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Saina Nehwal praised P.V. Sindhu’s Japan Open triumph, emphasizing that champions can never be written off. Saina backed Indian players for the upcoming World Championships while lamenting badminton’s exclusion from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and ruling out her own comeback

Fresh off her Japan Open triumph, P.V. Sindhu leads India's squad at the China Open Super 1000 starting Tuesday. Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy feature in men's singles, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty skip the event

Hyderabad-born Korapati Mahender, now based in New Jersey, was among 60,000 volunteers selected for the FIFA World Cup from nearly one million applicants. He described the experience as unforgettable and said he now hopes to volunteer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Telangana Pickleball Association has invited Expressions of Interest from qualified organisations to serve as the Exclusive League Partner for the Telangana State Franchise-Based Pickleball League and Grassroots Development Programme. Applications open on July 21 with a non-refundable fee of Rs 1 lakh

Spain's World Cup-winning squad returns to Madrid for a royal reception and open-top bus parade ending at Cibeles Square. Following their 1-0 win over Argentina, Spain becomes the first nation to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously

The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup concluded in New Jersey with Spain defeating Argentina. Featuring 104 games, the tournament delivered historic underdog runs, high-tech VAR drama, dynamic ticket price backlash, and political spotlighting across North America

India have announced a 36-member squad for the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale leading the challenge. The team features experienced Olympians and promising youngsters across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.

From the Asia Cup heartbreak to lifting the Nations Cup in New Zealand, the Indian women's hockey team has built strong momentum. Led by Salima Tete, India now turns its focus to Pool D at the 2026 FIH World Cup

Hyderabad gymnast Anjana Gunukula of Joe's Gymnastics Academy clinched gold in the ribbon event at the 4th Little Star International Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Cannes, France.

Hyderabad’s Sai Nachiketh Bhatraju made history by becoming the first Indian to win the U-19 men's singles title at the 2026 All England Championship. Former champion and mentor Chetan Anand praised Bhatraju's grace, strokeplay, and disciplined approach

Ravi Shastri has praised Rohit Sharma's record century at Lord's, saying it silenced speculation about his ODI future. The former India coach also highlighted concerns over India's death bowling and fielding while backing youngsters to gain valuable international experience.

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised India's batting despite their 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. However, he urged management to fix pace combinations in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and prioritize a wicket-taking wrist spinner ahead of future tours

US President Donald Trump was booed by sections of the crowd during the FIFA World Cup trophy presentation after Spain's victory. He also drew attention by remaining on the podium during the celebrations, while the final ended amid heated confrontations between players.

Irfan Pathan says Virat Kohli's greatness is not measured by runs at Lord's, praising the former captain's 74 against England and insisting his legacy is already secure after years of consistent performances across the world despite India's series defeat.

Parthiv Patel believes England's explosive finish with the bat proved decisive in the third ODI at Lord's. While praising Rohit Sharma's century and India's chase, he said the visitors failed to match England's finishing touch and urged young bowlers to improve at the death.

India captain Shubman Gill has urged a major improvement in the team's fitness standards after multiple injuries disrupted the England ODI series. He said frequent fitness setbacks forced unwanted team changes and warned India must build a more durable squad before the 2027 World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles should be viewed as part of a rebuilding phase, urging patience with the team's transition. The former all-rounder accepted criticism but reminded fans of India's recent success and called for introspection ahead of future challenges.

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal more ODI opportunities before the World Cup, saying inadequate match practice could leave the opener under pressure if called upon during the tournament, particularly in the event of injuries.

Rohit Sharma dismissed speculation about his future after India's ODI series defeat to England, saying external criticism has never affected him. The former captain also urged patience with India's young bowlers and praised his enduring partnership with Virat Kohli.

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to clearly communicate its World Cup plans to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying senior players deserve clarity. He also backed giving Yashasvi Jaiswal more opportunities and called for patience during India's transition phase.

India captain Shubman Gill dismissed retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma, saying there has been no discussion within the team. Rohit scored a brilliant 138-run century against England at Lord’s, showcasing his form despite India’s 27-run ODI defeat

India captain Shubman Gill dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma's retirement, saying there had been no discussions within the team. Gill also hailed Rohit's brilliant 138 against England at Lord's, praising the veteran opener's composure and match-defining partnership during India's chase.

Indian women boxers are confident of improving their Commonwealth Games medal tally, with coach Santiago Nieva saying every team member can win gold. The squad, featuring Lovlina Borgohain and other top pugilists, enters Glasgow Games after strong international performances

Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional message for Lionel Messi after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Calling it "the day comes for every champion," the veteran actor urged Messi to cherish the love and glory he has earned.