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Chennai Blitz defeated Ahmedabad Defenders 3-2 in a gripping five-set thriller at the PVL 2025 in Hyderabad. Jerome Vinith’s leadership and Azizbek’s blocks were key in the win, which keeps Chennai's playoff hopes alive as they move to sixth place

Puneri Paltan thrashed Jaipur Pink Panthers 57-33 in a dominant PKL 12 outing in Delhi, registering the season’s biggest win and highest score by any team. Gaurav Khatri and Vaibhav Rabade starred with High Fives as Paltan secured a top-two finish

Shaik Sameer (230 n.o.), Mansoor Ahmed (104), and J. Sai Devesh (174) were the stars of the HCA B-Division Two-Day League on Wednesday. CCOB and Visaka secured commanding victories, with Sameer’s double century being the standout performance

China swept both the men’s and women’s team titles at the Asian Table Tennis Championship in Bhubaneswar. Lin Shidong, Wang Chuqin, and Liang Jingkun led the men’s victory, while the women secured a dominant 3–0 win over Japan

Indian shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu remains in contention for a medal at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun in Greece, finishing day 1 with 49 hits. Vivaan Kapoor and Bhowneesh Mendiratta also perform well in the men’s trap qualification

Delhi reached a commanding 256/3 on day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener against Hyderabad. Despite early breakthroughs by Hyderabad’s bowlers, a solid partnership between Ayush Doseja and Sanat Sangwan ensured Delhi's dominance on the first day

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The final decision will be made on November 26. The bid is significant for India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics, also in Ahmedabad

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) needs to address the growing issue of cricket development in districts. By expanding affiliation to clubs, introducing women’s leagues, and reforming the selection process, the HCA can create a more inclusive and competitive system

India pacer Mohammed Siraj said every wicket felt like a five-wicket haul after being named Impact Player of the Series in the 2-0 Test win over West Indies. Siraj took 10 wickets across two Tests as India marked their first series win under Shubman Gill.

India’s limited-overs tour of Australia kicks off on October 19 with ODIs and T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the ODI series, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc discuss squad strategies, fan excitement, and their roles in the upcoming series.

Indian combat sports reach a global audience as BoxingBay, co-promoted by Rana Daggubati, and APFC India, led by Anthony Pettis, become the first Indian boxing and MMA events to stream worldwide on the UFC App, elevating talent on the international stage.

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a children’s chess tournament at Kukatpally on October 19. The event will have categories from under-6 to under-16. For registrations, participants can contact S Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter, at 9866702431

Telangana’s Anandi Nallavelli won bronze in the girls under-16 600m event at the National Junior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. She clocked 1:34.48, finishing behind Punjab’s Sehnoor Bawa and Rajasthan’s Devika, who won gold and silver respectively

Rithwik Surya and M. Rakesh Yadav's centuries were the highlights of the HCA Division One Day League cricket championship. Meanwhile, D. Ajith Raja scored a massive 233* for Nizamabad in the B-Division two-day league

Sricharan Tej from Care Model High School won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Leeladityavardhan and P. Harshit finished second and third. A detailed list of winners in various categories is included

Second-seeded Arin Dutta from West Bengal defeated Pratham Sandeep Bayar from Karnataka 15-8, 15-7 in the boys' singles fourth round at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship. Other notable results included victories for Sumit Kommal, Shreyansh Dahiya, and more

In a gripping five-set contest at the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, Mumbai Meteors defeated Kochi Blue Spikers 3-2. Karthik's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match, and Mumbai held their spot at the top of the table

The Mumbai Cricket Association and senior cricketers have donated ₹1.25 crore to Maharashtra's Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help farmers affected by heavy rains. MCA President Ajinkya Naik presented the cheque to CM Devendra Fadnavis in a show of solidarity

India’s AFC Asian Cup qualification hopes were dashed after a 1-2 loss to Singapore in Goa. Despite an early lead, goals from Song Uiyoung either side of halftime sealed India’s fate, leaving them with no path to qualification

China's Wang Chuqin made a stunning comeback to guide his team to a 3-2 win over Japan in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships semifinal. Hong Kong defeated Chinese Taipei 3-2 to reach the final, while India finished sixth

G Shivamshika won the Telangana State Under-15 Chess Championship with 6.5 points. Sahajdeep Kaur and C Sasi Hasini finished second and third, while N Aishwarya secured fourth. All top four players will represent Telangana in the National Championship

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) will hold open under-19 women’s selection trials at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on October 15 and 16. Players born on or after 01.09.2006 are eligible. Registration starts at 9 am, with selections from noon

Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshitha Sree R made impressive starts at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, winning their opening singles matches. All four Indian boys advanced to the next round, with one defeat from Vennala K

The attention now shifts to the trap competition at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens. Six Indian shooters, including Neeru Dhanda and Zoravar Singh Sandhu, will compete against top international athletes for a chance at World Championship medals