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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

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule has been announced, with India kicking off the tournament against Sri Lanka. The competition will feature top teams in iconic Indian venues from September to November

Gautam Gambhir is set to fly back to Leeds after a family emergency prompted him to return home. He will join the Indian team on Tuesday before the series opener against England starts on Friday

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says the Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than a competition—it’s a platform where history is made. He urges fans to witness India’s rise as world-class javelin throwers compete on Indian soil for global glory.

Madison Keys was stunned in straight sets by 37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria in the Queen's Club semifinals

A 16-member team will represent India at the 2025 Para Powerlifting World Cup, to be held in Beijing from June 17 to 25