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The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural flagship circuit, Project Pickle X, successfully concluded its grand final leg featuring over 200 players and 1,000 high-level matches

RuPay Credit Cardholders will receive an exclusive 24-hour priority access window beginning May 20, 2026, to secure tickets for: Qualifier 1 – May 26

Sauryaram i of the Archi Horse Racing Academy secured victory in the under-14 jumping category at the HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Hyderabad

The advisory included instructions related to social media behaviour, anti-corruption protocols, smoking and vaping restrictions, and player conduct during the tournament.

The TCA official asserted that the situation has now escalated into a serious threat to the integrity of Telangana cricket administration.

FCI scored 113 in 26.2 overs

Harbhajan Singh has urged MS Dhoni to play Chennai Super Kings’ final home match of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With Dhoni sidelined due to injury, speculation continues over a possible farewell appearance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

India finished with a total of 10 medals, comprising one silver and nine bronze.

Chennai Super Kings faces Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial encounter

The winner  got a cash prize Rs. 16,000, the runnerup received Rs. 10,000.. 

Salima Tete, a bronze medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, will lead the side for the upcoming tour.

The 12 nations are split into two groups of six

Barcelona ended their title-winning La Liga campaign with a 3-1 victory over Real Betis, becoming the first club to win all 19 home matches in a 38-game season. Raphinha scored twice, while Robert Lewandowski received an emotional farewell from home supporters.

The Central Information Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority under the RTI Act, stating it is an autonomous private body not owned, controlled, or substantially funded by the government, making RTI provisions inapplicable to it

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been selected for the 2026 Asian Games, marking her fourth appearance. The Vijayawada-based athlete has multiple Asian Games medals and an impressive international record across World Cups and World Championships.

Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association for 2026–2030. Elections were held in Sri Lanka, with key posts filled unanimously. The association also announced the launch of the Commonwealth School Chess Championship in 2026.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised Rajasthan Royals for handing Donovan Ferreira the 18th over in a crucial IPL match, calling it a “suicidal move”. He also praised Mitchell Starc’s decisive spell, discussed Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes and doubted MS Dhoni’s return for CSK.

Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Vikram Rathour admitted Mitchell Starc’s crucial 15th over changed the match against Delhi Capitals, saying RR were at least 20 runs short. He also defended tactical decisions, backed the team’s playoff hopes and praised youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s batting

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to win the Italian Open, becoming the first home champion since 1976. The victory gave him his 10th Masters 1000 crown and completed the rare Career Golden Masters feat

Mitchell Starc’s fiery 4/40 triggered a Rajasthan Royals collapse before Delhi Capitals chased 194 with a five-wicket win. KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel’s 105-run stand set the tone, keeping Delhi’s IPL playoffs hopes alive ahead of their final league clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their IPL playoffs berth with a 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 73 and Kohli’s fluent 58 powered RCB to 222, while disciplined bowling thwarted PBKS despite Shashank Singh’s valiant 56

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced open selection trials for senior men for the 2026-27 season. Registrations will open from May 18, with shortlisted players set to participate in trials at Gymkhana Ground beginning May 21 in Hyderabad

Five young cricketers from the Hyderabad Cricket Association have been selected for the Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy UK Tour and Cricket Exposure Programme in Manchester. The team will tour England from July 11 to 26 and play 12 matches across multiple venues

N Ayaan Varma of Hyderabad Polo Riding Club emerged victorious in the Jumping CH-1 90 cm open category at the Equestrian Challenge held at HPRC. Several riders from different clubs also secured top positions across junior and open jumping categories