Aryaveer Dewan emerged as the Asian boys' U-19 champion at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, marking him as the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk made short work of Oksana Selekhmeteva with a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round of the French Open on Sunday and said she was proud of how she remained focused even as the war in her country hit closer to home.
Gulveer Singh, a prominent Indian long-distance runner, established a new 5000m outdoor national record at the LA Track Fest in Los Angeles, finishing second with a time of 13:03.93.
Forty Indian boxers face uncertainty after being omitted from the Sports Authority of India's sanction letter for the national camp, jeopardising their participation in the Commonwealth and Asian Games selection process.
Indian Navy congratulated Gurindervir Singh after he became the first Indian to run 100m in under 10.10 seconds.
Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 26, 2026.
In the latest Rediff series exploring non-traditional careers, Sandeep Goel, professor and dean-research at MDI, Gurgaon lists a range of high-growth finance careers beyond CA, CS, and MBA degrees.
Pranavi Urs finished T17 and Diksha Dagar was T20 at the Lalla Meryem Cup. Canadian Teen sensation Anna Huang secured the title.
Saptak Talwar of India experienced a setback in the third round of the Danish Golf Challenge, carding a 3-over 75, which resulted in him dropping to Tied-56th place. Finland's Tapio Pulkkanen took the lead with a second consecutive 9-under-par 63.
Top trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu's exclusion from the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games has sparked controversy, despite his international achievements. The NRAI defends its selection policy, while Sandhu urges a review.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated athlete Gurindervir Singh for breaking the men's 100m national record at the Federation Cup athletics meet in Ranchi.
Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Alexander Zverev hopes to finally break through and win his first major. The tournament starts amid tensions over prize money and player influence.
Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.
Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final, securing their first domestic double in six years.
Gianluca Rocchi steps aside amid a Serie A fraud probe, with VAR official Andrea Gervasoni also under investigation, raising fears of another Calciopoli-style crisis.
George Russell secured pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling qualifying session. Lando Norris will start third, while Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's performance.
India has officially submitted its expression of interest to host the 2038 Asian Games, according to a top official of the national Olympic body, marking a significant step in the country's broader strategy to become a global hub for major multi-sporting events.
Sunil Gavaskar defended Rishabh Pant after the LSG captain's live TV slip-up, blaming broadcasters for interviewing losing skippers immediately after emotionally charged IPL defeats.
According to the media reports, the committee will examine the reasons behind the decision not to play the tournament and determine if there were any diplomatic or strategic failures involved.
Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, with a focus on stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and improving their batting and fielding.
George Russell emerged victorious in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, leading from pole position.
A communication from United World Wrestling's anti-doping department confirmed Vinesh Phogat's retirement intimation to the International Testing Agency (ITA) in December 2024, amidst claims and controversies surrounding her comeback and eligibility for the Asian Games.
Indian rally driver Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah finished seventh on their WRC3 class debut at the Rally Islas Canarias.
Petr Bar Biryukov defeated Ilya Ivashka to win the men's singles title at the SM Krishna Memorial Open. Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Sasikumar won the doubles title.
India has announced its 23-member squad for the SAFF Women's Championship 2026, set to take place in Goa. The team will compete against Maldives and Bangladesh in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals.
Vincent Keymer secured the Super Chess Classic title with a victory over Jorden Van Foreest, while R Praggnanandhaa concluded his campaign with a draw against Anish Giri. Keymer's win earned him the top prize and boosted his chances for the Grand Chess Tour finals.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers had a successful start at the U23 Asian Championships, securing five medals, including two silver and three bronze, on the opening day of the competition.
Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m sprint at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi, clocking 10.09 seconds.
Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m, clocking 10.09 seconds, while Vishal TK became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition.
FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.
Aryaveer Dewan leads a strong Indian contingent into the finals of the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with Shiven Agarwal, Anika Dubey, and Amarya Bajaj also competing for titles in their respective categories.
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to continue its preparations for the 2026 World Cup despite a warning from the United States about a potential Ebola outbreak.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian football team's Unity Cup squad, citing concerns over injury compensation outside the FIFA international window, impacting India's preparations for the tournament.
India's Yuki Bhambri and his New Zealand partner Michael Venus finished runners-up at the Geneva Open after suffering a defeat in the ATP 250 doubles final.
Top seed Shreyansh Somaiya and others started strong in the fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters Season Four.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian national team camp for the Unity Cup in London, citing concerns over injuries and lack of compensation from the AIFF outside the FIFA international window.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes also emerged as the Premier League's best playmaker this season when he created a league-high 132 chances.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) removed Col Ashok Yadav (Retd) from the ad-hoc committee running the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) citing infighting and disagreements within the panel.
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