Deepika scored eight goals in India’s 19-0 win over Uzbekistan at the Asian Games.

Six of them were penalty corner conversions.

She was among the stars again in India’s 17-1 win over Indonesia.

The women’s team are the defending bronze medallists.

The Games run until October 4.

The Indian men’s team, the defending champions, began their title defence with a 13-1 win over Indonesia on September 20.

Dilpreet Singh scored four goals in the men’s match, at the 18th, 19th, 37th and 49th minutes.

Shilanand Lakra scored twice, at the 6th and 35th minutes, and Sukhjeet Singh scored twice, at the 38th and 48th minutes.

The women’s team are the defending bronze medallists at the Asian Games.

The women are in Pool B and the men in Pool A of the Asian Games hockey tournament.

India’s women’s hockey team played the Monday match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.

The men’s and women’s teams both started with heavy wins, which can help in pool standings if goal difference is used to separate teams.

The Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

Big scorelines at this stage reflect the gap between India and lower-ranked teams in the pool, and stronger opponents are expected later in the tournament.

India’s contingent for the Games has 503 athletes competing across 36 sports.

The men’s 13-1 win gave the defending champions a goal difference of plus 12 after their first match.

The women’s 19-0 win gave them a goal difference of plus 19 after their opener.

After two matches, the women’s team had scored 36 goals and conceded one.

The Indian women’s hockey team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan on Sunday, September 20.

Deepika scored eight goals in that match, including six penalty corner conversions.

Indian women’s hockey team (file photo), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Indian women’s 10m air rifle team won silver at the Asian Games, finishing behind China.

The team consisted of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod.

Elavenil later won individual silver as well.

Both medals came on Sunday, September 20.

They were India’s first medals of the Games.

The Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026, and cover 43 sports.

India has sent a contingent of 503 athletes competing across 36 sports.

At the time of the report, Japan led the table with three golds and three bronzes, followed by China with two golds, four silvers and one bronze.

South Korea had one gold and three bronze medals at that stage.

Teqball player Quimcy Dsouza was scheduled to play bronze medal matches on the same morning.

The Indian men’s hockey team, the defending champions, began their campaign against Indonesia, while the women’s team played Uzbekistan.

The India women’s cricket team also reached the final on Sunday, which assures the country of another medal.

Shooter Manu Bhaker, who carried the flag at the opening ceremony, is scheduled to compete in the 10m air pistol, 25m pistol and mixed team 10m air pistol events.

Shooting is one of the sports in which India has traditionally targeted several medals at the Asian Games.

The women’s 10m air rifle events began at 6:15 am IST on Sunday, among the first medal events on the day.

India opened its medal account at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, September 20, with two silver medals in the women’s 10m air rifle events.

The Indian team of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod finished second behind China in the team event.

Elavenil Valarivan then won silver in the individual women’s 10m air rifle event.

The individual silver made her the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event.

Toyota Stadium, Aichi, Japan (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Nagpur, Maharashtra – Housing societies, schools, clubs and commercial developers across India are investing more in sports and recreation spaces, and the surface underfoot decides how safe, durable and playable those spaces are. Fitnext Sports Infra, a Nagpur-based sports court flooring manufacturer established in 2007, is supplying premium flooring for these projects. The company has now also been recognised at the Nagpur Startup Meet with an award for Excellence in Business Innovation.

Award for Excellence in Business Innovation at Nagpur Startup Meet

Fitnext Sports Infra received the Excellence in Business Innovation trophy at the Nagpur Startup Meet, a recognition of the company’s work in building modern sports infrastructure from its Nagpur base. The award adds to more than 16 years of experience in the sector and reflects the company’s focus on quality materials, customised court solutions and dependable project delivery.

For societies, schools and developers choosing a flooring partner, third-party recognition of this kind is a useful signal alongside the company’s completed projects and customer feedback. To learn more about the company’s journey, visit the About Fitnext Sports Infra page.

Why Sports Flooring Matters for Societies and Commercial Projects

A sports court is no longer a “nice to have.” Housing societies now promote their badminton and pickleball courts alongside the clubhouse and swimming pool, schools and academies compete on training facilities, and commercial developers know that a well-built recreation zone can lift a project’s value and keep residents and tenants happy.

A court in a society or commercial campus is used every day by children, teenagers, working professionals and senior citizens. It has to withstand heavy use, sun, rain and limited maintenance budgets, and above all it has to be safe. Poor flooring leads to slips, joint stress and uneven bounce, and it wears out fast. Good flooring offers grip, shock absorption, weather resistance and consistent playability. That is the gap Fitnext Sports Infra works to close.

India’s Largest Game Court Flooring Manufacturer

Fitnext Sports Infra has completed more than 500 projects and built over 600,000 square feet of sports surfaces. The company describes itself as India’s largest game court flooring manufacturer. Every system is made from fully tested materials and designed to international standards, so that athletes and everyday users get the right balance of performance and safety.

Its work serves sports facilities, academies, schools, clubs and professional players across the country. Whether the requirement is a single badminton court in a society clubhouse or a large multi-sport arena in a commercial development, the team handles design, material supply and installation as one complete package. Browse completed work in the Fitnext gallery.

Premium Sports Court Flooring for Every Game

Modern societies and commercial complexes rarely build for just one sport. Fitnext Sports Infra supplies and installs flooring for the most popular indoor and outdoor games:

• Tennis Court Flooring: built for long-lasting durability, true ball bounce and superior grip, and suited to schools, clubs, societies and sports complexes.
• Basketball Court Flooring: synthetic acrylic surfaces designed for UV resistance and all-weather durability.
• Pickleball Court Flooring: for one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
• Badminton Court Flooring: engineered for speed, grip and control.
• Volleyball Court Flooring: for schools, clubs and community grounds.
• Multipurpose Court Flooring: one surface that supports several sports.
• Skating Rink Flooring: for recreational and training rinks.
• Running Track Flooring: for campuses, academies and sports complexes.

Pickleball has taken off in India, and many societies and clubs are converting existing spaces or building new courts for the sport. For societies with limited space, a multipurpose court is often the most practical answer, since one well-built surface can host badminton, basketball, volleyball and more. The flooring has to be right for every sport played on it, which is why material selection and installation quality carry so much weight.

Acrylic Synthetic Flooring: Weather-Ready Performance for Outdoor Courts

Outdoor courts face sun, rain and constant foot traffic. Acrylic synthetic flooring is widely used for tennis and basketball courts because of its UV resistance and all-weather durability. It gives players a consistent playing surface and keeps its finish over time, which suits societies, schools and commercial sports parks that want an outdoor court to last.

Rubber and EPDM Flooring for Gyms, Play Zones and Recreation Areas

Sports facilities in societies and commercial projects go beyond courts. Clubhouse gyms, children’s play areas, jogging paths and activity zones need surfaces built for impact and safety. Fitnext Sports Infra offers a full portfolio for these spaces:

• Rubber Flooring for gyms, walkways and recreational areas.
• EPDM Flooring for playgrounds, running tracks and outdoor recreation zones.
• Gym Rubber Roll for fitness studios and residential gyms, where free weights and equipment demand a hard-wearing, impact-absorbing base.
• EVA Rubber Flooring for cushioned activity spaces.
• Kids Fun Flooring and Puzzle Mats for children’s play rooms, where cushioning and easy installation matter.

These surfaces are designed for heavy foot traffic while staying comfortable underfoot and easy to maintain, which matters to societies that want low-maintenance facilities.

Indoor Elegance: Vinyl and Wooden Flooring

For premium indoor halls, clubhouses and multipurpose rooms, the company offers Vinyl Flooring and Wooden Flooring. These options suit developers who want a polished, professional look along with dependable playing performance. One customer, Pravin Kumar Sinha, credited the team with finishing his wooden flooring project on time and making it a fabulous experience.

Football Turf and Artificial Grass

Compact football and cricket grounds are increasingly common in urban societies and commercial developments. Football Turf and Artificial Grass let owners keep a green, playable surface all year with far less upkeep than natural grass. The range includes polypropylene football turf, shock pads and cricket turf flooring.

Customised Solutions, Not One-Size-Fits-All

No two projects are alike. A school playground has different needs from a luxury township’s clubhouse, and a corporate campus wellness zone differs from a professional training academy. Fitnext designs customised multi-sport courts, turf and landscaping solutions tailored to each client’s requirements. Its approach rests on four pillars:

• Expertise and experience: over 16 years of building world-class sports facilities that put quality, safety and performance first.
• Customised solutions: court and surface designs matched to the project’s brief.
• Sustainable practices: durable materials and future-ready sports infrastructure that reduce the need for frequent replacement.
• Fast delivery: a strong dealer network across India for quick, hassle-free material supply, which matters to developers working to tight construction schedules.

What Clients Say

Customer feedback points to the same themes: professionalism, punctuality and quality. Gourish Dahikar praised the team’s dedication, technical expertise and customer support throughout his project, and said he would recommend the company to others. Parvez Khan highlighted the quick response and installation ahead of schedule. Krunal Bhure said he looks forward to extending the business relationship on future projects.

Sports flooring is a long-term investment, so a supplier’s track record on timelines and after-project support matters as much as the specification sheet.

A Simple Checklist for Choosing a Flooring Partner

Societies and developers evaluating suppliers can start with five questions:

1. Is the material fully tested and suited to the sport being played?
2. Can the surface handle Indian weather, including UV exposure and rain?
3. Does the supplier have a proven record of completed projects and independent recognition?
4. Are delivery and installation timelines dependable?
5. Can the solution be customised to the space, sports and budget?

Fitnext Sports Infra’s manufacturing experience, product range, nationwide supply network and its Nagpur Startup Meet recognition are aimed at answering exactly these questions. Explore the full product range to plan your project.

Looking Ahead

India’s sports infrastructure is expanding quickly, driven by growing interest in fitness, the rise of newer sports like pickleball, and the expectation that modern residential and commercial developments come with quality recreation spaces. A safe, durable, well-installed surface helps residents stay active, helps schools nurture young athletes, and helps developers deliver projects that stand out. With an award for business innovation, a broad portfolio and more than 16 years in the business, Fitnext Sports Infra is positioning itself as a dependable partner for projects that want performance and longevity from day one.

Get a Free Consultation

Anyone planning a new court, society clubhouse, academy, gym or commercial recreation facility can request a free consultation and quote through the Fitnext Sports Infra contact page.

Choosing a Flooring Partner: What Societies and Developers Should Ask

Anyone planning a sports facility can use a simple checklist when evaluating suppliers:

1. Is the material tested and suited to the sport? A tennis surface and a gym floor have very different requirements.
2. Can the supplier handle weather and UV exposure? Outdoor courts in Indian conditions need surfaces built for sun and rain.
3. Is there a proven project track record? Completed installations show real-world performance.
4. What is the delivery and support network? Reliable supply keeps projects on schedule.
5. Can the solution be customised? The best courts are designed around how residents and users will actually use them.

Fitnext’s combination of manufacturing experience, product breadth and nationwide supply network is aimed at answering exactly these questions.

Looking Ahead

India’s sports infrastructure is expanding quickly, driven by growing interest in fitness, the rise of newer sports like pickleball, and the expectation that modern residential and commercial developments come with quality recreation spaces. Flooring sits at the heart of that shift. A safe, durable, well-installed surface helps residents stay active, helps schools nurture young athletes, and helps developers deliver projects that stand out.

With its Nagpur base, a broad portfolio spanning rubber, EPDM, acrylic, vinyl, wooden, EVA and turf flooring, and more than 16 years in the business, Fitnext Sports Infra is positioning itself as a dependable partner for societies and commercial projects that want performance and longevity from day one.

About Fitnext Sports Infra

Fitnext Sports Infra is a Nagpur-based manufacturer and installer of sports court flooring, established in 2007. Its range includes rubber, EPDM, acrylic synthetic, vinyl, wooden and EVA flooring, artificial grass, gym rubber rolls, kids’ flooring and puzzle mats, along with surfaces for tennis, basketball, pickleball, badminton, volleyball, multipurpose courts, skating rinks, running tracks and football turf.

Contact Fitnext Sports Infra

Address: UG32, Ground Floor, Shriram Tower, LIC Square, Sadar, Nagpur – 440013, Maharashtra

Call for direct ordering: +91 77760 00462 | +91 97659 32786 | +91 88887 79786

Email: sales@fitnextrubber.com

Website: www.fitnextrubber.com

Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday