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Valluvarnagar secured a place in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament final after defeating Hyderabad Globe 5-4 in a sudden death shootout following a goalless draw. Yousha of VV Nagar was named the Best Player of the match

India secured six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, after an impressive quarterfinal performance. Prachi upset Olympic bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu, while Minakshi, Deepak and Nikhil also advanced to the semifinals

Prof Rajesh Kumar, Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Education at Osmania University, will deliver a lecture on children's development through physical exercise at the IAHPEDS 2026 World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 24 to 28

K. Revanth Reddy’s magnificent unbeaten 61-ball 126, featuring 14 boundaries and eight sixes, powered Bhimavaram Bulls to a clinical seven-wicket victory over Vijayawada Sunshiners in a high-scoring Andhra Premier League clash at Kadapa on Friday

The Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 League has run into heavy legal turbulence. The Telangana Lokayukta ordered a four-week CID probe into alleged ₹600-crore financial irregularities, while local cricketers simultaneously approached the High Court challenging the tournament's legality

Former captain Mithali Raj termed off-spinner Shreyanka Patil's injury-enforced exit from the Women's T20 World Cup a major setback, suggesting India pivot to Radha Yadav while urging the middle order to build stable partnerships ahead of the South Africa clash

Former Hyderabad Ranji star Anirudh Singh has taken over as head coach of Hyderabad E-Champions for the upcoming TG20 League. Singh praised the HCA initiative, highlighting the franchise's long-term vision and its reliance on exciting young local talent.

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh will take up his first formal IPL coaching role, joining Delhi Capitals’ support staff for the 2027 season. The move coincides with JSW Group regaining management control under Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly

Puneeth Manohar secured the boys' doubles crown with Aarav Challani before both advanced to set up an all-Indian singles final at the Tirumala Sreedhar Garu ATF Under-14 tennis tournament in Hyderabad

India's Ashmita Chaliha defeated South Korea's Kim Min Sun 21-16, 21-18 to storm into the Macau Open Super 300 semifinals. Meanwhile, eighth seed Anmol Kharb exited following a three-game quarterfinal defeat to China's Han Qian Xi

Vsoft Titans surged to the top of Pool A with a perfect 4-point round at the T9 Challenge Season 4 golf championship, while overnight leaders Par Timers slipped to third after a stunning 0-4 shutout at Boulder Hills

Five specialized camp trainees, supported by Anandana - The Coca-Cola India Foundation, have guided the Indian Women’s Hockey Team to an unbeaten semifinal berth at the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand, moving closer to Pro League qualification

FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh revealed aggressive plans to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, alongside MotoGP and WRC rounds by 2028. The roadmap was discussed in a successful high-level meeting with the Union Sports Ministry

Nasr Girls School (Khairatabad) clinched the CISCE pre-Subroto Cup football title with a 1-0 victory over Sherwood Public School (Pet Basheerabad) at Gachibowli

Football legend Bhaichung Bhutia predicts an intriguing clash of styles between physical Scotland and possession-heavy Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C tie, backing Atlas Lions' attacker Brahim Diaz to play a decisive role

India fell agonizingly short of the gold medal, losing 2-3 to hosts China ‘A’ in the World Team Snooker Championship final. Despite a brilliant double-win performance by Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta faltered against Li Chengjie in the tense deciding rubber

Pakistan and Bangladesh face a vital Group A clash at the Rose Bowl to revive their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaigns. Pakistan seek their first win, while Bangladesh aim to bounce back from a heavy defeat against Australia

Luis Romo's second-half goal earned Mexico a 1-0 win over South Korea, making the co-hosts the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Raul Rangel's late heroics preserved the crucial victory.

The Football Federation of Iran is lodging a formal complaint with FIFA over strict US travel restrictions. Players are allegedly forced to enter and exit the US on match days, severely disrupting preparations for their clash against Belgium

Pakistan and Bangladesh face off in a critical Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Rose Bowl. With knockout qualification on the line, both subcontinental sides are desperate to bounce back from their recent defeats

Six-time champions Australia aim to secure their spot at the top of Group 1 as they take on tournament debutants Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Here is how to watch the action live

Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar has backed Shreyas Iyer to succeed as India's full-time T20I captain in England. Vyshak praised the PBKS skipper's elite man-management skills, maturity, and ability to handle pressure during high-scoring IPL matches

A French appeals court has rejected Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi's bid to dismiss a rape case. The PSG defender, currently playing at the 2026 World Cup, denied the charges on social media, claiming his fame made him a target

A dominant Indian cricket team aims for a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Afghanistan in Chennai. With the series already won, focus shifts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's form, KL Rahul's new batting role, and the return of Harshit Rana.