Sport

Viraj Gohil and Snigdha Kanta won the singles titles at the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors (J60) tennis tournament held at New Dimension Tennis Academy, Bhuvanagiri, with strong performances in their finals

India registered its best-ever performance at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, winning 50 gold medals to top the tally. The senior and junior shooters both impressed with historic results across Olympic and non-Olympic events

Rahul Dravid has resigned as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2026, after less than a year in charge. His exit follows IPL 2025 struggles, franchise unrest, and raises questions about Sanju Samson’s future in the squad.

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, defeated Malaysia’s world No. 2 duo to enter the semifinals of the BWF World Championships in Paris. Their win guarantees India a medal, marking their second career World Championship medal.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant hat-trick as India survived a late scare to beat China 4-3 in their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 opener at Rajgir. Jugraj Singh also scored, while India next face Japan on Sunday

PV Sindhu’s campaign ended in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals after a 14-21, 21-13, 16-21 loss to Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. With Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila also out, India’s medal hopes now rest on Satwik-Chirag in men’s doubles

Elena Rybakina stormed into the US Open fourth round for the first time with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over Emma Raducanu. The 2022 Wimbledon champion needed just 60 minutes to beat the Briton and complete her set of second-week Grand Slam appearances

India were crowned champions of the 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship after a dominant 5-0 victory over Nepal in Thimphu. Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda scored two each, while Nira Chanu netted the opener. India remain unbeaten, scoring 27 goals without conceding

Hyderabad’s Dr J Rama Laxman, a senior sports officer with TSWREIS, received the Orange World Record Certificate for “Best Sports Administrator” on National Sports Day. Known for nurturing young talent, he has mentored athletes to success at state, national and international levels

Sardar Patel Stadium dominated the National Sports Day invitation basketball tournament in Khammam, winning titles across boys, girls and senior categories. Pavilion Ground Basketball Club and St. Joseph’s were among other participants, but SP Stadium emerged as the most successful team

India’s junior boxers bagged 26 medals, including seven gold, at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. The girls’ team dominated with 16 medals, while the boys added 10, underlining India’s growing youth boxing strength

Hyderabad will host the American Flag Football National Championship on August 30 and 31 at Gymkhana Grounds. Organised under AFFI, teams from 10 states will compete in the non-contact format of American football, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity in India

Telangana para athletes Jeevanji Deepthi and Banothu Akira Nandan have been selected to represent India at the World Para Athletics Championships. The event is scheduled to take place in Delhi from September 27, marking a proud moment for Telangana sports

Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 64. He represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Telangana Football Association expressed condolences to his family

Secunderabad Club beat SSBA Tarnaka 52-29 to register a dominant win in the Annual League Basketball Championship for the GM Sampath Kumar Trophy at YMCA Secunderabad. Mamata Medical, Titans and Little Flower Old Boys also secured victories in their respective matches

Dev Vipul Patel and Viraj Gohil advanced to the boys’ singles final of the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors (J60) in Hyderabad. In the girls’ draw, Aishwarya Jadhav and Snigdha Kanta came through tense three-set semifinals to set up the summit clash

On National Sports Day, Vedanta Limited announced its commitment to empowering nearly three lakh lives through transformative sports initiatives in FY25. The company’s support for academies in Goa, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Jharkhand is helping to shape future stars, while also promoting social inclusion and women’s participation in sports.

Ankur Mittal set a new Asian Championship record to win gold in Double Trap at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan. India finished with 103 medals, its best-ever tally, including 52 gold, 26 silver and 25 bronze

The ICC has partnered with Google as its second major women’s-only global partner to enhance fan engagement and accessibility. Ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cups 2025 and 2026, the collaboration spans multiple Google platforms to bring fans closer to the game.

Fourteen Indian junior boxers reached the finals at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. Ten girls and four boys delivered impressive performances, securing multiple medal prospects as the tournament enters its final stage on August 29.

India launch their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in Rajgir on Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, aiming to win the continental title and secure direct World Cup qualification. Coach Fulton and captain Harmanpreet exude confidence

UEFA confirmed that from 2026 the Champions League final will start at 18:00 CET, aiming to improve fan experience, boost logistics, attract families, and reach wider global audiences through earlier broadcasting

Aryna Sabalenka battled past Polina Kudermetova to reach the US Open third round, where she faces Leylah Fernandez. Jasmine Paolini ousted American teen Iva Jovic and will meet McCartney Kessler next

Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu, and Dhruv-Tanisha advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships with stunning wins. Sindhu upset World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi, while Dhruv-Tanisha are on the cusp of history