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Khammam archers E Avanthika and K Lohitha Sri have been selected to represent the State in the upcoming Nationals. Both impressed with strong performances at the Senior State-level archery championship held at Delhi Public School, Kolluru, Hyderabad

A 10-member Indian para-cycling team trained by Aditya Mehta Foundation won two silver and nine bronze medals at the Thailand Para Cycling Cup in Korat. Young cyclists Vishva and Lisha led the medal tally with multiple podium finishes

The GVK-AISTA Senior National Tennis Championship qualifiers began at LB Stadium, Hyderabad, with players across 35, 45 and 55 years categories. C H Nagaraju led the 45-plus group, while several veterans including Ramgopal, Appala Raju and Samson Yohan registered wins

Mumbai Smashers completed a stunning turnaround to defeat Hyderabad Royals 5-1 in the Indian Pickleball League final in Delhi. The Times Group–backed, IPA-sanctioned league saw Mumbai rise from sixth place to champions, capping their run in front of dignitaries and fans.

Tech Mahindra Foundation has launched a nationwide Chess League for children with speech and hearing impairment under its ARISE+ disability programme. Over 130 children have registered, with city winners set to witness the Global Chess League Finals in Mumbai this month.

The ACA’s professional and fan-friendly conduct during the India–South Africa ODI in Visakhapatnam drew widespread appreciation. From seamless entry and courteous staff to transparent ticketing and well-maintained facilities, the match showcased why Vizag continues to be a preferred venue for major international fixtures.

Mittapalli Rithvika continued her strong run, winning a silver in the 50m breaststroke and a bronze in the 100m breaststroke at the 28th Speedo Invitational Short Course Championship in Dubai. Telangana Swimming Association officials lauded her impressive international showing.

India’s ODI series win over South Africa saw Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deliver strong performances, while youngsters like Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna impressed. Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the balance between experienced players and emerging talent

Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, finishing behind China’s Li Yuehong. It was his second medal at the event, improving on the bronze he won two years ago

India’s bid to reclaim the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended with a 1-5 loss to Germany in the semifinal at Chennai. Anmol Ekka scored India’s lone goal. Germany will face Spain in the final, India meet Argentina for bronze

Three athletes from Telangana — B Akira Nandan, G Shirisha and Srinikesh — have been selected to represent India in the Para Youth Asian Games starting tomorrow in Dubai. The announcement was made by G Prasanth, president of Para Sports Association of Telangana

Chennai boys and Sudev FC girls emerged champions in the HCL Foundation Football League 2 Tier 1 at Secunderabad RRC Ground. Former India captain Victor Amalraj and AFC coach E S Shyam attended the valedictory function

Secunderabad Club defeated Sacred Heart by 88 runs in the HCA C-Division one-day league cricket championship. Narender top-scored with 74, while Rambabu took 3/14. Sacred Heart were bowled out for 155 in 29.3 overs

Ram Charan scored a superb 148 to help Hyderabad post 301 against Maharashtra on the opening day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 Elite Group match at Mulapadu. Prince added 73, while Neel Chandratre took 6/50 for Maharashtra

Telangana athletes B Akira Nandan, G Shirisha and Srinikesh have been selected to represent India in the Para Youth Asian Games starting tomorrow in Dubai. The announcement was made by G Prasanth, president of the Para Sports Association of Telangana

Chennai boys and Delhi’s Sudev FC girls won the HCL Foundation Football League 2 Tier 1 titles at Secunderabad RRC Ground. Former India captain Victor Amalraj and coach E S Shyam attended the valedictory function

V Jyothi Surekha won bronze in the women’s individual compound event at the Taipei Archery Open 2025, defeating Korea’s So Chaewon 149-143. The Vijayawada-based archer has already won 26 World Cup medals, including 11 gold, in her career

St Anthony’s Church, Venkatapuram, defeated St Bernard Church 3-1, while St Mary’s Basilica beat St Ann’s 2-1 in the United Christmas Celebrations football tournament at Bolarum. Venkatapuram, Gandhinagar, Mary’s and John Maria teams advanced to the semifinals

Michael Neser claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Steve Smith’s unbeaten 23 sealed the chase, giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the five-match series

India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won silver in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. Czechia’s Jiri Privratsky took gold, while Liu Yukun claimed bronze. It was India’s fourth medal of the event

Sardar Patel College and Loyola Academy won the men’s and women’s team titles in the Osmania University inter-college athletics meet. K Andrew Suhas of Loyola won the men’s 100m, while Mallika of TGSWRDC Mahendra Hills claimed double gold in women’s events

Hyderabad: India’s rising star Sankar Saraswat upset the experienced Mithun Manjunath to clinch the men’s singles title in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Sunday. Sankar got the better of Mithun Manjunath 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian men’s final. The Jodhpur-born shuttler came through the […]

Former Minister and MLA Harish Rao inaugurated the second season of the Necc-Journalist Premier League (JPL) at MLRIT Cricket Grounds in Dundigal, stressing the importance of health and fitness among media professionals. He unveiled team jerseys, tossed the coin for the opening match.

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility