Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth have advanced to the second round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament. Sen defeated Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen in straight games, while Srikanth made a comeback to beat Denmark's Rasmus Gemke. However, India faced defeats in the doubles matches.
Poland's Magda Linette defeated defending champion Janice Tjen of Indonesia in a spirited comeback to win the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's singles title on Monday. The final was postponed due to rain and poor visibility. Linette secured her fourth career singles title, ending a two-year drought, while Indian players also made notable achievements in doubles and singles.
India defeated Maldives 1-0 in their Group B match at the SAFF Championships, securing a spot in the semifinals. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored the winning goal from a penalty in the first half. India, fielding a young squad, needed a draw or win to qualify.
India U-17 head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo praised captain Dallalmoun Gangte's leadership after their 4-2 win over Singapore in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Wadoo also stressed the critical need for a structured pathway to transition young footballers to the senior national team, emphasising continuity and better opportunities for talent development.
Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar secured his second PSA Copper-level title by winning the USD 35,000 Czech Open in Brno.
Indian Grandmasters R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi delivered strong performances at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest.
Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1, maintaining their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. The victory puts Barcelona clear of Real Madrid and five points ahead of Atletico after 12 games.
India's Taniya won a silver medal in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after losing to China's Zhao Min. Taniya had an impressive unbeaten run leading up to the final, defeating opponents from Germany, Greece, Estonia, and the United States.
Defending champions India need only a draw against Maldives in their final group match of the SAFF Championships on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite using a second-string squad, India aims for a comprehensive victory and improvement in team coordination, following their opening win against Pakistan.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri secured a historic silver medal at the Youth Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in individual badminton. She fought valiantly in a three-game final against China's Zhang Yi Xin, showcasing immense potential.
World number two Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva both secured victories in their opening matches at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka battled past Karolina Muchova in a tough two-set encounter, while Andreeva delivered a dominant performance against Elina Svitolina, winning in straight sets.
International Master Anuj Shrivatri from Madhya Pradesh has become India's 100th Grandmaster in chess after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Sinacaban, Philippines, on Sunday. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone by scoring seven out of eight points.
Chennaiyin FC recorded their first win of the 2026 Indian Super League season by beating defending champions East Bengal FC 5-3. The match, held in Chennai, saw Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad score braces, while Ramon Tanque added a penalty. East Bengal's goals came from Ake Loba, Dani Ramirez, and David Lalhlansanga in a high-scoring encounter.
Indian-origin politician Saba Haider, who recently won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, attributes her success and approach to public service to her upbringing in Ghaziabad. She highlights her parents' altruistic principles of helping those in need, which instilled in her a commitment to community service and shaped her political priorities like affordable education and safer communities. Haider made history as the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly.
Soham Varshneya struck in the 90+3rd minute to seal Bengaluru FC's 2-1 win over FC Goa, lifting them to third in the Indian Super League standings.
India secured its fourth consecutive victory at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Malaysia 4-2, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the significant setback of losing striker Abhishek to an ankle injury just before the match but lauded the team's consistent performance.
Spinner Simon Harmer made history by becoming only the second South African spinner and the first since the team's re-admission to take a ten-wicket haul on home soil, securing a 2-1 series win over Australia in Cape Town.
Shreyas Iyer takes charge of India for the final two ODIs against New Zealand, with a point to prove with the bat. India lead 2-0 and will look to seal the series in Mount Maunganui.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala has advanced to the women's 59kg final at the World Championships in Astana, securing her spot with dominant victories. This achievement offers India another chance to clinch a world champion title. Meanwhile, Sujeet Kalkal's impressive winning streak ended with a quarterfinal defeat, and Tanu secured a bronze medal in the 72kg category.
Ben Duckett's career-best 167 and Liam Dawson's 4-49 helped England secure a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series clash, marking their first ODI win in Pakistan since 2005.
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert discussed his team's performance in the T20I series against India, acknowledging that learning from past mistakes led to their win in the final match. However, he lamented that these crucial lessons came too late to secure the series victory, which India had already wrapped up. Seifert also praised the bowlers' efforts in the final game.
'There were moments of doubt, but deep down, I always believed I could make it. Standing here with the trophy, that belief has become reality. This victory is proof of what determination and resilience can do.'
India-born Democrat Saba Haider has made history by winning the election to the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state's General Assembly.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has clinched their ninth constructors' world championship at the wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where McLaren's Lando Norris secured his second consecutive win from pole position. This victory marks Mercedes' first team crown since 2021, complementing Kimi Antonelli's recent drivers' championship.
Spanish golfer Ana Pelaez Trevino secured her second Ladies European Tour victory at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, firing a flawless final round of 64 which included a spectacular hole-in-one. Indian golfer Pranavi Urs finished the week at Par, recording rounds of 73-72-73-74.
Tripura's cricket coach Satrajit Lahiri discusses the team's recent Ranji Trophy victory against Saurashtra, highlighting the challenges faced due to inadequate pre-season training and infrastructure. He emphasizes the need for improved red-ball cricket standards, particularly in batting, and expresses high hopes for his bowlers and key players like Sandip Sarkar and skipper Manishankar Murasingh, looking ahead to upcoming white-ball tournaments.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's collective performance after they secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Despite losing the final two matches, including a seven-wicket defeat in the decider at Seddon Park, Gambhir highlighted the team's unified approach. New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips were instrumental in their consolation win in the fifth T20I.
Real Madrid secured their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions with a dominant 3-0 win over Racing Santander in LaLiga on Sunday. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Yan Diomande propelled Real to within three points of league leaders Barcelona, showcasing a sharp and assured performance.
Esha Singh led India to a gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha.
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens with a stoppage-time goal from Federico Valverde, maintaining their perfect Champions League start. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, surrendering their lead twice and ending their winning run in the competition.
Malaysia secured their third consecutive victory in the Asian Champions Trophy by defeating Bangladesh 6-1, with Abu Kamal Azrai scoring a brace. In another match, South Korea registered their first win of the tournament, narrowly beating China 2-1 after coming from behind. Bangladesh and China remain winless.
Five-time champions India secured their third consecutive win at the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, defeating Japan 4-1. Striker Abhishek Nain scored two field goals, while captain Harmanpreet Singh and Vishnukant Singh also found the net. Japan's lone goal came from Shota Yamada via a penalty stroke. India will next face Malaysia on Sunday.
Dempo Sports Club defeated Samaleswari SC 2-1 in the Indian Football League 2026-27. Captain Richmond Kwasi Owusu and Laximanrao Rane scored for Dempo, while Kartik Choudhary netted a late goal for Samaleswari. Despite Samaleswari's aggressive start and late surge, Dempo held on for the win.
Jaypal Malviya has secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in shooting by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Thursday. Malviya shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second and earning the coveted spot for the country.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. This win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League, marking their first league triumph at Anfield in 14 years and leaving Liverpool in fifth place.
Indian judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai secured a silver medal in the women's 63kg category at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian judoka to achieve this feat. Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu also earned a bronze medal in the women's 100m freestyle. Khushbu's journey to the final was impressive, though she lost to a strong German opponent. Dhinidhi's bronze marks another significant achievement in her young career.
Jose Mourinho warns Real Madrid against complacency after their 2-1 El Clasico win over Barcelona, insisting the goal is to win LaLiga, not just at Camp Nou.
India's U15 football team concluded their FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival campaign with a 6-4 victory over Cuba. The Blue Colts finished 87th among 189 nations, securing five wins, four defeats, and one draw in the tournament.
India's women's and men's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories over Nigeria at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Monday, advancing to the semifinals. The women's team won 38-10, while the men's team triumphed 50-23, marking their fourth consecutive wins in the tournament. Other matches saw Singapore, Malaysia, and Uganda also register wins.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. She defeated Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games, showcasing superior control and stroke-play. This victory earns Sindhu crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals, keeping her on track for the season-ending event.
