Sport

Patna Pirates, three-time PKL champions, aim for a record fourth title in Season 12 under new head coach Anup Kumar. With a strong defence but key player exits, the team faces challenges and opportunities ahead of the new season

Saturday's Durand Cup double-header features two crucial group-stage fixtures. Diamond Harbour FC face Mohun Bagan in a Group B showdown, while Punjab FC and Bodoland FC meet in a must-win Group D clash

The Telangana Football Association handed over ₹1 lakh to referee Syed Ameer Ali Sajid for medical treatment after a road accident. Public donations are encouraged via PhonePe for further support

Telangana Sports Minister V. Srihari urged transparency in admissions to sports schools and called for upgraded infrastructure, recruitment of coaches, and compulsory yoga and motivation classes during a high-level review meeting

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup encourages fitness and sports values in children aged 7 to 15. Hyderabad hosted a training session with 300 school representatives to expand the initiative's reach

Former international kho kho player Sarangapani passed away in Warangal at 35 after prolonged illness. He reportedly received no government support, and local associations had to fund his last rites

India will face Hong Kong China, Nepal, and Ghana in Group H of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. A new relay format debuts as the tournament returns to India after 17 years

City College Old Boys will host a one-day knock-out 5x5 basketball tournament on August 15 at City College Ground. Entries close August 13 with no spot entries allowed

Vincent Keymer took the sole lead in the Masters section of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after beating V. Pranav. Robson shocked Vidit, while most other matches ended in draws

Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, entered the finals of the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, following dominant semi-final wins. India is also assured of 13 U22 category medals

India’s U20 women bounced back with a dominant 7-0 win over Turkmenistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, climbing to the top of Group D with a strong goal difference

UEFA Women’s Champions League player Manisha Kalyan motivated young footballers at the ASMITA U-13 girls’ league in Guwahati, praising the North-East’s football talent. She urged players to dream big as the Sports Ministry expands ASMITA’s reach to 70,000 women athletes nationwide.

The Paralympic Committee of India will represent the country at the 2025 Asian Paralympic Committee Conference and General Assembly in Astana, Kazakhstan. PCI will highlight India’s para sports progress and preparations for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi

Kabaddi stars Pawan Sehrawat and Vijay Malik, former teammates turned rivals, gear up for the PKL Season 12 opener on August 29. Both expressed confidence in their teams, promised an aggressive start, and paid tribute to retiring legend Pardeep Narwal.

Five Indian men pugilists secure spots in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, ensuring 12 medals, while India is also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category

The HCA B-Division two-day cricket league showcased impressive performances, with top bowlers like Jawad Khan and Ved Reddy, and centuries from Abdul Rafeay, Rishyanth, S. Shiven, and Aawez Ahmed

NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played a goalless draw in their Group F encounter in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. Despite several chances, both teams failed to find the net

India has been drawn in Group D for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, facing Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, and Iran. The Qualifiers will take place in Ahmedabad

The AIFF President reassured clubs about the continuation of the top-tier league and confirmed that the Super Cup will be held before the ISL to ensure six to eight weeks of pre-season

The Telangana Football Association has shortlisted 27 players for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy selection trials, which will be held from August 18 to 20 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad

The 2025-26 UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships begin in Vadodara, with 1,549 players competing across 12 categories. Manav Thakkar and Diya Chitale enter as top seeds in their respective draws

Indus International and Suchitra Academy triumphed in the Keystone Schools League basketball championship, with standout performances from Shruti Aribidi, Geetha Maadhurya, and Manjari Shah securing their teams’ victories

Ahead of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Gujarat Giants held a special cross-training session with the Indian men’s hockey team in Bengaluru. The teams shared insights, tried each other’s sports, and celebrated mutual respect through skill exchange and camaraderie.

Capri Sports and KPMG launched a groundbreaking report on women’s sports in India, revealing sharp growth in viewership, brand investment, and digital engagement. With a projected valuation of $900 million by 2030, the report highlights a promising future for women athletes.