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The new organisation will initially operate under the name World Pickleball Federation (WPF) and is established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity registered in Illinois, USA

Sri Lanka’s two-Test series at home against Bangladesh, which begins on 17 June, is the first contest of the 2025-27 cycle and soon overlaps with a five-Test showdown between England and India

The Chennai Bulls, who have now won two out of two, are top of the table while the Bravehearts are second, with one win and a draw during Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League

The final squad of 23 players for the Qualifiers will be confirmed before the first match. 

Despite her fabulous achievements in track and field, Nandini has to wait for a State Government job or even a decent house site.

The Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata since June 1 and departed for Tajikistan on Monday afternoon.

The EOI process invites leading game developers, publishers, and gaming ventures to express their interest in building a transformative cricket game. Shortlisted parties will be invited to a formal tender process at the conclusion of the EOI.

Dr. Vivek told the delegation that he would love to see the HCA regain past glory and expressed his desire to guide the association in future activities.

D Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have replaced Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel in the India U19 squad for the England tour after injuries ruled the original players out of contention

Gedam Suhashini, from Kumram Bheem Asifabad, wins gold medal in Atya Patya at a South Asia-level sports event held in West Bengal. District Collector felicitates her, praising her achievement and encouraging tribal youth to follow suit

AGORC held Hyderabad Sporting FC to a 2-2 draw in the TFA Rahim League, while Hyderabad Globe FC crushed State Bank of India 6-0, with Owaisuddin scoring twice

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule has been announced, with India kicking off the tournament against Sri Lanka. The competition will feature top teams in iconic Indian venues from September to November

Gautam Gambhir is set to fly back to Leeds after a family emergency prompted him to return home. He will join the Indian team on Tuesday before the series opener against England starts on Friday

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says the Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than a competition—it’s a platform where history is made. He urges fans to witness India’s rise as world-class javelin throwers compete on Indian soil for global glory.

Madison Keys was stunned in straight sets by 37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria in the Queen's Club semifinals

A 16-member team will represent India at the 2025 Para Powerlifting World Cup, to be held in Beijing from June 17 to 25

C. Anshika Reddy and Devansh Pallagani won the girls and boys under-7 titles respectively in the Telangana Chess Academy chess tournament for sub-juniors

Basava Raghavendra of Bhavan’s School and Sreenandan Babu won the junior and the senior category titles respectively in the 229th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament at Brilliant Grammar School

The HCA joint secretary said the top two teams from each pool (a total of six teams) would qualify for the championship play-offs, and this stage would feature four-day matches.

Mumbai will host the Rs 40 lakh Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournaments from June 16–24 at the World Trade Centre. Over 400 players from 17 countries, including 16 Grandmasters, will compete in one of India’s richest chess events.

The PKL 12 Auction saw a record Rs 37.9 crore spent on 121 players, with 10 breaching the Rs 1 crore mark. Mohammadreza Shadloui and Devank Dalal joined the Rs 2-crore club, while the new FBM rule revolutionized squad retention strategies across teams.

South Central Railway blanked Sachdev Sports FC 8-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League Football Championship

Nine players — Prasidh, Advik, Sathya, Karthikeya, Sunkeyashik, Raghavendra, Gnaneswar, Sreekar and Likhith are in joint lead with three points from three rounds in the 229th Brilliant Trophy Open Chess Tournament

Seventeen-year-old Shiva Prasad won the Level-4 title, defeating Shabbir Ali 25-9 in the final round to remain unbeaten in the Inspire Series 3rd Non-medallist Men’s Singles Carrom Tournament