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Thousands of people across India participated in the special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to mark World Bicycle Day. Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu praised the initiative, highlighting its role in promoting fitness, sustainability and environmentally friendly mobility.

Expanded format, new rules, soaring costs and geopolitical tensions surround football’s biggest spectacle starting June 11

India ended a seven-year wait by defeating Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women’s Championship final in Margao. Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum, and Lynda Kom Serto sealed a record sixth title, marking a historic triumph for the Blue Tigresses

Mirra Andreeva, 19, captured her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. She became the youngest women’s singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992, marking a historic milestone in her career

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes

India opener KL Rahul revealed that avoiding overanalysis and refusing to restrict his natural attacking strokeplay was the key to unlocking his patient, anchoring 12th Test century against Afghanistan on Day 1 in New Chandigarh

The Telangana Cricket Association has announced a dharna at Indira Park on June 7 against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s decision to proceed with the TG20 tournament. The protest is expected to draw political leaders, cricketers, administrators and cricket stakeholders

Rajasthan left-arm spinner Manav Suthar earned his maiden international cap against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, becoming India’s first specialist spin-bowling Test debutant since 2021 as the team eyes transition options ahead of the Sri Lanka tour

Ashish Tani Purti’s spectacular hat-trick guided the Indian Men's U-18 hockey team to a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Japan to lift the Asia Cup 2026 title, triggering grand cash rewards from Hockey India

Following his historic title win at the Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa expressed deep gratitude to the Adani Group, emphasizing that corporate backing and logistical support are vital for athletes to succeed at the highest global levels

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for calming dressing-room nerves by handling an unpredictable morning pitch on Day 1, laying the perfect foundation for India's dominant score against Afghanistan in the one-off Test

Former selector Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan's composure during his 81 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test, but warned that head coach Gautam Gambhir will monitor a "technical flaw" in the youngster's defense against spin

Telangana's Tanmai Nihal Uttam and Anvi Vikram Goud captured the Under-17 singles titles, while Uttarakhand's Aditya Singh Negi and Rajasthan's Anvi Rathore claimed the Under-15 crowns at the All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Hyderabad

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul struck commanding centuries, while B. Sai Sudharsan contributed a fluent 81, driving India to a dominant 368/3 against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test match in New Chandigarh

Synopsis: Telangana completely dominated the 17th Monsoon Regatta at Hussain Sagar, capturing 15 medals. Prodigy Rameeza Bhanu clinched the U-16 girls' gold, while national champion Ravikumar Banneoulu secured a historic double-trophy feat, anchoring the state's stellar sailing performance

India cricket chief selector Ajit Agarkar has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain, citing his IPL leadership experience. Suryakumar Yadav, despite leading India to the World Cup title, has been omitted due to form concerns and long-term planning

Indian golfers Karandeep Kochhar and teenager Kartik Singh carded steady second rounds to stay four shots behind joint leaders Settee Prakongvech and Runchanapong Youprayong at the IGPL Bharath Classic amid windy conditions at Morocco's Mazagan Resort

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar described receiving India’s 319th Test cap from Kuldeep Yadav as the best feeling of his life. Suthar debuted in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa made history as the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, completing a sensational comeback in Stavanger. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the 20-year-old, stating the entire nation is proud of his monumental feat

KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan’s 139-run partnership put India in control at 209/2 against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Mullanpur. Rahul remained unbeaten on 81 as India dominated the afternoon session after a solid stand.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden India T20I call-up for the tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer takes over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, who has been dropped entirely from the squad

Dhruv Jurel will captain the India A squad for two multi-day matches in Sri Lanka starting June 25. The squad features vice-captain Devdutt Padikkal and a maiden call-up for Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy-winning star bowler, Auqib Nabi

Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced injured Virat Kohli for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are likely to play, subject to fitness clearance, as selectors await final medical updates on key players.

Smashers Sports Club defeated Marredpally Playground 7-1 to win the Sharvari Pabbaraju Memorial Junior Baseball Tournament in Hyderabad. Ankush starred in the title-winning campaign and was named Most Valuable Player and Best Batter in the boys’ category.