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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their Malaysia Open quarterfinal match to Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammed Fikri. While Lakshya Sen also exited, PV Sindhu advanced to the semifinals, keeping India's hopes alive.

Awadh Ramdoots defeated Purvanchal Panthers 47-33 in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2. Though both teams were out of the top-four race, Awadh dominated the pride match, led by captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi, to end their campaign on a high.

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to field first against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 opener. MI, with two titles, aims for a strong start, with all eyes on captains Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has set a 'non-negotiable national goal' for India to finish in the top 10 of the Olympic medal tally, urging for consistent improvement in international events starting with the Asian Games this year in Japan.

Shubman Gill has begun practicing in Vadodara for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, marking his return from injury. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has also received clearance to join the squad after recovering from a spleen injury.

The Indian Olympic Association's AGM in Ahmedabad concluded with a focus on athlete welfare, governance reforms, and future planning. The meeting, addressed by President PT Usha, emphasized transparency and a renewed commitment to Indian sport.

New UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning expressed excitement about leading the franchise after her Delhi Capitals stint. She highlighted the squad's balance of experience and youth, aiming to build on past work and play a fearless brand of cricket.

Jemimah Rodrigues recalled a terrifying childhood incident when she fell from a first-floor auditorium, leaving her family fearing the worst. Years before her World Cup heroics, the new Delhi Capitals captain shared the story of her survival.

BCB director M Najmul Islam called former captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" after Tamim suggested dialogue to resolve tensions with India. The remark sparked outrage, with several teammates demanding an apology and accountability from the director.

Special Olympics Bharat's 2026 National Futsal Championship has begun in Faridabad, featuring 350 athletes from 20 states. The event is a crucial step in preparing for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2027 in Santiago, Chile.