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India’s medal hopes soared at the World Boxing Cup in Astana as Nupur reached the final in the 80+kg category and Abhinash Jamwal entered the 65kg semifinals, assuring a podium finish

Pankaj Advani entered the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth 6-Red Snooker Championship in Hyderabad. Keerthana Pandian and Anupama Ramachandran also advanced, while Brijesh Damani and Arantxa Sanchis exited early

Aniketh Reddy’s 7/8, Ashish Srivastav’s 6/31, Bharat Reddy’s 6/76, and a century by Pranav Suryadevara highlighted a thrilling round of the HCA A-Division two-day league in Hyderabad

Divyanshi Bhowmick won the under-15 Asian girls’ singles title in Tashkent, defeating top Chinese and Japanese players. TTFI awarded her ₹5 lakh for ending India’s 36-year title drought

Andhra Pradesh’s V Bhavani won her second gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Olomouc, Czech Republic, claiming the 100m title after earlier winning the 200m event

President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the Durand Cup trophies marking the start of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. The prestigious tournament begins on July 23, with trophies touring five states

India take on Thailand in a decisive AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier on July 5 in Chiang Mai, aiming for historic qualification and a step closer to the 2027 FIFA World Cup

Kidambi Srikanth, Shriyansh Valishetty, and S. Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian reach the quarterfinals of the Canada Open with impressive victories, setting up exciting matches in their respective draws

Akash Shinde, a kabaddi star from Nashik, is now a key figure for Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 12. Overcoming early challenges and heartbreak, he leads a young team with determination and pride, inspired by his coach and a hard-won championship.

India captain Shubman Gill credited his Edgbaston double century to staying relaxed, batting deep, and returning to basics. Reflecting on format challenges, Gill said switching from T20 to Tests was tough. Experts praised his discipline and adaptability under pressure.

Ultimate Kho Kho has appointed Dhiraj Parasher as CEO ahead of its third season, which will feature international players for the first time. Parasher brings deep experience in sports strategy and grassroots development, aligning with UKK’s global expansion goals.

India and Thailand are level on all metrics in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, with a shootout possible if their July 5 clash ends in a draw

Union Bank’s Alankrit and Abhinav Kumar struck centuries in the A-Division two-day cricket league, while rain and wet outfields washed out or abandoned most other matches on day one in Hyderabad

India's skeet and trap shooters gear up for the final ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, with Olympians and Asian Games medallists leading the charge ahead of the World Championships

Ranga Reddy clinched the Telangana junior state football title with a thrilling 6-5 win over Nizamabad, with key goals from Shourya, Akhil, Samuel, and Moses in Nizamabad

Hyderabad Sporting FC and State Bank of India played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA A-Division Rahim League, with goals from Wajahad Ali and Zaki Raza at Sreenidhi Arena

Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi entered the semifinals at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, securing podium finishes and boosting India’s medal tally, with more boxers still in the fray

Neeraj Chopra thanked the Karnataka government and sports bodies for their support of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s first international javelin meet, scheduled at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5.

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites online nominations from sportspersons for Padma Awards 2026, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, from March 15 to July 31, 2025

Shubman Gill’s stunning 269 put India in command with a 510-run lead as Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj reduced England to 77/3 at stumps on day two at Edgbaston

Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a tragic car accident in Spain. Tributes poured in from clubs worldwide, including the Premier League and IPL franchises, mourning the untimely death of the 28-year-old forward.

Three European mountaineers achieved a historic feat on Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat: Germany’s David Göttler paraglided from 7,700m, while France’s Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein skied down the peak—marking the first ski descent from the Rupal Face and summit

Jonathan Trott praised Shubman Gill’s proactive game plan and leadership, calling him world-class. Varun Aaron lauded Jadeja’s intent and strike rotation, while Trott also noted Jaiswal’s growing maturity in England. Experts credited India’s batting approach for its tactical depth.

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches