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India's 24-member shooting team prepares to compete at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China, facing top global talent, including Olympic champions. Fresh combinations in air rifle and air pistol await

The AIFF Executive Committee has approved an RFQ process to select an agency for monetising its commercial properties and formed a three-member Bid Evaluation Committee. It also confirmed that the Super Cup will be held from October 25 to November 22, 2025.

India’s mixed team of Rishabh Yadav and V. Jyothi Surekha clinched silver in the compound bow category at the World Archery Championship in South Korea. Surekha, the Vijayawada-based archer, added her tenth World Championship medal to an illustrious career.

Aryna Sabalenka captured her second straight US Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final to claim her fourth Grand Slam. The world No. 1 credited composure and resilience for overcoming earlier setbacks in 2025 at the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open semi-final to set up a third consecutive Grand Slam final clash with Carlos Alcaraz

India came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Japan in their Pool B game at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, with goals from Rutuja Pisal and Navneet Kaur

Central Zone dominated day three of the Duleep Trophy semifinal, reaching 556/8 to take a 118-run first-innings lead over West Zone, with strong contributions from Shubham Sharma, Upendra Yadav, and Harsh Dubey

India stormed into the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 hockey final with a commanding 7-0 win over China in Rajgir, sealing a Sunday title clash against defending champions Korea

Bengaluru Bulls earned their first win of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, defeating Patna Pirates 38-30 in Vizag, with Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and Aashish Malik’s eight points leading the charge

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has begun recruitment for coaches and support staff across men’s and women’s senior and junior teams, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection, with applications invited through the official website

Nikhat Zareen began her World Boxing Championships campaign with a dominant 5-0 win in Liverpool, while Lovlina Borgohain and Hitesh Gulia suffered early defeats in India’s mixed start

India will face Oman in the third-place play-off of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 after finishing second in Group B. Anwar Ali stressed the match’s importance for Asian Cup preparation

Telangana’s Dhrutee Indrasen clinched the Asian Under-14 singles title in Jorhat, beating Arisha Choudhary in the final. She also reached the doubles final, while Hyderabad’s Aheel finished runner-up in boys

Vedhansh Sukhavasi and Dudekula Maheera clinched the boys’ and girls’ titles in the A2H Under-9 chess tournament in Hyderabad, with Vedhansh scoring 4.5 points and Maheera finishing with four

Neeru Dhanda and Bhowneesh Mendiratta maintained their lead in the Trap event at the National Selection Shotgun Trial (T4) in Punjab, staying ahead after four rounds as the finals approach

Telangana’s Bhukya Yashwanth scaled Mount Reo Purgyil, Himachal Pradesh’s highest peak, on 30 August 2025, becoming the youngest mountaineer to achieve the feat. He dedicated the achievement to the nation and youth

Telangana stormed past Andhra Pradesh with an 8-1 victory in the Rajmata Jijabai Senior Women’s Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. H. Ranita starred with four goals, while G. Sowmya and P. Sony added two goals each in the emphatic win.

The second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, beginning Sunday in Delhi, has drawn nearly 3,000 entries, surpassing Vadodara’s opener. Despite absences of stars like Manav Thakkar, Sathiyan and Sreeja Akula, the event promises tough battles and a chance for rising players.

India secured a medal at the World Archery Championship in Gwangju, Korea, as V. Jyothi Surekha and Rishabh Yadav stormed into the mixed team final with a 157-155 win over Chinese Taipei. Surekha now eyes her ninth World medal.

Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in two multi-day matches against Australia A in Lucknow from September 16 and 23. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second game. The tour also includes three one-dayers.

The 62nd National Chess Championship will be held at Vignan University, Guntur, from September 20 to October 1. Top Grandmasters, Women International Masters, and rising stars will compete, with top finishers earning berths to the Chess World Cup.

India will face hosts Qatar in a key AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier after beating Bahrain. Coach Moosa stresses discipline, teamwork, and continuity as India chases a historic tournament qualification

Central Zone ended Day Two at 229/2 in reply to West Zone’s 438, led by fifties from Malewar and Shubham, and an unbeaten 47 by Patidar in the Duleep Trophy semifinal

India’s Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus fell 7-6, 6-7, 4-6 to British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in a thrilling US Open men’s doubles semifinal, ending their inspiring run