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India adopted a measured approach with the bat after picking three all-rounders in the playing eleven at the cost of specialist bowling resources, raising plenty of questions

The win handed Harmanpreet Kaur's side a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, having won the opener by a record-shattering 97-run margin last week

Sabalenka, known for her blistering shot-making and aggression, was tested early by the crafty and defensive Bouzkova. But the Belarusian brought her trademark intensity and poise at key moments to stretch her unbeaten record in Grand Slam second rounds to 18 straight

Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) officially announces its new governing body following the successful conduct of elections at the KKFI headquarters in the national capital

Two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Anderson Peters has withdrawn from the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru due to an ankle injury. Cyprian Mrzyglód replaces him

Divyanshi Bhowmick defeated China’s Zhu Qihi to win the under-15 singles title at the Asian Youth Championships, earning a spot at the World Youth Championships and leading India’s medal tally

Medak and Adilabad played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA Junior State Football Championship, while Nalgonda and Karimnagar ended their match without goals at Nagaram Ground, Nizamabad

India began their World Boxing Cup 2025 campaign in Astana with commanding wins from Hitesh, Sachin, Minakshi, and Muskan. The tournament is a key step toward the finals in Delhi

Despite Telangana's new Sports Policy boosting athlete rewards, coaches remain neglected with no recruitment, benefits, or pensions. A representation has been submitted to the Sports Minister, seeking long-overdue reforms

Pranav Suryadevara scored a fine unbeaten century for Hyderabad Bottling in a rain-affected draw against R Dayanand, as several HCA A-Division matches ended without results due to washouts

Railways Sports Promotion Board won the overall title at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament with nine medals. Standout wins from Nitu, Lovlina, and Saweety marked an impressive finish to the event

JioHotstar recorded 89.1 million viewers and 13.7 billion watch-time minutes during the India-England Headingley Test, marking a record-breaking start to the WTC 2025–27 cycle and Shubman Gill’s era

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy 2025, aimed at transforming India into a global sports powerhouse through grassroots reform, private investment, inclusivity, infrastructure development, and Olympic-level ambition

India face Iraq in their third AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier, aiming to extend their unbeaten run. With six points and strong momentum, India prepare confidently despite injury concerns and upcoming challenges

Tennis legend Pat Cash has teamed up with Abler Sports & Entertainment to launch The Invitational with Cash for Charity—a tennis-meets-culture festival debuting January 2026 in Melbourne, featuring legends, entertainment, and fundraising ahead of the Australian Open

JioHotstar saw record-breaking digital viewership as India’s Test series against England kicked off, marking a new chapter under Shubman Gill’s leadership. The platform logged 89.1 million viewers for the first Test, reflecting surging fan interest in red-ball cricket

Aanil Mohan, a kabaddi talent from Himachal Pradesh, made history after being picked by U Mumba for ₹78 lakh — the highest-ever Category D bid in PKL. His journey from village courts to the league spotlight is truly inspiring.

The Chennai Bulls dominated the Delhi Redz 41-0 to win the inaugural GMR Rugby Premier League title. With strong praise from players and coaches, the league is being hailed as a game-changer for Indian rugby’s growth and global exposure.

Tanmay Onkar Roy bags four gold medals in 10M Rifle events

Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal

Centuries by Km Nitesh Reddy (133) for Gemini Friends, Abhirath Reddy (118) for Jai Hanuman and fine spell by CH Nishanth Sen Reddy (5/61) for Hyderabad Bottling were some of the highlights of the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket championship

India led global celebrations of International Kho Kho Day with a rally at Jantar Mantar and events across states, highlighting Kho Kho’s evolution into an internationally played and recognised sport

Ankur Bhattacharjee and Taneesha Kotecha claimed bronze in the Under-19 mixed doubles at the Asian Youth Championships. Divyanshi Bhowmick entered the Under-15 singles semifinals with a confident win

Kandi Ravi clinched the title in the Board Drama Chess Championship with 5.5 points from six rounds, earning Rs 2,000. Sarath Kumar Nanda came second with five points