DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl believes Indian golf is waiting for a defining moment similar to India's 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph to propel the sport into the mainstream. Speaking to @matthomas793, Johl discusses the launch of the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship in Mumbai, the role of corporate investment in growing the sport, and why better infrastructure is key to unlocking golf's potential in India. The tournament aims to bring together leading professional golfers, business leaders and celebrities. Watch: youtu.be/bd2biHWLZxA

Who will be Indian cricket's next big superstar? World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev says there is no shortage of young talent and hopes the next generation will be even better than the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking exclusively to CNBC-TV18, he also shares his thoughts on the future of Indian golf and his own love for the sport. @matthomas793 #KapilDev #IndianCricket #TeamIndia #IndianGolf #CNBCTV18Digital

Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh and suspended Secretary General Pramod Kumar have responded to allegations of financial and procedural misconduct. In an exclusive interaction with CNBC-TV18, Kumar shared his side of the story, while Singh gave a point-by-point response. Read More: cnbctv18.com/sports/inside-b… @matthomas793 #BoxingFederationofIndia | #Indianboxing | #BFI

Standing in front of one of football’s most iconic prizes, Matthew Thomas takes a closer look at the Premier League trophy — from the story behind its three lions and crown to its 25.4 kg weight and the little-known fact that there are two identical trophies. Plus, a look at the Premier League’s growing popularity in India, where fans watched more than nine billion minutes of football during the 2025–26 season. @matthomas793 #PremierLeague #PremierLeagueTrophy #Football #MatthewThomas #CNBCTV18digital #IndianFootballFans

Neeraj Kumar’s journey in shooting began without much guidance. After joining the Navy, he studied elite shooters on YouTube to learn the techniques of the 50m rifle 3 positions event. At just 16, he convinced his parents to buy him a rifle worth ₹3 lakh instead of spending the money on his college education. In this conversation with CNBC-TV18’s Matthew Thomas, Neeraj opens up about the sacrifices, self-belief and determination that helped him win an Asian Games silver medal. @matthomas793 #NeerajKumar #AsianGames #IndianShooting #CNBCTV18Digital #SportsInspiration

🥈 From asking his parents to buy a ₹3 lakh rifle instead of funding his college education to winning silver at the Asian Games, Niraj Kumar’s journey is a story of self-belief and persistence. What did it take to back himself when the odds were stacked against him? Watch the full interview. Watch: youtu.be/jFlpEDNSxGI @matthomas793 #NirajKumar #AsianGames #IndianShooting #Shooting #Olympics #CNBCTV18

Sjoerd Marijne picks his favourite moment from India’s historic Asian Games gold medal win. The India head coach looks back at the key moments from the 1–0 victory over China, including Lalremsiami’s goal and Savita Punia’s crucial save, and explains the moment that stood out most to him. A closer look at the moments that helped India end a 44-year wait for Asian Games women’s hockey gold. #SjoerdMarijne #IndianHockey #AsianGames #SavitaPunia #Lalremsiami #CNBCTV18Digital @matthomas793

India is officially in the race to host the 2036 Olympics! 🏅 Ahmedabad is at the centre of India’s bid — but what happens next? 🌍 The IOC has confirmed seven countries currently in the race, with the final decision expected in 2029. 🎥 @matthomas793 explains the process and the key milestones ahead.

India’s 200m Asian Games bronze medallist Harita Bhadra reveals the strategy behind her dramatic finish in Nagoya. With the medal fight going down to the wire, The Reliance Foundation Athlete says her focus was simple: give everything in the final 60 metres and leave nothing behind. Catch the entire interview on CNBC-TV18's Youtube Channel @matthomas793 #HaritaBhadra #AsianGames #Athletics #200m #Sprint #CNBCTV18 #Exclusive

Rudrankksh Patil opens up exclusively to CNBC-TV18 about the crucial moment in the 10m Air Rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games. After leading early and moving into silver position. In this exclusive conversation, Rudrankksh talks about pressure, confidence, redemption and the lessons behind his three-medal Asian Games campaign. Catch the entire interview on CNBC-TV18's Youtube Channel @matthomas793

India’s 200m Asian Games bronze medallist Harita Bhadra joins CNBC-TV18 in an exclusive conversation after a memorable campaign in Nagoya. The Reliance Foundation athlete opens up about her dramatic 200m finish, the strategy that helped her push through the final 60 metres, her second bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay and the national record set by the team. Watch the full exclusive interview. @matthomas793 #HaritaBhadra #AsianGames #Athletics #200m #CNBCTV18 #Exclusive

Rudrankksh Patil speaks exclusively to CNBC-TV18 after a three-medal haul at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. The shooter reflects on his silver and bronze medals in the 10m Air Rifle events, another team silver in 50m Rifle 3 Positions, the agonising 9.7 that cost him a shot at gold, his difficult period after missing the Paris Olympics, and his ambitions for Los Angeles 2028. @matthomas793 Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/2JGdS5nlR9I

How does Savita Punia decide which way to dive on a penalty stroke? 👀 India’s goalkeeper reveals the preparation, player databases, video analysis and psychological mind games that go into making that split-second decision — including how strikers can try to outthink the goalkeeper. That preparation proved crucial as Savita made a huge penalty save in India’s 1–0 Asian Games final win over China. Catch the entire conversation on CNBC-TV18's YouTube channel @matthomas793 #SavitaPunia #IndianHockey #AsianGames2026 #WomensHockey #TeamIndia #LA2028 #CNBCTV18Digital

44 years of waiting. 1.5 hours of dancing. One unforgettable celebration. Savita Punia takes us inside India women’s hockey team’s celebrations after their historic Asian Games gold — from dancing on the team bus to eating together late at night “like a family.” @matthomas793 #SavitaPunia #IndianHockey #AsianGames2026 #WomensHockey #TeamIndia #LA2028 #CNBCTV18Digital

🏅 "I wanted to quit." A knee injury left Tejaswin Shankar convinced his Commonwealth Games campaign was over. Doctors gave him one chance: compete if he could endure the pain. 💬 "Every jump felt like a knife in my knee. We changed the strategy—not just to survive, but to make every jump count." Against all odds, Shankar battled through the pain to win one of the most memorable medals of his career. youtu.be/hPeG6sqtr98 @matthomas793 #TejaswinShankar #CommonwealthGames #IndianAthletics #CWG #Decathlon #HighJump #Resilience #CNBCTV18

After seven hours of crisis talks in Rabat, FIFA has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino. The governing body has apologised to its 211 member associations over its abandoned World Cup investment plan, admitted mistakes were made, and promised a review. But despite FIFA's show of unity, UEFA remains unconvinced and is continuing efforts to challenge Infantino's leadership. @matthomas793 Here's what happened and what it means for the future of FIFA. ⚽👇 #FIFA #GianniInfantino #Football #WorldCup #UEFA #SportsNews