Sport

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

The Telangana Sports Conclave, inaugurated by CM A. Revanth Reddy, will focus on high-performance sports, athlete development, grassroots initiatives, and fostering private sector involvement, with expert speakers and panel discussions

Chandana Potugari and Priyanka Rodricks won the women’s doubles title, defeating Patil and Nanajkar, while Laxmi Siri Dandu and Joell Nichole advanced to the singles final in a thrilling competition

Telangana Minister for Sports and Youth Services, Vakiti Srihari, said that under the vision of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the comprehensive Telangana Sports Policy 2025 has been finalized

Hindustan Zinc Limited launches Zinc Football Girls Academy in Udaipur, in collaboration with AIFF, aiming to empower young girls through football and education, with plans to expand over the next 12-18 months

Bodoland FC registered their first win in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 2-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC. Goals from Gayary and Robinson secured the win

Swaran Reddy scored an unbeaten 216 as multiple players hit centuries in the HCA B-Division two-day league matches. Notable performers included Praneeth Kumar, Anshul Modi, Huzaifa Imran Khan, and others

India announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Myanmar. Grouped with Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Myanmar, the team aims for qualification to Thailand 2026

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin (S8UL Esports) has qualified for the Chess playoffs at the ongoing Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. After a strong comeback, defeating Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, he now faces five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the quarterfinals of the $1.5 million tournament, boosting S8UL's presence across multiple titles

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins on August 29 in Vizag, marking a return to the city after seven years. The league will be held across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, featuring 12 teams and culminating in triple-header matches.

Veteran defender Kyle Walker has joined Burnley, citing the club's family atmosphere, vision, and manager Scott Parker’s influence as key reasons. With 410 Premier League appearances, Walker aims to mentor younger players and help Burnley retain its top-flight status.