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Aug- 2025 -14 August
Khalid Jamil takes over as coach of Indian men’s football team
The AIFF has appointed Khalid Jamil as head coach of the Indian men’s football team on a two-year contract. His first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup later this month, followed by AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Singapore. Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation can confirm that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior men’s national team. Jamil will exclusively take charge of the national team on a full-time basis and will begin his first training camp on August 15 at the Dravid-Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. The list of probables will be announced soon. Jamil’s first assignment with the Blue Tigers will…
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14 August
IOA approves India’s 2030 CWG bid; says Games to include all ‘medal-earning’ sports
The Indian Olympic Association unanimously approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing an inclusive edition with all medal-winning and traditional sports. Ahmedabad is the frontrunner host city, with Delhi and Bhubaneswar also in contention after Canada’s withdrawal New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally approved the country’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during its Special General Meeting (SGM) here with its top officials saying that India would host an “inclusive” edition featuring all “medal-earning” sports. India has already submitted an Expression of Interest for the 2030 CWG with Ahmedabad as the host city. But the nation will have to submit the proposals for the final bid before the August 31 deadline. IOA President…
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14 August
SC cancels bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in murder case
The Supreme Court cancelled Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s bail in the 2021 murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, ordering him to surrender within a week. The decision overturns Delhi High Court’s order, following an appeal by Dhankar’s father New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled bail to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra set aside the March 4 order of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the wrestler. The wrestler has been asked to surrender within a week. The top court’s order came on an appeal filed by Ashok…
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14 August
Suresh Raina appears before ED in illegal betting app case
Former cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is examining his alleged endorsements as part of wider investigations into betting-related financial crimes New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said. The federal probe agency will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of this investigation is linked to an “illegal” betting app named 1xBet, the sources said. The 38-year-old former Indian cricketer is understood to have been linked to the app through certain endorsements. The…
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14 August
Mirchi Masters prove spicy for Warangal Wildfires in the final
Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support. Canton (Detroit, MI), USA: In what was a notable upset at the second edition of the GTA-100 cricket championship, the Mirchi Masters triumphed over the Warangal Wildfires by four wickets with five balls remaining at the Canton Heritage Park here on Sunday. The event, organized by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter), a not-for-profit Telangana Cultural organisation, featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics. Batting first, the fancied Warangal Wildfires were restricted to 96 runs for 9 wickets in…
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13 August
Record viewership for India-England Test series
The India-England Test series on JioHotstar set a new digital record with over 170 million viewers, 13 million peak concurrency and 65 billion watch minutes, marking a strong start to the WTC cycle. Hyderabad: Even as curtains came down on the most memorable Test series played between India and England, over 170 million logged in to JioHotstar, making this the highest-ever reach for a Test series on digital. As the series headed to an extraordinary, spine-tingling conclusion, the fifth day of the fifth Test at the Oval achieved a peak concurrency of 13 million on JioHotstar – the highest-ever for a Test match on digital. On the back of nail-biting contests and riveting twists, the England-India series held India’s attention…
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13 August
Fine show by CK Taekwondo Club in Pattaya championship
The CK Taekwondo Club of Narayanaguda in the city has won nine medals in the eighth Heroes International Taekwondo Championship in Pattaya Hyderabad: CK Taekwondo Club of Narayanaguda in the City put up a fine show, winning nine medals in the eighth Heroes International Taekwondo Championship in Pattaya (Thailand).Vamshi Krishna (head coach), B. Krishna (junior coach) and Anil Achukatla (coach) mentored the athletes. The medallists: Mohammed Ahmed Khan (gold – cadet, below 45 kg). Fenil Bhavesh Bhedda (silver- juniors – below 45 kg). Arnav Dujari (bronze – juniors below 48 kg). Hafsa Faiz (bronze, cadet below 37 kg). Krishna Sharma (bronze – seniors below 54 kg). G Pavan(Bronze – cadet below 33 kg). Hetali Bhavesh Bhedda (bronze – poomsae). Poddaturi Ashwath…
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13 August
Manoj to captain Telangana junior men’s team at Hockey India nationals
A Manoj will captain Telangana’s junior men’s hockey team at the 15th Hockey India Junior National Championship in Jalandhar from August 12-23. The team includes 18 players and three coaches, aiming for a strong performance in the national event Hyderabad: A. Manoj will captain the Telangana junior men’s hockey team at the 15th Hockey India Junior National Championship in Jalandhar from August 12 to 23. The team includes Md Umer Khan, M. Divakar, B. Mahender, R. Ganesh, A. Manoj (captain), M. Bhasker, Nikhil Chand, B. Nithin, K. Pradeep, Singam Madhu, V. Sudarshan, Rahul Choudhary, V. Sandeep, M. Vijay, B. Bharath, L. Hanumanthu, B. Koushik, and Manish Kumar. The coaching staff comprises B. Kameswara Rao (SATG), Y. Sagar, and J. Ravinder.
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13 August
Lok Sabha passes National Sports Governance Bill
The Lok Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform in Indian sports since independence. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also cleared amid opposition protests over Bihar electoral roll revisions Hyderabad: The long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya describing it as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since independence,” despite opposition protests over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, according to a PTI report. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also passed when the Lok Sabha reassembled at 2 pm after an early adjournment due to opposition protests. “It is the single biggest reform in sports since independence. This bill will…
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13 August
Midfielder Lalthankhuma joins Sreenidi Deccan FC ahead of new season
Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Lalthankhuma from Aizawl FC for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old has made 35 I-League appearances, contributing two goals and one assist, and brings energy and composure to strengthen the Deccan Warriors’ midfield Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC has officially announced the acquisition of midfielder Lalthankhuma (Tka) for the forthcoming season. The midfielder previously represented I-League side Aizawl FC in the past two editions of the league. Lalthankhuma has joined the Deccan Warriors after making 35 appearances with the People’s Club in the I-League. During his two-year tenure, he contributed two goals and one assist. The 24-year-old Lalthankhuma began his professional career with Kerala United, followed by a stint with Calcutta Football League side Southern Samity. He then returned…
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