A major tennis development: The World Tennis League (WTL) is coming to India for the first time ever.
- The event will be held in Bengaluru, from 17–20 December 2025
- Franchise lineups and international stars have been announced
- WTL is known for:
- Top-ranked ATP & WTA players
- Mixed-team format
- Music + sport entertainment combo
This is being celebrated as a huge moment for Indian tennis, bringing elite global stars to Indian courts.
🏋️♂️ BODYBUILDING — INDIA SHINES ON WORLD STAGE
🇮🇳 Arshan Khan Wins Gold at World Bodybuilding Championship
Indian bodybuilder Arshan Khan, from Rajasthan, created history by winning gold in Indonesia at the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship 2025.
- He competed in the 100+ kg category
- This is the first-ever gold medal won by an athlete from Rajasthan at a world bodybuilding championship
- Indian coaches and federation officials praised his discipline and rare conditioning
His win is being celebrated widely across Indian sports circles.
🏑 HOCKEY — NEW WORLD-CLASS STADIUM IN INDIA
Tamil Nadu has taken a massive leap toward becoming a global hockey hub.
🏟️ New International Hockey Stadium Opens in Madurai
A state-of-the-art stadium has been inaugurated in Madurai:
- Built with international hockey standards
- Expected to host the Junior World Cup soon
- Features high-performance turf, athlete recovery rooms, and world-class lighting
This is part of TN’s larger vision to attract global tournaments and become a new center of Asian hockey.
🚴 CYCLING — MAJOR TEAM COLLAPSE & REBRANDING
The cycling world saw one of its biggest organizational shake-ups.
🇮🇱 Israel-Premier Tech Cycling Team Collapses
The well-known professional cycling team Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) has undergone a dramatic transformation.
- The team has collapsed due to sponsor withdrawal
- Large-scale protests and political controversies affected its corporate support
- The team has now been rebranded as NSN Cycling
- New investors are taking over operations
This marks one of the most significant reorganizations in recent cycling history, raising questions about the impact of geopolitics on global sports teams.
🏹 ARCHERY — INDIA’S EVENT WINS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
India’s growing presence in world archery received a big boost.
🏹 Archery Premier League Wins “Best New Event”
The Archery Premier League (APL) has been awarded Best New Event at the India Sports Awards 2025.
The league earned praise for:
- Professional franchise-based format
- TV-friendly presentation
- Bringing more youth and viewership into archery
- International athletes participating
This recognition positions APL as a potential future global tournament.
❄️ OTHER SPORTS ROUNDUP
🥌 Olympic Countdown Begins
With the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, preparations are intensifying across winter sports.
Countries are testing venues, training squads, and finalizing qualification events.
🎾 Davis Cup Issues Continue
The Davis Cup — once tennis’s most prestigious team tournament — is struggling with scheduling, viewer interest, and global organization.
Experts fear that the event may need restructuring to survive.