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Odisha defeated Hyderabad by 63 runs in the first round of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) cricket tournament. Odisha posted scores of 159 & 268, while Hyderabad could only manage 195 & 169 despite strong performances from P. Raghava and Prithvi

Deccan Dynamos FC claimed a dominant 5-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Football League Championship for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy. Scorers included Barvin Bhaskar, B. Janardhan, Md. Sinan, Pavan, and Vignesh

CV Anand smashed his second successive century, while Pramukh Jain's 144 went in vain in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Secunderabad Club and Kakatiya registered wins, while other close matches saw standout efforts from Lesty Anthony, Ganesh, and Sushanth

Hyderabad’s Karuppanan Venkatesan, a 49-year-old vegan bodybuilder, will represent India at the INBA PNBA Pro/Am World Cup in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A silver medallist last year, Venkatesan aims to promote drug-free, plant-based strength and fitness

Telugu Titans secured a 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan, confirming their playoff spot in PKL Season 12 for the first time since PKL 4. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda and captain Vijay Malik praised the team’s collective effort and dedication

Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree and Junior Colleges PDs & PETs Association has been formed with a vision to strengthen sports education and student welfare. The newly-elected chairman, Dr. Rama Laxman, outlines key objectives to improve sports infrastructure and opportunities

Victory Playground clinched a 72-71 win against St. Francis Boys, while Titans secured a 66-47 victory against Rising Stars to move up from Level-II to Level-I in the Annual League Basketball Championship 2025-26 for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy

Indian rowers earned three golds, five silvers, and two bronzes at the Asian Championship in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Highlights include Balraj Panwar’s gold in men’s single scull and a silver in women’s lightweight pair, ending a 15-year drought

Tanvi Sharma’s remarkable run at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 ended with a silver medal after a 7-15, 12-15 loss to Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the final. Tanvi’s performance earned her praise as the fifth Indian to win silver

Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match as the Hawks climbed to fifth in the points table. Goa Guardians also won a thrilling comeback against Delhi Toofans

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez clinched her first Japan Open title with a three-set victory over Czech teenager Tereza Valentova. The win marks Fernandez’s fifth career title and second of 2025, lifting her to No. 22 in the WTA Live Rankings.

Pakistan's Information Minister Ata Tarar condemned the ICC for a "biased" statement implying Pakistan's role in Afghan cricketers’ deaths in a Paktika airstrike. He urged the ICC to verify facts independently and maintain neutrality amid rising regional tensions

Inter Miami CF ended the 2025 regular season with a 5-2 away win over Nashville SC, powered by Lionel Messi’s hat-trick and key contributions from Rodríguez and Segovia. The victory helped Inter Miami reach 81 goals and finish third in the Eastern Conference.

Virat Kohli said he feels “fitter than ever” as he returned to international cricket for the first time since India’s Champions Trophy win. The former captain said he hasn’t truly rested in 15–20 years of continuous cricket.

Aishwarya Pissay made history by becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to complete the Rallye du Maroc, winning the Women's category and securing a silver medal in the 2025 World Rally-Raid 2W Championship. This marks her fourth World Title

The first ODI against Australia will feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, while Shubman Gill makes his debut as full-time skipper. This series is crucial for both veterans and the young leader’s development

Telugu Titans secured a spot in the top eight of PKL 12 with a dominant 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan. Vijay Malik led with a Super 10, and Shubham Shinde earned his second High Five, sealing the Titans' playoff berth

The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who were killed in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province. The Board stands in solidarity with the ACB and the cricket community

Sarthak Bharadwaj and Neeraj Bist scored centuries, while P.S. Chaitanya Reddy claimed a five-wicket haul, as Deccan Wanderers, Union Bank of India, Central Excise, and other teams competed in the HCA A-Division One-Day League matches on Saturday

On Day 3 of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Odisha set Hyderabad a target of 233 after scoring 268, with Om’s century leading the charge. Hyderabad were struggling at 126/7 at the close of play, still needing 233 for victory

Deccan Sporting FC and Shastri Soccer FC played a 1-1 draw in the TFA B-Division Football League for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy at Gymkhana Ground. Yousuf Baig gave Sporting the lead, while Jagadeshwaran equalized for Shastri in the final minutes

Isaiah clinched the boys' under-12 title and Rebekah Charles took the girls' under-16 title at the Sunflower Vedic School Tennis Tournament. Both are students of Auromira High School, with Isaiah winning 4-3 and Rebekah triumphing 4-0

Ahmedabad Defenders stunned unbeaten Mumbai Meteors 3-1 in a thrilling RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League match. With a 21-20 win in the final set, Ahmedabad climbed to second in the points table, while the Meteors slipped to third

In a thrilling 3-2 victory, Hyderabad Black Hawks stunned Bengaluru Torpedoes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match. With the win, Hyderabad moved to fifth place on the points table