Sport

The Hyderabad Golf Association conducted the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League 2025 players’ auction at Golconda, drafting 192 golfers into 16 teams. The league, scheduled from October 25 to November 23, promises strong competition and enthusiastic participation

The Indian Padel Federation will host India’s first-ever FIP Silver Padel championship in Hyderabad from October 12 to 15, offering a record Rs 15 lakh prize pool. The event will feature top international players alongside India’s emerging padel talent

Top Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Ashwini Ponnappa sent motivational messages to the 25-member Indian squad preparing for the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, urging them to focus, enjoy the competition, and make use of home advantage

ISRL announced FanCode as its official OTT partner for Season 2, promising wider digital reach with 18 races across 3 cities, 6 teams, and 36 riders backed by Salman Khan.

India’s U-23 men’s football team will play two friendlies against Indonesia U-23 on October 10 and 13 in Jakarta. After narrowly missing AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification, the Blue Colts aim to build momentum under coach Naushad Moosa

American para sprinter Jaydin Blackwell broke the world record at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clocking 48.00 seconds. More than victory, his run celebrated cerebral palsy as strength, inspiring global audiences with a message of inclusion

The Archery Premier League (APL) launched its first season in New Delhi, with actor and Oscar nominee Ram Charan as chief guest. His presence energized the event, promoting archery's growth in India and inspiring youth through star-powered advocacy

Hyderabad Black Hawks kicked off Season 4 of the Prime Volleyball League with a nail-biting straight-set win over Calicut Heroes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Paulo Lamounier’s composed performance earned him Player of the Match honours, while Ashok Bishnoi and Vitor Yudi Yamamoto impressed for Calicut.

The BFI Cup 2025 kicked off in Chennai with top Indian boxers delivering commanding performances. Amit Phangal, Manju Rani, Ankushita Boro, and Arundhati Choudhary registered emphatic wins in their respective categories.

The HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad saw a flurry of standout performances, with Jaidev Goud stealing the spotlight with a mammoth 247 off 148 balls for Sagar XI. Sai Charan delivered a rare double feat with 134 runs and a six-wicket haul for SK Blues in a tied thriller.

The tournament showcased a mix of explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and thrilling finishes, including a dramatic tie between SK Blues and AB Colony.

Wicketkeeper-batter M. Mamta will lead the Hyderabad senior women’s cricket team in the upcoming BCCI T-20 championship starting October 8 in Gwalior.

M. Lalithakrishna and J. Srivathsa claimed top honors in the boys and girls under-11 categories respectively at the A2H Chess Academy children’s tournament held in Hyderabad. Lalithakrishna led a competitive field in the boys section, followed by Hitesh Nayak and Tejovrish.

India lifted its seventh SAFF Under-17 Championship title in Colombo, with head coach Bibiano Fernandes securing his fifth SAFF crown. The Goan tactician’s journey reflects a commitment to process-driven coaching and youth development. His philosophy, rooted in realism and match-day readiness, continues to shape the future of Indian football.

Usain Bolt turned footballer for a night in Mumbai, joining Indian football stars and Bollywood celebs in a 5v5 match hosted by PUMA India. With Kareena Kapoor tossing the coin, the event mixed sport, glamour, and celebration of India's footballing spirit

India captain Shubman Gill reflects on his breakthrough year and shares insights on mastering spin-friendly pitches, adjusting from overseas tours, and simplifying technique. He reveals advice from legends like Sachin and Steve Smith while focusing on consistency over WTC goals

India secured another 1-2 finish in javelin at the 2025 Para Worlds, with Sandip Sargar winning gold and Sandeep Chaudhary taking silver in the F44 category. Inspired by Monday’s winners, Sargar overcame weather challenges to deliver a personal-best performance

Among other Indians in the final, Naamya Kapoor (21) finished fourth, and Riya Shirish Thatte (16) was fifth

Defending champions Calicut Heroes, aiming to be the first team to defend the title, takes on Hyderabad Hawks

The defending champions, Haryana Steelers, had a lead of ten points at one stage, before Jaipur-side roared back to script a sensational turnaround

In the crucial tenth and penultimate round, Tamil Nadu grandmaster P Iniyan emerged sole leader with 8.5 points

The stakes are definitely high as World Test Championship points are also on offer

Jaidev Goud's double century and Kshrughal Goud's seven wicket haul help in the victory

India opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new record in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings with 931 points after his stellar Asia Cup performance. He surpassed Dawid Malan’s 2020 mark of 919, finishing ahead of England’s Phil Salt and Tilak Varma.