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Anushka Kumari, just 14, has already scored ten goals in seven internationals and netted a stunning hat-trick against Bhutan in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship. From Jharkhand to the national stage, she dreams of taking India to the World Cup.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 launches on National Sports Day in Visakhapatnam with sporting legends Gopichand, Pillay, Narwal, and Suryavanshi. The season introduces new formats, including a play-in phase, ensuring every match produces a result for an action-packed start.

Iga Swiatek launched her US Open 2025 campaign with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win over Emiliana Arango, chasing her seventh Grand Slam title and a possible return to World No.1

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha, aged 16 years and 361 days, scored a stoppage-time winner against Newcastle to become the club’s youngest-ever scorer, securing a thrilling 3-2 Premier League victory at St. James’ Park

PV Sindhu began her World Championships 2025 campaign with a strong win over Kaloyana Nalbantova, while Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit against World No.1 Shi Yu Qi. Satwik-Chirag debut next

Olympian Sift Kaur Samra claimed her maiden Asian title in the women’s 50m Rifle 3P at Shymkent, while India’s juniors added six golds, two silver, and a bronze to the tally

Vasu Dev Sahoo (116) and Dheeraj Pranav (110) scored centuries to headline the HCA B-Division two-day league matches, with strong wins for Mahmood, Rohit XI, Mahbubnagar, Venus Cybertech and Raju CC

Rohith Rayudu’s five for 44 bowled out Madhya Pradesh for 181 in the Buchi Babu tournament, with Hyderabad replying strongly at 155/1, led by Tanmay Agarwal’s unbeaten 85

India’s junior boxers impressed at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, with Khushi Chand, Priya, Dhruv Kharb, Ritesh Kumar and Aryan scoring strong wins against global opponents

Virender Sehwag backed Suryakumar Yadav’s young T20 side for the Asia Cup, calling Bumrah India’s ultimate game-changer while stressing batting flexibility and careful workload management for fast bowlers ahead of big tournaments

The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be staged in Goa from November 27 with 206 players, a USD 2 million prize pool, and three Candidates Tournament spots, showcasing India’s growing chess stature

Telangana’s Nayana Sri Taller bagged four medals at the Asian Open short-track speed skating in Dehradun, winning silvers in the 1000m and 300m relay, and bronzes in the 500m and 1500m

Ethiopian elite runners visited Nachiketa Tapovan, inspiring children with stories of perseverance. Nachiketa Tapovan raised Rs 12 lakh, supporting education for underprivileged communities through strong collaborations and community donations.

G Ravi Krishna won the inaugural LVS Academy Open Rapid Chess Tournament on tie-break after finishing level with Pranay Akula, while L Surya Akhil claimed third place. Special prizes were also awarded

Top seed Tannish Ghildyal defeated Saksham Bhansali in straight sets at the Raja Narasimha Rao ITF Juniors (J60) in Bhuvanagiri, as boys’ and girls’ singles matches produced exciting results

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour reached Indore, sparking enthusiasm at landmarks, schools, and Holkar Stadium, where players and officials engaged fans ahead of the global event starting September 30.

Vritti Agarwal of St. Francis College bagged gold in 50m and 100m butterfly and 100m backstroke events, helping her college win the Osmania University inter-college women’s swimming championship ahead of Loyola Academy and Villa Marie College.

Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL) 2025 brings together star athletes including Sameer Varma and Vishnu Vardhan, blending emerging talent with franchise-style competition, ahead of its October 10th launch in the city.

The Boxing Federation of India has deployed a 27-member contingent to Sheffield for an international high-intensity camp, giving athletes exposure and preparation for the upcoming World Boxing Championships.

As Pro Kabaddi Season 12 begins in Visakhapatnam, Telugu Titans aim to end their title drought with a mix of youth and experience. While stars like Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde strengthen the squad, inexperience in cover positions remains a concern.

Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, with Preetismita Bhoi and Dharmajyoti also clinching titles as India’s lifters began strongly in Ahmedabad

India’s shooters crossed 50 medals at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, with Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold, a junior pistol podium sweep, and Bhowneesh Mendiratta’s trap silver keeping India on top

Nitin Rawal has been named captain of Jaipur Pink Panthers for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, with Reza Mirbagheri as vice-captain, bringing experience, leadership, and defensive strength to the title-winning side

Mohd Rizwan, Durga Ujwal and Arhaan Satwalkar struck brilliant centuries, including Ujwal’s double hundred, to headline the HCA C-Division two-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Monday