Sport

Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore with an exhibition match between Singapore and Malaysia, backed by the Asian Kho Kho Federation, featuring training clinics, theory sessions, and youth engagement

Brijesh Damani narrowly lost 3-4 to Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif in the IBSF Masters final, while Kamal Chawla and young Indian cueists recorded wins in other ongoing snooker events

Siddharth Kalia and M. Preethika won top honours in the 10th Telangana Sub-junior and Junior Inter-district Swimming Championship held at Gachibowli, with strong performances across freestyle, butterfly, and breaststroke events

Lanka Ravi, India’s first International Master from Andhra Pradesh, reflects on his four-decade chess journey, evolving opportunities, the sport's growth, and the need for better support and recognition

Tadej Pogačar won Friday’s Tour de France mountain time trial in Peyragudes, becoming the youngest rider to claim 21 stage wins. He extended his overall lead, crushing Jonas Vingegaard by 36 seconds and overshadowing a struggling Remco Evenepoel.

The HCA’s adjourned AGM on Saturday unanimously appointed Justice (Retd) Suresh Kumar Kait as Ombudsman and Justice (Retd) K.C. Bhanu as Ethics Officer. Despite expectations of discord, the meeting passed off peacefully, focusing only on the appointments.

Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli won the state-level Under-19 badminton singles title in Nanded, Maharashtra, defeating Mumbai’s Aryan Talwar. He will now compete in a zonal tournament in September. The young athlete was felicitated by family and supporters at his hometown.

Tension broke out at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal after Telangana Cricket Joint Action Committee members protested, demanding equal representation in HCA. Police took the protesters into custody and shifted them to Uppal police station. No untoward incident was reported.

India dominated Sri Lanka 110-69 in their opening match at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships. Tanvi Sharma, Vishnu Kode, and the Rawat sisters played key roles in the victory

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the semifinals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov, while R Praggnanandhaa lost to Fabiano Caruana, eliminating him from the title race

Asian gold medallist Agasara Nandini has been appointed as Sports Advisor to TGSWREIS, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure and nurture talent, after rising through its coaching system since 2019

Only 173 clubs cleared by Justice L. Nageswara Rao can attend HCA’s AGM. Disputed clubs involved in conflict of interest are barred, marking a strict enforcement ahead of upcoming elections

India’s Brijesh Damani beat compatriot Vijay Nichani 4-2 to reach the final of the World Masters Snooker Championship in Bahrain, where he will face Pakistan’s reigning champion Muhammad Asif

Inter Kashi FC were declared I-League 2024–25 champions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned an AIFF decision that had earlier invalidated their player registration and altered the standings

World Cup medallist Jyothi Surekha Vennam was felicitated in Vijayawada by Union Bank officials for her recent success in Madrid. She reaffirmed her focus on winning an Olympic medal

Hyderabad Globe FC routed Sachdev Sports FC 6-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League. Owaisuddin netted a hat-trick, with Rashiq, Saleem, and Navneshwar Reddy also scoring

The Boxing Federation of India clarified that the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation lacks legal standing and advised boxers and officials to avoid participation in IABF-related events or activities

Sancta Maria International School inaugurated new pickleball courts and announced a partnership with Gamepoint to provide after-school coaching and open its sports infrastructure to the wider community

Cantonment Football Club, promoted to the B-Division League, will hold selection trials on July 19 at Bolarum Sporting Ground to pick its team for the upcoming Shivkumar Lal championship

The fourth Charminar Challenge Khelo Hyderabad Athletics Championships will be held at Chirec International School on July 26. Events are open for all age groups from 8 years to adults

Smriti Mandhana stays focused on the process as India build toward the 2025 Women’s World Cup. She also launches a cricket academy in Dubai with UK coach Don Bhagawati

Anil Kumble backs Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in the Manchester Test, calling it vital. India’s assistant coach Doeschate shares updates on Bumrah, Siraj, and Pant ahead of the fourth Test

India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined and given a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact during the first ODI against England. England were also fined for a slow over-rate. Both teams accepted the ICC sanctions without a hearing.

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the yellow jersey in emphatic fashion with a solo win on the iconic Hautacam climb in Stage 12 of the Tour de France. The Slovenian now leads Jonas Vingegaard by over three minutes with five summit finishes remaining.