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Rahul Dravid believes the inaugural European T20 Premier League will provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers, highlighting Europe's vibrant club culture. Co-owner Faf du Plessis also backed the league, saying its fresh approach offers significant long-term growth potential for cricket.

Senior sports journalist Jasvinder Sidhu died in a road accident in East Delhi late Sunday night. The veteran journalist, who worked with several leading media organisations, was remembered by the Press Club of India for his professionalism and contribution to sports journalism

Hyderabad's Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Both shooters dominated qualification before securing podium finishes, continuing India's impressive medal-winning campaign in the prestigious shooting competition.

India captain Shreyas Iyer described his team's 3-0 T20I series sweep of Zimbabwe as "flawless", praising the players and support staff for executing plans perfectly. Head coach VVS Laxman also commended Iyer's leadership and the squad's winning mindset throughout the tour.

The YMCA of Greater Hyderabad's Narayanguda branch will organise the 26th Annual Kargil Victory Sports Festival from August 6 to 8. Under-17 boys and girls will compete in basketball, volleyball, kho kho, kabaddi and march-past. Entries close at 5 pm on August 4.

The Telangana Football Association will conduct selection trials for junior boys at Gymkhana Football Ground in Hyderabad on July 28. Players born between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012, are eligible. The trials are open only to boys from the twin cities.

The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 will be held in Coimbatore from July 28 to August 8, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. Teams will compete for the national title, while promotion and relegation add extra significance to every match.

India interim coach VVS Laxman praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity after his Player of the Series-winning performances against Zimbabwe, saying the teenager has the temperament, talent and work ethic to become one of India's biggest stars and break international cricket records.

India's Mandengbam Jadumani Singh advanced to the men's 55kg boxing quarterfinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after defeating Pakistan's Rehman Sumama by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer secured his second consecutive clean-sweep victory and will now compete for a semifinal berth.

Mirabai Chanu dominated the women’s 48kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, claiming her third successive gold medal. Overcoming initial stumbles, the Olympic medallist shattered multiple Commonwealth and Games records with a commanding 190kg total lift

The Sashastra Seema Bal emerged overall Wushu champions at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad, winning 10 gold medals. CRPF finished second and ITBP third, while BSF and CRPF claimed the women's and men's Sanda titles respectively

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a mature 81 while Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets as India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third T20I in Harare. The win completed a 3-0 series sweep after India posted 192 and restricted the hosts to 157 for seven

Likhith Sivapuram won the boys' under-57kg title at the ninth Inter-School Taekwondo Championship held at Game Point. The event featured competitions across multiple sub-junior and cadet boys' and girls' Kyorugi categories, showcasing promising young talent

Hyderabad shuttler Sai Nachiketh Bhatraju won the Turkish Junior International title, completing back-to-back international victories after his Junior All England triumph. The Chetan Anand Badminton Academy trainee defeated Turkey's M. Toremis in the final to continue his impressive run

Top-seeded India will begin favourites in the men's team event at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Delhi. Singapore lead the women's seedings, while a record USD 110,000 prize purse and strong international participation promise an exciting week of competition

Secunderabad Stallions became the first team to score over 100 points in the Hyderabad District Sub-Junior Basketball League, defeating Golconda Gladiators 105-72. Karthik starred with 48 points as the unbeaten Stallions secured a place in the final

Raynier Fernandes marked his Jamshedpur FC debut with a superb hat-trick as the Indian Super League side thrashed Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC 5-0 in their opening Group C match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup in Ranchi.

Formula 1 will return to Sepang in 2026 after Malaysia agreed to host the Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2-4 due to regional challenges. The race will retain its Bahrain Grand Prix title and slot seamlessly into the existing Formula 1 calendar

The Telangana Cricket Association accused the Hyderabad Cricket Association of failing to respond to a BCCI notice over the TG20 League and alleged financial discrepancies. TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy questioned the HCA's accountability and called for greater transparency in cricket administration

Little Stars FC defeated Reeds FC 2-0 in the TFA Youth League (Under-15) football championship in Hyderabad. Edhas and Dharya scored the goals, while Oro FC and SkyKings FC settled for a 1-1 draw in another league fixture

Mohammed Omar Khan will captain Hyderabad in the 16th Hockey India Junior Nationals to be held in Coimbatore from July 28. The Hyderabad Hockey Association announced an 18-member squad along with coach S. Surinder Singh and manager M. Nagaraj

DSSU Sathwik emerged champion in the 31st Telangana Chess Academy Rapid Open Chess Tournament held in Hyderabad on Sunday. P. Ramakrishna and S. Srujan Keerthan finished second and third, while PVV Satyanarayana Murthy topped the veterans' category

Ahead of the third T20I, India's interim batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar urged young cricketers to trust their strengths, adapt to different conditions and avoid comparisons. He also praised opening pair Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their fearless approach

Neeraj Chopra says winning championships remains his top priority over repeatedly breaching the 90m mark. Ahead of his Commonwealth Games return, the Olympic medallist stressed consistency, mental strength and continuous improvement while expressing confidence in his fitness despite challenging weather conditions