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Iga Swiatek defeated Jasmine Paolini to claim her first Cincinnati Open title, her 24th career trophy and second of 2025, boosting confidence ahead of the us open where she is seeded no. 2

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired ill in the final, earning his eighth masters 1000 crown and boosting his bid for the year-end no. 1 ranking

Shubman Gill returns as India’s T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while Shreyas Iyer misses out; India face Pakistan in group stage on September 14

Redeem Tlang’s stunning first-half strike helped defending champions Northeast United edge Shillong Lajong 1-0 in the Durand Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final after a gritty contest

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in the ODI series against Australia and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Selectors also announced India A squad for warm-ups

India’s U17 women’s team face Nepal in their SAFF U17 Championship opener in Bhutan. The round-robin tournament will decide the champion on August 31. Coach Joakim Alexandersson remains upbeat

Sriharish of Chennai won the Brilliant Trophy Online Chess with 11.5/12 points. Tharshan and Thota Jovenkatraman finished second and third, while Sisika Borelli and Devasish Pal won special prizes

Hyderabad reached 267/6 in reply to Punjab’s 348/5 on day two of the Buchi Babu Invitation in Chennai, with Abhirath Reddy’s 74 (retired hurt) keeping Hyderabad in contention

East Bengal meet debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the Durand Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Salt Lake Stadium. Both sides enter with strong momentum, promising a thrilling battle for a place in the final

SATG vice-chairman and MD A. Sonibala Devi received a Doctorate from Osmania University for her research on Gymnema sylvestre, with the degree presented by Telangana Governor Jishnu Deva Sharma

The India Junior International Series 2025, a BWF-sanctioned tournament, begins August 20 at Gopichand Academy, Hyderabad, featuring 350 players from eight countries with ranking points at stake

Hyderabad District Junior Athletics Trials for under-14, 16, 18, and 20 boys and girls will be held on August 22 at Gymkhana Grounds, Secunderabad, to select the district team

Telangana registered a resounding 10-0 win over Chandigarh in the Sub-junior Girls National Football Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, with Theertha scoring a hat-trick and Keerthana, Akshara netting doubles

Rovers defeated DFence 48-46 in a close Annual League basketball match at YMCA Secunderabad, while BHEL and Stadium Club also registered comfortable wins in their respective encounters

Telangana Football Association will hold sub-junior boys’ selection trials for 46 shortlisted players on August 21 at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad, with final selections to represent the state team

Rashmika Sahgal clinched the junior women’s 10m air pistol gold at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, while Manu Bhaker earned bronze, boosting India’s tally to five gold medals overall

India announced a strong 25-member squad led by Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Bhargav-Viswa pair for the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, aiming to add to its medal tally

Telugu Titans coach Krishan Kumar Hooda said the team is fully prepared for PKL Season 12, starting August 29. With an injury-free, psychologically strong squad, he expressed confidence in their performance while crediting the league for transforming players’ lives.

President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, a landmark reform in sports administration. The law establishes a National Sports Board, Tribunal, and Election Panel, narrows RTI scope, eases eligibility rules, and strengthens oversight of federations

Four para volleyball players from Telangana face the burden of raising ₹3.5 lakh each to represent India at the 2025 World Cup, highlighting gaps in support under the state’s sports policy

Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini advanced to their first Cincinnati Open final, setting up a high-stakes clash. Swiatek seeks her 11th WTA 1000 title, while Paolini eyes her third career crown

Kapil Bainsla clinched India’s first gold in the 10m air pistol junior men’s final at the Asian Shooting Championship, while India also secured two silver medals on the opening day

The US Open 2025 begins with a two-day mixed doubles showcase, featuring Raducanu-Alcaraz, Djokovic-Danilovic, and Venus Williams-Opelka, offering fans rare pairings and high-energy tennis ahead of the singles tournament

Acrylic Cricket Club’s secretary has complained to CID that HCA acting president Sardar Daljeet Singh owns two clubs, violating rules against multiple ownership and proxy voting, demanding disqualification under Supreme Court guidelines