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Jun- 2025 -19 June
Rank Academy conducts free chess camp in Hyderabad
Many aspects of Chess game, how to improve playing strength were explained in detail. Top games of world champions were shown and explained in detail, Hyderabad: Rank Chess Academy has organised a free chess camp on its campus with Academy Director Kandi Ravi conducting the classes. It was attended by about 20 players who were briefly explained about the history of chess, how chess helps in life in developing concentration, planning, overcoming obstacles, perseverance, patience. “Many aspects of Chess game, how to improve playing strength were explained in detail. Top games of world champions were shown and explained in detail,” Ravi informed. “We hope this will be a regular feature to promote chess in a big way amongst kids,” he said.
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19 June
Chennai Bulls continue their unbeaten run at Season 1 of GMR RPL
However, it wasn’t all easy sailing for the Bulls, who were trailing for the majority of the game, and had to fight back to clinch a draw with the final move of the game. Hyderabad: The Chennai Bulls continued their unbeaten run at Season 1 of the GMR RPL, in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, it wasn’t all easy sailing for the Bulls, who were trailing for the majority of the game, and had to fight back to clinch a draw with the final move of the game. At the final whistle, the scores read 26-26. With this draw, the Kalinga Black Tigers have now scored their first points of the season. It was the Kalinga Black Tigers, who were out of…
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19 June
India Under-23 men’s national team goes down fighting to Tajikistan
The Blue Colts led 1-0 at half-time. Suhail Ahmad Bhat (33’) and Parthib Sundar Gogoi (85’) put India in the lead twice, but Ansor Khabibov (59’) and Muhammadiqbol Davlatov (90+1’) restored parity on both occasions, before Muhammadali Azizboev (90+5’) struck the winner late in injury time. Hyderabad: The India Under-23 men’s national team suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of hosts Tajikistan Under-23, after being reduced to 10 men in a friendly match at the TALCO Arena, in Tursunzoda, Tajikistan, on Wednesday. The Blue Colts led 1-0 at half-time. Suhail Ahmad Bhat (33’) and Parthib Sundar Gogoi (85’) put India in the lead twice, but Ansor Khabibov (59’) and Muhammadiqbol Davlatov (90+1’) restored parity on both occasions, before Muhammadali Azizboev (90+5’) struck…
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19 June
Telangana Rifle Association to organise State shooting championship from June 21
For the first time, the championship will feature a Youth category in 50m rifle prone, 25 m pistol, 10m rifle/pistol, clay pigeon skeet shooting and clay pigeon and double trap shooting, 50m rifle prone, 25 m pistol,10m rifle/pistol, clay pigeon and shooting and clay pigeon trap and double trap shooting events. Hyderabad: Telangana Rifle Association will organise the State shooting championship from June 21 to June 30, 2025, at the SATS Shooting Ranges in Gachibowli here. About 1250 athletes from across the State will be competing in the events which include 10m air rifle/pistol, 25m pistol, 50m rifle/pistol and other categories. For the first time, the championship will feature a Youth category in 50m rifle prone, 25 m pistol, 10m rifle/pistol, clay…
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19 June
Kangana Ranaut named Brand Ambassador for New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
Kangana Ranaut has been named Brand Ambassador for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The PCI expects her role to boost visibility and inspire wider support for para-athletes as India prepares to host its biggest para-sporting event. Hyderabad: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is proud to announce that Ms. Kangana Ranaut, renowned actor and politician, has been appointed as the official Brand Ambassador of the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. A powerful voice in Indian public life, Ms. Ranaut’s association brings immense energy, visibility, and a renewed focus to para-athletics in India. As Brand Ambassador, she will champion the values of resilience, inclusion, and excellence — the very ethos of the Championships. Sharing her thoughts on…
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19 June
World Table Tennis launches WTT India to boost elite events and athlete pathways
World Table Tennis has launched WTT India to bring international events, support athlete development, and build a local fan base. Led by Steve Dainton, Vita Dani, and Sharath Kamal, the initiative aims to transform India’s table tennis ecosystem. Hyderabad: In a landmark move for the development of table tennis in India,World Table Tennis has launched WTT Event Management India Private Limited (“WTT India”), a new local entity aimed at delivering top-tier international events, strengthening pathways for Indian athletes, and deepening fan and commercial engagement across the country. The new entity marks a significant step in WTT’s mission to expand the sport globally while building strong local ecosystems. WTT India will serve as the anchor for high-performance elite and junior level events and player…
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19 June
Formula 1 extends Canadian Grand Prix through 2035 with long-term media deal
The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967 HYDERABAD: Formula 1 has today announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will race into its seventh decade following a new four-year agreement with the Promoter, Octane Racing Group, and the Governments of Canada and Québec. This agreement will keep the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on the calendar through to the 2035 season inclusive. The renewal also included a long-term extension to Bell Media’s media rights deal. The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967. The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, named after…
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19 June
India gears up for friendlies against Tajikistan
India U23 men’s football team is in Tajikistan for friendlies against the hosts and Kyrgyz Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in September Hyderabad: The India under-23 men’s team has arrived in Tajikistan to play two friendly matches against the hosts and Kyrgyz Republic. The Blue Colts will first take on Tajikistan on Wednesday, June 18, at the Hisor Central Stadium at 8.30 pm. Led by head coach Naushad Moosa, the India U23s had been camping in Kolkata since June 1 before travelling to the Central Asian nation. After landing in the capital, Dushanbe, on Monday evening, Moosa’s 23-member squad had a mobility session on Tuesday morning and will hold a 90-minute training session…
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19 June
Harshit Rana added to India squad for first test in leeds
Harshit Rana has been added to India’s squad for the first Test against England at Leeds. The five-match series begins June 20, 2025, with Rana joining from the India A setup Hyderabad: The Men’s Selection Committee has added Harshit Rana to India’s squad for the first Test in Leeds against England. Rana, who was a part of the India A squad, has linked up with the team as India begins preparations for the first Test. The five-match Test series kicks off at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20, 2025. India’s updated squad for the first Test:Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar,…
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18 June
Smriti Mandhana back as world no.1
India’s Smriti Mandhana is back as the world No.1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, overtaking Laura Wolvaardt after consistent performances and a six-month gap since her last top spot Hyderabad: India batter Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. The 28-year-old India opener rose one slot, returning to the top for the first time since November 2019. South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, slipped to joint-second place (shared with England’s new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt) following innings of 27 and 28 in the first two ODIs against the West Indies. This gave way to Mandhana, who now sits comfortably with 727 rating points to the runners-up’s 719, ending Wolvaardt’s more than six-month-long perch at…
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