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Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities

India’s young table tennis players continued their fine run at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, with Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya winning a mixed doubles bronze, while four Indians advanced to the Round of 16 in the singles events

P. Aditya Reddy’s five-wicket haul (5/63) powered Andhra to a crucial first-innings lead over Saurashtra in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy U-23 match in Rajkot. B.R. Singh’s 162 was the highlight of Saurashtra’s innings.

Bengaluru Torpedoes claimed their first Prime Volleyball League title with a dominant win over Mumbai Meteors in the Season 4 final, capping a campaign defined by resilience, teamwork, and stellar performances from MVP Joel Benjamin and coach David Lee’s strategic leadership.

India opener Rohit Sharma has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time, surpassing Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran after stellar knocks in the Australia series. Several Indian players also improved their rankings

Telangana edged Rajasthan 1–0 in the Sub-junior National Football Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, with Stolzer Kamson netting the winning goal in the 50th minute to secure an important victory for the Telangana side.

Telugu Titans advanced to Qualifier 2 of PKL Season 12 with a commanding 46–39 win over Patna Pirates, ending their eight-match winning run. The Titans now face Puneri Paltan for a spot in the final against Dabang Delhi K.C.

The Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced the 2025 edition of its Race to Gold Masters, a grassroots competition across Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai to identify young tennis talent. Winners will receive scholarships and recognition during TPL Season 7 in Ahmedabad.

Australia stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinals unbeaten, showcasing dominant performances with record chases and standout individual displays from Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King. Their resilience and depth reaffirmed their tag as tournament favourites.

The Khammam-Bhadradri Archery Association will hold district-level selection trials for sub-junior girls at Kinnerasani Model Sports School in Palvoncha on October 30. Selected players will represent the district in the Telangana Inter-District Mini Archery Championship.

India's first T20I against Australia will focus on Suryakumar Yadav's form after a lean patch. Despite leading India to success, his recent struggles with the bat are a concern. The series marks India’s T20 World Cup preparation

Shreyas Iyer, who suffered an abdominal injury and spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia, is stable and recovering well. A recent scan showed improvement, and the BCCI Medical Team, along with specialists, continues to monitor his progress

A Avanish Rao scored a brilliant 134 to help Hyderabad post 361 in the second-round match of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) against Rajasthan in Jaipur. Rajasthan struggled to 23/3 in response on day 3

Hyderabad secured a thrilling four-run victory over Karnataka in the quarterfinal of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19) cricket championship, qualifying for the semifinal. Karan Yadav (40) and Aawez Ahmed (37) starred with the bat, while Vaibhav Sharma took 3 wickets

Former Ranji all-rounder R A Swaroop has been appointed captain of Hyderabad’s team for the All India Veterans cricket tournament in Nagpur, starting October 29. The squad includes experienced players like Damodar Reddy, T Nitesh Reddy, and more

Arhaan Satwalekar scored a brilliant double century for PKMCC in the HCA B-Division two-day league. In the A-Division league, A. Prateek Reddy also scored a century for Jai Hanuman. Other notable performances include Shiva Rama Krishna’s century for Cheerful Chums

The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 will be held at Greater Noida’s Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in November 2025. India’s 20-member squad includes top boxers like Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, and Pooja Rani, along with Olympic medalists

Chris Gayle, the West Indies cricket legend, has been announced as the official brand ambassador for the 2025 Lanka Premier League. The tournament, scheduled for July–August 2026, aims to bring exciting cricket and entertainment to global audiences

India's Diya Chitale and Manush Shah have etched their names in history by becoming the first Indian pair to qualify for the WTT Finals 2025 in Hong Kong

The Telangana High Court declined to grant interim relief to a banned cricketer, upholding the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s position in the ongoing case. The decision reaffirms the HCA’s adherence to BCCI's disciplinary regulations

Telugu Titans secured a 46-39 win over Patna Pirates in PKL Eliminator 3, with Bharat Hooda’s 23 points leading the charge. Despite Ayan Lohchab’s record-breaking season, the Pirates’ dream run ended, and the Titans now face Puneri Paltan

East Bengal FC secured a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in the AIFF Super Cup, thanks to a brace from Thounaojam Bipin Singh and a debut goal by Hiroshi Ibusuki. The result strengthened East Bengal’s semi-final hopes

The latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings reflect standout performances from the World Cup, with Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Pratika Rawal making significant gains. Gardner holds top spots in all-rounder rankings, while several players see major movements in batting and bowling lists

The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho Kho Association of Philippines as its newest member, marking a milestone in the sport’s global expansion. The Philippines is poised to develop Kho Kho further within its local communities