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Vincent Keymer won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters chess title with a round to spare, becoming the first sole champion. His performance also elevated him into the world’s top 10 rankings

For the first time, India’s Kho Kho players will be special guests at the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The men’s and women’s teams, winners of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, will join Prime Minister Modi’s August 15 address.

Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty of West Bengal claimed the Under-15 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Aditya beat Maharashtra’s Nilay Pattekar 3-2, while Ankolika defeated Naisha Rewaskar 3-0 in the girls’ final at SAMA Indoor Stadium

Sania Mirza paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Vece Paes, former Olympian and father of Leander Paes, who died in Kolkata. Recalling their first meeting in 2002, she described him as a likeable professional and a trusted presence in Indian tennis.

The All India Football Federation mourned Dr Vece Paes, former India hockey Olympian and noted sports medicine expert, who passed away at 80. Father of tennis star Leander Paes, he contributed significantly to AIFF’s medical programmes and Indian sports development

Defending champions Haryana Steelers target back-to-back PKL titles under coach Manpreet Singh. With star raider Naveen Kumar joining, but key defender Mohammadreza Shadloui gone, their potent attack contrasts with a potentially vulnerable left-side defence ahead of Season 12.

Former hockey international and 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medallist Dr. Vece Paes passed away in Kolkata at 80. A versatile sportsman and sports medicine doctor, he also held key roles in rugby, cricket, and Davis Cup administration.

Tamil Thalaivas appointed Pawan Sehrawat as captain and Arjun Deshwal as vice-captain for PKL Season 12. The team also unveiled their new blue-and-gold kit, aiming for championship glory starting with their opening match against Telugu Titans on August 29.

The event, organised by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter) at the Canton Heritage Park in Detroit (USA), featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics

With two rounds remaining, Arjun will take on compatriot Vidit in his penultimate match-up of the tournament

In their chase of 192, Tungabhadra Warriors were all out for 140 runs in 17.2 overs

Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League

The IOA has already submitted an Expression of Interest to host the CWG 2030 and now has until August 31 to put up the final bid proposal

PSPB Academy’s Sahil Rawat and West Bengal’s Syndrela Das clinched the Under-17 Youth Boys and Girls singles titles at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara, with Sahil winning easily and Syndrela staging a spirited comeback in her semifinal

Liverpool’s Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp reflected on the late Diogo Jota’s legacy, praising his contributions to the club, Portugal, and his family. Slot also discussed last season’s tight title race with Arsenal and the challenges ahead.

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joined Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios for a lighthearted tennis session in New York ahead of the 2025 US Open, mixing Hollywood charm with on-court fun in a warm-up that prioritised laughs over scores.

The AIFF has appointed Khalid Jamil as head coach of the Indian men’s football team on a two-year contract. His first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup later this month, followed by AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Singapore.

The Indian Olympic Association unanimously approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing an inclusive edition with all medal-winning and traditional sports. Ahmedabad is the frontrunner host city, with Delhi and Bhubaneswar also in contention after Canada’s withdrawal

The Supreme Court cancelled Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s bail in the 2021 murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, ordering him to surrender within a week. The decision overturns Delhi High Court’s order, following an appeal by Dhankar’s father

Former cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is examining his alleged endorsements as part of wider investigations into betting-related financial crimes

Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support.

Ambati Rayudu and Aakash Chopra recall memorable sledging moments involving Brian Lara, Matthew Hayden, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, sharing humorous insights into cricket’s on-field banter and unspoken dressing room rules

India’s Shubman Gill and England’s Sophia Dunkley won the ICC Players of the Month for July 2025, with Gill claiming his fourth award after stellar Test performances in England as captain

Eighth seed Ritvik Gupta stunned top seed Sarthak Arya in the youth boys under-17 pre-quarterfinals at the UTT Nationals, while top girls’ seeds Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick advanced