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Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the National Bank Open in Toronto, claiming her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek controlled the match with consistent attacking tennis and few errors

Punjab Kings assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves says there is no real off-season in modern cricket, with camps helping players stay fit and prepared. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's positive leadership, Ricky Ponting's experience and PBKS' growing reliance on data

SGUTTA’s Srisai Shiva Advik and Yashasree Sil won the boys’ and girls’ Under-13 titles respectively at the sixth Gujarati Seva Mandal Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament in Hyderabad. Shubham Dey and Adhira Chetan finished runners-up in their respective finals.

Germany’s Tobias Bongers stunned defending champion Gareth Potts in the second round of the WPA Heyball World Championships in Pune. Pankaj Advani and Shivam Arora stayed alive in the men’s competition, while several Indian women advanced in the winners’ and losers’ brackets.

The Centre has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought permission to conduct the Games from December 11 to 23 across venues in the State.

Wafi Kachchhi smashed an unbeaten 218 and Tarun Rajan scored 148 as Union Bank of India posted 461/7 in the HCA A-Division two-day league. Several other batters also struck centuries, including Hrishikesh Simha, Jasrith Reddy and Aryan Krishna.

Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club will host the first National Qualifier of the 2026 season from August 12 to 14. The event, featuring Dressage and Show Jumping, has drawn 81 entries and will qualify riders for the Junior National Equestrian Championships.

The Table Tennis Federation of India has acknowledged the Sports Ministry’s suspension of its recognition and proposed interim administration, while stressing the autonomy of National Sports Federations. TTFI President Meghna Ahlawat said the federation remains committed to cooperation and good governance.

PV Sindhu is eyeing a medal, preferably gold, at the World Championships in Delhi, saying winning at home would be special. The five-time medallist said her confidence is back after the Japan Open win and stressed resilience, preparation and consistency.

Former India batter WV Raman says Sri Lanka will pose a strong challenge in spin-friendly conditions but believes turning tracks also offer scoring opportunities. Raman backed Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach and urged Indian batters to be proactive during the Test series

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar opens up about his journey from repeated selection setbacks to IPL success, recalling how he chose cricket over joining the Punjab Police. Brar credits his parents’ support and says playing Test cricket remains his ultimate dream

Former India batter WV Raman has backed Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, citing his ability against spin and attacking approach. Raman also supported Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 position

Former India badminton player Trupti Murgunde said hosting the BWF World Championships 2026 is a proud moment and reflects India’s sporting growth. She believes the event in New Delhi will provide young shuttlers a valuable platform to showcase their talent

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a social media creation. Brar said respect remains intact while stressing that bowlers must focus on their job rather than being affected by a batter’s aggression

India’s top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani received the Sardar Patel Sports Award from the Gujarat government. The honour recognises her remarkable comeback after a decade-long break and comes as she prepares for the 2026 Asian Para Games qualification

The Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand’s Badminton Gurukul and AISTS India have launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence to transform coach education. ISCE will offer multidisciplinary programmes covering sports science, technology, physical literacy and career development.

Punjab Kings spinner Praveen Dubey is determined to make his next IPL opportunity count after years of limited chances. Drawing on lessons from Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal, Dubey has focused on development, wicket-taking and improving his batting

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has warned the team’s seamers that the Kookaburra ball could soften after 25-30 overs in Sri Lanka. He urged them to adapt to the heat, humidity and changing conditions while maintaining intensity throughout the Tests

Dhruv Jurel faces a crucial Test audition against Sri Lanka after a string of modest scores and repeated dismissals to spin. With Sarfaraz Khan competing for his batting slot, Jurel needs to adapt quickly to Galle’s conditions and deliver

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary has shifted her focus to the Asian Games 2026 after a dominant campaign in Glasgow. The Indian boxer said she will use her Commonwealth Games experience to sharpen her skills and target another major international title

Australia vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has asked for privacy amid a personal controversy involving her estranged wife, Monica Wright. Gardner thanked Cricket Australia for retaining her in the leadership role and said she would focus on supporting her teammates in the coming season

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi’s long wait for an India Test call-up ended after he was drafted into the squad as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement against Sri Lanka. Nabi said patience, consistent performances and his family’s support helped him realise his dream

Mitchell Starc became Test cricket’s most successful left-arm bowler after surpassing Rangana Herath’s tally of 433 wickets. The Australian pacer reached 434 wickets during the Bangladesh Test and is now closing in on Dale Steyn’s mark for a place in the top 10

Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes India’s women’s hockey team has the confidence and ability to challenge the world’s best at the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup. She said the Nations Cup triumph has boosted morale and strengthened the team’s belief ahead of the tournament