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Mirabai Chanu recalled the emotional significance of winning Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow after years of injuries, family difficulties and the disappointment of missing a medal at the Paris Olympics, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with medallists.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has named support staff for the senior men’s team and Under-23, Under-19, Under-16 and Under-14 squads for the coming season. The appointments include trainers, physiotherapists, video analysts and a masseur for the senior team.

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues is excited about featuring in the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, saying her mindset remains focused on helping India win. She also reflected on The Hundred, injury setback and India’s upcoming South Africa series

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series

Indian youngster Ayush Shetty is relishing his World Championships debut against defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Despite the tough opening draw, Shetty says he wants to set his own benchmark and embrace the challenge.

The Andhra Kabaddi Association conducted a technical officials training course and examination at Avanigadda with AKFI approval. More than 90 officials from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana participated, with sessions focusing on updated rules, regulations and officiating standards.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Commonwealth Games medallists, praising boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted Indian flag and hearing weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s struggles with injuries and personal challenges. Athletes also shared lighter moments during the meeting

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury, further disrupting his US Open preparations. The Italian, who also missed the Canadian Open, now has limited time to regain fitness before the final Grand Slam.

Sarfaraz Khan has returned to India’s Test squad as a replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Sarfaraz, who last played a Test in November 2024, faces competition from Devdutt Padikkal for a place.

Ram Charan Teja Akula and Shanvi Reddy Nimma won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles at the 12th Telangana State Sub-Junior Badminton Championship in Serilingampally. Ram Charan won after his opponent retired, while Shanvi beat Saina Sharma

Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka as he continues his recovery from a right-toe stress reaction. Sarfaraz Khan has been named his replacement and will join the squad in Colombo

Afridi Buyamayum scored twice as TRAU FC defeated Indian Navy 2-1 in their final Group D match of the Durand Cup in Imphal. Goalkeeper Tajuddin also starred as TRAU withstood sustained pressure to secure victory

Telangana’s canoe sprint team produced an impressive performance at the National Championship in Bhopal, winning multiple medals in canoe and kayak events. N. Bindu, P. Jaswika, K. Anusha, K. Bindu, R. Rekha and others excelled

Sujatha High School senior boys won the kabaddi title at the Kargil Victory Sports Festival at YMCA Hyderabad on Sunday. They defeated Nagarjuna High School 8-3 in the final, while several schools emerged winners in kho kho, basketball and volleyball

Telangana swimmer Aarush Das won bronze in the boys’ 50m backstroke at the 42nd Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championships in Jaipur. He clocked 29.44 seconds. Shivani Karra, who won gold earlier, added a silver in the girls’ 100m freestyle

A. Kovidhkushal Reddy and Chetan Maale won the Open and juniors titles respectively at the 243rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. Chetan scored six points, while Kovidhkushal emerged winner on tie-break after three players finished with five points

India's men's hockey team has experienced highs and lows at the World Cup, winning bronze in 1971 and its only title in 1975. Since then, India has struggled for consistency, with its latest campaign in 2023 ending in ninth place

Ashmita Chaliha became the third Indian women’s singles player to win a BWF World Tour Super 300 title this year, defeating China’s Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the Korea Masters final. She secured her biggest career title

Defending champion NorthEast United FC extended its unbeaten Durand Cup run to 14 matches with a commanding 4-1 win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored twice, while Macarton Louis Nickson and Etyan Gonzalez Morales struck late

Telangana’s Aheel Mohammed and Tamil Nadu’s Kanishka Govind won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles respectively at the AITA National Series Under-14 tennis tournament in Hyderabad. Kanishka also won the girls’ doubles title with Maharashtra’s Trisha Bhosale

Ashish Yadav won silver in the men’s javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, opening India’s medal account. Pooja Singh qualified for the women’s high jump final, while Shahnavaz Khan and Jithin Arjuna advanced in long jump

Shillong Lajong FC strengthened its quarter-final prospects in the Durand Cup with a commanding 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in Shillong. Everbrightson Sana scored twice, while Abhay Gurung, Tremiki Lamurong and Figo Syndai completed the rout

Indian junior pickleball players won three medals at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026 in Thailand. Stuti and Anjali won Under-18 Girls’ Doubles gold, Anjali Pol took singles silver, while Aadya and Keerthi won bronze

Telangana’s P. Arjun Reddy and Achutaditya Rao have entered the BWF top 100 in men’s doubles after winning five international medals over the past year. The duo became the first men’s doubles pair from Telangana to achieve the feat