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Chinese GM Wei Yi held GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final. GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place play-off in Panaji, Goa

Harika, a 17-year-old wrestler from Julurupad in Kothagudem, won gold at the SGF State-level Wrestling Tournament in Hyderabad. She defeated wrestlers from Warangal, Rangareddy and Hyderabad to qualify for the national-level competition

The World Tennis League arrives in Bengaluru from December 17-20 with four franchise teams featuring global and Indian stars. Defending champions Game Changers Falcons, VB Realty Hawks, Aussie Mavericks Kites, and AOS Eagles promise high-octane action. Lineups and coaches unveiled.

Pranjali Prashant Dhumal won the 25m Pistol Women’s gold at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, her second gold of the Games. India’s shooting contingent now has 16 medals, with Abhinav Deshwal also winning gold in men’s events.

The wedding of Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Munchal, scheduled in Sangli on Sunday, was postponed indefinitely after her father Shrinivas Mandhana suffered a cardiac complication. Mandhana, deeply attached to her father, decided to defer the ceremony until his recovery.

Pakistan, led by Muhammad Asif, defeated Hong Kong China ‘B’ 3-2 in a thrilling final to win their third team title at the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat. The victory followed a semifinal upset over India ‘A’

The Sreenidhian Thunderbolts defeated the Meenakshi Mavericks in a tense playoff at the Telangana Premier Golf League after regulation play ended 3–3. The Hyderabad Golf Association match showcased skill and composure, with Thunderbolts holding nerve to secure victory

Abhinav Deshwal clinched India’s 15th shooting medal at the Tokyo Summer Deaflympics, winning gold in the 25m Pistol event with a score of 44. He edged past South Korea’s Seung Hwa Lee, while Chetan Hanmant Sapkal finished fifth

Liverpool’s Premier League title defense suffered another blow with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving them 11th. Manchester City also lost 2-1 at Newcastle, while Chelsea closed in on leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win at Burnley

India’s women’s blind cricket team created history by winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo. Khula Sharir’s unbeaten 44 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Nepal, capping an unbeaten campaign across the six-team tournament

Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden hundred and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93 powered South Africa to 489 in the second Test against India in Guwahati. Indian spinners struggled on a flat track, leaving the hosts trailing 0-1 in the series at stumps

Saidabad FC defeated Shastri FC 5-0 in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, with braces from Syed Tahir Khadeer and Abdul Kareem Khan. Maisram Stars beat Deccan Dynamos 4-2, powered by Pratik Hemant’s hat-trick

KL Rahul has been appointed captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. The squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal and other key players for the December fixtures

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