Weekend Sports Highlights in India: December 20-21, 2025

This weekend features a mix of domestic tournaments and international action involving Indian athletes, with key events in badminton, athletics, basketball, and ongoing cricket (Sri Lanka Women’s tour of India). The FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup concluded earlier in December, while the Hockey India League kicks off later.

Senior National Badminton Championships (Key Domestic Highlight)

The prestigious 78th Inter State – Inter Zonal & 87th Senior National Badminton Championships are underway in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (December 22-28). Expect high-intensity matches over the weekend as top Indian shuttlers like HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth compete for national titles across singles, doubles, and mixed events.

Athletics

• Tata Steel World 25K (December 21): A premier road race in Kolkata featuring elite Indian and international runners. This World Athletics-labeled event concludes the domestic calendar with strong performances expected from Indian long-distance athletes.

Basketball

• 75th Senior National Basketball Championships (December 21-28): Ongoing tournament showcasing top state teams battling for supremacy in men’s and women’s categories.

Cricket

• Sri Lanka Women tour of India (T20I series):
  • 1st T20I on December 21 at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (7:00 PM IST).
  • Indian women’s team aims to start strong in this five-match series.

Other ongoing domestic action includes Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) matches and potential ISL football fixtures if the season has commenced.

For live scores, updates, and streaming, follow Star Sports, JioCinema, Sports18, and official federation apps/channels. Enjoy the weekend’s sporting thrill from across Bharat!

Sources: Aggregated from BAI, AFI, BCCI, Hockey India, and official sports calendars as of December 20, 2025. Visit www.bharattone.com for the latest Indian sports news, live updates, and in-depth coverage of events shaping the nation’s sporting landscape. Jai Hind!