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The Bridge Desk

The Bridge Desk

Bringing you selected stories from the world of Indian Sports.

25,000 children, one district, a new vision for school sport

25,000 children, one district, a new vision for school sport

Ananthapuramu's new school sports model swaps elite scouting for inclusion.
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 4:25 PM IST
Asian Aquatic Championship

Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Srihari reaches swimming final as India...

Srihari Nataraj reached the 50m backstroke final while India advanced in table tennis, boxing and kabaddi on a busy...
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 12:30 PM IST
Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose passes away at 29 after a road accident in Kozhikode

Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose passes away at 29 after a road...

Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose died aged 29 after a road accident in Kozhikode, with teammate and Kerala footballer...
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 12:13 PM IST
“What we are doing today is taking the first step towards addressing this gap, said Kunal Thakkur, Co-Founder, Kia Tennis Premier League. (Photo credit: Kia Tennis Premier League)

Kia Tennis Premier League launches grassroots development camps with 8...

Two-day camps combine competitive tournaments with nutrition, physiotherapy and sports psychology training; season opens...
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 11:52 AM IST
Rudrankksh Patil

Asian Games 2026: Himanshu and Rudrankksh secure silver-bronze double...

Himanshu Dhillon, Rudrankksh Patil, and Parth Mane had also secured a team silver medal in the air rifle event.
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 7:55 AM IST
Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker wore borrowed kit at opening ceremony

Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker wore borrowed kit at opening ceremony

The Olympic medallist’s official jacket and shoes did not fit properly, forcing her to borrow a kit before leading India...
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 7:46 AM IST
Asian Games 2026: Double podium for India in mens 10m air rifle, Suchika Tariyal wins MMA bronze – Highlights

Asian Games 2026: Double podium for India in men's 10m air rifle,...

Get all the highlights from Asian Games 2026 on September 21, including Suchika Tariyal’s MMA semifinal, India’s...
The Bridge Desk21 Sept 2026 5:00 AM IST
Asian Games 2026: India’s full schedule on September 21 – MMA, shooting, hockey and more

Asian Games 2026: India’s full schedule on September 21 – MMA,...

All you need to know about India’s schedule on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026, including timings and events.
The Bridge Desk20 Sept 2026 8:17 PM IST
Asian Games 2026 Day recap: Elavenil opens India’s medal haul with two silvers

Asian Games 2026 Day recap: Elavenil opens India’s medal haul with two...

Elavenil Valarivan won two shooting silvers as India also assured medals in MMA and women’s cricket on a strong opening...
The Bridge Desk20 Sept 2026 8:07 PM IST
Dartle’s journey from Kerala to the US highlights how India’s sports-tech ecosystem is beginning to produce products aimed at international markets. (Photo credit: Business Standard)

Kerala Sports-Tech startup Dartle raises $100,000 to enter US market

The youth-sports technology startup will use the funding to expand its B2B platform.
The Bridge Desk20 Sept 2026 7:55 PM IST
Asian Games 2026: MMA fighter Varun Sanyal ruled out after passing out during weight cut

Asian Games 2026: MMA fighter Varun Sanyal ruled out after passing out...

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal was hospitalised after losing consciousness during a sauna weight cut and has been ruled...
The Bridge Desk20 Sept 2026 2:53 PM IST
Asian Games 2026: Dilpreet Singh scores four as Indian mens hockey team stuns Indonesia

Asian Games 2026: Dilpreet Singh scores four as Indian men's hockey...

Dilpreet Singh scored four goals as India began their Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey campaign with a commanding 13-1 win...
The Bridge Desk20 Sept 2026 1:40 PM IST
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