Sport

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites online nominations from sportspersons for Padma Awards 2026, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, from March 15 to July 31, 2025

Shubman Gill’s stunning 269 put India in command with a 510-run lead as Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj reduced England to 77/3 at stumps on day two at Edgbaston

Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a tragic car accident in Spain. Tributes poured in from clubs worldwide, including the Premier League and IPL franchises, mourning the untimely death of the 28-year-old forward.

Three European mountaineers achieved a historic feat on Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat: Germany’s David Göttler paraglided from 7,700m, while France’s Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein skied down the peak—marking the first ski descent from the Rupal Face and summit

Jonathan Trott praised Shubman Gill’s proactive game plan and leadership, calling him world-class. Varun Aaron lauded Jadeja’s intent and strike rotation, while Trott also noted Jaiswal’s growing maturity in England. Experts credited India’s batting approach for its tactical depth.

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

The tournament’s commencement date will be announced shortly, with preparations in full swing to deliver a professionally managed and high-impact sporting event

India adopted a measured approach with the bat after picking three all-rounders in the playing eleven at the cost of specialist bowling resources, raising plenty of questions

The win handed Harmanpreet Kaur's side a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, having won the opener by a record-shattering 97-run margin last week

Sabalenka, known for her blistering shot-making and aggression, was tested early by the crafty and defensive Bouzkova. But the Belarusian brought her trademark intensity and poise at key moments to stretch her unbeaten record in Grand Slam second rounds to 18 straight

Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) officially announces its new governing body following the successful conduct of elections at the KKFI headquarters in the national capital

Two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Anderson Peters has withdrawn from the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru due to an ankle injury. Cyprian Mrzyglód replaces him

Divyanshi Bhowmick defeated China’s Zhu Qihi to win the under-15 singles title at the Asian Youth Championships, earning a spot at the World Youth Championships and leading India’s medal tally

Medak and Adilabad played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA Junior State Football Championship, while Nalgonda and Karimnagar ended their match without goals at Nagaram Ground, Nizamabad

India began their World Boxing Cup 2025 campaign in Astana with commanding wins from Hitesh, Sachin, Minakshi, and Muskan. The tournament is a key step toward the finals in Delhi

Despite Telangana's new Sports Policy boosting athlete rewards, coaches remain neglected with no recruitment, benefits, or pensions. A representation has been submitted to the Sports Minister, seeking long-overdue reforms

Pranav Suryadevara scored a fine unbeaten century for Hyderabad Bottling in a rain-affected draw against R Dayanand, as several HCA A-Division matches ended without results due to washouts

Railways Sports Promotion Board won the overall title at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament with nine medals. Standout wins from Nitu, Lovlina, and Saweety marked an impressive finish to the event

JioHotstar recorded 89.1 million viewers and 13.7 billion watch-time minutes during the India-England Headingley Test, marking a record-breaking start to the WTC 2025–27 cycle and Shubman Gill’s era

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy 2025, aimed at transforming India into a global sports powerhouse through grassroots reform, private investment, inclusivity, infrastructure development, and Olympic-level ambition

India face Iraq in their third AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier, aiming to extend their unbeaten run. With six points and strong momentum, India prepare confidently despite injury concerns and upcoming challenges

Tennis legend Pat Cash has teamed up with Abler Sports & Entertainment to launch The Invitational with Cash for Charity—a tennis-meets-culture festival debuting January 2026 in Melbourne, featuring legends, entertainment, and fundraising ahead of the Australian Open

JioHotstar saw record-breaking digital viewership as India’s Test series against England kicked off, marking a new chapter under Shubman Gill’s leadership. The platform logged 89.1 million viewers for the first Test, reflecting surging fan interest in red-ball cricket

Aanil Mohan, a kabaddi talent from Himachal Pradesh, made history after being picked by U Mumba for ₹78 lakh — the highest-ever Category D bid in PKL. His journey from village courts to the league spotlight is truly inspiring.