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Puneri Paltan captain Aslam Inamdar said his elder brother inspired him to play kabaddi and credited PKL for giving players recognition and stability. He praised Gaurav Khatri, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Gurdeep, highlighting team bonding and strong preparation for the new season.

The Boxing Federation of India will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1 to 7. Featuring elite men and women across 10 categories, the tournament offers medallists a direct route to the National Camp.

Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s Test squad for the West Indies series, while Devdutt Padikkal replaces an out-of-form Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja is named vice-captain for the two-match series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2

Pakistan's bowling attack defended a modest total of 135 to defeat Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super 4s. This win has set up Pakistan's first-ever Asia Cup final against India, scheduled for the 2025 tournament's grand finale

Chikitha Taniparthi and Jyothi Surekha have qualified for the Asian Archery Championship in Bangladesh. Surekha, who has previously won 12 medals in the competition, will be competing for the eighth time. The event will be held from November 7 to 14

Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Joshua scored a hat-trick to lead Rangareddy to a dominant 6-0 win over Nalgonda in the 11th Telangana Senior State Football Championship. Karimnagar and Adilabad also secured victories in other matches during the league phase

B Sacheit’s brilliant unbeaten 102 helped Team A reach 240/8 on Day 1 of the HCA Under-23 Probables match. Meanwhile, Md Faiz Ahmed’s 182 and Mani’s 101 guided Southern Stars to a dominant win in the C-Division One-Day League

India’s men's futsal team made history with their first-ever international victory, beating Mongolia 3-0. Skipper Nikhil Mali and Aman Shah were key players in this historic win, a significant milestone for Indian futsal’s development under coach Reza Kordi

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, UP Yoddhas triumphed over Bengaluru Bulls in a tie-breaker after the lead constantly changed hands. Despite a strong performance from the Bulls, the Yoddhas sealed victory in the final moments

Surya Sekhar Ganguly and Sasikiran Krishnan continued their impressive runs in the National Chess Championship with strong victories in the fourth round. Both players displayed exceptional skills, while other matches saw notable wins and draws from top players

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu reveals how an impromptu run with three dogs during a walk in Germany helped her rediscover clarity, resilience, and belief in her game ahead of the Paris Olympics. Running has since become her go-to routine

Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain extended his lead to four shots with a six-under 64 in the third round of the Telangana Golconda Masters. He is followed by Akshay Sharma in second and Khalin Joshi in third, with Vishesh Sharma leading local golfers

India’s junior shooters start ISSF World Cup 2025 in style, sweeping the women’s 50m Rifle Prone medals and adding silver and bronze in the men’s event. Young stars Thokur, Anshika, Agrawal, Shekhawat, and Kanyan led the host nation’s medal haul.

India hosts its biggest para sporting event, the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, from September 27 to October 5, featuring 2,200 athletes from 104 nations and a record 73-member Indian squad at JLN Stadium.

Haryana’s Ashish Malik, 20, shines in PKL Season 12 for Bengal Warriors. From village tournaments to India’s junior team, Malik credits family, mentors, and coach Naveen Kumar for guiding him, aiming to convert close matches into wins this season.

India’s Boxing Federation has named a 23-member squad for the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Training at NS NIS Patiala, the team blends proven medalists and emerging talent, aiming to continue India’s strong showing in youth boxing.

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) will host the 9th National Pickleball Championship in Jammu from Sept 26–28, with 450 players from 24 states. This marks the city’s debut as host and a milestone for pickleball’s growth in India.

Shubman Gill will captain India in the two-Test series against West Indies, with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. Rishabh Pant is unavailable due to injury. The series begins October 2 in Ahmedabad as part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship.

Tanvi Patri and Bornil Changmai will lead a 36-member Indian squad at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships in Chengdu. The team features a mix of established stars and newcomers aiming to continue India’s strong junior badminton legacy.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt calls playing a World Cup in India “next level” and emphasises the tournament’s significance for women’s cricket. She highlighted England’s strong squad, past successes, and the challenge of adapting to conditions to reach the business end.

Lisa Keightley, former Australia star and two-time World Cup winner, has been appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians Women. With vast international and franchise coaching experience, she aims to build on the team’s WPL success in 2023 and 2025.

Australia’s Georgia Voll, 22, is eager to make her mark at the Women’s Cricket World Cup after a breakthrough ODI century and strong performances in Ashes and domestic cricket. She aims to combine confidence and guidance from senior players to impact the tournament.

Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in the upcoming ODI series against Australia A. He will take a six-month break from red-ball cricket to focus on fitness. The BCCI also announced the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup.