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Kangana Ranaut has been named Brand Ambassador for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The PCI expects her role to boost visibility and inspire wider support for para-athletes as India prepares to host its biggest para-sporting event.

World Table Tennis has launched WTT India to bring international events, support athlete development, and build a local fan base. Led by Steve Dainton, Vita Dani, and Sharath Kamal, the initiative aims to transform India's table tennis ecosystem.

The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967

India U23 men's football team is in Tajikistan for friendlies against the hosts and Kyrgyz Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in September

Harshit Rana has been added to India’s squad for the first Test against England at Leeds. The five-match series begins June 20, 2025, with Rana joining from the India A setup

Nishanth Challa won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors Online Chess Tournament by tie-break, scoring 10 points. Lasya Tummapudi and Harshavardhan finished second and third, respectively, in a competitive field

India's Smriti Mandhana is back as the world No.1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, overtaking Laura Wolvaardt after consistent performances and a six-month gap since her last top spot

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty wins the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for Asia/Oceania, becoming the third Indian to do so. She now targets top-200 WTA ranking and Grand Slam qualification

Sarath Kumar Nanda emerged unbeaten at the Rank Chess Academy Rapid Chess Tournament in Secunderabad, scoring five out of five and winning ₹2000, ahead of Vijaya Bhaskar and S K Abdul Azeez

Dheeraj Shankar and M Chaitra Sree clinched U-14 titles at the Pragathi Chess Foundation tournament, while Pranav Kolluru and Gujjari Sanvika emerged champions in the under-10 boys’ and girls’ sections

Hyderabad Heroes crushed the Bengaluru Bravehearts 43-7 in a dominant rugby performance, moving to second place in the standings. This win marked the biggest margin in the tournament so far

The OK Kids Graduation Run, organized by Hyderabad Runners, celebrated 300 children from government schools, promoting healthy habits, fitness awareness, and self-confidence through an eight-week summer camp and structured training

Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa to Feature in Exciting T10 Format Tournament in the US

The new organisation will initially operate under the name World Pickleball Federation (WPF) and is established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity registered in Illinois, USA

Sri Lanka’s two-Test series at home against Bangladesh, which begins on 17 June, is the first contest of the 2025-27 cycle and soon overlaps with a five-Test showdown between England and India

The Chennai Bulls, who have now won two out of two, are top of the table while the Bravehearts are second, with one win and a draw during Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League

The final squad of 23 players for the Qualifiers will be confirmed before the first match. 

Despite her fabulous achievements in track and field, Nandini has to wait for a State Government job or even a decent house site.

The Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata since June 1 and departed for Tajikistan on Monday afternoon.

The EOI process invites leading game developers, publishers, and gaming ventures to express their interest in building a transformative cricket game. Shortlisted parties will be invited to a formal tender process at the conclusion of the EOI.

Dr. Vivek told the delegation that he would love to see the HCA regain past glory and expressed his desire to guide the association in future activities.

D Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have replaced Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel in the India U19 squad for the England tour after injuries ruled the original players out of contention

Gedam Suhashini, from Kumram Bheem Asifabad, wins gold medal in Atya Patya at a South Asia-level sports event held in West Bengal. District Collector felicitates her, praising her achievement and encouraging tribal youth to follow suit

AGORC held Hyderabad Sporting FC to a 2-2 draw in the TFA Rahim League, while Hyderabad Globe FC crushed State Bank of India 6-0, with Owaisuddin scoring twice