Sport

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari urged Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to approve Khelo India proposals, including the 2026 Youth Games in Hyderabad and key sports infrastructure projects across the state

U Mumba delivered a commanding 48–28 victory over Bengaluru Bulls in Vizag, with standout performances from Ajit Chouhan and Rinku, showcasing their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League clash

In the A2H Children’s Under-15 Chess Tournament held in Hyderabad, Sujay Bobbili of Hindu Public School emerged champion in the boys’ category with a flawless score of five out of five. Dara Gowtham Griffin and A. Pardhu Naga Sai followed in second and third spots, respectively.

Sanjeevi Rithvik and Manimuthu Shaina won the singles titles at the South Zone inter-state badminton championship in Hyderabad, which featured winners from multiple states across categories, including under-19 events

Indian boxers delivered strong performances at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool, with Sumit Kundu and Neeraj Phogat advancing to the pre-quarters and Sakshi securing an RSC win in her opener

Mustang edged 7 Seas 55–52 in a close battle at the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy, with strong performances from Vinod and Nikhil helping them come from behind to win

Hitesh Dolwani from Telangana secured the singles title at the UTT Para Ranking Table Tennis Championship held in Indore by defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in a closely contested final.

Subramanyam Swamy smashed an unbeaten 174 for Cosmos, marking the highest score in the C-Division one-day league, as seven centuries and eight five-wicket hauls lit up HCA league matches

Dabang Delhi K C made PKL history with the first-ever golden raid win, led by Ashu Malik’s Super 10. Fazel Atrachali hailed the new rule as a fan-friendly, exciting addition

In a boost for Indian Kho Kho, 24 players — 12 men and 12 women — have been inducted as CISF Head Constables via the sports quota. The athletes, who excelled at trials in Bhopal, include National Games and World Cup performers.

At 31, Yuki Bhambri has scripted a remarkable comeback, reaching the US Open men’s doubles semifinals in 2025. Backed by Roundglass Tennis Academy and mentor Aditya Sachdeva, he has reinvented himself as a doubles specialist, inspiring India’s next tennis generation

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in his final home qualifier, thrilling fans at Estadio Monumental. Messi, South America’s top World Cup qualifier scorer, said he’ll only play the next World Cup if physically fit

This marks Saina's first venture into team ownership, opening a new chapter in her journey as an athlete and mentor

Sreeja, currently ranked World No. 42 and India No. 6, and Snehit, World No. 106 and India No. 8, will be part of the national contingent

Jwala also announced her continued support for the development of fencing sport in Telangana State

Jatin Sharma shines with 124 not out in Lords victory against RJCC

Along with the launch of the tour, IGPL also announced a key partnership with the Asian tour, the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region

The film is an evocative and visually compelling tribute to the team’s journey in GCL

On the opening day of competition, Pawan Bartwal (men’s 55kg) kicked off India’s campaign against Brazil’s Michael Douglas Trindade, providing India a winning start

For at 4 pm, he was discharged after being treated for a high fever and at 7 pm, he was on the mat against U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League match in Visakhapatnam

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal betting app 1xBet. The 39-year-old, believed to have endorsed the app, will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Puneri Paltan defeated Bengal Warriorz 45-36 in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at Vizag. Skipper Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, and Vishal Bhardwaj shone, neutralising Devank Dalal’s 17-point effort

Hyderabad’s Akshaya Reddy Varakantham won gold in set two and overall silver at the CISCE Archery Nationals in Kochi. The Future Kids School archer has consistently finished on the podium since childhood

Hyderabad’s 11-year-old Anvith Athapu won silver in the 333m and bronze in the 500m at the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Championship, adding to his 40-plus medals since age eight