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India U20 women’s football head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for two friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28. The matches will prepare the Young Tigresses for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.

India’s young shuttlers advanced impressively on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with standout performances in singles and doubles securing multiple Round of 16 berths. Top seeds and doubles pairs maintained strong winning momentum.

Delhi Toofans edged out Kolkata Thunderbolts 18-16, 11-15, 12-15, 15-11, 15-12 in the Prime Volleyball League, helping Goa Guardians qualify for the semi-finals. Delhi captain Saqlain Tariq was named Player of the Match after a spirited comeback win.

Sakshi Yadav won gold in the women's section (30-34 years) in the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke

As the first half progressed, the Steelers tightened their defence and maintained pressure on the Titans, cutting the deficit to just one point at 11-10 when the Strategic Time Out was taken

Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match

In another match, Secunderabad Nawabs, 175 in 32.1 overs, lost to Nalgonda District, 177/5 in 30.1 overs

The knock-out phase of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy cricket championship will be held later this month

Former Ranji star Bavanakka Sandeep, coaching Hyderabad under-19 for the first time, guided the team to the knock-out stage of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He praised captain Aaron George, all-rounder Wafi Kachchhi, and wicketkeeper-batter Alankrit Rapole for stellar performances.

Telangana Football Association has announced its squad for the Sub-Junior National Championships in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, starting October 25. The 20-member team will be led by head coach Nicholas Fernandes, with R. Mahesh as assistant coach and Dasari Chandra Kumar as manager.

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after his match-winning 10-wicket haul against South Africa in Lahore. He now trails India’s Jasprit Bumrah by just 29 rating points.

India began its campaign strongly at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025, with several youngsters posting key wins, including two over Chinese rivals. SL Dhakshan Sugumaran and Wazir Singh clinched thrilling three-game victories in boys’ singles on the opening day.

BCCI issues RFQ for Official Partner Rights of the Women’s Premier League. Interested entities must purchase the RFQ by November 12, 2025. Only eligible product categories will be considered, and submissions close on November 21, 2025.

Test Twenty, an innovative 80-over cricket format, merges Test cricket’s strategy with T20 excitement. Launched by Gaurav Bahirvani and endorsed by AB de Villiers, Clive Lloyd, Matthew Hayden, and Harbhajan Singh, it empowers global youth players through AI-based talent evaluation.

Ahead of the crucial India vs New Zealand group-stage match on October 23, players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sophie Devine share insights. Indian batters’ form, spin strategy, and leadership dynamics could shape semi-final hopes.

Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the French Open Super 750 after losing 7-21, 16-21 to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde secured a 21-12, 21-19 win in mixed doubles

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-affected Women’s World Cup match, with Marizanne Kapp’s all-round performance and Laura Wolvaardt’s 90 leading the way. Pakistan was set a DLS target of 234, but could only manage 83/7

India’s senior women’s team fell to a 0-2 defeat against IR Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Two second-half goals from Sara Didar handed the visitors a deserved win. India’s next match is against Nepal on October 27

Centuries by Sagar Chaurasia, K. Prajwal, and Buddhi Rahul were the highlights of the HCA A-Division one-day league cricket championship. Notable performances from players like C.P. Venkatesh and Mohd Abdun Adnan made the day exciting

IM Artem Lutsko of Ukraine won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with a perfect score of 12 points from 12 rounds. A. Viswaa and Ujan Alex secured second and third places with 10 points each

M Venkata Rama Reddy of Kurnool has been selected to represent India in the 800m event at the fifth South Asian Athletics Federation Games in Ranchi from October 23 to 26. He recently won a golden double in Bhubaneswar

The official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 were unveiled in Goa, marking the return of the prestigious tournament to India after 23 years. With a prize of USD 2 million, top players will compete in a knockout format

Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have become the World No. 1 Under-19 girls’ doubles pair in ITTF rankings, leading a record surge of six Indian pairs into the top 100 — a milestone moment for India’s growing youth table tennis ecosystem.

The Hyderabad Golf Association inaugurated SU TPGL 2025, the fifth edition of the Telangana Premier Golf League, featuring 16 teams and 192 players. Officials praised its role in promoting structured, inclusive golf and strengthening community ties across Hyderabad's golfing scene