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FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association with immediate effect, citing flagrant third-party statutory violations. The sweeping international ban blocks Nepal’s national teams, clubs, and sports officials from global tournaments, developmental programs, and financial grants

As India kicks off a new T20I era under Shreyas Iyer against Ireland in Belfast, head coach Gautam Gambhir faces a selection headache: whether to debut 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or stick with World Cup-winning openers

Sunil Chhetri praised Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for maintaining elite standards well into their careers, saying their hunger remains unmatched. The Indian football legend also lauded emerging stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indian shuttlers enjoyed a dominant opening night at the US Open in Fullerton, as Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma, and Devika Sihag registered straight-game victories to sail into the second round of their respective singles and doubles events

The IOC has announced a $10,000 ‘Fit for the Future Olympian Grant’ for every eligible Olympian beginning with the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The initiative aims to support athletes’ sporting careers and career transitions, with $140 million allocated per Olympiad.

Co-hosts Mexico dismantled Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City to secure a perfect group-stage record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Chavez, Quinones, and Fidalgo, alongside a historic Guillermo Ochoa appearance, eliminated Czechia and sealed El Tri's historic run

India's Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal clinched the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Championship, pushing India's table-topping tally to 16 medals

Top tennis stars will restrict their post-match Wimbledon media appearances to 15 minutes. Despite a 20% prize money hike, players are protesting revenue-sharing models, noting their 14.4% share falls below what players received a decade ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner confirmed successful medical testing following his French Open physical collapse. After beating Cam Norrie in London's extreme heatwave, the defending champion feels optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense starting this Monday

Vinicius Junior scored twice and Matheus Cunha added another as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Neymar made his long-awaited tournament return as the five-time champions topped Group C in style.

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 in Seattle to register their first FIFA World Cup victory in 12 years. The result kept their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive, while Qatar exited the tournament after finishing bottom of Group B.

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored as Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B and reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Despite the loss, Canada advanced to the knockout stage for the first time.

Rakshann Readdi's four-wicket haul and Varun Goud's three wickets restricted Karimnagar Diamonds to 130 before Nitish Reddy's composed half-century guided Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a six-wicket victory in the rain-affected HCA Sreenidhi University TG20 match

National record holder Jyothi Yarraji made a strong comeback after ACL surgery, clocking 13.14 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Championships. She comfortably met the Asian Games qualifying mark, signalling a promising return to top form

Ricky Bhui smashed an unbeaten 111 off 57 balls to help Simhadri Vizag Lions post 190 for five and defeat Royals of Rayalaseema by four runs in the Andhra Premier League. GSP Teja's fighting 62 was not enough for Royals

Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a place in the HSBC Rugby Premier League semifinals with a 26-21 victory over Kolkata Banga Tigers. Jonas Mikalcius starred for Bengaluru, while Vuiviwa Naduvalo scored a hat-trick for Kolkata in a closely contested encounter

Opener Harshit Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls as Warangal Warriors chased down 203 to defeat Anvita Khammam Aces by five wickets in the HCA Sreenidhi University TG20. The victory was the Warriors’ first of the tournament

Arvind Iyer emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament after scoring 11 points from 12 rounds. Sriharish secured second place with 10.5 points, while A Vishwa finished third with 10 points in the competition

CREDAI Hyderabad has partnered with the inaugural TG20 Cricket League as a Platinum Sponsor. The association aims to support cricket development in Telangana, provide opportunities for emerging players and reinforce CREDAI Hyderabad's commitment to sports promotion and youth engagement

Hyderabad Golfer United, Bunker Busters, Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers and Dasos by Mahi advanced to the semifinals of The T9 Challenge 2026 golf championship. Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers produced the most dominant performance with a 4-0 victory over Par Timers

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was honoured with the SJFI medal at a ceremony in Chennai. The award recognised his achievements and contribution to Indian chess, with former India cricket captain K Srikkanth presenting the medal

The world’s oldest known football, dating back to around 1540, is being digitally recreated by University of Glasgow specialists. The project will produce a museum-quality virtual model, allowing global audiences to explore the historic artefact in immersive virtual environments

India will take on Bangladesh in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup Group A match at Manchester. While India seek to address batting and fielding concerns after their defeat to South Africa, Bangladesh arrive confident following an impressive win over Pakistan