Sport

Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov and China’s Wei Yi advanced to the FIDE World Cup final after winning their semifinals in rapid tiebreaks. Both secured Candidates spots, while Nodirbek Yakubboev and Andrey Esipenko will contest for the third and final berth

The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association will host the Asmita Athletic League on November 28 at the SAP Integrated Sports Complex. The event, for under-14 and under-16 girls, aims to foster female participation and strengthen grassroots athletics in the district

Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade headlined the opening of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India at Delhi’s Sirifort Complex. The event launched A Racquet’s Second Life, inspiring juniors and promoting badminton’s growth through legacy, youth and community-driven initiatives

Lakshya Sen expressed joy after winning the Australian Open title, saying he overcame injuries and tough phases to finish the season positively. He highlighted the importance of a strong start and focus on each point while looking forward to the next season

Hyderabad Royals unveiled their squad for the inaugural Indian Pickleball League, featuring international stars Ben Newell and Megan Fudge. The six-team competition begins December 1 in Delhi, with 53 players drafted across categories to showcase India’s emerging pickleball talent

The Sports Authority of Telangana signed multiple MoUs with North East states during the Telangana–North East Connect Sports Festival. Agreements include training support from Baichung Bhutia, Saritha Devi and others, marking a milestone in sports development and cooperation between Telangana and the region

Cuban high jump legend Javier Sotomayor, the only man to clear 8 feet, visited Delhi’s JLN Stadium with Palestinian runner Mohammed Dwedar. He praised India’s athletics rise, interacted with athletes, and highlighted the importance of infrastructure for world-class performances

Lakshya Sen won the Sathio Australian Open 2025 Men’s Singles title, defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11. It’s his first BWF World Tour trophy of the year and first Super 500 win since the 2023 Canada Open.

Liverpool were stunned 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, while Chelsea defeated Burnley 2-0 with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brighton registered wins in Saturday’s Premier League fixtures

India stormed into the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind final with a nine-wicket win over Australia in Colombo. Basanti Hansda starred with 45 runs, while Ganga Kadam and Karuna powered India’s dominant chase at P Sara Oval

Teenager Anahat Singh clinched her 13th PSA title by defeating former world No 10 Joshna Chinappa 3-2 in the Indian Open squash final at Indore. The top seed won a tense five-game battle to secure the championship

Lakshya Sen reached the Australian Open Super 500 final in Sydney after defeating second seed Chou Tien Chen 17-21, 24-22, 21-16. Sen staged a strong comeback and is the lone Indian left in the tournament after other exits

Kuldeep Yadav picked three wickets as India restricted South Africa to 247/6 on the opening day of the Guwahati Test. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja struck once each, with India taking four wickets in the final session

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Ashes Test at Perth, finishing inside two days. Travis Head smashed a 69-ball century, while Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as England collapsed twice, giving Australia a 1-0 series lead

Cantonment FC registered a commanding 8-1 win over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman added two, while Naveen and Giri scored one each. Sahil netted BHEL’s consolation

Medchal-Malkajgiri District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for men and women on November 24 at JNTUH University, Hyderabad. The trials will pick district teams for the senior inter-district basketball championship scheduled in Sangareddy from November 28

Pakistan defeated India ‘A’ 3-1 in the World Cup of Snooker semifinal in Muscat, with Muhammad Asif starring through brilliant breaks. Pankaj Advani won the opening frame, but Pakistan stormed back to set up a final against Hong Kong China

The FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals will be decided in tiebreaks after both matches ended in draws. Wei Yi held Esipenko under time pressure, while Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov also settled for a cautious stalemate in Panaji

Telangana’s Sakshi Yadav bagged a golden double at the 21st Masters National Swimming Championship in Hyderabad, winning gold in the 50m freestyle (30–34 years) and the 4x50m medley relay at Gachibowli Stadium. Several veterans also excelled across age categories

Tickets for the India-South Africa ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam will go on sale from November 28. ACA officials said 22,000 tickets will be available online, priced between Rs 1200 and Rs 18,000

Mizoram Sports Minister Lal Lallinglova said the North East has the talent to become a sports powerhouse. At the Telangana–North East Connect festival, icons including Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and Bhaichung Bhutia emphasized infrastructure, coaching and collaboration for athlete development

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct the Inter-School U-14 cricket tournament for the 2025–26 season, allowing participation from 72 schools. Entries open on November 24 and close on November 29. Strict age-verification norms and document checks will apply.

Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs shared a 74-run partnership as South Africa reached 156/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test against India in Guwahati. Kuldeep Yadav struck early, but the visitors remained firmly in control.

A. Vinuthna Teja claimed a double by winning the girls’ under-16 shot put and discus events at the Asmita Hyderabad District Athletics League at Osmania University. The meet also saw standout performances across triathlon, jumps, sprints and javelin categories.