Sport

As PKL 2025 nears, team coaches and experts highlight the rise of young talent, strong defensive strategies, and team chemistry. Coaches B.C. Ramesh, Manpreet Singh, and Ajay Thakur are focused on building balanced squads for a competitive season.

After recently announcing their separation, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap shared a smiling photo together with a heartfelt caption, hinting at a fresh attempt to reconnect, sparking hope among fans.

Charles Leclerc claimed pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a stunning final lap of 1m 15.372s. McLaren's Piastri and Norris followed, while several drivers faced disappointing qualifying performances

India set a 374-run target for England after Jaiswal's gritty century and Washington's whirlwind fifty. Despite England’s resilience, India’s strong batting performance put them in control heading into Day 4

India’s campaign at the Macau Open ended with Lakshya Sen and Mannepalli’s semifinal losses. Despite strong performances, both players could not reach the final, marking a promising but unfinished journey

Gagan Narang and Anju Bobby George emphasized the importance of Policy, Programme, and Performance in Telangana’s new sports policy, advocating for grassroots development, infrastructure, and specialized coaching to nurture talent

Abhinav Bindra, Adille Sumariwalla, and other sports leaders at the Telangana Sports Conclave discussed the need for better sports education, grassroots talent identification, and the role of the corporate sector in Indian sports

Karan Yadav’s unbeaten 319\* steered Khalsa to 525/7 against Deccan Arsenals in the HCA B-Division league. Other notable performances included S. Loknath’s 126 for Imperial and several tight bowling displays

1 Ladakh FC, debuting in the Durand Cup, held Tribhuvan Army FC to a 1-1 draw. Defender Siju scored the opener, making history as the first-ever Ladakhi player to score in the tournament

India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was launched in Hyderabad, offering elite training under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme. The academy will support 60 players, including 10 from Telangana, for global exposure

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy unveiled Telangana's new Sports Policy, aiming to make the State India's sports capital. Promising infrastructure, athlete support, and global partnerships, the policy seeks to curb youth issues and build a world-class sports ecosystem

Telangana signed an MoU with Anil Kumble’s TENVIC to integrate sports, academics, and talent identification across 238 social welfare schools. The initiative will impact 150,000 students and focus on Olympic sports, sports science, and coach training, with Phase 1 starting immediately.

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for their stellar performances at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Divya made history as the youngest and first Indian woman to win the title and become a Grandmaster.

Former India opener Anshuman Gaekwad, known for his courageous batting against top West Indies pacers in the 70s, died at 71 after battling cancer. He played 40 Tests, coached India, and served in key BCCI roles.

India had mixed results at the Macau Open as Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli entered the men’s singles semifinals, while top doubles pair Satwik and Chirag suffered a surprising quarterfinal loss

Dandu Laxmi Sri won the ₹1 lakh Ash Tennis Academy AITA-TSTA women’s tennis tournament, beating Tamil Nadu’s Joel Nicole in the final after earlier wins over Manogna Madasu and Thaniya Sarai

India had a mixed start at the 2025 U-19 Asian Boxing Championships, with Suman Kumari winning her bout, while Aakash Badhwar, Sarthi Saini, and Lokesh lost despite valiant efforts

The Hyderabad Black Hawks team up with Varsity Sports to launch the first league-format school volleyball championship in India. Featuring top schools, the league blends professional standards with youth passion

Centuries from Karan Pattnayak, Sk. Rehan Roshan, and others shone in the HCA B-Division league. The day's play featured several strong performances, including six five-wicket hauls and notable team wins

Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of India’s Senior Men’s Football Team by AIFF, after a thorough evaluation of shortlisted candidates. Jamil’s prior accolades and familiarity with the team made him the preferred choice for upcoming international fixtures.

India’s men’s and women’s table tennis teams have qualified for the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London, securing direct entry by winning the South Asia Regional Championships in Kathmandu. Both teams finished undefeated, showcasing dominance in the region.

England all-rounder Chris Woakes injured his shoulder while diving to save a boundary on the first day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval and left the field.

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the final Test against England, citing workload management and past injuries, insisting decisions were made in the team’s best interest.

HCL, in partnership with SRFI, launched the HCL India Squash Tour 2025-26, expanding to six cities with higher-tier events, equal prize money, and enhanced opportunities for Indian squash talent ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics