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World Athletics Day is celebrated annually on May 7 with the aim of promoting fitness, discipline and awareness about sports among young people.

Akanksha was outplayed by Arina Arifullina in a one-sided 6-1, 6-1 Round of 32 match.

Anshul Mishra leads the AP Amateur Golf Championship at 141, holding a two-stroke advantage over Deepak Yadav

The players won't be able change their affiliation till the next affiliation process.

Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner, along with many top-ranked players, issued a statement on Monday expressing "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money.

Sreemanya is set to square off against the tournament’s second seed, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, in the opening round.

Babar Azam is thrilled as he receives the PSL trophy.

Supported by Anandana, The Coca-Cola India Foundation, an 11-day intensive camp concluded on May 3, providing specialized, high-performance training for goalkeepers.

“Sports bring nations together by creating shared experiences and fostering mutual respect. And cricket, in particular, has a special meaning for India and Jamaica,” he said.

Breaking her silence while the matter remains under sub-judice, Phogat also issued a firm warning to the Central Government and the Sports Ministry about the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, which is the stronghold of Brij Bhushan.

The GHMC has announced summer coaching camps for children aged 6 to 16 years, scheduled from April 25 to May 31. Covering 44 sports and games across 752 centres, the initiative aims to encourage youth participation in athletics and competitive activities.

Prof Rajesh Kumar of Osmania University will be a Symposium Speaker at the 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science 2025 in Kuching, Malaysia. He will present on the role of play in developing children’s skills in Indian education

Mizoram Sports Minister Lal Lallinglova said the North East has the talent to become a sports powerhouse. At the Telangana–North East Connect festival, icons including Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and Bhaichung Bhutia emphasized infrastructure, coaching and collaboration for athlete development

The ISSO Athletics Championship 2025–26, hosted by Indus International School, Hyderabad, concluded after three days of thrilling competition at Gachibowli Stadium. Over 800 student-athletes from 90 schools across India participated, showcasing talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship

K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

Capri Sports and KPMG launched a groundbreaking report on women’s sports in India, revealing sharp growth in viewership, brand investment, and digital engagement. With a projected valuation of $900 million by 2030, the report highlights a promising future for women athletes.

NRAI’s inaugural mixed-team pistol, rifle & shotgun tournament runs Nov 20–Dec 2; registrations open until mid-July

A groundbreaking digital platform set to discover and nurture future champions from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and beyond with expert training and support

Machaxi, a Bengaluru-based sports-tech startup, raised $1.5 million from Rainmatter and Prakash Padukone to expand its AI-powered grassroots coaching model to three more cities. The company will launch 1,000 training centres in collaboration with the Padukone School of Badminton.

India remains fourth in the Pro League standings with 15 points from 10 matches. Their next challenge is against Argentina on Wednesday