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India's sports economy has surged past $2 billion, driven by a 13.4% year-on-year increase to $2.13 billion. Cricket dominates, accounting for 89% of total receipts and a staggering Rs 16,704 crore. Emerging Sports' share has contracted to 11%, with the postponement of the Indian Super League impacting growth.

The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition, honouring India's sporting excellence on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. Over 45 categories will recognise athletes for their 2025 achievements. Kabaddi stars like Sanju Devi, Pawan Sehrawat, Ritu Negi, and Arjun Deshwal are among the nominees, showcasing a remarkable year for Indian sports.

At least three entities – GMR Sports, FanCode and Capri Sports – have expressed interest in the commercial rights tender for the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) men's and women's club competitions. The trio are learnt to have paid the required Rs 2.5 lakh to access the tender documents. The final date for bid submissions is March 19.

Last season's runners-up Gujarat Fortunegiants will look to give it their all in their second successive attempt at glory when they take on Bengaluru Bulls in the final of the pro kabaddi league (PKL) Season 6 at the NSCI Stadium on Saturday.

There has always been a strong connection between Kabaddi and the people of India for several years. However, the sport has only gained prominence and popularity since the advent of the pro kabaddi league in 2014. The league has implemented innovative rules such as 30-second raids, Do-or-Die raids, super raids and super tackles to make the game engaging for sports fans in India. Furthermore, the broadcasters of the league packaged the sport brilliantly to attract millions of followers.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (October 9) that comprise third day action of the first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Dubai, and action from pro kabaddi league.

Mashal Sports, organisers of pro kabaddi league, announced that PKL will return to the 12-city caravan format for the tenth season of the tournament. The fans of each of the franchises can catch their favourite stars in their own city later this year as the league will commence on December 2, 2023.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (October 10) that comprise fourth day action of the first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Dubai, and action from pro kabaddi league.

Mashal Sports, the pro kabaddi league (PKL) organisers, have announced the revised dates for the pro kabaddi league Season 10 Player Auction.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (October 8) that comprise second day of the first Test between Pakistan and Australia, and action from pro kabaddi league.

Gujarat Fortune Giants maintained their winning streak with much resilience and determination as they handed Patna Pirates their second consecutive loss by four points (33-29) in a Vivo pro kabaddi league match on Sunday.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (July 22) that comprise the pro kabaddi league clash between U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (September 16) that comprise action from the 2nd match of the T20I Tri series between Scotland and Netherlands and pro kabaddi league.

The pro kabaddi league (PKL) season 11 players auction will take place in Mumbai on August 15 and 16.

Defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take on runners-up Mumba in the opening match of the second pro kabaddi league at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Mumbai on July 18.

Dabang Delhi's hopes of making the semi-finals suffered a big setback as they lost a thrilling encounter 31-32 to Patna Pirates in pro kabaddi league on Monday.

Abhishek Bachchan, owner of the Jaipur Pink Panthers of the Pro-Kabaddi League recently took the team to watch Rohit Shetty’s release Singham Returns, followed by a dinner as a special treat to the team’s winning streak while in Jaipur.

All kabaddi fans in town will be cheering their favourite teams on, as the pro kabaddi league final takes place later in the day in Chennai. Amidst hectic practice sessions, the players of both the teams took out time for a quick chat with Chennai Times...

Eight players entered the cash-rich group during the first day of the pro kabaddi league (PKL) Season 11 Player Auction in Mumbai, which is a new record. The highest bid of the day was for Sachin Tanwar, who was bought by Tamil Thalaivas for an impressive sum of INR 2.15 crore.

UP Yoddhas are set to begin their pro kabaddi league Season 12 journey against Telugu Titans in Vizag, revealing their new jersey and leadership. Sumit Sangwan will captain, supported by vice-captain Ashu Singh, both seasoned players.

If Bangalore’s annual World 10K has in recent years become the yardstick for frenzied activity, the opening night of the pro kabaddi league came pretty close to matching, if not surpassing, the buzz.

Jaipur Pink Panthers held off a strong challenge from Dabang Delhi before squeezing out a narrow 24-22 victory in the pro kabaddi league on Thursday.

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said kabaddi became a globally recognised sport due to the fitness and determination of Indian players.

Patna Pirates beat Tamil Thalaivas 24-23 in a thrilling match of the pro kabaddi league season seven on Monday.

As the pro kabaddi league is on the cusp of completing its landmark tenth season this year and it's time to celebrate the glorious journey. As we build towards the landmark edition, PKL will be looking back at some of the biggest moments through the PKL MVP's Special Memories content series. Each of the players who have won the Most Valuable Player Award will speak about how PKL has changed their lives.

The pro kabaddi league (PKL) enters its fifth season and there is a lot to look forward to for fans of the sport in Tamil Nadu. Although it is the first time a team from Tamil Nadu is going to be a part of the competition, the state’s tryst with kabaddi goes back a long way.

Pro Kabaddi 2017: Jaipur Pink Panthers registered a shock 30-26 win on Day-2 of the Vivo pro kabaddi league Season-5 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (October 20) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy and pro kabaddi league.

Tamil Thalaivas will be making their debut at the upcoming pro kabaddi league Season 5. In a chat with TOI at the pro kabaddi league Media Forum in Mumbai, the team's CEO - Varun Tripuraneni - spoke on the team's strengths, their target for their maiden season and more.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (July 27) that comprise action from the Japan Open BWF World Tour Super 750 event.