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Indian professional boxing star Neeraj Goyat will take on former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23, 2027, at a venue in India yet to be announced.

India's 18-member boxing contingent has departed for Budva, Montenegro, to compete in the second edition of the World U-19 Boxing Championships with the aim of winning medals across all participating weight categories.

West Indies level series 2-2 despite Samson’s explosive 19-ball fifty as India suffer defeat in Hyderabad

Hope smashes unbeaten 102 off 50 balls as West Indies dominate Indian bowling in Hyderabad

Prithviraaj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers 5-1 in the Archery Premier League Season 2 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Gatha Anandrao Khadake scored 58 out of 60, while Ganesh Thirumuru added 59 as Yodhas moved to eight points

The Boxing Federation of India has rejected the purported suspension of its President, citing constitutional provisions on meetings and office-bearer powers. It disputes the authority of a letter dated October 14 and says records support its account of constitution ratification

Greyhounds and Mahendra Hills Basketball Club became the first two teams to qualify from Level III to Level II of the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship. Greyhounds beat 125 INF Battalion, while Mahendra Hills defeated Trinity Basketball Promotions

Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club will host the second National Qualifier of the 2026 season from October 14 to 16, followed by the Telangana State Equestrian Championship from October 16 to 18. Spectator entry is free for both events

Hyderabad edged Rajasthan by one wicket in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, with Yashveer Goud scoring an unbeaten 94. Shobhag Bhati claimed five wickets. The day's other results included women's Under-19 matches, a Super Over finish and Emerging Premier League action

India won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, leading the five-match series 2-1. India retained their playing XI, while West Indies skipper Shai Hope confirmed two changes for the must-win encounter

Sunrisers Hyderabad will bring back left-arm pacer T Natarajan at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, while leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari will join Delhi Capitals at Rs 40 lakh following a player trade between the franchises ahead of IPL 2027

Sourav Ganguly believes Yuvraj Singh’s appointment as Delhi Capitals’ assistant and batting coach will strengthen the team’s batting ahead of IPL 2027. Ganguly highlighted Yuvraj’s World Cup experience, T20 expertise and ability to mentor young players

Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027, as the tournament adopts a 12-day format with 24 teams. China won the 2025 title, while India has never won a medal at the event

Iga Swiatek reached her 40-win milestone with a straight-sets victory at the Wuhan Open, while Elina Svitolina fought past Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. Both advanced to the third round and remain in contention for qualification for the WTA Finals

Shreyas Iyer climbed three places to a career-best fourth in the ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden century. The latest rankings also saw movements among Indian, Pakistani and West Indian players, alongside changes in the Test rankings

India captain Harmanpreet Singh has described the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Punjab as a special occasion. The tournament runs from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, with India aiming to defend their title.

Arsenal scored three goals in seven second-half minutes to beat Lille and make it two wins from two in the Champions League. Jurrien Timber, Ebere Eze and Bukayo Saka struck as Arsenal extended their winning run ahead of next week’s clash with Bayern Munich.

Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Chero Archers 6-0 in the Archery Premier League Season 2 to record consecutive wins and reach six points. Ella Gibson scored a perfect 60, while Mete Gazoz delivered a decisive nine during the contest

Greyhounds beat Mamata Medical College 74-69 to secure the final knockout berth for promotion to Level-II in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad on Tuesday. Titans ‘B’ beat All Star KVBR 34-30 in another match

P. Leeladityavardhan of Vijayawada won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Vishruth Yelisetti finished second with 9.5 points, while Jinson Samuel placed third. Boys’ and girls’ age-group winners were also announced

Centuries by G. Rithish Reddy, Gadagu Ganesh, Rahul Buddhi, Devashvith Yadav, Raghaav Narayan and Aaryan Rath highlighted HCA league cricket in Hyderabad. The matches also featured strong batting performances and notable bowling figures across senior and Under-16 competitions

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has received over 15 million ticket applications within 12 days of the ballot opening, highlighting massive global interest in the tournament to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The Para Sports Association of Telangana has urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and sports officials to expedite Group-II appointment orders for international athlete Deepthi Jeevanji. General secretary Gadipally Prasanth said administrative delays undermine recognition and encouragement for para-athletes.

Tanay Thyagarajan claimed six wickets in Tripura’s second innings to finish with nine for the match as Hyderabad opened their 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign with an innings and 40-run victory at Gymkhana Ground, earning seven points.