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Ultimate Kho Kho has appointed Dhiraj Parasher as CEO ahead of its third season, which will feature international players for the first time. Parasher brings deep experience in sports strategy and grassroots development, aligning with UKK’s global expansion goals.

India and Thailand are level on all metrics in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, with a shootout possible if their July 5 clash ends in a draw

Union Bank’s Alankrit and Abhinav Kumar struck centuries in the A-Division two-day cricket league, while rain and wet outfields washed out or abandoned most other matches on day one in Hyderabad

India's skeet and trap shooters gear up for the final ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, with Olympians and Asian Games medallists leading the charge ahead of the World Championships

Ranga Reddy clinched the Telangana junior state football title with a thrilling 6-5 win over Nizamabad, with key goals from Shourya, Akhil, Samuel, and Moses in Nizamabad

Hyderabad Sporting FC and State Bank of India played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA A-Division Rahim League, with goals from Wajahad Ali and Zaki Raza at Sreenidhi Arena

Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi entered the semifinals at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, securing podium finishes and boosting India’s medal tally, with more boxers still in the fray

Neeraj Chopra thanked the Karnataka government and sports bodies for their support of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s first international javelin meet, scheduled at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5.

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites online nominations from sportspersons for Padma Awards 2026, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, from March 15 to July 31, 2025

Shubman Gill’s stunning 269 put India in command with a 510-run lead as Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj reduced England to 77/3 at stumps on day two at Edgbaston

Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a tragic car accident in Spain. Tributes poured in from clubs worldwide, including the Premier League and IPL franchises, mourning the untimely death of the 28-year-old forward.

Three European mountaineers achieved a historic feat on Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat: Germany’s David Göttler paraglided from 7,700m, while France’s Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein skied down the peak—marking the first ski descent from the Rupal Face and summit

Jonathan Trott praised Shubman Gill’s proactive game plan and leadership, calling him world-class. Varun Aaron lauded Jadeja’s intent and strike rotation, while Trott also noted Jaiswal’s growing maturity in England. Experts credited India’s batting approach for its tactical depth.

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

The tournament’s commencement date will be announced shortly, with preparations in full swing to deliver a professionally managed and high-impact sporting event

India adopted a measured approach with the bat after picking three all-rounders in the playing eleven at the cost of specialist bowling resources, raising plenty of questions

The win handed Harmanpreet Kaur's side a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, having won the opener by a record-shattering 97-run margin last week

Sabalenka, known for her blistering shot-making and aggression, was tested early by the crafty and defensive Bouzkova. But the Belarusian brought her trademark intensity and poise at key moments to stretch her unbeaten record in Grand Slam second rounds to 18 straight

Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) officially announces its new governing body following the successful conduct of elections at the KKFI headquarters in the national capital

Two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Anderson Peters has withdrawn from the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru due to an ankle injury. Cyprian Mrzyglód replaces him

Divyanshi Bhowmick defeated China’s Zhu Qihi to win the under-15 singles title at the Asian Youth Championships, earning a spot at the World Youth Championships and leading India’s medal tally

Medak and Adilabad played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA Junior State Football Championship, while Nalgonda and Karimnagar ended their match without goals at Nagaram Ground, Nizamabad

India began their World Boxing Cup 2025 campaign in Astana with commanding wins from Hitesh, Sachin, Minakshi, and Muskan. The tournament is a key step toward the finals in Delhi

Despite Telangana's new Sports Policy boosting athlete rewards, coaches remain neglected with no recruitment, benefits, or pensions. A representation has been submitted to the Sports Minister, seeking long-overdue reforms