The Times of India

BWF secretary general Thomas Lund defends the India Open's February scheduling despite Delhi's pollution concerns, urges players to support the calendar and outlines the sport's plans for a 15-point scoring system, greater technology use and synthetic shuttlecocks.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships quarterfinal spot. The unseeded Indian pair defeated Japan's seventh seeds in straight games. Treesa's aggressive play and Gayatri's structural support proved decisive. This victory marks a significant step in their comeback after Treesa's injury. A medal is now guaranteed with one more win at the event.

After India defeated England by 118 runs in a T20 match at Lord's on August 19, India's players took off their shirts and waved them in the air, recalling Ganguly's famous celebration after India's NatWest Trophy final win over England at the same venue in 2002.

Udaipurs Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned a difficult childhood passion for chess into a successful career. He left home as a teenager, faced financial struggles, slept at railway stations and stadiums, and kept playing despite setbacks. His persistence eventually brought recognition, coaching opportunities and his own academy, Kingdom of Chess, which now operates across around 30 countries.

The rain may have tested Galle, but its groundstaff never blinked. Meet the 130-member groundstaff, who raced against the weather, mastered the art of covering the ground and ensured precious playing time was not lost during the first Test between India vs Sri Test played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Police have arrested Amit Sheoran, a former national-level wrestler, after he spent three years on the run from charges of opium smuggling. Sheoran's claims that fellow wrestlers resort to opium to enhance training efforts have stirred controversy. His identification as a key figure by another arrested supplier highlights the ongoing battle against organised crime in the region.

In a nail-biting showdown at the Hockey World Cup, India triumphed over Pakistan, much to the delight of fans. Captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted essential defensive weaknesses that need addressing for the challenges ahead. With praises from the coach regarding the team's attacking strategy and chances created, India now look forward to battle in the next round, where the competition will only intensify.

American teenager Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen, the 14th seed and the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, in a thrilling three-set match at the Delhi World Championships. Overcoming crowd pressure, a head injury and Sens aggressive play, Tan triumphed 19-21, 21-19, 21-17, marking the biggest win of his career.

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu advanced to the BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins. Shetty beat Dumindu Abeywickrama and will face Alwi Farhan next, while Sindhu defeated Wen Yu Zhang. Lakshya Sen suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan, and Unnati Hooda lost a close battle to Michelle Li. India also progressed in mixed and mens doubles.

Lakshya Sen opens up after a hard-fought three-game defeat, discussing his opponents solid performance, exhaustion, missed opportunities and the challenges he faced during the match.

India produced a dominant performance in Galle to secure an emphatic win over Sri Lanka in the first Test. From Manav Suthars breakthrough to Indias spin attack, batting performances and key tactical calls, here are the biggest takeaways from the match.

KL Rahul reflects on Indias Test victory in Galle, praises Devdutt Padikkals maiden Test century and explains what makes Manav Suthar so effective. Rahul also discusses Indias preparation for spin, the teams first-class and India A structure, and the importance of preparation in Test cricket.

Ukrainian badminton players Yevheniia Kantemyr and Polina Buhrova were forced to flee their war-torn hometown of Kharkiv to continue their careers in Italy. Despite personal loss and displacement, they are competing at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, proudly representing Ukraine and voicing strong opposition to Russian athletes' participation in sport.

The 165-run win over Sri Lanka on Day 5 gives India one too many positives from Galle that they would love to carry to Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal's sublime century in the first innings, Manav Suthar's ten-wicket haul and Prasidh Krishna's steady improvement hint that India's Test team is shaping up really well under captain Shubman Gill.

Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian to take ten wickets in an away Test. His performance secured India's victory against Sri Lanka in Galle. Suthar joined an elite group of Indian spinners with this achievement. Captain Shubman Gill praised the young bowler's promising future contributions. This win earned India crucial World Test Championship points.