Europe's Premier club competition returns. The 2022/23 edition of the UEFA Champions League kicks off with defending champions Real Madrid in action on the opening night against Celtic. WION's Resident football expert Matt Holland discusses the major storylines of the season with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 season preview

The Indian Men's Hockey team heads into the Birmingham Commonwealth Games hoping to build a legacy following the return to the Olympic podium last year. The last 10 months have been one of experimentation in Indian hockey with a second-string team initially scheduled to play in Birmingham. However, the postponement of the Asian Games has now allowed Reid to field his best squad. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with the head coach and the captain of the men's hockey team, Manpreet Singh, just ahead of the Games as they prepare to end India's wait for a gold medal.

Exclusive: Head coach & Captain of Indian men's hockey team speak to WION

Former Liverpool Captain Sami Hyypia believes it will be a two-horse Premier League title race again between Champions Manchester City and Liverpool. Hyypia spoke to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo during Liverpool's Pre-Season tour in Singapore.

Sports Exclusive: It's going to be a two-horse premier league title race again, says Samy Hyypia

Treble winner and Manchester United legend Andy Cole looks ahead to Premier League season, says Manchester United need Champions League football. Watch his conversation with WION's Sports Editor DigVijay Singh Deo.

Sports Exclusive: United need to close the gap with man city, says Andy Cole

'Captain Marvel' Bryan Robson backs Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, says manager Erik ten Hag will need time to succeed. Watch this exclusive conversation with WION's Sports Editor DigVijay Singh Deo.

Sports Exclusive: Ten Hag will need time to bring success to the club, says Bryan Robson

The Indian Men's Badminton team scripted history on Sunday by winning a maiden Thomas Cup title. The Chief Coach of the National Team- Pullela Gopichand- spoke to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the magnitude of the achievement.

WION Sports: Pullela Gopichand on India's historic Thomas cup triumph

The Indian Men's Badminton team scripted history on Sunday by winning the Thomas Cup for the very first time. The Thomas Cup is the sport's equivalent of the Davis Cup in Tennis or the Football World Cup and just five countries had previously managed to win it across 32 editions. India beat 14-time champions Indonesia in the summit clash with Captain Kidambi Srikanth winning all his six singles matches throughout the tournament. Srikanth reflected on the win during a conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: Captain Kidambi Srikanth speaks to WION on India's Thomas Cup triumph

2004 Olympic 100m Gold Medalist Justin Gatlin remains a polarising figure in Athletics despite having a Hall of Fame career. Gatlin famously beat Usain Bolt in the final race of the Jamaican's career and continued to produce age-defying performances before retiring earlier this year. Gatlin could not shake off a chequered doping past despite ending his career with five Olympic medals and ten World Championship medals. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with Gatlin to look back on his career, his rivalry with Bolt, and his expectations from a new generation of athletes.

WION Sports: In conversation with Justin Gatlin, the man who redefined sprinting

What next for four-time World Champions Italy after missing out on a second consecutive World Cup? Will Roberto Mancini remain Head Coach of the Azzurri and is Italian football in a much better shape than it was in 2017? Football Coach and Analyst Matt Holland discusses Italy’s shock defeat against North Macedonia with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: What Next for Azzurri and coach Mancini?

The UEFA Champions League returns with a blockbuster clash involving two of Europe's biggest clubs. Lionel Messi's Paris Saint Germain take on Real Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo sets up the match with Welsh Football coach Matt Holland.

UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint Germain vs Real Madrid Preview

Indian Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj has hailed Rafael Nadal's work ethic and his tenacity with the Spaniard coming from behind to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open Men's Singles final on Sunday. Amritraj believes the gap between the 'Big Three' and the younger players is decreasing and says Nadal holds a slight edge in the race to be crowned G.O.A.T in Men's singles. Amritraj was speaking to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Exclusive with Vijay Amritraj

The two Men's Singles semi-finals at the Australian Open promise to be a fascinating affair. Rafael Nadal continues his quest for a record-breaking 21st major title against Matteo Berrettini and de facto top seed Daniil Medvedev faces fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Chairman of Selectors for the Indian Tennis Federation, Nandan Bal, to set up the two big matches.

Australia Open 2022: Indian coach Nandan Bal previews the men's singles semi-finals

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has predicted an extremely close battle for the constructors' title in 2022 after running Mercedes close last season. Horner admits that he isn't a fan of sprint races to determine the grid. Horner spoke to Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on his reservations about the format and also spoke candidly on the new generation of F1 drivers.

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner looks ahead to the 2022 F1 season

The 2021 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi continues to dominate headlines a month before pre-season testing begins. 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has still not committed to racing in 2022 after the controversial end to last season that saw Max Verstappen win a maiden world title. Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner oversaw Verstappen's title challenge and was closely involved in the final moments of the Abu Dhabi GP. Horner spoke to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on Verstappen's win and also on the Hamilton uncertainty.

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner reflects on Verstappen's F1 triumph

England's quest to regain the Ashes lasted just three matches. England's batters barely showed up as Australia ruthlessly battered England into submission in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. The prospect of a series whitewash is all too real now for England and heads are expected to roll within the Test team setup. There have been a record 9 defeats in 2021 and reports indicate Head Coach Chris Silverwood may face the axe. Why have England hit rock bottom? Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo speaks to Ashes winner and former England international Monty Panesar.

WION EXCLUSIVE: The Ashes post-mortem with Monty Panesar

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are arguably two of India's greatest Tennis players who created headlines both on and off the court. Their partnership took them to the summit of the sport and they won 3 Grand Slam titles together and still hold the record for the longest unbeaten doubles streak in Davis Cup. They have shared a prickly relationship over the years but have come together to reveal the inside story of their highs and lows in a documentary series that is now streaming. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Bhupathi and Paes about their camaraderie, the endless controversies and the closure that the series provides.

WION Exclusive: Tennis legends open up on prickly relationship

The tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics has seen a number of high-profile pullouts, but there is still plenty of history on the line. Novak Djokovic is chasing the 'Golden Slam', while home-favourite Naomi Osaka is under the spotlight as she returns to action after two months. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke exclusively to American doubles star and Rio 2016 silver medalist Rajeev Ram to set up the event.

WION Sports: How do Tennis pros feel about the conditions in Tokyo?

One of the sports breaking new ground for India at these Olympic games is table tennis. four paddlers from the country have managed to qualify for the first time and among them is Manika Batra, who rocketed into the national spotlight with a historic medal haul at the 2018 commonwealth games. WION sports' Rahul Dalal speaks to the Indian star ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

WION Sports: Buildup to Tokyo 2020 with Manika Batra

India’s journey at the Olympics is synonymous with the sport of Hockey. India won six consecutive Gold medals in the sport on either side of the Second World War and the run yielded 8 Gold medals, a silver and two bronze medals. The trophy cabinet has been barren since 1980 but the Men’s team heads into Tokyo as contenders on merit and not due to sentimental reasons. Chief Coach Graham Reid, Captain Manpreet Singh and Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh spoke about their preparations for the Games with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports | Road to Tokyo: Indian men's Hockey team special

The Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the Indian Premier League confident of a good showing having covered all bases despite a relatively quiet Player Auction. The Sunrisers reached the playoffs in the UAE last year and remain one of the most consistent teams in recent IPL history. Cricket legend and Sunrisers mentor VVS Laxman opened up about the depth in the squad, the support for talented players within the leadership team and the importance of having a balanced squad in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: India's cricket carnival is here

India's Cricketing Carnival, the Indian Premier League or the Ipl gets underway this Friday with the tournament returning to Indian shores for a first-ever attempt at a cluster-caravan format. The Rebranded Punjab Kings have made some smart buys at the Player Auction to rectify gaps in the Squad that cost the team a playoff berth last season. The franchise's Head of Cricket Operations and Former Indian Captain Anil Kumble opened up on life within the bio bubble, a welcome selection headache and much more in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: Countdown to IPL 2021

The regular season of the NBA is approaching the halfway point and it has already thrown up some fascinating storylines. One of the rising stars of the league, Indiana Pacers Center Myles Turner, spoke to Wion Sports' Vidur Kathuria on a range of issues, including his aspirations of winning the Defensive Player of the year award, the NBA's role in the anti-racism movement as well as his unique way of dealing with trolls.

WION Sports: Indiana Pacers Star Myles Turner on the NBA season

Indian Badminton achieved success at the Olympics in 2012 with Saina Nehwal winning a medal at London. That medal gave the sport a new fillip in India and also set a benchmark for other shuttlers. At the Rio Olympics PV Sindhu went one better as she reached the final before going down to Carolina Marin. In a candid conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Sindhu traces her journey to that special moment in 2016 and how it changed her life.

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on WION Broadband Olympic Edition

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WION Sports: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 season preview

Exclusive: Head coach & Captain of Indian men's hockey team speak to WION

Sports Exclusive: It's going to be a two-horse premier league title race again, says Samy Hyypia

Sports Exclusive: United need to close the gap with man city, says Andy Cole

Sports Exclusive: Ten Hag will need time to bring success to the club, says Bryan Robson

WION Sports: Pullela Gopichand on India's historic Thomas cup triumph

WION Sports: Captain Kidambi Srikanth speaks to WION on India's Thomas Cup triumph

WION Sports: In conversation with Justin Gatlin, the man who redefined sprinting

WION Sports: What Next for Azzurri and coach Mancini?

UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint Germain vs Real Madrid Preview

WION Exclusive with Vijay Amritraj

Australia Open 2022: Indian coach Nandan Bal previews the men's singles semi-finals

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner looks ahead to the 2022 F1 season

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner reflects on Verstappen's F1 triumph

WION EXCLUSIVE: The Ashes post-mortem with Monty Panesar

WION Exclusive: Tennis legends open up on prickly relationship

WION Exclusive: Tennis legends open up on prickly relationship

WION Sports: How do Tennis pros feel about the conditions in Tokyo?

WION Sports: Buildup to Tokyo 2020 with Manika Batra

WION Sports | Road to Tokyo: Indian men's Hockey team special

WION Sports: India's cricket carnival is here

WION Sports: Countdown to IPL 2021

WION Sports: Indiana Pacers Star Myles Turner on the NBA season

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on WION Broadband Olympic Edition