Exciting Sporting Events Await India in 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, Indian sports enthusiasts have a thrilling year ahead in 2025. The year is set to showcase a multitude of prestigious competitions, including the highly anticipated Women’s ODI World Cup and the Para World Athletics Championships, among others.
Major International Tournaments
India will not only be the host for various significant events but will also participate in international multi-nation tournaments. One of the highlights in the cricketing calendar is the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be conducted in a hybrid format spanning matches in both Pakistan and the UAE.
Notable Athletes to Watch
Several esteemed Indian athletes will take center stage this year, including Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker. The Indian women’s cricket team is particularly eager to end a long wait to possibly secure the Women’s ODI World Cup, making it a momentous year for women’s sports in India.
Sporting Calendar for 2025
December 2024 – February 2025
- December 28, 2024 – February 1, 2025: Men’s Hockey India League.
January 2025
- January 12-26: Women’s Hockey India League.
- January 13-19: Kho Kho World Cup.
- January 14-19: Badminton India Open, New Delhi.
February 2025
- February 7 – December 12: Freestyle Grand Slam Chess Tour.
- February 19 – March 9: ICC Champions Trophy (Pakistan and UAE).
- February 15 – June 29: FIH Hockey Pro League (Women).
- February 25 – June 22: FIH Hockey Pro League (Men).
- February 21 – March 16: Women’s Premier League.
March 2025
- March 1-12: Hockey India Senior Women National Championship.
- March 11-16: All England Open, Badminton.
- March 14 – May 25: Indian Premier League.
April 2025
- April 4-15: Hockey India Senior Men National Championship.
- April 19 – May 5: World Snooker Championship.
May 2025
- May 17-25: World Table Tennis Championships.
- May 27-31: Asian Athletics Championship.
June 2025
- June 11-15: World Test Championship Final at Lord’s (if India qualifies).
- June 20 – August 4: India Tour of England (Five-Test series).
July 2025
- July 5-29: FIDE Women’s World Cup in Chess.
August 2025
- August 25-31: World Badminton Championships, Paris.
- August 27-28: Diamond League Final, Athletics.
- August – September (Dates TBD): ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
September 2025
- September 5-12: World Archery Championships.
- September 13-21: World Athletics Championships.
- September 13-21: World Wrestling Championships.
- September 26 – October 5: World Para Athletics Championships.
October 2025
- October 1-10: World Weightlifting Championships.
- October 13-19: BWF World Junior Championships.
- October 19-25: World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
November 2025
- November (Dates TBD): World Boxing Cup Final, New Delhi.
- November 16-29: World Rifle and Pistol Championships, Cairo.
December 2025
- December (Dates TBD): Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in India.
- December 10-14: BWF World Tour Finals, China.
Conclusion
With a comprehensive calendar filled with both hosting and participation in numerous high-profile events, 2025 is poised to be a landmark year for Indian sports, particularly for women’s athletics. From cricket to hockey, and chess to athletics, fans have much to look forward to as the nation strives for excellence on various global platforms.
