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RCB skipper Rajat Patidar joked about the team’s Dhurandhar hairstyle trend during a PUMA fan Q&A, while Jacob Bethell reflected on his T20 World Cup semi-final century, offering fans behind-the-scenes access and playful insights from the dressing room

Hyderabad’s Bhavani Kedia won a silver medal in tennis at the 27th National Deaf Senior Sports Championship in Chandigarh. She narrowly lost in the final but continues to impress with strong performances at international events, including the Deaflympics and World Championships

T. Teja Krishna and G. Sahiti secured the boys and girls under-18 titles in the seventh Mt Banyan Global School children’s chess tournament organised by Telangana Chess Academy, with several young players finishing among the top three in different age categories

K. Laxmi Narayan Reddy from Telangana has successfully cleared the Assistant Referee fitness and written examination for Level-5 national upgradation held at LNIPE, Gwalior. Telangana Football Association congratulated him, calling it a proud achievement for the State

India’s Under-20 women’s team has announced its 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026. The team will face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei, aiming for a strong showing after qualifying for the tournament after 20 years.

Indian trap shooters begin their campaign at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier against a strong international field. With experienced names in the squad, India will aim to secure its first medal of the season after a disappointing skeet performance.

India’s Preeti Pawar and Deepak began their Asian Boxing Championships 2026 campaign with impressive wins in Mongolia. Preeti secured a unanimous decision victory, while Deepak edged a close bout, giving India a perfect start in the opening phase.

Hyderabad-based coach Somnath Ghosh has been appointed as India’s coach for the ITTF World Cup in Macau and the World Team Championships in London. He thanked the federation and highlighted his trainee Akula Sreeja’s inclusion in the squad.

Power House Taekwondo Academy delivered a record-breaking performance at the Telangana State Inter-Schools Championship 2026, winning 9 gold, 1 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Sixteen of 19 athletes secured podium finishes, highlighting the academy’s excellence and commitment to nurturing champions

Hockey India has announced a nine-day national coaching camp for the Indian women’s team from April 1 to 9 as preparations begin for the FIH Nations Cup, the Women’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands, and the 2026 Asian Games.

Mumbai Indians ended their 13-year wait for a season-opening win, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. Rohit Sharma’s 78 and Ryan Rickelton’s 81 powered the chase, while skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team’s performance and bowlers’ efforts

Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his maiden Indian Open title in Gurugram, defeating Eugenio Chacarra by two shots. Recovering from early setbacks, he delivered a strong finish, while Indian golfers Manoj S and Om Prakash Chouhan emerged as best domestic performers

Pramod Bhagat led India’s strong performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, winning one gold and two silver medals. Indian shuttlers secured multiple podium finishes, highlighting the country’s depth and dominance in para badminton

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the Sunshine Double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami titles. She secured her 24th career title, overpowering Gauff in a competitive three-set match

Sanju Samson faces his former team Rajasthan Royals in an emotional IPL clash as Chennai Super Kings take on RR in Guwahati. Ravindra Jadeja also meets his old side, adding intrigue to the match between two teams rebuilding

Mumbai Indians chased down 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR post 220, but MI completed a strong run chase

India’s boxing team will begin its Asian Championships campaign in Mongolia with several key opening bouts confirmed. While some boxers face tough opponents, leading names including Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain have received byes in their respective categories

India’s kabaddi players are undergoing an intensive training camp at IIS Bellary, focusing on fitness, recovery, and performance. Defender Shubham Shinde emphasised the importance of structured assessments, flexibility, and world-class facilities in preparing for upcoming competitive challenges

Hyderabad mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth successfully summited Sonsogor Peak, Goa’s highest point, as part of his “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga” mission. The challenging expedition involved dense forests, wildlife risks, and difficult terrain, marking a significant achievement

Telangana swimmer Shagun Sharma won gold in the 1 km sea swimming event at the Goa Sea Pride 2026 championship. Competing in her first open water event, she impressed with strong endurance against participants from across the country

Mumbai Indians will become the first IPL franchise to play 300 T20 matches when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium. The five-time champions also aim to end a five-year title drought.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan says Sunrisers Hyderabad’s poor powerplay performance with the bat and lack of bowling control led to their six-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Two-time Olympic medallist Hardik Singh has set his sights on the 2026 Hockey World Cup after winning the Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year for the third time at the Hockey India Annual Awards in New Delhi.

Hyderabad hosted the country’s first Sports Hackathon, organised with Telangana government support. Over 2,000 participants registered, with 20 innovators shortlisted to pitch ideas aimed at solving athletes’ fitness and technical challenges through technology and sports innovation.