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Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament with a 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh’s Rashi Sharma in the 48–51kg category

Ethan Frans of Indonesia defeated Vivaan Mirdha 6-0,6-2 in the boys final and Jesi scored a 6-0,6-0 win against Akshita Antil in the girls final

Chennai Bulls defeated the Bravehearts 31-12 to progress to the final of the GMR RPL

India will face Timor Leste in their second Group B match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Sunday in Thailand. After a 13-0 win over Mongolia, India aim to build on their strong start and secure vital points.

Priyadharshini has been part of Chettri’s squad since he first took charge ahead of the Pink Ladies Cup in February. However, she made her debut in May, in the first friendly against Uzbekistan in Bengaluru

Sreemanya Reddy and Chandana Potugari finished as runners-up in the ASH-AITA Rs 1 lakh prize money women's doubles event, losing 1-6, 3-6 to Aakruti Sonkusare and Parthasarathi Munde in the final

Ronda Praneel Reddy smashed 353 runs to help Kadapa post 765/7 declared against Kurnool in the ACA U-19 inter-district cricket championship. Kurnool ended day two at 14/1

Aryan Pratap advanced to the semifinals of the Telangana Open Squash Championship with a straight-games win over Kunal Singh, as players across age categories registered strong performances in Secunderabad

Aman Rao, M Sai Pragnay Reddy, and S Rohit Reddy powered EMCC to 555/3 against AOC in the A-Division two-day league, with notable bowling performances from Divesh, Shubham, and Bharath

Hyderabad Heroes closed their league campaign in the GMR Rugby Premier League with a dominant 31-7 win over Delhi Redz, securing the top spot ahead of the knockout clash on Saturday

India entered the Asian Snooker Team Championship semifinals with a 3-0 win over Qatar, led by strong performances from Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta in Colombo on Friday

Anish Bhanwala and Narmada Nithin secured top positions in their respective shooting events at the National Selection Trials in Raipur, showcasing consistency and precision in a fiercely competitive field

At 26, Manuel Moreno, captain of Hyderabad Heroes, reflects on the unique challenges of the inaugural GMR Rugby Premier League in Mumbai, highlighting the long tournament format and player development in India

Services Sports Control Board emerged as overall champions in both boys and girls categories at the sixth Junior National Boxing Championship in Rohtak. With 18 medals in total, they overtook defending champions Haryana, who finished second in both divisions.

Rohit Sharma praised Rishabh Pant’s fearless knock, spoke on Bumrah-Arshdeep’s strategy, and recalled India’s tense World Cup moments. He highlighted Australia’s World Cup legacy and revealed how India approached crucial matches, including the high-voltage clash against Pakistan.

The Monsoon Cup Polo Championship 2025 ended with Haryana Hurricanes defeating Telangana Thunder 11–9 in a thrilling final at Nasr Polo Academy. The event showcased top-tier teams and was attended by dignitaries, including Major General Ajay Misra and royalty

Hyderabadi sailors achieved historic success at the Langkawi Youth International Regatta, winning one gold and two silver medals. Competing against top Asian nations, they impressed in light winds. Telangana topped India’s medal tally, with nine overall medals across categories

Indian midfielder Sangita Basfore eyes the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, calling the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers a second chance after past regrets. India began strong with a 13-0 win over Mongolia and aims to qualify for Brazil

New Zealand’s Derek DJ Forbes, a former All Blacks Sevens captain, is mentoring Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League and believes India’s rugby potential is growing rapidly with strong passion and effort

Rithvika won gold in the 50m breaststroke and added two more medals at the Senior National Aquatics Championship, while Telangana’s Vritti claimed two silvers and a bronze in freestyle events

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, and over 100 boxers will compete at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad, eyeing a place in the national camp and future international representation

The Chennai Bulls outclassed the Kalinga Black Tigers 40-21 in the GMR Rugby Premier League, with standout performances from Maliko and Talacolo sealing a dominant win at Mumbai’s Shahaji Raje Complex

India started its Asian Snooker Team Championship campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Bangladesh, as Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani showcased clinical precision in Colombo

Krishika Gautam upset eighth seed Diya Ravikumar to reach the semifinals of the ATF under-14 tournament, while top-seeded Ethan Frans and several others advanced after thrilling quarterfinal clashes