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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.

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 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.

SG Pipers lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title after edging past Shrachi Bengal Tigers in a tense shootout, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time in a gripping Final.

FC Goa lifted the AIFF Super Cup for a record third time after edging past East Bengal FC 6–5 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

The 2025 Guwahati Masters concluded on December 7 at the Sarju Sarai Indoor Sports Complex in Guwahati. The tournament, part of the 2025 BWF World Tour at the Super 100 level, presented a strong platform for emerging Indian badminton talent.

The series decider was played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. KL Rahul, for a change, decided to do the toss with his left hand and, finally, after 20 consecutive toss defeats, India won the toss and opted to bowl first.

FC Goa booked their place in a third AIFF Super Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC in an intense semi-final clash at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

East Bengal FC showcased remarkable resilience and clinical finishing to storm into their third AIFF Super Cup final, defeating Punjab FC 3–1 on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. This victory marked their second final appearance of the season, following their narrow IFA Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant earlier this year.

Belgium claimed their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over India in the final held in Malaysia. The decisive moment came in the 34' when Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the only goal of the match.

India’s 2–0 defeat to South Africa at home was more than a scoreline. It exposed deeper issues in preparation, selection and approach. From an Eden surface shaped by external influence to a free-flowing South African batting display in Guwahati, the series underlined the widening gap between stability and improvisation. As questions arise over India’s Test structure, this result stands as a clear reminder that the long format rewards clarity, not uncertainty.

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.

Hockey India unveiled an 18 player roster for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai. The announcement came on November 14, marking a significant milestone for the nation's junior hockey programme.

FC Goa suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Al Nassr, losing 0-4 in their fourth AFC Champions League Two fixture on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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.​

East Bengal FC secured their place in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 semi finals after a goalless draw with Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Both teams finished Group A with five points each, but East Bengal's superior goal difference from their 4-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC proved decisive.

Dempo Sports Club and Chennaiyin FC ended their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Group A campaigns with a 1-1 draw at GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Friday, October 31, 2025. The result left Dempo third in the group standings with three points, while Chennaiyin remained at the bottom with just one point from their three matches.

When India took the field in Navi Mumbai in pursuit of a world record target of 339 against the Seven-time champions as well as the defending champions, all eyes were set on Smriti, Harmanpreet and Richa. But for ardent followers of the women’s game, this Jemimah Magic would not come as a surprise. Her agility on the field is a testament to her agile mind that works like a computer in a run chase. Jemimah lacks physicality and strength.

Bengaluru FC opened their Group C campaign in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 with a commanding 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Blues delivered a dominating performance with goals in each half to secure a winning start.

Kerala Blasters FC began their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over 10-man Rajasthan United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. A late header from new signing Koldo Obieta in the 87' sealed the points in a tense Group D encounter.