In 2025, Indian sports saw mixed fortunes, with Neeraj Chopra experiencing a rare dip in performance alongside a historic 90m throw. PV Sindhu faced form and injury challenges, while Murali Sreeshankar returned from injury. Mirabai Chanu secured a World Championships medal, and Animesh Kujur set a new track record. A significant development was Ahmedabad being chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming to showcase India's soft power, though questions linger about the Games' relevance and hosting nations' willingness.