Sport

AIFF and Ryan Group of Institutions launched a School Grassroots Football Programme to provide structured football and futsal training across 25 schools in 10 cities. The initiative will use AIFF-certified coaches and aims to create long-term pathways for young players

Indian Navy FC secured their first win of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 2-0 victory over NEROCA FC in Imphal. Roshan Panna and Muhammed Inayath scored as the Sailors produced a disciplined display to move second in Group D

M3M Foundation and the Paralympic Committee of India felicitated India’s seven para medallists and coaches following a historic Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign. The athletes won seven medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze, marking India’s best-ever para performance

Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the vision for the P.V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam. The integrated campus will combine elite coaching, sports science, education and multiple disciplines to develop future athletes

Former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh praised Auqib Nabi’s maiden India Test call-up, saying the pacer possesses rare skills and “magic in his wrists”. Beigh recalled spotting Nabi’s talent early and backed him to succeed at the international level

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said paper leaks and examination irregularities have become a national crisis and may be raised with the Union Home Minister if needed. He assured protesting students of justice and said investigations into recruitment exam issues were underway

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will make his SA20 debut for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, while Sam Curran has joined Durban's Super Giants ahead of the Season 5 auction. Joe Root, Phil Salt and Matt Short are among other marquee additions across the six franchises., Telangana Today

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh, England's Joe Root, Sam Curran and Phil Salt headline the marquee signings for SA20 Season 5. Meanwhile, veterans Faf du Plessis and Imran Tahir are among several high-profile players released ahead of the October player auction

West Indies great Sir Vivian Richards has urged fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and head coach Daren Sammy to mend their relationship after a public disagreement over Joseph's absence from the Pakistan Test series, stressing the importance of mutual respect and communication

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards and spinner Roelof van der Merwe headlined the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings after impressive performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Players from Nepal and Namibia also registered notable gains across batting, bowling and all-rounder rankings

Sri Lanka Cricket will host its Annual Awards in Colombo on Friday to honour the best male and female cricketers of the 2025 season. The ceremony will also recognise top domestic performers, match officials and lifetime contributors to Sri Lankan cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board warned former players against joining unsanctioned overseas tournaments after participation in the Asian Legends League in Zambia. The PCB said violations of ICC regulations could lead to two-year bans on NOCs and restrictions from cricket-related roles with the board and PSL

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open as he continues recovering from a persistent wrist injury. The Spaniard, who won the 2025 title, will miss another major event after earlier pulling out of Wimbledon, the French Open and the Italian Open.

Lalrinliana Hnamte marked his Sporting Club Delhi debut with two second-half goals as his side came from behind to defeat Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in a Group C match of the IndianOil Durand Cup played in Ranchi on Tuesday

Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21 against a world-class javelin field led by Commonwealth Games champion Rumesh Pathirage. The meet marks Chopra's third event since returning from injury as he builds momentum for the remainder of the season

India's Commonwealth Games medallists received a grand welcome in New Delhi before immediately turning their attention to the upcoming Asian Games. Boxers, judokas and para-athletes credited teamwork, resilience and preparation for their success while setting ambitious targets for future international competitions

India coach Pullela Gopichand believes badminton's new 15-point scoring system will significantly change the sport, benefiting some players while sidelining others. He also questioned the BWF's rationale for the change and admitted India lacks a succession plan in men's doubles

Sports Authority of Telangana Managing Director Dr A Soni Bala Devi felicitated ace shooter Esha Singh following her gold medal victory at the ISSF World Cup Pistol Shooting Championships in China, praising her historic achievement and wishing her continued success

Charminar Chargers Girls and Golconda Gladiators advanced to the finals of the Hyderabad District Basketball Championship with convincing victories in the sub-junior eliminators. Charminar beat Secunderabad Stallions 38-24, while Gladiators defeated Birla Blazers 67-42

Hyderabad will host the second edition of the Legacy Fighting Championship on August 22 at Katedan Sports Complex. The MMA event will feature 24 fighters, including 12 international competitors, and aims to promote the sport while providing exposure to local athletes

The Telangana State Under-13 Chess Championship will be held at Puchalapalli Sundarayya Bhavan in Hyderabad from August 6 to 8. Eligible players born on or after January 1, 2013, can register by August 5 to compete for national championship berths

Chirag Yadav and Raghava Puttapu scored unbeaten centuries, while Ashish Srivastav claimed six wickets as the HCA A-Division two-day league witnessed several impressive performances. Multiple teams registered wins, while some matches ended in draws or were affected by rain

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists and urged them to mentor future athletes after retirement. He praised the country's historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics while highlighting the government's continued investment in sports development

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy alleged that the HCA constituted district committees without following the Bombay High Court's directions and the BCCI framework. He demanded suspension of the committees and sought immediate conciliation with the TCA under the BCCI's guidelines