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Special Olympics Bharat’s football team will depart for Sweden on Saturday, targeting a historic hat-trick of titles in the Special Olympics Trophy at Gothia Cup 2026. Coach Madavadasse highlighted non-verbal communication as key to their rigorous multi-camp preparation

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that an upcoming review meeting following India's T20I series losses to Ireland and England will focus solely on course correction. Captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir will address overseas execution shortfalls

The Telangana government has officially backed the second season of the Archery Premier League, scheduled for October 8–18 in Hyderabad. The franchise-based tournament aims to boost grassroots talent and advance the city’s vision of hosting the 2036 Olympics

The India 'A' men's cricket team will play a three-match T20 series against Nepal in Kirtipur this December. Finalized at the ICC Annual Conference, the series highlights the growing bilateral ties between the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Nepal

Opening bat Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 300th international match with a historic, unbeaten half-century, driving India to 122/3 at lunch on day one of their historic, first-ever women's Test match against England at Lord's

D2C open footwear brand Chupps has announced a year-long partnership with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy as its official footwear recovery partner. The collaboration aims to leverage elite athlete feedback to bring scientific rigor to its athleisure product development.

The JSW Group has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association, naming its activewear brand, JSW Inspire, the official kit partner for Team India at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Youth Olympic Games

Nalgonda’s G. Chandana cruised into the round of 16 with a dominant straight-game victory over K. Sindhu at the Telangana State sub-junior (Under-17) badminton championship on Friday. Clear wins marked the day across the boys' and girls' fields

Indian rally drivers P. Naveen and Musa Sherif are set to tackle the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally this weekend. Driving a Ford Fiesta, the duo aims to continue their strong international momentum following podium success in Kenya and Saudi Arabia

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana made history at Lord’s as the youngest cricketer to reach 300 international appearances. Reaching the feat during the historic women's Test against England, Mandhana emphasized resetting after India’s recent T20 World Cup heartbreak

Live coverage from Lord's as England elects to field against India in the historic, first-ever women's Test match at the venue, featuring debut caps for Alice Capsey, Mady Villiers, and N Sree Charani

Get all the live streaming, telecast channels, and squad details for the high-octane FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium live from the Los Angeles Stadium

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel criticized the decision to drop Sanju Samson for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the England T20I series, arguing the team management prioritized emotion over logic as India conceded a historic series defeat

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok carded a 1-under 70 to sit tied for 35th after the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship. Japan's Aki Iwai holds a two-shot lead following a spectacular, bogey-free round of 8-under 63

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach their third consecutive World Cup semi-final. Despite breaking tournament scoring records, Mbappe warned that the squad still has plenty to prove

A cornered Shreyas Iyer leads a depleted Indian team into the fifth T20I against England in Southampton, desperately seeking a consolation win to avoid a humiliating 4-0 series whitewash after a wretched, winless run across the United Kingdom

The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of India's men's T20I team after the England tour following a disappointing run that included series defeats to Ireland and England. Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will identify shortcomings and work towards corrective measures.

India will look to avoid a 4-0 T20 series defeat against England in the fifth and final match at Southampton. Shreyas Iyer's side remains winless in the series and hopes to finish with a consolation victory after a disappointing campaign

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said selecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was emotionally understandable but questioned Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian T20 side. He said the decision defied logic despite acknowledging Samson's inconsistency in previous years

France coach Didier Deschamps credited experience, unity and mental strength after his side defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semifinal. He also praised captain Kylian Mbappe's leadership and insisted collective effort remains France's greatest strength.

Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia's Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in three sets and win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. Ostapenko claimed her first Wimbledon crown, while Arevalo became El Salvador's first Wimbledon champion.

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to make 20 FIFA World Cup appearances and the fastest to score 20 World Cup goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semifinals. The French star continues to rewrite football's biggest tournament record books.

Kylian Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score and assist as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16, securing a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final berth and setting up a clash with Belgium or Spain

Teenager Abhinandh PB and 2025 MVP Bernadette Szocs starred as Dempo Goa Challengers defeated reigning champions U Mumba TT 10-5 in the UTT Season 7 opener. The duo won their singles before combining to clinch the mixed doubles in Panaji