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Thirteen Russian and seven Belarusian athletes will compete as neutral individuals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after IOC invitations. Barred from national symbols, they passed neutrality checks, with Russian figure skaters emerging as the strongest medal contenders

PV Sindhu began her World Championships 2025 campaign with a strong win over Kaloyana Nalbantova, while Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit against World No.1 Shi Yu Qi. Satwik-Chirag debut next

Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success

Sania Mirza and former Indian hockey stars mourned the passing of Dr Vece Paes, ex-Olympian and father of Leander Paes, recalling his dedication to athlete welfare and sports medicine

The IOA has already submitted an Expression of Interest to host the CWG 2030 and now has until August 31 to put up the final bid proposal

Abhinav Bindra, Adille Sumariwalla, and other sports leaders at the Telangana Sports Conclave discussed the need for better sports education, grassroots talent identification, and the role of the corporate sector in Indian sports

The Telangana Sports Conclave, inaugurated by CM A. Revanth Reddy, will focus on high-performance sports, athlete development, grassroots initiatives, and fostering private sector involvement, with expert speakers and panel discussions

Despite Telangana's new Sports Policy boosting athlete rewards, coaches remain neglected with no recruitment, benefits, or pensions. A representation has been submitted to the Sports Minister, seeking long-overdue reforms

India led global celebrations of International Kho Kho Day with a rally at Jantar Mantar and events across states, highlighting Kho Kho’s evolution into an internationally played and recognised sport

The Telangana government’s new sports policy promises increased cash incentives of up to Rs 6 crore for Olympic winners, the establishment of a sports university, and revived support for state-level sports associations

Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League with a first-round throw of 88.16m, beating Julian Weber. It’s his first DL title since 2023 and a strong boost ahead of the Olympics

India’s first-ever International Javelin competition, is spearheaded by most decorated Olympian, Neeraj Chopra, in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)

P Shankaraiah, the Dronacharya of archery stands committed even at the age of 63 and continues to train many budding archers 

“This dream was instilled in me for a reason. It’s not about proving anything to the world. I feel braver now because I have nothing to lose. I want to be remembered as someone who made things happen,” Rahi said on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation, led by the Hyderabadi and London Olympics bronze medallist.

The championship is open to boxers born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2005. Each state unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers, with entries by numbers closing on March 10 and final name confirmations due by March 15.

"Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision, often watching his videos. He dominated the sport for years, and I believe working with him will be invaluable. Our throwing styles are similar, and his expertise is unparalleled. It’s an honor to have Jan by my side as I aim for the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to begin," said Chopra after the announcement.

The 26-year-old is back in the country after winding up his season with a second-place finish at the Diamond League finale in Brussels

More than 4,000 athletes with physical, visual and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports from Thursday until September 8

Upon reaching the event Manu was showered with gifts and garlands. She was thankful for the amount of support she has received from her hometown and took the time to acknowledge that.

The Chief Minister expressed the state government's resolve to create world-class sports infrastructure to host the Olympics and encourage young talent, especially from rural areas