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US Open: Former Olympic gold medalists Zverev, Bencic to team up

As per the official website of the tournament, it will pair's first outing together. But they have competed against each other in the mixed doubles category during the 2018 Hopman Cup final, where Bencic teamed up with Swiss legend Roger Federer to take on Zverev and Germany's Angelique Kerber in a winning effort.

2025-08-06T16:37:15.726974+00:00 IST

Host Karnataka lead the charge in 51st Junior Waterpolo C'ships

The last day of group stage action of the 51st Junior Waterpolo Championship 2025, at the Basavangudi Aquatic Centre, witnessed host Karnataka, Bengal, Kerala and Maharashtra make it to the semifinal in the boys category while Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala and Maharashtra advanced to the semi final in the girls category on Thursday.

2025-08-06T15:36:24.028216+00:00 IST

Fleetwood joins global field at India Championship

European Ryder Cup star Fleetwood makes a long-awaited return to India for the inaugural India Championship, sponsored by DP World, teeing it up in Delhi for the first time since 2016.

2025-08-06T13:58:30.486692+00:00 IST

Mumbai Muscle dominates opening day of Pro Panja League Season 2

Mumbai Muscle established commanding leadership on the opening day of the Pro Panja League Season 2, securing their position at the top of the standings with an impressive performance. The inaugural day of competition on August 5th at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports witnessed intense arm wrestling action, with Mumbai Muscle leading the points table, followed by Kiraak Hyderabad in second position, Sher E Ludhiana holding third place, and MP Hathodas rounding out the standings. The prestigious event was organized by co-founders Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, according to a release from Pro Panja League.

2025-08-06T13:57:30.724128+00:00 IST

17 Indian athletes to compete in World Games 2025  

This is the 12th edition of the World Games, a quadrennial competition for sports not included in the Olympics.

2025-08-06T12:06:42.700044+00:00 IST

IPA condemns AIPA's misrepresentation, unauthorised activities

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the sole duly recognised by National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India, has issued a strong statement condemning the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA). The IPA highlighted AIPA's persistent defiance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' decision to recognise IPA as the official NSF, its engagement in misrepresentation and unauthorised activities, and its alleged involvement in operations that violate Indian laws.

2025-08-06T11:29:02.561126+00:00 IST

Bengal Warriorz seek a return to the Playoffs in PKL

Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz will aim to return to the PKL Season 12 Playoffs after four consecutive editions of league stage exits, according to a release from PKL.

2025-08-06T09:02:56.338380+00:00 IST

"Not just a ceremonial league": Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar

Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar, the veteran Indian golfer, has signed on with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) as an Icon player, and will be leading one of the six franchises in the highly anticipated tournament. The Arjuna Awardee, during a media briefing, expressed his excitement, describing IGPL as one of the most exciting golf ventures in many years, and explained the reasons behind his participation, according to a release from IGPL.

2025-08-06T07:49:52.728275+00:00 IST

India go down to Jordan in FIBA Asia Cup opener

The Indian basketball team lost their opening Group C game against Jordan 91-84 in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, which was played at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

2025-08-06T07:08:04.427165+00:00 IST

Wasserman gifts three medals from 1984 Olympics to Trump

Chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Casey Wasserman, gifted US President Donald Trump three medals from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Games as Trump signed an Executive Order creating a task force for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, which the US is co-hosting.

2025-08-06T05:39:58.716222+00:00 IST

Workhorse Siraj displays peak relentlessness in UK, 'Miyan Magic' shines bright overseas

During the series, Siraj took 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, with a six-wicket haul, a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul each to his name. His spell of 6/70 during the win at Birmingham was his best statistically.

2025-08-05T16:20:54.855986+00:00 IST

Chennai Grandmasters opens with blockbuster Arjun-Awonder clash

The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top Grandmasters and an International Master from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of Rs 1 Crore and valuable International Chess Federation (FIDE) Circuit points, as per a press release.

2025-08-05T16:16:44.382148+00:00 IST

From Haryana’s fields to PKL spotlights: Story of Nitesh Kumar

In a village tucked away in Haryana's Rohtak district, a young boy once spent his days swinging a cricket bat. Kabaddi was nowhere on the radar until one afternoon changed everything. That boy was Nitesh Kumar, now one of the brightest defensive prospects in the Pro Kabaddi League, and the rising star of Tamil Thalaivas.

2025-08-05T15:28:35.683227+00:00 IST

Karnataka wins at Sub-Junior National Swimming C'ships

The host state secured the top spot with a total of 104 points, while Manipur was the runner-up with 81 points, as per a press release from the Karnataka Swimming Association (KSA).

2025-08-05T14:08:08.775914+00:00 IST

World Wrestling C'ships: Aman, Antim headline Team India

The squad was chosen after selection trials. The trials for Greco-Roman and men's freestyle trials were held in Lucknow on Monday while the women's bouts took place in Delhi on Sunday, as per Olympics.com.

2025-08-05T13:19:28.725533+00:00 IST

Mandalapu Sreesanth dominates Street Fighter 6 finale

Facing off against formidable opponent Ansil Nalakath Abbas, Mandalapu clinched a decisive 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series, sealing his position as the main player to represent India at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain from October 22-31, 2025. Ansil will join the contingent as the official substitute for the event, as per a press release from the ESports Federation of India (ESFI).

2025-08-05T12:40:37.869264+00:00 IST

Greater Noida to host 4th Sub-Junior National Boxing C'ships

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the fourth Sub-Junior (U-15) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships from August 7 to 13, 2025, at Galgotias University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

2025-08-05T11:49:02.237486+00:00 IST

"Stage like Pro Panja League doesn’t exist anywhere else":Preeti

Speaking ahead of the league's resumption, Jhangiani, who is also the President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) and Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), looked back at what drew her into this relatively untapped sport in India.

2025-08-05T09:24:58.949280+00:00 IST

Second edition of Federal Bank Pune Marathon to held in November

The Federal Bank Pune Marathon returns for its much-awaited 2nd edition, scheduled on Sunday, November 23, and Pune has now cemented its place on India's growing fitness map.

2025-08-04T20:19:18.728015+00:00 IST

India assured of six medals in U22 Asian Boxing Championships

India was assured of six more medals in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday after Priya (women's 60kg), Paranjal Yadav (women's 70kg), Harsh (men's 60kg), Neeraj (men's 75kg), Rockey Chaudhary (men's 85kg) and Ishan Kataria (men's 90+kg) sealed their semifinals berth with comfortable victories in their respective bouts.

2025-08-04T18:08:28.796989+00:00 IST

Preparatory camp for Asian Championships begins for shooters

The championships will be held from August 16th to 30th at Shymkent in Kazakhstan, with India sending the largest contingent, consisting of 182 shooters across pistol, rifle and shotgun in both Olympic and Non-Olympic events.

2025-08-04T17:10:51.409851+00:00 IST