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Telangana made history by becoming the first Telugu-speaking team to enter the semifinals of the Sub-junior National Girls Football Championship, beating Uttarakhand 4-1 with a Theerta Sandeep hat-trick

Oakridge International (Gachibowli) boys won their second straight game, while Indus girls beat Suchitra Academy in the Keystone Schools League U14 basketball championship, with Keystone boys also securing victory on Thursday

Osmania University will conduct its Inter-college swimming championship for men and women on August 25 at GHMC Swimming Pool, Secunderabad. Team selections will be overseen by Prof K Deepla and Manoj Bidla

Bhimavaram Bulls defeated Vijayawada Sunshiners by six wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 at Visakhapatnam, with M Hemanth Reddy’s unbeaten 71 runs earning him the Player of the Match award

Khalid Jamil’s first national camp blends veterans with four debutants, including Army man Sunil Benchamin and forward Manvir Singh, as India prepares for the CAFA Nations Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers

Unseeded Tanvi Patri upset top seed Ishita Negi in straight games at the India Junior International Series in Hyderabad. Several Indian shuttlers advanced in men’s, women’s, doubles, and mixed doubles events

Teen shooters led India’s charge at the Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan, winning four golds on day four. Abhinav Shaw, Mansi Raghuwanshi, Harmehar Lally, and Jyotiraditya Sisodia starred as India reached 26 medals

Mohsin Ali Kand, a 17-year-old from Srinagar, won gold in the 1000m kayaking event at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, overcoming financial struggles and rowing a shikara to support his training

Ajay Singh was re-elected as president of the Boxing Federation of India, defeating Jaslal Pradhan. Pramod Kumar and Pon Baskaran secured key posts as the elections shaped the future of Indian boxing

India’s Young Tigresses face Bangladesh in a high-stakes SAFF U17 Women’s Championship clash on Friday in Bhutan. With memories of last year’s penalty heartbreak still fresh, India seek consistency and redemption after starting their campaign with a 7-0 win over Nepal.

Bengal Warriorz coach Naveen Kumar says the team has built a young and balanced squad for PKL Season 12, strengthening the raiding unit. He praised Devank Dalal and emphasized the role of fans in motivating players.

Dabang Delhi KC is ready for PKL Season 12 starting August 29, retaining Ashu Malik as captain. The 22-year-old raider, last season’s top scorer, leads the team’s pursuit of playoff consistency and a championship title.

The Young Tigresses raced to a commanding 5-0 lead by half-time, leaving Nepal no room for recovery in what was a one-sided affair from the outset

Nelgi scored a 21-4, 21-16 win against Keerthy in the women’s singles match held at Gopichand Academy

Shooting on day three at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza, Naruka first finished third in qualifying with a score of 119 over two days, before shooting a confident final from the very first shot of the 60-shot decider, to land the biggest medal of his career

Khan brings with him a distinguished track record in both corporate leadership and sports administration

The debutants beat Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second semi-final of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup

Day 5 of the Yuva Andhra Championship 2025 saw Kurnool Knights win twice to reclaim Pool A lead, while Amravati Crushers maintained their unbeaten Pool B run. Bhimavaram Guardians and Vizag Commandos also registered victories in a thrilling round of matches.

Former Andhra Cricket Association Vice-President PVR Prashanth has been appointed Team India’s manager for the Asia Cup in Dubai from September 9 to 28. The BCCI and ACA leaders congratulated him as India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, prepares for the tournament.

Bengaluru Bulls coach BC Ramesh, raider Akash Shinde, and defender Ankush Rathee shared insights on PKL Season 12 preparations. Focused on defence, fitness, and teamwork, the squad blends experienced players with young talent, showcasing opportunities for aspiring kabaddi stars.

Badminton in India is facing a shuttle crisis as feather supply drops and costs double, with BAI, Yonex and Gopichand stressing urgent need for synthetic alternatives and possible government support

Iga Swiatek defeated Jasmine Paolini to claim her first Cincinnati Open title, her 24th career trophy and second of 2025, boosting confidence ahead of the us open where she is seeded no. 2

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired ill in the final, earning his eighth masters 1000 crown and boosting his bid for the year-end no. 1 ranking

Shubman Gill returns as India’s T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while Shreyas Iyer misses out; India face Pakistan in group stage on September 14