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India has been drawn in Group D for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, facing Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, and Iran. The Qualifiers will take place in Ahmedabad

The AIFF President reassured clubs about the continuation of the top-tier league and confirmed that the Super Cup will be held before the ISL to ensure six to eight weeks of pre-season

The Telangana Football Association has shortlisted 27 players for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy selection trials, which will be held from August 18 to 20 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad

The 2025-26 UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships begin in Vadodara, with 1,549 players competing across 12 categories. Manav Thakkar and Diya Chitale enter as top seeds in their respective draws

Indus International and Suchitra Academy triumphed in the Keystone Schools League basketball championship, with standout performances from Shruti Aribidi, Geetha Maadhurya, and Manjari Shah securing their teams’ victories

Ahead of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Gujarat Giants held a special cross-training session with the Indian men’s hockey team in Bengaluru. The teams shared insights, tried each other’s sports, and celebrated mutual respect through skill exchange and camaraderie.

Capri Sports and KPMG launched a groundbreaking report on women’s sports in India, revealing sharp growth in viewership, brand investment, and digital engagement. With a projected valuation of $900 million by 2030, the report highlights a promising future for women athletes.

SK Rehaan Roshan (127 notout) and M Lokesh (105) for Imperial CC batted well in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship

Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to bid for 2026 Paracycling World Cup, athletes losing medals due to administrative delays, nepotism with officials sending their own children without trials, suppression of para cyclists achievements on official platforms and verbal admissions of guilt, but no written accountability

In the semifinals, Kshira and Sneh blanked Jasmine Kapoor and Shana Khanna 7-0

The 11th Telangana State junior athletics meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Hanamkonda

At The Sports Women Huddle 2025 – Invest in Her, leading female athletes including Sania Mirza, PV Sindhu, and Dr. Deepa Malik discussed the evolving landscape of women's sports in India. Once underpaid and ignored, women athletes today command crores in leagues like the WPL.

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations

JK Tyre launched its luxury Levitas tyre range at a stylish supercar showcase in Mumbai. Featuring top motorsports names like Akhilesh Reddy and Gaurav Gill, the event also introduced the 2025 India Racing Festival and record-setting stunts at Umling La Pass

Bengal Warriorz, the PKL Season 7 winners, have overhauled their squad and coaching staff for Season 12. With star raider Devank Dalal leading the attack, the team aims to overcome defensive inexperience and return to the playoffs after four seasons.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj climbed to 15th in the ICC Test bowling rankings after his match-winning nine-wicket haul against England. Jaiswal returned to the top 5 in batting, while Pakistan players made significant gains in the T20I rankings.

K.S.R.A. Praneeth, an 18-year-old battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, competed in the World IPCA Chess Championship in Goa, earning a medal and boosting his FIDE rating. Despite health challenges, he continues to train, inspire, and support others facing similar conditions.

JioStar has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the US Open Tennis Championships in India for five years. Matches will air on Star Sports and JioHotstar, bringing Grand Slam action to fans with tech innovations and immersive experiences.

Granit Xhaka described his move to Sunderland as the biggest challenge of his career, expressing excitement about the club’s vision and potential. The experienced midfielder hopes to bring energy, passion, and leadership as the team begins its Premier League journey.

Indian boxers secured seven assured medals at the Under-19 and Under-22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, with women boxers reaching the semi-finals in their respective weight categories

P Christopher Kamei’s first-half goal helped Indian Army FT defeat Tribhuvan Army FC 1-0 in their Durand Cup Group C match, as Tribhuvan finished with one point from three games

Rudraksh Bansal of Glendale Academy has been selected as the only player from Telangana for the AIFF-FIFA Academy, joining 18 others from across India after five rounds of rigorous trials

M Suhas Preetham won silver in the 200m backstroke while Sri Nithya Sagi earned bronze in the 400m medley at the junior national swimming championship held in Ahmedabad

The Future Kids School defeated Suchitra Academy 42-18 in the girls league of the Keystone basketball championship, while Suchitra won in the boys category against Elate International School