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Indian Railways clinched the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara, defeating Maharashtra 49–31 in the final. The tournament featured dominant wins, major upsets and standout individual performances, reinforcing the Nationals’ status as the cornerstone of Indian kabaddi

Hockey India has opened ticket sales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. Tickets start at Rs 25. India will compete with seven nations for three World Cup spots.

Telangana defeated Andhra Pradesh 5-3 while Kerala finished third

Sree Shaunak Chanda of Hyderabad won the 11th One-day rapid prize money chess tournament at RACE Chess Academy with a perfect six out of six score. C Karthik Sai and Mehta Jwalin finished second and third respectively

The Rugby Association of Telangana held its Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad, reviewing past activities and future plans. President Dr Narendra Ram outlined a one-year development roadmap focusing on grassroots programmes, player welfare, and increased participation in State and national competitions

The Bindass Women Run 2026 was held at Jalavihar Water Park in Hyderabad with enthusiastic participation from women across age groups. The walkathon aimed to promote health awareness, women’s welfare and social empowerment with support from community organisations

PV Sindhu said she is safe after being stranded in Dubai while travelling to the United Kingdom for the All England Championships. In a video message, she described the situation as frightening and thanked authorities and supporters for their help

Sikandar Raza produced a fine all-round display with 73 and key wickets, but South Africa held their nerve to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in New Delhi, carrying their unbeaten run into the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand

Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in style with a brilliant 158 as Australia crushed India by 185 runs in Hobart to complete a 3-0 series sweep, posting 409 before bowling India out for 224

Sanju Samson silenced critics with a brilliant unbeaten 97 as India chased down West Indies’ 195 to secure a five-wicket win at Eden Gardens, earning a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals against England

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unveiled their IPL 2026 jersey, featuring bold front stripes and five stars for their titles. MS Dhoni returned to camp, while the squad sees Sanju Samson joining, Jadeja and Curran traded, and young talents added

Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, to be held in Hyderabad from 8–14 March. India, led by captain Salima Tete, will face Uruguay, Scotland, and Wales in Pool B.

Indian badminton player Shaina Manimuthu produced a spirited comeback at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2026, defeating Thailand’s third-seeded Pimchanok Sutthiviriyakul in a three-game thriller.

Following Sri Lanka’s Super 8 exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced he will step down, citing inconsistency despite recent ODI and Test successes during his tenure

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced elections for the posts of secretary and treasurer on March 12. Electoral Officer VS Sampath released the schedule, detailing nomination, scrutiny, campaign and voting dates for eligible members

The Soch India Foundation has announced the Bindass Women Run in Hyderabad on March 1, 2026, to promote women’s health and empowerment. The women-only marathon will be held from Sanjeevaiah Park to Jalavihar Park along Necklace Road

Sreenidi Deccan FC opened their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-0 win over Diamond Harbour FC in Kolkata. Fabrice Kah scored the lone goal, while goalkeeper Aryan Lamba saved a penalty to secure three points

Holds eight-time former champions Karnataka to a draw on day five, adjudged winners by way of first innings lead

A significant number of personnel - including players, match officials, broadcast teams, and event staff - rely on Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, as key transit points

The England women’s hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8–14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex. England will face Italy, Korea, and Austria in Pool A.

India has finalised a 20-member squad for the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia, led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen.

In Prague, Grand Master Jorden van Foreest defeated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in round three of the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters, moving into a tie for first while Gukesh fell into a tie for last

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how everyday speech borrows from cars and cricket, citing phrases like “speed breaker,” “green light,” “bouncer,” and “sixer” to highlight language’s evolving, playful connection with sport and road metaphors

Hasini Yadav beats Sanjana 5-7, 5-7 in the singles final—both are from Telangana