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India wrapped up the Ulaanbaatar Open wrestling tournament with an extraordinary 17-medal haul. Highlighted by historic Greco-Roman team championship glory and a runner-up finish in Men's Freestyle, the contingent firmly cemented its position in the overall top three

40-Word Synopsis: Debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with a seven-wicket match haul and a crucial 28-run cameo in India's victory over Afghanistan. The 23-year-old called the experience 'unreal' but emphasized that long-term Test success demands immense patience and consistency

PGTI President Kapil Dev has assured complete support for India's golf squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Emphasizing a narrowing talent gap, the legendary cricketer urged the young contingent to maintain mental focus to secure ultimate glory

PV Sindhu leads a 24-member Indian squad at the Australian Open 2026 in Sydney. While HS Prannoy and Ayush Shetty look to rebound, India will miss key stars including Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag ShettY

Former Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat won the women's 25m pistol T4 event at the National Selection Trials in Dehradun with 37 hits. Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker took silver, while Divya T.S. secured bronze

Sri Lanka 'A' top-order batter Nuwanidu Fernando views the upcoming 50-over tri-series against India 'A' and Afghanistan 'A' as a prime opportunity to cement his national team berth, leaning on guidance from his international cricketer brother, Vishwa

Hockey icon Rani Rampal believes India’s U-18 Asia Cup bronze-winning team holds the potential to form the core of the 2032 and 2036 Olympic squads, praising their resilience and the exceptional form of top-scorer Nousheen Naz

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed a sensational match haul of 7/62, anchoring India to a record victory by an innings and 300 runs over Afghanistan on day three of the one-off Test in Mullanpur

India targets T20 World Cup silverware in England backed by the top order who hope to stay consistent especially Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues

India’s Karandeep Kochhar carded a flawless, bogey-free 68 to secure a joint ninth-place finish at the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic in Morocco

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed her excitement about leading the team in another ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She highlighted the rapid growth of women’s cricket, Sri Lanka’s preparations, squad balance and the importance of the T20 format in expanding the game.

Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 kicks off in Goa on July 9, featuring seven teams in a 17-day single round-robin format. The tournament features marquee derbies and rematches, culminating in the grand final on July 26

Harmanpreet Kaur said India's pre-World Cup series against Australia helped build confidence despite defeat. She praised Jemimah Rodrigues' match-winning semi-final century, while Jemimah recalled Australia's strong start and a crucial partnership with Deepti Sharma during the chase.

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

Sai Teja and Vanisha were crowned Strong Man and Strong Woman at the Telangana Open Medchal-Malkajgiri District Powerlifting Championship in Hyderabad. The event showcased impressive performances across categories, with winners receiving medals, cash awards, and praise for their dedication and sportsmanship

The Telangana Cricket Association staged a dharna at Indira Park against the TG20 League, alleging violations of HCA rules and lack of BCCI approval. Leaders warned of possible bans on players and criticised HCA for neglecting talent outside Hyderabad

Khalsa defeated Nizamabad by nine wickets to win the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knockout final, with Hansin Reddy and Manikanteshwar Reddy starring in the chase. In the A-Division, Balaaji edged Central Excise despite Chaitanya Krishna’s explosive century

Justice P.S. Narayana awarded medals and certificates at the Silver Stone Sports Academy’s summer camp in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. The camp engaged children aged 5–17 in indoor and outdoor sports, promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship while nurturing future talent

Red Havoc Secunderabad Club defeated Rainbow FC (RK Puram) 3-0 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament, with Hriday scoring twice and Anuj adding another. YDC ECIL and Garden FC drew goalless, while Super Strikers FC face JJ Nagar FC next

Reeds FC defeated Petra Sports Academy 2-1 to win the inaugural Young Telangana Football League at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Gymkhana FC finished third, while individual awards recognised standout players and girls’ contributions, marking a promising future for football in Telangana

At 62, Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Secunderabad, continues to mentor young sailors at Hussain Sagar Lake. His guidance has produced national champions, with debutants impressing at the Monsoon Regatta, blending academics and sport to inspire future talent

Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final. The German ended his long wait for major success, becoming the first German man to win Roland Garros since 1937

Shreyas Iyer said his appointment as India’s T20I captain will not change his personality, as he has always embraced challenges. He highlighted his Mumbai cricket upbringing and competitive mindset, while Sourav Ganguly backed his elevation, saying he has earned the role.

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30 and Ollie Robinson named man of the match. Emilio Gay impressed on debut as England’s Bazball reset began positively