FIFA warned the AIFF to finalize its new constitution, comply with FIFA/AFC statutes, and operate independently by October 30th. Failure to do so risks suspension, leading to loss of FIFA/AFC member rights and impacting Indian football, including player contracts.
India's Bindyarani Devi, Muthupandi Raja and Sneha Soren dazzled at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad by clinching silver medals on Tuesday, while 17-year-old Koyel Bar stole the spotlight with youth world records.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag weighed in on the current hot topic in the world of cricket: workload management, and believes it is an 'important' aspect, especially for fast bowlers.
FIDE released a statement on Tuesday evening to confirm Goa as the venue for one of the world's famed chess events, where top-tier players from around the globe will gather. India last hosted the tournament in 2002 in Hyderabad, which concluded with grand master Viswanathan Anand lifting the crown.
Judokas will compete in the Mini Sub Junior, Sub Junior, Cadet (Boys and Girls), and Senior (Men and Women) divisions. Three mats will host bouts in a round robin format, guaranteeing each athlete the most exposure and competition possible. All bouts will be conducted in strict accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the Judo Federation of India (JFI).
Former explosive opener Virender Sehwag remains hopeful about India's chances of standing triumphant in the upcoming high-stakes Asia Cup. He expects the tournament to serve as the ideal platform to check the Indian team's strength for next year's T20 World Cup crown defence on home turf.
On the occasion of National Sports Day (August 29), sporting icons across disciplines will unite to launch Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League. Padma Bhushan awardee and Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, Hockey legend and former India Hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, Kabaddi Icon Pardeep Narwal, and Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will share the stage to kick off the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12.
The excitement around the Shooting League of India (SLI) is steadily building, and adding to the buzz is former World No. 1 Heena Sidhu, who has expressed her delight at the initiative.
The Hyderabad Open showcased 60 competitive categories across age groups and levels - from U-18s to 50-plus divisions - and featured DUPR-based draws to ensure fair play and thrilling contests. Star names from WPBL Season 1, including Hyderabad Superstars' very own Kuldip Mahajan, headlined the professional categories, as per WBPL.
Kohli, who announced his Test retirement in May this year, writes on Instagram
India speedster Akash Deep revealed the friendly words he said to England opener Ben Duckett during the nail-biting fifth Test of the inaugural edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. While his on-field banter with Duckett caught the headlines, there is one moment that Akash has watched on loop: his classic dismissal of Joe Root.
The Indian duo defeated Chong and Ng by 18-21, 21-16, 21-18. The Indian pair will now meet Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in their Round of 32 encounter on Wednesday.
For the last six seasons, star raider Surender Gill has become synonymous with UP Yoddhas. When he reflects on his journey, a striking emotion stands out - 'Pro Kabaddi League has given me everything.'
A statement from FIDE said, 'The FIDE World Cup 2025 is coming to Goa! From October 30 to November 27, 2025, the world's top players will gather on India's west coast for one of the most exciting chess events. This knockout spectacle brings together 206 players fighting for a share of 2,000,000 US Dollars and three coveted places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Every round is win-or-go-home, making the World Cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar.'
Devdutt Padikkal (99* off 64) and Abhinav Manohar (50 off 23) combined to form a dominant partnership of 105 runs in 48 balls and post a formidable total of 210/2 in 20 overs for the Tigers. Ritesh Bhatkal (3/20), K C Cariappa (2/14), Shreesha Achar (2/24) and Yash Punja (2/30) then proceeded to suffocate the Dragons in the second innings and restrict them to 100 runs in 16.1 overs.
Shuttleworth represented England in five Tests in 1970 and 1971, and made his debut in the series opener of that winter's Ashes-winning tour of Australia. He claimed five wickets in the second innings at Brisbane. Under the captaincy of Richie Benaud, he toured Pakistan with the Commonwealth Team in 1967/8.
Pujara called time on a successful international career for India on Sunday, marking an end of a 13-year-old career where he did the thankless job of tacking the new and shiny red ball, tiring down bowlers in order to make things easy for the Indian middle-order. Pujara made his international debut against Australia in Bengaluru on October 9, 2010. The latter played a total of 103 Tests and amassed 7195 runs at an average of 43.60. Pujara slammed 19 hundreds and 35 half-centuries throughout his international career with a highest score of 206*. He also played five ODIs, scoring 51 runs.
The 23-year-old shooter topped the eight-shooter final with a score of 459.2
India's Sift Kaur Samra ensured the nation's stellar run continued at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, by scripting a gold medal victory in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event on Tuesday.
What began as isolated local efforts is steadily transforming into a regional phenomenon, one that unites diverse geographies under a common goal: to embed Kho Kho into the sporting DNA of the Americas.
India shuttler HS Prannoy successfully avoided the fate that Lakshya Sen endured and edged past Finland's Joakim Oldorff in the Round of 64 to storm into the next round of the men's singles event at the ongoing BWF World Championships on Tuesday.
Season 12 introduces a revolutionary Play-in structure and a revamped Playoffs, which expands qualification from six to eight teams, ensuring every match carries monumental significance. The new format also includes a tie-breaker rule system and a Golden Raid format, promising edge-of-the-seat action.
India's young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15 to 30, 2025.
After netting a historic goal for Liverpool, becoming the youngest goal-scorer in the club's history, Rio Ngumoha expressed his happiness at scoring the match-winning goal and recalled how 'sensational' he felt with fans chanting his name.
In Paris, France, Sindhu warded off a challenge from Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova with a 23-21, 21-6 scoreline in 39 minutes, as per Olympics.com.
India's seasoned batter Hanuma Vihari has signed for Tripura as one of their three professionals ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. The 31-year-old, who finished as Player of the Tournament at the Andhra Premier League, was granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA).
The 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz started his US Open campaign with a new look, a buzz cut and the same form, securing a win over Reilly Opelka in straight sets on Tuesday.
Adding to the excitement, PKL Season 12 kicks off in Vizag, the Titans' second home, where they enjoy the backing of some of the most passionate and vocal fans in the league. The home advantage could provide a crucial early momentum boost as they look to start strong and lay down a marker. The Titans' management demonstrated strategic consistency by retaining the core squad and making wise investments during the PKL Season 12 Player Auction, spending Rs 4.531 crore to bring in fresh talent. Their decisions reflect a clear intent to challenge for their maiden PKL title in the upcoming campaign.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who has spent the last five to six weeks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru en route to recovery after his surgery, issued a fitness update and a detailed explanation of how a structured plan benefited him to regain fitness in time before leading the Asia Cup in a fortnight.
During the match against Thrissur Titans at Thiruvananthapuram, Sanju smashed a brilliant 89 in just 46 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of above 193.