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In the women’s final, former World Cup champion S. Appoorwa scored a 25-19, 25-7 win against K. Nandini of AWASA

The BWF World Junior Championships have returned to India after a gap of 17 years and will be played in two phases from October 6-19

Amit was joined by teammate S Vishwanath (Services), who breezed past C. Lukas (Tamil Nadu) 5:0

Joel Benjamin was named the Player of the Match

Hyderabad racer Rajender Beedani of Motorsports Academy of India clocked in the fastest lap of this season at 2min 7.108sec in the qualifying session

At the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, Zileide Cassiano Da Silva and Fatma Damla Altin claimed gold and silver in women’s Long Jump T20, relegating Poland’s Karolina Kucharczyk-Urbanska to bronze. Lara Baars set a new Shot Put F40 World Record.

Telugu Titans all-rounder Bharat Hooda says the team is determined to overcome past mistakes and handle pressure better as they chase their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title. The Titans are currently placed third in the points table this season.

At the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, German sprinter Max Maximilian won gold in the men’s 400m T47. Wearing a Hindi-inscribed headband with “Never Give Up,” he honored India’s hospitality and credited the gesture for inspiring his victory

Reeds FC edged past Dream Big Soccer School 3-2 in the AIFF Under-18 Elite Youth League Qualifiers held at Gogzee Football Arena in Hyderabad. G.P. Palguna, Secretary of the Telangana Football Association, inaugurated the tournament earlier in the day

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a thrilling five-set comeback win over Delhi Toofans in the Prime Volleyball League, with Angamuthu named Player of the Match. Trailing by two sets, the Defenders rallied through Shon T John and Batsuri to win 3-2

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi expressed confidence ahead of their RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League opener, praising captain Ashwal Rai and young Indian players. He also lauded the club's support and the high-energy format of the month-long tournament

Mirza Houzef Baig scored a match-winning 123 as Nizam Cricket Club defeated Manikumar by six wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad. Rithwik’s 6/28 and Mujtaba’s 4/13 were other standout bowling efforts on the day

Ahead of their high‑stakes match, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma spoke about the intensity and emotion of India‑Pakistan contests. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasised her team’s confidence, recalled past camaraderie, and praised Harmanpreet’s leadership

Harbhajan Singh has expressed surprise over Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain and felt the decision could have waited. He welcomed Shubman Gill’s appointment and praised Shreyas Iyer’s elevation as vice-captain, while calling Rohit a consistent performer and a team leader

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

Ajit Agarkar confirms that Ravindra Jadeja remains part of India's ODI plans despite being excluded from the upcoming Australia tour. He also discusses Hardik Pandya's injury rehab, workload management for key players, and the inclusion of new talents

India faces Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup, where they are overwhelming favourites. While India looks to boost their net run rate, Pakistan must overcome their batting struggles. A tense political backdrop adds extra significance to the contest

India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI team, while Suryakumar Yadav captains the T20I side.

England Women started their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 10-wicket win over South Africa in Guwahati. Linsey Smith starred with the ball, while Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones completed a flawless chase in just 14.1 overs

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Norway with a total lift of 199kg. North Korea’s Ri Song Gum claimed gold, while Thailand’s Thanyathon Sukcharoen took bronze