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Indian forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have highlighted the importance of consistency, teamwork, chemistry and mental preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India will begin its campaign against Wales on August 15

India's Unnati Hooda advanced to the Taipei Open women's singles semifinals after defeating compatriot Devika Sihag 23-21, 21-16 in an all-Indian quarterfinal. The 18-year-old will next face the winner between Chiu Pin-chian and Nguyen Thuy Linh

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup winner, has died at the age of 66. The one-club icon won multiple domestic and European titles before becoming honorary president of Milan and leaving an enduring football legacy

ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the unveiling of the host cities and tournament brand marks the beginning of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 journey. He described the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years as a landmark moment for global cricket.

Seema Kaliramna clinched India's bronze medal in the women's discus throw with a best effort of 58.65m at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Tajinderpal Singh Toor finished fifth in men's shot put, while Parul Chaudhary placed 13th in the women's 5,000m.

India's Lovepreet Singh won the men's +110kg silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after setting a Games record of 176kg in the snatch. However, New Zealand's David Andrew Liti edged him by one kilogram overall to secure the gold medal.

Hockey Jammu & Kashmir routed Kerala Hockey 11-0, while Hockey Arunachal defeated Chhattisgarh Hockey 5-2 in Division 'B' matches of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship in Coimbatore. Harmanpreet Singh scored five goals in J&K's emphatic victory.

India secured one silver and two bronze medals at the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku. Nikita Sehrawat finished runner-up in the 57kg category, while Kamna Babal and Garima claimed bronze medals in the 49kg and 73kg divisions, respectively.

The Sashastra Seema Bal emerged as the overall champions at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad. The event featured 36 teams from State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces competing across multiple martial arts disciplines.

Brazil's senior men's football team will play an international friendly against India in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be India's biggest football challenge since FIFA rankings began, with the five-time world champions currently placed fifth globally.

Secunderabad Stallions dominated Charminar Chargers 36-8 in the Hyderabad District Sub-Junior and Youth League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad. Sudeeksha led the scoring with 18 points, while Anya and Mahima contributed nine each in the comfortable victory.

India completed a clean sweep of the team titles at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. The men's team edged Malaysia 3-2 with Manush Shah delivering the decisive victory, while the women's team dominated Malaysia 3-0 to secure the championship.

FC Raengdai enjoyed a dream Durand Cup debut by defeating the Indian Navy Football Team 1-0 in Imphal. Substitute Khaidem Amarjit Singh scored the decisive second-half goal to secure the Manipuri club's first-ever victory and goal in the tournament.

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated ISSF World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh and Neeru Dhanda, praising their achievements and assuring continued government support as they prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

The Sports Authority of Telangana Government has begun consultations with state sports associations to finalise athlete selection and training plans ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games, focusing on systematic preparation, infrastructure and coaching support to improve the state's medal prospects.

Hyderabad Black Hawks will conduct Under-21 and open volleyball trials in Vijayawada on August 6 to identify promising talent from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Selected Under-21 players will compete in the Guardians Trophy, while senior players will vie for places in the PVL squad.

Indian judoka Yamini Mourya is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a focused approach, saying every judo bout demands complete concentration. The African Open and Asian Open gold medallist hopes to use her international experience to deliver a strong performance

Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

Shillong Lajong and debutants Nongkseh SS&CC kick off the 135th Durand Cup campaign in a historic Shillong derby as Meghalaya celebrates an unprecedented three local clubs in the tournament, highlighting the state's growing stature in Indian football.

The UAE booked their place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 by defeating hosts Malaysia by one run in a thrilling Asia Qualifier final. The unbeaten campaign secured the region’s lone qualification berth for the global tournament in Nepal and Bangladesh

India's discus thrower Seema Kaliramna says returning to competition after motherhood made her more patient and mentally stronger. Fresh from her best season, the national champion hopes to carry her consistency into the Commonwealth Games as she targets success in Glasgow

The BCCI paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, praising his resilience, overseas batting exploits and inspirational leadership during India's historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, saying his legacy extends far beyond statistics

Newly selected India spinner Saransh Jain credited family sacrifices, unwavering discipline and consistency for his maiden Test call-up to the Sri Lanka tour. The 33-year-old also spoke about his cricketing idols, Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, and his lifelong dream of representing India