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Vedic Tolwala clinched the boys' under-18 title at the 30th All India Telangana Chess Academy Age Group Chess Tournament at Alkapuri. Several young players emerged victorious across different boys' and girls' age categories in the competition

Chidvilash Sai Surapaneni won the A2H Open Rapid Prize Money Chess Tournament after finishing level on five points with Srujan Keerthan Solleti but securing the title on a superior tie-break score. Yashvi Jain finished third in the competition

India's U-19 boys defeated Hong Kong, China 3-1 to reach the semifinals of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Championships, assuring themselves of at least a bronze medal and qualification for the 2027 World Youth Championships. The U-19 girls exited in the quarterfinals

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced a District Academies Development Plan to build a structured cricket ecosystem across Telangana. The initiative includes four District Centres of Excellence and eight District Academy & Ground facilities to identify, train and develop talent for higher levels

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced a revamped structure for institution teams from the 2026-27 season following a meeting chaired by Ambati Rayudu. The move aims to streamline competitions and create opportunities for over 600 Telangana players to progress to higher levels

The IOC and ICC have officially launched the cricket qualification system for the LA28 Olympics, unveiling a highly competitive six-team T20 framework for both men and women, alongside complex rules for the West Indies and Team GB

Top tennis stars have suspended their planned media boycott at Wimbledon 2026 following emergency talks with the AELTC over Grand Slam revenue sharing, player pensions, and tournament governance integration

Less than 24 hours after leading Ireland to a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep over India, head coach Heinrich Malan has stepped down to allow a strategic transition ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth fell just short of breaking his BWF World Tour title drought, finishing as runner-up at the US Open 2026 after a hard-fought three-game defeat to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang

The Netherlands and Morocco face off in a high-profile FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Here's a preview of the contest, live streaming details, kick-off time, venue and the full squads

India's disappointing exit from the Women's T20 World Cup has exposed glaring structural faults. From tactical musical chairs and defensive batting to costly dropped catches, we break down why the team faces an immediate post-tournament reset

Four-time champions Germany face a defensively stubborn Paraguay side in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at Foxborough, with live broadcast available in India on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports network channels

India's Kidambi Srikanth finished as runner-up at the US Open 2026 after a grueling three-game defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the final, prolonging the former world number one's wait for a BWF World Tour title

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Ishan Kishan’s proficiency against pace and spin makes him the ideal number four batsman for the upcoming England ODI series, anchoring the middle order once Virat Kohli returns to the playing eleven

Following shock defeats to Ireland, India's team management faces immense pressure to include 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the upcoming England T20 series, forcing Gautam Gambhir to contemplate tough selection casualties to preserve squad balance

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has heavily criticized the tactical hesitancy surrounding "retiring out" struggling batters following India's Women's T20 World Cup exit. Chopra urged the squad to ditch conventional taboos and prioritize elite physical fitness to challenge global giants

India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to Hong Kong. Despite holding early leads in the unique 110-point relay format, a late doubles collapse sealed India's exit in Japan

Following India's disappointing Women's T20 World Cup exit, head coach Amol Muzumdar has called for patience, requesting an 18-month window to transform an inexperienced bowling lineup into a genuinely aggressive, wicket-taking international unit

Senior BJP leader and UP in-charge Nitin Nabin will embark on a two-day tour of Lucknow on July 3–4 to review organizational preparedness and finalize the party's grassroots election roadmap for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

Following India’s Women's T20 World Cup exit against Australia, former captain Anjum Chopra sharply criticized the team's management for an unsettled batting order and tactical delays, specifically targeting the late deployment of finisher Richa Ghosh

Following India’s shocking 0-2 T20I series defeat to Ireland, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate defended leaving out 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, asserting the record-breaking IPL top-scorer must follow established team protocols before earning his international debut

Known for their sharp wit, Iceland Cricket went viral on X by brutally trolling India head coach Gautam Gambhir after Ireland clinical 2-0 series whitewash ended the Men in Blue’s historic 16-series undefeated streak

Stephen Eustaquio’s dramatic 92nd-minute stoppage-time volley fired co-host Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles, securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win and booking a Round of 16 spot in Houston

Following a disappointing group-stage exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, India head coach Amol Muzumdar has called for a complete strategic overhaul, admitting the team delivered below-par performances in bowling, fielding, and powerplay execution