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The BFI Cup 2025 kicked off in Chennai with top Indian boxers delivering commanding performances. Amit Phangal, Manju Rani, Ankushita Boro, and Arundhati Choudhary registered emphatic wins in their respective categories.

The HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad saw a flurry of standout performances, with Jaidev Goud stealing the spotlight with a mammoth 247 off 148 balls for Sagar XI. Sai Charan delivered a rare double feat with 134 runs and a six-wicket haul for SK Blues in a tied thriller.

The tournament showcased a mix of explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and thrilling finishes, including a dramatic tie between SK Blues and AB Colony.

Wicketkeeper-batter M. Mamta will lead the Hyderabad senior women’s cricket team in the upcoming BCCI T-20 championship starting October 8 in Gwalior.

M. Lalithakrishna and J. Srivathsa claimed top honors in the boys and girls under-11 categories respectively at the A2H Chess Academy children’s tournament held in Hyderabad. Lalithakrishna led a competitive field in the boys section, followed by Hitesh Nayak and Tejovrish.

India lifted its seventh SAFF Under-17 Championship title in Colombo, with head coach Bibiano Fernandes securing his fifth SAFF crown. The Goan tactician’s journey reflects a commitment to process-driven coaching and youth development. His philosophy, rooted in realism and match-day readiness, continues to shape the future of Indian football.

Usain Bolt turned footballer for a night in Mumbai, joining Indian football stars and Bollywood celebs in a 5v5 match hosted by PUMA India. With Kareena Kapoor tossing the coin, the event mixed sport, glamour, and celebration of India's footballing spirit

India captain Shubman Gill reflects on his breakthrough year and shares insights on mastering spin-friendly pitches, adjusting from overseas tours, and simplifying technique. He reveals advice from legends like Sachin and Steve Smith while focusing on consistency over WTC goals

India secured another 1-2 finish in javelin at the 2025 Para Worlds, with Sandip Sargar winning gold and Sandeep Chaudhary taking silver in the F44 category. Inspired by Monday’s winners, Sargar overcame weather challenges to deliver a personal-best performance

Among other Indians in the final, Naamya Kapoor (21) finished fourth, and Riya Shirish Thatte (16) was fifth

Defending champions Calicut Heroes, aiming to be the first team to defend the title, takes on Hyderabad Hawks

The defending champions, Haryana Steelers, had a lead of ten points at one stage, before Jaipur-side roared back to script a sensational turnaround

In the crucial tenth and penultimate round, Tamil Nadu grandmaster P Iniyan emerged sole leader with 8.5 points

The stakes are definitely high as World Test Championship points are also on offer

Jaidev Goud's double century and Kshrughal Goud's seven wicket haul help in the victory

India opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new record in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings with 931 points after his stellar Asia Cup performance. He surpassed Dawid Malan’s 2020 mark of 919, finishing ahead of England’s Phil Salt and Tilak Varma.

The Premier League celebrates its growing presence in India with a week-long series in Mumbai, featuring fan screenings, community coach development, and former England star Michael Owen. Initiatives aim to expand grassroots football, benefiting local coaches and over 80 children.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opened in Guwahati with a record 22,843 spectators. India vs. Sri Lanka featured thrilling cricket, musical tributes to Zubeen Garg, performances by Shreya Ghoshal, and honours for former women cricketers, signalling a milestone for women’s cricket.

Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance powered India to a 59-run (DLS) win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup opener. Sharma hit 53 and took three wickets, combining with Amanjot Kaur for a century partnership that rescued India.

GM Sasikiran Krishnan of PSPB is still at the top with 7.5 points, and new faces GM Iniyan P of Tamil Nadu and IM Goutham Krishna H of Kerala have joined him in the lead

Telugu Titans register a memorable 37-28 win over the Patna Pirates, riding on a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik

The Indian team will commence their training for the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play Off from November 4 in Bengaluru

Conferred with the prestigious Pioneer & Most Successful Martial Artist from India & Legend of Indian Karate Award by Grand Master Miroslav Charlie Pavlovi

The landmark league, scheduled at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026, promises to be a spectacle where Indian sporting greatness meets the best in world golf