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IOA president P T Usha credited India's coaches for the country's strong start at the Commonwealth Games, saying every medal reflects their dedication. She highlighted the crucial role of coaching, technical support and athlete preparation across all sporting disciplines

Indian hurdler Tejas Ashok Shirse qualified for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after finishing third in his heat. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar also reached the final, while sprinter Gurindervir Singh exited in the heats

India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh bowed out of the Commonwealth Games men's 100m after clocking 10.39 seconds to finish 28th overall in the heats. The national record holder was unable to progress to the semifinals despite finishing second in his heat.

Two-time Olympian Sajan Prakash qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games after finishing sixth overall in the heats with a timing of 1:58.59. He secured second place in his heat to advance to the final

Indian long jumper M Sreeshankar qualified for the Commonwealth Games final with an opening leap of 8.01m, surpassing the qualifying mark

India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh finished second in his opening-round men's 100m heat at the Commonwealth Games, clocking 10.39 seconds. His qualification for the semifinals will be decided after the completion of all 11 heats.

Indian quarter-miler Rajesh Ramesh is set to make his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming to build on his relay success at the Asian Games and World Championships while helping India continue its rise in the 4x400m relay events

Rahul Dravid believes the inaugural European T20 Premier League will provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers, highlighting Europe's vibrant club culture. Co-owner Faf du Plessis also backed the league, saying its fresh approach offers significant long-term growth potential for cricket.

Senior sports journalist Jasvinder Sidhu died in a road accident in East Delhi late Sunday night. The veteran journalist, who worked with several leading media organisations, was remembered by the Press Club of India for his professionalism and contribution to sports journalism

Hyderabad's Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Both shooters dominated qualification before securing podium finishes, continuing India's impressive medal-winning campaign in the prestigious shooting competition.

India captain Shreyas Iyer described his team's 3-0 T20I series sweep of Zimbabwe as "flawless", praising the players and support staff for executing plans perfectly. Head coach VVS Laxman also commended Iyer's leadership and the squad's winning mindset throughout the tour.

The YMCA of Greater Hyderabad's Narayanguda branch will organise the 26th Annual Kargil Victory Sports Festival from August 6 to 8. Under-17 boys and girls will compete in basketball, volleyball, kho kho, kabaddi and march-past. Entries close at 5 pm on August 4.

The Telangana Football Association will conduct selection trials for junior boys at Gymkhana Football Ground in Hyderabad on July 28. Players born between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012, are eligible. The trials are open only to boys from the twin cities.

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 will be held in Coimbatore from July 28 to August 8, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. Teams will compete for the national title, while promotion and relegation add extra significance to every match.

India interim coach VVS Laxman praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity after his Player of the Series-winning performances against Zimbabwe, saying the teenager has the temperament, talent and work ethic to become one of India's biggest stars and break international cricket records.

India's Mandengbam Jadumani Singh advanced to the men's 55kg boxing quarterfinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after defeating Pakistan's Rehman Sumama by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer secured his second consecutive clean-sweep victory and will now compete for a semifinal berth.

Mirabai Chanu dominated the women’s 48kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, claiming her third successive gold medal. Overcoming initial stumbles, the Olympic medallist shattered multiple Commonwealth and Games records with a commanding 190kg total lift

The Sashastra Seema Bal emerged overall Wushu champions at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad, winning 10 gold medals. CRPF finished second and ITBP third, while BSF and CRPF claimed the women's and men's Sanda titles respectively

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a mature 81 while Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets as India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third T20I in Harare. The win completed a 3-0 series sweep after India posted 192 and restricted the hosts to 157 for seven

Likhith Sivapuram won the boys' under-57kg title at the ninth Inter-School Taekwondo Championship held at Game Point. The event featured competitions across multiple sub-junior and cadet boys' and girls' Kyorugi categories, showcasing promising young talent

Hyderabad shuttler Sai Nachiketh Bhatraju won the Turkish Junior International title, completing back-to-back international victories after his Junior All England triumph. The Chetan Anand Badminton Academy trainee defeated Turkey's M. Toremis in the final to continue his impressive run

Top-seeded India will begin favourites in the men's team event at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Delhi. Singapore lead the women's seedings, while a record USD 110,000 prize purse and strong international participation promise an exciting week of competition

Secunderabad Stallions became the first team to score over 100 points in the Hyderabad District Sub-Junior Basketball League, defeating Golconda Gladiators 105-72. Karthik starred with 48 points as the unbeaten Stallions secured a place in the final

Raynier Fernandes marked his Jamshedpur FC debut with a superb hat-trick as the Indian Super League side thrashed Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC 5-0 in their opening Group C match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup in Ranchi.