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The Kerala government declared a holiday on Monday for schools, colleges and professional institutions to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup final. The decision followed requests from football enthusiasts and concerns over late-night travel and sleep disruption

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will organise the Sub-Junior and Youth League 2026 for boys and girls from July 20 at YMCA, Secunderabad. Around 350 players attended the coaching camp, with 18 teams selected across four competition categories

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the National Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026-27. Eligible athletes aged 8 to 23 years can receive monthly scholarships ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹20,000. The last date to apply online is July 31.

P V Sindhu ended her title drought by winning the Japan Open, defeating reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi on her home court. The victory marks a significant comeback for the double Olympic medallist ahead of next month's World Championships in Delhi

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh rang Lord's iconic five-minute bell before the third ODI against England, reviving memories of his famous 2002 NatWest Series heroics. The honorary ceremony is one of the most cherished traditions at the Home of Cricket.

Kerala has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The decision follows widespread public demand and reflects the state's deep passion for football.

Argentina and Spain will battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at MetLife Stadium in New York. Here's a complete preview of the final, including both teams' road to the summit clash, squads, match timing, and live streaming and telecast details in India

Telangana Grandmaster Raja Rithvik won the silver medal at the Menuires International Chess Championship in France after finishing unbeaten with seven points from nine rounds. He lost the title to compatriot Rohith Krishna on the tie-break despite defeating higher-rated Maxime Lagarde in the final round.

England elected to bat after winning the toss in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's, while India suffered a major setback with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to knee swelling. KL Rahul returned as India brought in Prince Yadav and Arshdeep Singh.

Sahith Theegala carded a third-round 68 to climb to tied for 29th at The Open Championship, while American Sam Burns fired a 65 to seize a two-shot lead. Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim share second as the tournament heads into the final round.

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma will make tactical adjustments against Sam Curran in the deciding ODI at Lord's. Nayar said Rohit's strike rate is not a concern, stressing that converting good starts into big scores remains the bigger challenge.

Bukayo Saka expressed pride after joining England's elite list of World Cup hat-trick scorers with a brilliant treble against France. The Arsenal forward said the achievement was special, while Thomas Tuchel praised his decisive display in England's third-place victory.

PV Sindhu defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title. The victory ended her two-year title drought, making her the first Indian champion at the tournament with a dominant, attacking performance

England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup bronze medal match to secure their best World Cup finish since 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players' resilience and mentality after overcoming fatigue to end the tournament with a memorable victory.

Kylian Mbappe became the highest World Cup scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record during France's third-place play-off against England. Mbappe also strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race with 10 goals at the 2026 tournament

Samyukta Karthikeyan of Ranga Reddy emerged the standout performer at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship, clinching three gold medals in the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle events at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex

Two-time world women's boxing champion Nikhat Zareen has undergone knee surgery in Mumbai. Thanking her doctors and Reliance Foundation Sports for their support, the Hyderabad boxer said her recovery had begun and expressed confidence about making a stronger comeback

Manika Batra's straight-games victory over Prithika Pavade powered the Ahmedabad APL Pipers to a dominant 10-5 win against the PBG Pune Jaguars. The victory moves Ahmedabad to the top of the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 table

N Parthiv and G Aniha emerged champions in the boys' and girls' singles categories respectively at the AITA National Series tennis tournament held at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy. Imran Mirza presented the prizes to the winners after the finals

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has firmly backed Rohit Sharma ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's. Morkel dismissed concerns over the veteran opener's form, citing tough English conditions and his invaluable top-order experience

The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup reached Ranchi, which will host the tournament for the first time. The ceremonial event highlighted the city's preparations and Jharkhand's football tradition ahead of the opening match scheduled for July 26

Spain legend Andres Iniesta warns that stopping Lionel Messi in Monday's FIFA World Cup final is virtually impossible. He urged Luis de la Fuente’s squad to abandon fear, trust their tactical identity, and focus on hurting Argentina through collective possession

Arjun Erigaisi secured India's first victory at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 by defeating America's Hans Niemann in round three. The win positions Arjun in sole second place, trailing tournament leader Alireza Firouzja by half a point

Reeds FC defeated Oro FC 2-0 in the TFA Youth League Under-15 football championship, with Daniyal Ulwanuddin and Gintungnunj scoring. In another match, Gymkhana FC edged past ProKick FC 1-0 through Mandeep's match-winning goal in the 19th minute