Sport

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

Chennai’s A Vishwaa emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online chess tournament after scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. Arpit Chauhan and Srujan Keerthan finished second and third respectively in the competitive online event

Rachin Ravindra’s superb all-round performance helped New Zealand register a convincing win over Sri Lanka in the Super Eights clash, knocking the co-hosts out of the T20 World Cup and keeping the Kiwis firmly in contention for a semifinal berth

India’s T20I players have made significant strides in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. Abhishek Sharma retained his No.1 spot among batters, while Ishan Kishan broke into the top five. Globally, Sikandar Raza reclaimed the No.1 all-rounder position, and Corbin Bosch surged in the bowling rankings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Shreyanka Patil reveals her challenging 14-month injury phase, sharing how shin splints, wrist and thumb fractures tested her mentally and physically, and how support, conversations, and mindset helped her make a strong comeback to competitive cricket

Former Himachal Pradesh star and Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur praised the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 as India’s top domestic stage, highlighting its role in national selection and opportunities for emerging talent alongside seasoned players

Tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final go on sale at 7 pm IST on February 24. Fans can buy tickets for matches on 4, 5, and 8 March, with floating venues for semi-final 1 and the final

The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out. Twelve teams, including hosts England, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, will compete from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales, featuring landmark match-ups in the group stages

Bag 18 gold, 3 silver medals across multiple events in the Para Track cycling national championship at Osmania University

Shubham Pundir scored an unbeaten 117 and Yawer Hassan added 88 as Jammu & Kashmir dominated the first day of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka. J&K ended Day 1 at 284 for 2, setting a strong platform for a big total

Harry Brook’s 51-ball 100 guided England to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup. Brook’s innings, featuring 10 fours and 4 sixes, marked the highest score by an England skipper in T20 World Cups

The ICC has announced the schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 12 in England with the final at Lord’s on July 5. India will open their campaign against Pakistan on June 14.

At 16, Dhruva is a fearless and dynamic player with deep positional understanding and sharp tactical ability

The conclave will deliberate on the development, promotion and future roadmap of shooting sports in Telangana and across India

G Vijay Kumar, who took up badminton for fitness, has emerged as an inspiration by finishing runner-up in the 75 years and above category of the Krishna District championship. His dedication and simple lifestyle continue to motivate young players

Ryan Group of Institutions has signed an MoU with the Sports Authority of Telangana and AIFF to establish a FIFA Talent Academy in Hyderabad. The initiative aims to provide structured football training along with quality academics for young players

Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to 254/6 as they defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Mumbai. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 despite Brad Evans’ late resistance

England registered a commanding 51-run win over Sri Lanka in the Super Eights match at Pallekele, led by Phil Salt’s 62 and fine bowling from Jofra Archer and Will Jacks. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95

India’s batting collapsed against South Africa in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s fine bowling, the hosts were bowled out for 111 and lost by 76 runs

K Ayaansh and G Adhya Reddy won the boys’ and girls’ under-10 titles at the Hyderabad District sub-junior tennis tournament. Ayaansh also won the under-12 boys’ title, while Aleeza Simra claimed the girls’ crown

Greek player Stefanos Sakellaridis won his maiden ATP Challenger title by defeating Oliver Crawford in a thrilling final at the Delhi Open. He also staged a strong comeback in the deciding set. Indian players featured prominently in the doubles event

The International Cricket Council has announced that Doha, Qatar, will host its Board and Committee meetings from March 25 to 27. The decision reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar and highlights strong grassroots development efforts

The Andhra Pradesh men's kabaddi team, led by captain P. Durga Rao, will compete in the 72nd Senior National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara from February 24 to 27.

India will face South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eight opener in Ahmedabad. While India’s batting has shown inconsistencies, the team relies on Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy to deliver with the ball against a strong Proteas line-up