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Indian football suffered another major continental setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) revised its slot allocation for the 2027-28 club competition cycle, pushing India down to the AFC Challenge League, which is the third tier of Asian club football.

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Malaysia Masters came to an end after she lost to former European Games champion Line Kjaersfeldt of Denmark in the women's singles quarterfinals

The Delhi HC pulled up the World Federation of India for its decision to declare Vinesh Phogat "ineligible" from participation in domestic events and asked the Centre to constitute an expert panel to evaluate her.

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured third place in the IGU Southern India Junior Golf Championship 2026 held at Coimbatore. The DPS Hyderabad student continued his consistent run after strong performances in the Haryana and Andhra State Junior Championships and is ranked India No. 2

Hockey India has named the 18-member Indian Women’s U-18 squad for the Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. Led by Sweety Kujur, India will face Korea, Malaysia and Singapore in Pool A of the tournament beginning on May 29.

Hockey India announced an 18-member squad for the U-18 Men’s Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. Captain Ketan Kushwaha will lead the team, which is placed in Pool A with South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan. Tournament begins May 29.

Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against comparing 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Sachin Tendulkar, urging patience amid growing hype. He said the Rajasthan Royals youngster must be allowed to develop naturally while managing modern pressures beyond the cricket field.

Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada set the tone with early wickets as Gujarat Titans thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs to seal a top-two finish in IPL 2026. Sanjay Bangar praised their impact alongside Jos Buttler’s explosive batting display.

The Handball Association of Hyderabad will conduct its general body meeting on June 11 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Secunderabad. HAH president Ch. Franklin announced the schedule, which will bring together members to discuss key organizational matters and future plans

The 59th Telangana State-ranking Chess Tournament will take place at Meridian School, Madhapur, on May 24 for boys and girls in the under-7 to under-15 categories. Registrations close at 6 p.m. on May 23, with no spot entries allowed

Karnataka’s 12-year-old Aida Thimmaiah claimed her maiden overall title with a treble win at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship in Mumbai. She shot a final-round 68 to beat Delhi’s Yogya Bhalla, while Haryana’s Nandini Rathee won Category ‘C’

Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad, powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s record century stand. CSK collapsed in the powerplay and were bowled out for 140, ending their play-off hopes for the third straight season

Telangana Football Association, under the aegis of AIFF, will conduct a referee development course in Hyderabad from June 4–7. The program includes training on laws of the game, match management, fitness, and modern refereeing techniques. Limited seats available

Vihaan Jain shot a four-over 76 to extend his lead to four strokes at the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship in Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu’s Nilofer Sivamoorthy trails in second, while Drona Singh Dhull clinched Category ‘C’ with a nine-shot win

India has appointed American archery legend Dave Cousins as chief coach for its compound archery programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Cousins is expected to join the national setup soon and will begin with the Stage 3 Archery World Cup assignment.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

B. Sandeep’s blazing 162 and Mohd Azharuddin’s breathtaking 38-ball 116 headlined a high-scoring day in the HCA B-Division T-20 tournament, which featured dominant centuries, close finishes, and big wins across multiple encounters

Cousins brings an extraordinary competitive pedigree to the role

A total of 30 teams in the Men’s section and 25 teams in the Women’s section will vie for the ultimate crown

Ashmita looked in complete control against the world No. 55, dominating the opening game with a comfortable win

This marks the second consecutive triumph over the competition by an English club

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match

The tournament format places India in Pool A alongside South Korea, hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan