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Discussions were also held on Meghalaya’s flagship grassroots football initiatives under the Chief Minister’s Football Mission, which draws inspiration from successful South American football development models

Debutant Nandni Sharma starred with three wickets, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia struck impressive half-centuries as India defeated England by 38 runs in the opening women’s T20I at Chelmsford to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

India will next face hosts Japan on May 31 as they look to continue their winning start to the tournament

This was amazing redemption for Nitin as the 18-year-old appeared to script a breakthrough performance in the men’s 10km race walk, defeating India’s 40-year-old national record holder and double Olympian Sandeep Kumar

The two-hour, three-minute victory, in which Collingnon claimed 43 of 49 first-serve points and never faced a break point, made the world No.62 the first Belgian to land a top-five win at a major

Rajasthan Royals batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflected on his IPL journey, recalling his debut century and early success. The youngster stressed that team victories matter more than personal milestones and said he aims to maintain momentum heading into the playoffs.

Paralympic champion Sumit Antil stole the spotlight at the Indian Open Para Athletics 2026 in Bengaluru with a 74.82m javelin throw. Other standout winners included Nishad Kumar in high jump and Deepthi Jeevanji in 400m, showcasing India’s para sports strength

India’s U-18 men’s and women’s hockey squads cap off intensive Bhopal preparations; dynamic campaigns kick off in Japan from May 29

The 22-year-old from Maharashtra shot an impressive 635.1 in qualification before losing a tense shoot-off to France's Mueller in the 10m Air Rifle final

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver-cum-social worker from Wyra mandal in Khammam, is campaigning for admissions to government schools. Using a megaphone, he highlights English-medium teaching, facilities, and mid-day meals, urging villagers to enroll children for a brighter future

The ICC has named four Indians in the match officials panel for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan were selected as umpires, while GS Lakshmi was named match referee.

Haryana men survived a fierce fourth-quarter comeback from Rajasthan to win 87–80, while Chhattisgarh women relied on a dominant third-quarter defensive display to edge Karnataka 67–62, booking their spots in the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship finals

The Telangana Football Association successfully concluded its statewide summer coaching camps, distributing nearly 700 football kits to young participants. Led by TFA Secretary G.P. Palguna, the grassroots initiative aims to support youth players and strengthen football development across Telangana

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will hold selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 29 at YMCA Narayanguda. Selected players will represent Hyderabad at the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in Jayashankar Bhupalpally from June 5 to 7

Eighteen-year-old para-athlete H.U. Shivani won two bronze medals in shotput and javelin throw at the 2026 Para Athletics Championship

Gujarat Titans potent pace attack faces Rajasthan Royals in IPL Qualifier 2, aiming to stop teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on a batting-friendly Mullanpur track, while GT's top order must deliver to secure a spot in the final

“I called my family first. I spoke to them at home. They asked me why I was crying. Then I told them I had been named in the World Cup squad" says Nandni Sharma

The event is expected to draw over 80 athletes from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, making it a potentially landmark week for many of India’s leading surfers

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen cruise into Singapore Open quarterfinals as HS Prannoy suffers dramatic late collapse

He was a member of the IOC between 2001 and 2014, after which he continued as the honourary member of the global body

Before India could settle into rhythm, Jamaica struck with ruthless efficiency

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Roland Garros third round after beating Frenchman Royer in four sets, but clashed with the Paris crowd over boos. He criticized their disrespect, hoping to avoid more French opponents, and now faces Brazil’s Fonseca 

AB de Villiers and Anil Kumble have praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his fearless 97 off 29 balls in an IPL Eliminator. The legends highlighted his composure, maturity and match awareness, calling his performance extraordinary and game-changing under pressure.

Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess during round three of Norway Chess 2026. Firouzja retained the tournament lead, while Divya Deshmukh and Zhu Jiner secured important Armageddon victories in the women’s section.