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Indian shuttlers impressed at the Odisha Masters in Cuttack, with Unnati Hooda, Tharun Mannepalli, Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George and Anupama Upadhyaya reaching the singles quarterfinals. Anmol Kharb staged a comeback win, while Tasnim Mir and other Indians also fought hard

India lost the second T20 against South Africa by 51 runs in Mullanpur. Quinton de Kock’s 90 set up South Africa’s 213, while India managed only 162 despite Tilak Varma’s 62. The five-match series is now level at 1-1

The ICC has opened ticket sales for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With entry-level tickets priced at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, the tournament promises accessibility and inclusivity

DRC Kiron of Advantage Tennis Academy defeated Surya Teja 9-0 in the 35 years & above singles second round of the GVK-AISTA Senior National Tennis Championship at LB Stadium, Hyderabad. The tournament saw competitive matches across 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+ and 70+ categories

Sujata Mandi of West Bengal scored 313 points to lead the women’s 50 m event in the NTPC Senior National Archery Championship at Hyderabad Public School. Chhattisgarh’s Chandi Sahu and Manipur’s Okram Naomi Chanu finished second and third respectively

The Hyderabad Pickleball League will see All Stars take on Credicon Mavericks in the final at The League, Financial District. The championship night will feature Lucky Ali’s halftime show, community celebrations, and actor Sushanth’s All Stars aiming for the title

Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul

PGTI has launched ‘72 The League,’ India’s first exclusive national professional golf league, featuring city-based franchises, top PGTI golfers and a January 2026 player auction. The inaugural season begins on February 21, 2026, across premier Delhi NCR golf venues.

Sree Venkateshwara Degree College won the Osmania University inter-college badminton championship for men with a 2-1 victory over Bhavan’s Vivekananda. MVSR Engineering College secured third place after defeating OU Arts College by an identical margin in the playoff.

AB InBev will become the ICC’s Official Beer Partner for major global tournaments starting in 2026, with Budweiser 0.0 leading activations in India. The ICC says the partnership aims to enhance fan experiences through innovative engagement across events worldwide.

A brawl erupted after the National Games football semi-final in Karachi between Pakistan Army and WAPDA teams, injuring players and officials. The Pakistan Football Federation and Olympic body are investigating, with disciplinary action expected over the referee assault and on-field violence

It was the first Nationals for Hashwith, who is a second-grade student of the Sri Ram Academy in Hyderabad

A total of 43 units — including all States and Union Territories — are participating in this Senior National Championship

Srinivas, the former World champion, who is with the ONGC, was beaten by his teammate Prashanth More 5-25, 25-11, 25-18 in the final

The move up the rankings comes after exceptional performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, where Kohli’s scores of 135, 102 and 65 not out helped India win the series 2-1

18-year-old Banoth Pavani, the youngest Para-Air rifle shooter from Telangana to stand on the national stage this year, showcased outstanding grit and promise by securing three silver medals

ISPL delivers a blockbuster season 3 player auction with close to Rs 10 crore spent on 144 players as eight franchises went head-to-head in an intense day of bidding in Mumbai

The final dates now align with the ISSF’s published 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major international competitions

The two teenage all-rounders were selected for the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship to be held in Lucknow from December 13

The BFI will host the 9th Men’s and Women’s Senior National Boxing Championships together for the first time at Gautam Buddha University from December 31 to January 6. The event marks the start of India’s next high-performance cycle ahead of LA 2028.

Tennis Premier League Season 7 opened in Ahmedabad with Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna playing a special exhibition match. Sania, returning after nearly 30 years, teamed with Dan Evans to beat Bopanna and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, thrilling fans at Gujarat University Tennis Stadium

The IPL 2026 auction will feature 350 players, including 240 Indians, competing for 77 slots across 10 teams. Quinton de Kock is a late addition, while Steve Smith returns to the list. KKR holds the biggest purse at Rs 64.3 crore

Hardik Pandya marked his return with a blazing 59 not out and a key wicket as India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I at Cuttack. Jasprit Bumrah completed 100 wickets as India took a 1-0 lead

Hyderabad shooting mentor Niranjan Reddy, who trained Olympian Gagan Narang and Deaflympics star Dhanush Srikanth, has earned the prestigious ISSF License A certificate in Doha, making him one of only 10 worldwide to achieve this milestone