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India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh was named 'Impact Fielder of the Match' following India's dominant 95-run T20 World Cup win over the Netherlands, earning special praise from coaching staff for a rare standing-up stumping off a fast-medium bouncer

The Table Tennis Federation of India announced its ranking-based squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Superstars Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula headline the women’s team, while G. Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai spearhead the men’s continent challenge

Former captain Manpreet Singh expressed strong confidence in India's Hockey World Cup prospects, citing the team's recent 3-1 victory over world champions Germany as proof that the squad can challenge for a historic tournament medal.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a surprising admission ahead of the new season, revealing he rarely watches his historic 90m Doha throw because it was technically flawed, preferring instead to analyze his more relaxed qualification-round performances

India defeated world champions Germany 3-1 in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Rotterdam, with goals from Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra and Nilakanta Sharma. The match also saw Manpreet Singh become India's most-capped international player with 413 appearances.

Indian boxing ace Minakshi dominated Poland's Natalia Kuczewska 5-0 to enter the 51kg quarterfinals at the Boxing World Cup in China. Five Indians reached the final eight, while Jyoti and Jugnoo secured guaranteed medals by entering the semifinals

Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar credited his successful transition to international cricket to his experiences with India 'A' and observing elite peers in the IPL, emphasizing that tactical adaptability and raw pace must go hand-in-hand

Pravallika Narimalla, a student of Telangana SC Gurukul Degree College, Nalgonda, has been selected for India's 4x400m relay team for the Asian Under-23 Athletics Championships in China. The athlete has won 35 State-level medals and three national medals.

Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar credited his successful transition to international cricket to his experiences with India 'A' and observing elite peers in the IPL, emphasizing that tactical adaptability and raw pace must go hand-in-hand

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defended the decision to allow 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents to accompany him on India's upcoming UK tour, emphasizing the need to ease the teenager into an adult environment while dismissing social media rumors of disciplinary action

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defended the decision to allow 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents to accompany him on India's upcoming UK tour, emphasizing the need to ease the teenager into an adult environment while dismissing social media rumors of disciplinary action.

World champion Minakshi advanced to the women's 51kg quarterfinals at the Boxing World Cup in China with a 5-0 victory over Poland's Natalia Kuczewska. Five Indian boxers remain in contention, while Jyoti and Jugnoo have already secured medals.

Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute as Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in a tense Group L encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The late strike handed the Black Stars all three points and denied Panama a historic first World Cup point.

The Cricket Association of Telangana has urged the Hyderabad Cricket Association to disclose details of district players selected for the inaugural TG20 League. CAT also reiterated its demand for greater investment in district cricket and infrastructure development.

Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Kane also became the leading penalty scorer in World Cup history, excluding shootouts.

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Yoane Wissa's equaliser earned the African side its first-ever World Cup goal and point.

Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to India, Morocco, and Canada after performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. She credited the three nations for shaping her career and celebrated her second FIFA performance

Shafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for boosting her confidence after India's commanding 95-run victory over the Netherlands. With two wins from two matches, India lead Group A and are focused on maintaining momentum ahead of South Africa.

Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta claimed that Messi’s communication team has written to Bidhannagar Police, holding former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas responsible for the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium last year.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck fluent half-centuries before Sree Charani claimed four wickets as India defeated the Netherlands by 95 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The victory lifted India to the top of Group A standings

Manpreet Singh became India's most-capped hockey player after making his 413th international appearance during the FIH Hockey Pro League match against Germany. Hockey India announced a Rs 10 lakh reward as the veteran midfielder surpassed Dilip Tirkey's long-standing record

Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers registered victories on the second day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League at Gachibowli. The Heroes overcame Delhi Redz, while the Dreamers defeated the Bravehearts to strengthen their positions in the competition

Indian boxers Nikhil, Deepak and Saneh advanced to the next round of the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 in China with impressive victories. Meanwhile, Malsawmtluanga and Mahi Lama exited the competition after defeats in their respective preliminary bouts

India enjoyed a strong opening day at the Macau Open, with several players progressing to the Round of 16. Tharun Mannepalli, Isharani Baruah, Ashmita Chaliha, Anmol Kharb, Rounak Chouhan and others recorded impressive victories in their respective matches