Sport

Pune is set to host the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd WPA Heyball World Championships, featuring six of the world’s top ten men and eight top-ten women. Pankaj Advani is among 26 Indians competing in the elite 128-player field

NorthEast United FC defeated FC1 3-1 in their final Group F fixture to enter the quarter-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a perfect record. Parthib Gogoi scored twice, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added the third goal

TIME School’s Riddhi Toro won the under-14 singles title at the CBSE Cluster VII table tennis tournament in Eluru. She defeated Hetvika Kolli in the final, while TIME School finished runner-up in the girls under-14 team event

Hyderabad's 18-year-old Anugonda Sreemanya Reddy has qualified for the main draw of the ITF WTT W15K tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan. She defeated Xiaoyue Xuan of China and Ximena Senties of Mexico in the qualifying rounds to progress

British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen unveiled the jersey for the India-Spain International Grassroots Football Development Programme in Hyderabad. The initiative will focus on Under-14 players, providing professional coaching, talent identification and opportunities for advanced football training and exposure in Spain

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Ireland. He received one demerit point after showing dissent at an umpire’s decision, marking his first offence in 24 months

P Harshit won the Brilliant Trophy online chess tournament after finishing level with Leeladitya on 11 points from 12 rounds. Harshit secured the title on the tie-break rule, while Bhavyesh Balaji finished third with 10 points

Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete expressed confidence that India will win the upcoming FIH Women’s World Cup, citing momentum from their Nations Cup victory. She emphasised smart, attacking hockey, team unity, and the energy of young players as key strengths, while acknowledging nerves but stressing belief in her squad’s ability to bring home a medal.

Norman Isaac of Hyderabad has been appointed Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled in Ahmedabad from August 13–23. Sixteen national teams from Asia and Oceania will compete, with the top four advancing to the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Former India fielding coach T Dilip praised Virat Kohli’s unmatched intensity and influence on teammates, recalled India’s 2024 Barbados triumph, explained the idea behind the fielding medal, and highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic catch in the T20 World Cup final.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has formed a Women’s Cricket Committee to strengthen and streamline women’s cricket in Telangana, with members Sunitha Anand, Anaya Maria and M. Revathi tasked with overseeing structured programmes and opportunities across all levels.

Team Speed slammed a record-breaking 746/8 in 90 overs against City College Old Boys in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship. Advith Reddy 256, Koushik Reddy 171 and Vimal Dev 119 powered the remarkable total on Monday

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts

Mohun Bagan Super Giant stormed into the Durand Cup quarter-finals as Group A winners with a 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Sahal Abdul Samad scored a first-half hat-trick, while Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren and Tekcham Abhishek Singh also scored

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the State will complete land re-survey by 2027 and issue Pattadar Passbooks with advanced security features. The government has resolved thousands of acres of land disputes and is digitising old revenue records

The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to announce centrally contracted players under its new format-based payment system. The delay comes as the board struggles with categorising players, while questions continue over transparency in its financial matters

Indian para-cyclists won 12 medals at the UCI Para Cycling Track Event in Odense, Denmark. Arshad Shaikh led the medal haul with two gold, three silver and a bronze, while Vishwa Vasani and Anshuman Dhumal also secured multiple medals

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews and Harshitha Samarawickrama have been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for July 2026. Sciver-Brunt impressed at the T20 World Cup, while Matthews and Harshitha starred in ODI series for their teams

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee will make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship in October. The second edition features defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox and several other global and Indian stars.

England captain Harry Brook, West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hayley Matthews made the women’s shortlist.

Mirabai Chanu recalled the emotional significance of winning Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow after years of injuries, family difficulties and the disappointment of missing a medal at the Paris Olympics, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with medallists.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has named support staff for the senior men’s team and Under-23, Under-19, Under-16 and Under-14 squads for the coming season. The appointments include trainers, physiotherapists, video analysts and a masseur for the senior team.

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues is excited about featuring in the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, saying her mindset remains focused on helping India win. She also reflected on The Hundred, injury setback and India’s upcoming South Africa series

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series