Sport

GM M. Pranesh won the Challengers title at the Quantbox Chennai Grandmaster Chess Championship, earning a spot in next year’s Masters section. Vincent Keymer claimed the Masters crown, dominating the event

Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup

Hyderabad boxers M Ramcharan and G Abhinay secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida. They train at Nizam College Ground under coach G Durga Prasad

Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 celebrates Independence Day with a tribute to service members. Bharat from Telugu Titans and Varinder Singh from Gujarat Giants share their insights into how kabaddi connects with national service

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style

Rising Under-23 stars, including Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, are the key attractions for the upcoming SA20 Season 4 player auction, with the auction focusing on young talent across South Africa

The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup quarterfinals will showcase high-intensity matches in Shillong and Kokrajhar, as Shillong Lajong, Indian Navy, Bodoland FC, and NorthEast United battle for a spot in the semifinals

M Siddhanth of Karnataka and Debanshi Chakraborty from West Bengal won the under-13 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, with Rajdeep Biswas and Aadya Baheti winning Under-11 titles

Saliya Saman, former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer, has been banned for five years by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal for breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10

TOFA wins 7-1 against Hazrat Nizamuddin Club in the AIFF Futsal Championship, with Ahtesham Ali, Raheem, Hammad, Chaitan, and Haseeb scoring. TOFA will face Bhawanipore FC in the semifinals

Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025 for his “GOAT Tour,” starting in Kolkata on December 12. The tour includes concerts, football events, statue and mural unveilings, and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Mohun Bagan SG and FC Goa will face tough continental tests in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage. The Mariners meet Sepahan, Al Hussein, and Ahal, while the Gaurs battle Al Nassr, Al Zawra’a, and Istiklol.

Paris Saint-Germain staged a dramatic comeback to win their first UEFA Super Cup, defeating Tottenham 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. PSG's victory capped a remarkable year for the club

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Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek advanced to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals after straight-set victories. Sabalenka now meets Rybakina, while Swiatek continues her strong run with a third consecutive quarterfinal appearance

Sania Mirza and former Indian hockey stars mourned the passing of Dr Vece Paes, ex-Olympian and father of Leander Paes, recalling his dedication to athlete welfare and sports medicine

The Telangana Football Association has announced the sub-junior girls team for the national championship beginning August 17 in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. A 20-member squad will represent the state

India’s kho kho teams, winners of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort — a first in the sport’s history

Indian athletes and officials hailed the National Sports Governance and Anti-Doping Bills 2025 as landmark reforms, praising PM Modi for prioritising transparency, athlete welfare, safe sport policies, and governance reforms

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Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

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