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The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India

L Srinivas Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coach, led the Indian boys' kabaddi team to gold at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. The team remained unbeaten, with a thrilling 35-32 victory over Iran in the final, showcasing India’s kabaddi talent

The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural State Ranking Tournament concluded successfully at PicklePro Academy, featuring over 150 matches across various age groups. The event also served as selection trials for the upcoming IPA Nationals, where Telangana will field a strong 56-member team

Kishan Gangolli made history by winning the Gold Medal on Board 3 at the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Astana, Kazakhstan. His outstanding achievement marks India's first-ever gold medal at this prestigious event for disabled chess players

P.V. Sindhu will be off the international circuit till January 2026 to focus on recovery from a foot injury, following medical advice from Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and her support team. The two-time Olympic medallist is undergoing structured rehabilitation and training in Hyderabad.

Telangana outclassed Jammu & Kashmir 6-0 in the Sub-junior National Football Championship in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Mohammed Anas, S. Chaitanya, Paikhomba, Stolzer, K. Akshaj, and Samson John netted goals in the commanding victory.

India’s Shreyas Iyer suffered a laceration injury to his spleen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The BCCI said he is stable and recovering under medical supervision, with the team doctor monitoring his progress in Sydney.

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney with internal bleeding following a rib cage injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia. He remains in the ICU under observation, with doctors monitoring his recovery closely.

Security has been strengthened in Navi Mumbai after two Australian women cricketers were molested by a motorcycle-borne man in Indore. The accused has been arrested, and organisers have enhanced safety measures around hotels and venues for the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Sai Sravan's inning of 125 helps Andhra reach 281/4 against Saurashtra in Col CK Nayudu Trophy cricket championship

M Venkat Ram Reddy from Kurnool clinched a bronze in the men’s 800m event at the fourth South Asian Senior Athletics Championship in Ranchi. This victory adds to India’s medal tally, with Reddy previously winning a 'golden double' in Junior Nationals

Eshaan Eti of Haldi Fairways was named the best net overall player with 39 points at the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League Championship. The event saw impressive performances from London Royals and Gunners, topping their respective groups

Aizah Mir from Hyderabad clinched the juniors (90 cm) title in the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Meet at the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. Mohammed Khaled Ali and Husayn Zaid were also prominent in the results

Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League after a 3-0 win over Mumbai Meteors. Joel Benjamin, Jishnu, and Sethu were standout performers, with special awards handed to the season’s best players

Patna Pirates secured a dominant 48-32 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League Eliminator 1. Ayan Lohchab starred with 20+ points, leading his team to a convincing win. Navdeep and Milan Dahiya also contributed significantly

Hyderabad posted a total of 435 in the first innings, and Puducherry was 25/1 in reply at the close of Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Hyderabad's Rahul Radesh and Rohit Rayudu played key roles with the bat

The Indian women’s football team is set to face Nepal in the final match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Head coach Crispin Chettri aims for better performance after a loss to Iran and to assess his squad's depth for the AFC Women's Asian Cup

India’s Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar won gold in their respective categories at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025. India’s total medal haul included two golds, one silver, and two bronze, marking their best-ever performance

Karnataka’s push to raise Almatti Dam height on the Krishna River has sparked concerns in Telangana over reduced water share. With the project’s approval, neighboring states are preparing to challenge it legally, fearing droughts and delayed water supplies downstream

Rohit Sharma scores his 50th international century, and Virat Kohli plays a masterful knock to lead India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, preventing a whitewash and claiming a consolation victory

India’s wrestlers Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik claim silver medals at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia. India finishes the women’s competition with seven medals, and Parvinder loses out on bronze in the freestyle event

Srishti Kiran, a 13-year-old tennis sensation from Karnataka, advances to the semifinals at the ITF J30 Cabarete in the Dominican Republic after defeating Daniela Castillo Macario in the quarterfinals. A promising talent for India on the global stage

India's young boxers continue to shine at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh secured commanding victories, joining Ahaana and Dhruv, as India strengthens its position in the continental competition

In a thrilling Super Cup opener, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo SC. Despite leading through goals from Mahesh Singh and Ferreira, Dempo fought back, with Laximanrao Rane scoring late to level the match