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Krishika Gautam triumphed 6-4, 6-1 over Neha Marreddy in the first round of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament. Other notable results include wins by Tanish Nanda, Arsh Kathuria, and Jensi Dipakbhai

Nagasri Saikanth, a FIDE-rated chess player placed first at the A2H Chess Academy in Kukatpally.

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari said improving the state's sports infrastructure is a priority for the government, adding that it will roll out a new sports policy to support a 'sports-friendly' state.

Former India captain asserts that backing by fellow pacers is key to relieving pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and securing a crucial Test series win in challenging English conditions

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, one of Indian hockey's most consistent performers, has retired after playing 183 international matches and scoring 67 goals. A two-time Olympic bronze medallist, he also won multiple continental titles and received the Arjuna Award in 2021

K L Rahul remained unbeaten on 47 as India reached 90/2 at stumps, leading by 96. Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and sloppy Indian fielding defined a mixed day in Leeds

Naveen Kumar signs with Haryana Steelers for Rs 1.20 crore, returning to his home state for PKL Season 12. He’s eager to justify the trust placed in him and win another title

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will attend the Olympic Day Run at LB Stadium on June 23, with 15 locations hosting over 4,000 athletes in a grand celebration of Olympic spirit

Advantage Tennis Academy will conduct a Team Tennis Championship for men in four senior age groups from June 28–29, with entries closing June 25. The event follows the Fed Cup format

Naman Borah moved into the main draw of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament in Hyderabad with a final-round win, as several boys and girls sealed their qualifying spots on Sunday

India started strong at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing, securing four medals on the opening day through standout performances by Gulfam Ahmed, Ramubhai Bambhava, and veteran Joby Mathew

Kamal Chawla starred on Day 1 of the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship with a dominant win, while Paras Gupta and Pushpender Singh experienced a mix of victories and close losses in Colombo

River Plate and Monterrey played to a feisty 0-0 draw in the Club World Cup group stage, with both sides squandering chances in front of a roaring 57,000-strong Rose Bowl crowd

Canada joined defending champions India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan in the 20-team event.

When asked if he had any word of advice for the top players, Ganguly said, "I have got no advice. I think they know the game as much I do. They will take a call."

Five players are tied at 5.5 points after Round 6 in the Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournament, with intense competition unfolding across both the open and under-13 sections

India secured its best-ever performance at the Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 in Thailand, winning a total of 27 medals including 4 golds, 10 silvers, and 13 bronze

Six Indian boxers, including Aditya Pratap and Gaurav Chauhan, entered the finals of the Seychelles National Day Boxing Tournament 2025 with dominant semifinal wins. The contingent is eyeing multiple gold medals at the event in Mahe on Sunday.

India begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mongolia in Chiang Mai on June 23. With a youthful squad and tactical focus, coach Crispin Chettri eyes historic qualification for the tournament via the qualifiers for the first time.

Beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4; to take on Wang Xinyu in the final

Bangladesh missed a rare away Test win as rain and delayed declaration ended the Galle match in a draw. Angelo Mathews bid farewell, while Najmul Shanto scored twin centuries

Ollie Pope's century helps England reach 209/3 at stumps on day 2, Bumrah takes 3 wickets

Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League with a first-round throw of 88.16m, beating Julian Weber. It’s his first DL title since 2023 and a strong boost ahead of the Olympics

Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill for smart mind games during their 209-run stand. Pant’s calculated shots and Hindi chatter with Gill helped disrupt England’s bowling rhythm