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Sreenidi Deccan FC have six points after playing all their five matches at home and the defeat against Dempo was their third and second consecutive at the Deccan Arena.

The impasse over the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is over as sources close to BCCI and ICC claimed on Friday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the hybrid model with India playing its matches in Dubai.

Riding on Ravi Saish’s all-round heroics and Rajveer’s century, Team Kun registered a massive 267-run victory over SA Amberpet in the HCA C Division One-Day League Tournament on Friday.

Telangana tennis player Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty entered the singles semifinals of the Oasis Solapur Open Women's ITF $25K Tennis Tournament in Solapur, Maharashtra, on Friday.

Hyderabad is all set to host the final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, kicking off on Saturday. This marks the return of the prestigious tournament to the City of Pearls after 57 years, with the last edition hosted in 1966-67.

A total of 101 golfers have qualified for the Final Stage, which will begin next week. The five rounds of the competition will take place across two courses: Royal Golf Marrakech and Al Maaden Golf Marrakech, from December 16 to 20.

The 18-year-old from Chennai capitalised on a blunder by Ding in the winner-takes-all 14th game to dethrone the champion, winning the match 7.5 to 6.5 to become only the second Indian to win the World Chess Champion

The 22-member team will be led by head coach Shaik Khaleel with Noorul Zafar assisting.

The 11-year-old swimmer secured an impressive seven medals — two gold, one silver, and four bronze. Havya earned gold in both the 50m freestyle relay and the 50m dolphin glide relay, silver in the 50m underwater swimming and free diving events, and bronze in the 200m, 100m, and 50m freestyle, as well as the 50m dolphin glide.

In the pre-quarterfinal clash, the State player defeated Punin Kovapitukted of Thailand 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to secure her spot in the last eight.

India's famous win at the Gabba on their previous tour came when the game was scheduled in the second half of the series

The oil-rich kingdom aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries

Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Meanwhile, Malla Reddy has taken on the role of general secretary, and D Sathish Goud has been appointed treasurer.

In the final, Nalgonda triumphed over Ranga Reddy 25-13 to clinch the trophy. Nalgonda’s Aisha and Nandani were standout performers for their team in the summit clash

Varun, along with S Sri Charan and Andabatla Satvik, was tied at 5.5 points each after six rounds.

K V Pruthvi and Yashvini will lead Hyderabad's boys’ and girls’ teams in the 68th School Games Federation of Telangana State Volleyball U-19 State Level District Sports Zone Tournament.

Riding on Mamatha’s unbeaten knock, Hyderabad posted a competitive total of 243/6 in 50 overs

Mahadev posted a formidable 316/5 in 47 overs, with Adithya smashing 92 and N Tarun Raj remaining unbeaten on 83.

In the other clashes, Bhupalapally downed Yadadri Bhongir 48-30, Wanaparthy triumphed over Siddipet 38-23, and Medchal beat Asifabad 47-22.

According to reports, both are likely to be only fined or reprimanded instead of facing a suspension due to their good past record

The Deccan Warriors defeated Churchill Brothers FC in their previous game with a 2-1 scoreline, while Delhi FC lost to Real Kashmir FC in an away encounter.

Hyderabad's batters were disappointing, managing only 83 runs in the first innings and getting bowled out for 190 runs in 97.2 overs in their second innings, taking just a 10-run lead.

In the other matches, Suryapet triumphed over Jagtial 38-14, Mahabubabad beat Peddapalli 57-40, and Gadwal downed Bhupalapalli 59-31.