian Super League, Vinith Venkatesh is living every Bengaluru boy’s dream. In this exclusive with Pixel Sports, he reflects on his journey, the support of fans and family, lessons from Sunil Chhetri, and his goal of representing India.
Amartya Dey
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Football
Four Young Players Who Stood Out on the Opening Weekend of ISL 2026-27
Lalrinliana Hnamte, Soham Varshneya, Vibin Mohanan and Tekcham Abhishek Singh were among the young players who impressed during the opening weekend of the ISL 2026-27 season.
Amartya Dey
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India U17 Women vs Malaysia: Young Tigresses Win 4-0 to Book Asian Cup Spot
India U17 women defeated Malaysia 4-0 to finish unbeaten at the top of Group E and secure a historic second consecutive qualification for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.
Amartya Dey
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ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, Venues and Kick-off Times
Check the complete ISL 2026-27 Phase 1 fixture list, including all match dates, venues and kick-off times from October 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Amartya Dey
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India vs Uruguay: Anirudh Thapa scores as Blue Tigers go down 6-1 in Kolkata
India suffered a 4-0 defeat against Brazil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, but Khalid Jamil’s side showed courage and created chances in a spirited performance.
Amartya Dey
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Hockey
Indian Hockey Team Retains Asian Games Gold With Dominant 5-1 Win
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to retain the Asian Games men’s hockey gold and secure direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Ishan Vijay
3 min read
Fifty Minutes of Courage: India’s Women Finally Turn Asian Games Gold
India ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold with a 1-0 win over China, built on Lalremsiami’s early goal and fifty minutes of brave, disciplined defending.
Debjoy Biswas
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FIH Hockey World Cup: Another World Cup, The Same Questions
India’s eighth-place finish at the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup was disappointing for a team coming off two consecutive Olympic medals. Despite flashes of attacking quality, defensive lapses, inconsistency and dependence on Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corners prevented India from challenging the world’s best.
Ishan Vijay
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India Hold Nerve to Beat Australia 3-1 in Shootout, End Hobart Leg on a High
India ended their Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a dramatic 3-1 shootout win over Australia after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, as young goalkeeper Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar starred with crucial saves.
Ishan Vijay
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Other Sports
Beyond the Medals: India’s Glasgow Story
India’s 39-medal haul in Glasgow included 13 golds and a fourth-place finish, with historic performances in boxing, judo, athletics and para sports. But with the Asian Games next, the Commonwealth Games also offered an important measure of where Indian sport really stands.
Ishan Vijay
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Mirabai Chanu Extends World Championships Legacy with Silver Medal Performance
India's Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu returned to the World Weightlifting Championships podium in commanding fashion, clinching a silver medal in the women's 48kg category at Forde, Norway, on Thursday. The 31 year old Manipuri athlete lifted a total of 199kg, marking her third career medal at the World Championships.
Swarnava Majumdar
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Sheetal Devi Makes History with Gold Medal Triumph at Para World Archery Championships
Eighteen year old Sheetal Devi created history on Saturday by becoming the first woman armless archer to win a world championship gold medal. She defeated Turkey's world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 in a thrilling final at the Para World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea.
Swarnava Majumdar
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India's New Game: Futsal
Be it school children, college students or office goers, life has taken a toll on the "metro" cities and staying associated with football, the game they love, has been difficult to say the least. That is when, the concept of turfs came into existence and it changed the picture. Now, for a limited budget, people were able to book the turf for a certain amount of time and play. Now, futsal has rules and regulations but the type of futsal that is played in the rooftop turfs is s
Swarnava Majumdar
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