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South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 3-1 in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu completed the comeback after Ladislav Krejci's opener, extending Korea’s impressive run against European opponents.

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang paid an emotional tribute to Jaspal Rana, recalling the legendary shooter’s influence on generations of athletes. Narang said Rana inspired countless shooters and left behind a legacy that continues to shape Indian shooting.

World Cup gold medallist Esha Singh paid an emotional tribute to Jaspal Rana following his death at 49, recalling his encouragement, mentorship and contribution to Indian shooting while describing his influence as a lasting inspiration for generations of athletes.

Indian hockey fans can look forward to nearly two weeks of uninterrupted action as the men’s team competes in the FIH Pro League in Europe and the women’s team battles for promotion at the Nations Cup in New Zealand.

Renowned Indian shooting coach and former champion Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after being hospitalised following discomfort during travel from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. A decorated athlete and coach, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern pistol shooting success

Bangladesh created history by securing its first-ever ODI series victory over Australia with a rain-affected five-wicket win in Mirpur. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar and Towhid Hridoy guided the chase after Australia recovered from a disastrous start

AGORC registered a comfortable 3-0 victory over Skykings FC in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament. Goals from Saif, Vikas Yadav and Aman sealed the win, while Vikas stood out with an influential all-round performance and creative playmaking

Warangal Warriors, one of the founding franchises of the TG20 League, has unveiled a long-term vision focused on grassroots cricket development, talent scouting and world-class infrastructure. Led by marquee player Mohammed Siraj, the franchise aims to nurture future IPL and India stars

The Para Sports Association of Telangana urges the state government to include para athletes in the two per cent sports quota, provide dedicated infrastructure, and ensure equal benefits. Proper recognition, encouragement, and support are key for their national and international success

India has named a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The team features top shooters like Manu Bhaker, Rudrankksh Patil, and Vidarsa K. Vinod across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events

Afghanistan A clinched a dramatic four-run victory over India A via the DLS method in a rain-hit Tri-series match at Dambulla. Despite India A posting 349/9 powered by Prabhsimran Singh’s 84, unbeaten fifties from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah sealed the chase

Ranga Reddy’s Nitin Nayak clinched the men’s 100m title, clocking 10.77 seconds at the 12th Telangana State Athletics Championships at the OU synthetic track. The meet saw top performances across senior and junior categories from various districts

Unveiling the Maharaja Trophy, cricket legend Rahul Dravid termed the KSCA T20 league a vital scouting ground for IPL franchises, while the association announced key rule changes regarding free-hits and pre-toss team submissions for the upcoming season

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has successfully undergone right shoulder surgery in Mumbai under Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwalla. The 24-year-old all-rounder will begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, missing the initial phase of the domestic season

Former cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble have mapped out India’s 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap, calling for a reliable backup to Hardik Pandya in Nitish Kumar Reddy, while highlighting Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's crucial mentorship role for captain Shubman Gill

Unbeaten half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah guided Afghanistan A to a stunning four-run victory over India A via the DLS method in Dambulla, overshadowing explosive fifties from Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, controversial dynamic pricing has driven ticket costs to historic highs. While marquee elimination rounds remain surprisingly un-unified, the entry-level ticket tiers have completely vanished for almost all host matches

Wimbledon has announced a record 20% increase in total prize money to £64.2 million for the 2026 tournament. The move follows escalating player protests over revenue distribution, including boycott warnings from World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

England Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a midnight curfew breach in London. The ECB has named Joe Root interim captain as Stokes reportedly weighs his international future

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India Men's U19 squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, consisting of three One-Dayers and two Multi-Day fixtures. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain both teams, while Lakshya Raichandani serves as vice-captain

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time

Australia remain optimistic that batter Phoebe Litchfield will overcome a quad injury to play in Saturday’s Women's T20 World Cup opener against South Africa. Coach Shelley Nitschke confirmed the omission from recent warm-ups was purely cautionary

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan has been named captain of India's U-19 men's team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The tour features three one-day matches and two multi-day fixtures, with Lakshya Raichandani serving as vice-captain in both squads.

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised his side's intensity, commitment and cohesion after a convincing 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in a World Cup warm-up match. Goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins highlighted a much-improved performance.