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The Indian Football League will begin its 2026-27 season on October 16 after the Governing Council approved key regulations, including limiting teams to three foreign starters. Clubs also committed to AIFF academy accreditation as part of a long-term youth development strategy

Gyanehswari Yadav claimed the silver medal in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games with a personal-best total of 199kg. The result gave India another podium finish and highlighted the country's continued dominance in weightlifting at Glasgow 2026

India's Ankush and Sachin advanced to the Commonwealth Games boxing quarterfinals after convincing victories in the men's 80kg and 60kg categories respectively. Both pugilists are now one win away from securing at least a bronze medal in Glasgow

Jammu & Kashmir's Majid Ah Magray will captain India's 16-member squad in the seven-match Mixed Disability Cricket T20 series against England from August 5 to 19. Sai Akash Saivamani has been named vice-captain, with Rohit Jhalani appointed head coach

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Commonwealth Games bronze medallist para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar with a Rs 10 lakh cash reward after his podium finish in Glasgow, recognising the Bihar athlete's remarkable journey from adversity to international success

Indian boxer Sachin advanced to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games with a split-decision win over England's William Hewitt. One victory away from securing a medal, the Indian pugilist said his only goal in Glasgow is to win gold

CRPF dominated the women's taekwondo competition with four gold medals, while CISF led the men's standings at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games. Assam Rifles, BSF and Arunachal Pradesh also featured prominently in the provisional medal standings

National record holder Tejas Shirse became the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games after finishing third in his heat. He advanced as the sixth-fastest overall and will compete for a medal later on Monday

IOA president P T Usha credited India's coaches for the country's strong start at the Commonwealth Games, saying every medal reflects their dedication. She highlighted the crucial role of coaching, technical support and athlete preparation across all sporting disciplines

Indian hurdler Tejas Ashok Shirse qualified for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after finishing third in his heat. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar also reached the final, while sprinter Gurindervir Singh exited in the heats

India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh bowed out of the Commonwealth Games men's 100m after clocking 10.39 seconds to finish 28th overall in the heats. The national record holder was unable to progress to the semifinals despite finishing second in his heat.

Two-time Olympian Sajan Prakash qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games after finishing sixth overall in the heats with a timing of 1:58.59. He secured second place in his heat to advance to the final

Indian long jumper M Sreeshankar qualified for the Commonwealth Games final with an opening leap of 8.01m, surpassing the qualifying mark

India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh finished second in his opening-round men's 100m heat at the Commonwealth Games, clocking 10.39 seconds. His qualification for the semifinals will be decided after the completion of all 11 heats.

Indian quarter-miler Rajesh Ramesh is set to make his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming to build on his relay success at the Asian Games and World Championships while helping India continue its rise in the 4x400m relay events

Rahul Dravid believes the inaugural European T20 Premier League will provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers, highlighting Europe's vibrant club culture. Co-owner Faf du Plessis also backed the league, saying its fresh approach offers significant long-term growth potential for cricket.

Senior sports journalist Jasvinder Sidhu died in a road accident in East Delhi late Sunday night. The veteran journalist, who worked with several leading media organisations, was remembered by the Press Club of India for his professionalism and contribution to sports journalism

Hyderabad's Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Both shooters dominated qualification before securing podium finishes, continuing India's impressive medal-winning campaign in the prestigious shooting competition.

India captain Shreyas Iyer described his team's 3-0 T20I series sweep of Zimbabwe as "flawless", praising the players and support staff for executing plans perfectly. Head coach VVS Laxman also commended Iyer's leadership and the squad's winning mindset throughout the tour.

The YMCA of Greater Hyderabad's Narayanguda branch will organise the 26th Annual Kargil Victory Sports Festival from August 6 to 8. Under-17 boys and girls will compete in basketball, volleyball, kho kho, kabaddi and march-past. Entries close at 5 pm on August 4.

The Telangana Football Association will conduct selection trials for junior boys at Gymkhana Football Ground in Hyderabad on July 28. Players born between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012, are eligible. The trials are open only to boys from the twin cities.

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 will be held in Coimbatore from July 28 to August 8, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. Teams will compete for the national title, while promotion and relegation add extra significance to every match.

India interim coach VVS Laxman praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity after his Player of the Series-winning performances against Zimbabwe, saying the teenager has the temperament, talent and work ethic to become one of India's biggest stars and break international cricket records.

India's Mandengbam Jadumani Singh advanced to the men's 55kg boxing quarterfinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after defeating Pakistan's Rehman Sumama by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer secured his second consecutive clean-sweep victory and will now compete for a semifinal berth.