Pankaj Advani defeated Pushpender Singh to win the men's 10-ball pool event at the Pool Nationals. Chitra Magimairaj won the women's final against Neena Praveen.
The 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru is set to welcome a record number of participants, with elite athletes and a substantial prize purse adding to the excitement.
Udayan Mane secured his first AM Green IGPL Trophy with a commanding seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa. Mane's strong performance, including a final-round 67, highlighted his return to form after a period without a win.
A contingent of 58 Indian shooters and support staff are travelling to Cairo for the ISSF Combined Junior World Cup, marking the start of the junior circuit for 2024.
The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has appointed Rachana Bahadur, Senior Vice President and Country Head " India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor to the organisation.
Aditi Ashok made the cut at the JM Eagle LA Championship on the LPGA Tour after carding a 72 in the second round, finishing at 2-under for 36 holes.
Akshay Bhatia's impressive 8-under 63 propelled him up the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage, while Matt Fitzpatrick leads the field.
The Indian women's hockey team concluded their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw, showcasing resilience and determination after a challenging start to the series.
Pranavi Urs was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Joburg Ladies Open, while Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar narrowly missed out. Celine Herbin and Brianna Navarrosa share the lead.
Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh have been recognised as the Asian Squash Federation's outstanding players of the year, while the Indian boys team received the men's team award.
India's Veer Chotrani lost to France's Baptiste Masotti in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open, a PSA Bronze-level event. Other Indian players, including Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon, and Joshna Chinappa, were also eliminated.
Coventry City secured their promotion to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, drawing 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek were knocked out of the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals, while Elena Rybakina survived a tough match to reach the semi-finals.
Karnataka continues to lead the medal tally at the Khelo India Tribal Games, driven by swimming success, while Chhattisgarh achieves its best performance.
India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing to revive Formula One racing in the country, focusing on creating a strong pipeline of drivers and technicians. Discussions with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) have centered on developing a comprehensive framework to integrate motorsports with India's automotive and engineering sectors.
Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The Gujarat government has announced a significant investment in sports infrastructure, with the goal of transforming the state into a sports hub and positioning Ahmedabad as a potential host city for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Turkey's 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus is set to surpass the 2,700 rating mark, a level unofficially known as 'super grandmaster', after defeating former world champion Veselin Topalov with four wins and two draws at an event in Monaco.
The India U17 women's team concluded their series of friendlies in Sochi with a third defeat to Russia, losing 3-0. This series was part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.
Farukh Choudhary's early goal secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Chennaiyin FC against SC Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
West Bengal defeated Tamil Nadu 3-1 in the Under-19 girls' team final at the 87th UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open for the second year in a row due to a wrist injury, impacting his preparations for the French Open.
Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.
Karnataka defeated Punjab in a penalty shootout to win the U13 ASMITA National Football League title after a 1-1 draw.
Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.
Treesa Jolly's ankle injury forces her withdrawal from the Uber Cup Finals, impacting India's campaign in Denmark. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam have been named as replacements.
Karnataka Milk Federation's brand Nandini partners with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 cricket tournament.
Udayan Mane shot a flawless eight-under 64 with a hole-in-one to open up a commanding six-shot lead after round two of the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa.
Mihika Yadav and Arjun Singh headline the Indian team selected to compete in the US Open pickleball tournament in Naples, Florida. The squad includes players across various age categories, with the Indian Pickleball Association supporting their participation in upcoming international events.
Pranavi Urs shot a bogey-free 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open, making her the best-placed Indian golfer among the five participating in the Ladies European Tour event.
Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.
Rayhan Thomas began his campaign at the Tulum Championship with an even-par round, placing him in a tie for 60th position. Julian Suri faces an uphill battle after a challenging round.
Sahith Theegala began the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, placing him T-27. Ludvig Aberg leads, while other Indian-origin players had slower starts.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has partnered with UAE-based real estate developer BNW Developers for a brand campaign titled 'Against All Odds'.
Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff secured their spots in the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals with straight-set victories. Mirra Andreeva also advanced, setting up a clash with Iga Swiatek.
Veer Chotrani progresses to the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open squash tournament, while other Indian players face defeat in the second round.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will wear their green jerseys in their home game against Delhi Capitals as part of their 'Green Initiative', highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa reach the Europa League semi-finals, while Braga and Freiburg also advance in a dramatic night of European action.
Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India. The handset begins at 11,499 and comes equipped with an impressive 6,300 mAh battery.
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