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'Likely to face suspension': Big blow for India as Aman Sehrawat disqualified at World Championships for embarrassing reason

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat suffered a shock disqualification at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb. The Wrestling Federation of India may hand him a two-year ban for getting disqualified for an embarrassing reason.

Sunil Chhetri returns as Indian football team coach Khalid Jamil names probables for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri has been named among the 30 probables for the Indian football team which will play against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers in October.

'We though better of our top players': FIDE CEO explains why governing body is to blame for Nakamura rating controversy

World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura has drawn flak for his strategy of competing in lower-rated tournaments in order to qualify for the Candidates Tournament next year via the spot that is reserved for the highest-rated player.

Inside shooter Maheshwari Chauhan’s trailblazing path: ‘In my formative years I don’t think we were learning the right way, I had to unlearn a lot'

In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, history-making shooter Maheshwari Chauhan opens up about the intense demands of skeet shooting, her early break into the Indian team, the long hours of training she often has to 'forcefully' stop, and the confidence boosters she’s working on to sharpen her competitive edge.

Why Novak Djokovic’s tennis calendar is under scrutiny as experts fear he could be left behind Federer

Former tennis stars have questioned Novak Djokovic's unusual tennis calendar and lack of warm-up events as they fear the Serbian will be left behind Roger Federer.

‘Gukesh is an incredibly fighting player. I think it’s adorable’: Caruana’s rare praise for world champion amid horror form

Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana’s praise for his fighting spirit should serve as a huge boost for D Gukesh, as the teenage world chess champion navigates the toughest phase of his career.

Man United manager Ruben Amorim reveals chat with Kobbie Mainoo after blocking loan move

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reveals why he blocked Kobbie Mainoo's loan deal and the conversation he had with the young midfielder.

Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria becomes world champion after historic win over Julia Szeremeta of Poland

With her victory in the World Boxing Championships final, Jaismine Lamboria became the ninth Indian boxer to be crowned world champion.

India's historic tennis win: Sumit Nagal beats Henry Bernet as India reach Davis Cup qualifiers for first time

India advanced to the Davis Cup Qualifiers for the first time ever by clinching their first away win over a European side in 32 years.

India’s hopes take a solid blow as Nihal Sarin loses to Alireza Firouzja at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s Candidates hopes took a hit after a tough loss to Alireza Firouzja in Round 9 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand. With just two rounds left, Nihal, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi are carrying India’s hopes, while R Vaishali is in medal contention in the women’s event.

Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag break semifinal jinx as they enter Hong Kong Open 2025 finals

Lakshya Sen stormed into his first final in two years after defeating Chou Tien Chen at the Hong Kong Open 2025, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their semifinal jinx to reach the men’s doubles final.

World Wrestling Championships 2025: Mukul Dahiya only medal hope left as Indians struggle on opening day

Indian wrestlers had a tough start at the World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Zagreb as Udit, Rohit, and Rajat Ruhal exited early. Meanwhile, Mukul Dahiya’s medal hopes will now depend on repechage after a loss to USA’s Zahid Valencia.

Bengaluru FC players paid, Odisha FC sit out of Super Cup 2025 amid Indian football crisis

Bengaluru FC have resumed salaries of players and support staff ahead of the Super Cup 2025. They have also announced that the pre-season training for 2025-26 season will begin on September 16 at their new facilities.

World Athletics Championships 2025: All eyes on Indian athletes and Neeraj Chopra; live streaming, schedule, venue & more

The World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo will see Neeraj Chopra face off against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the men’s javelin throw. Check dates, schedule, venue, and how to watch the live action in India.

How long will Djokovic continue playing? Tennis icon drops big statement: 'US Open sounded bit like a goodbye'

Boris Becker, who had coached Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 2016, weighed in on the Serbian superstar's future after the 38-year-old's quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam triumph was thwarted yet again, this time by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals.

Shocker for Manchester United fans as 'bomb squad' member is included in Ruben Amorim's squad for 2025-26 season

All but one member of Manchester United's 'bomb squad' have been able to secure a move away from Old Trafford, either permanently or on loan, at the end of the summer transfer window. The remaining member, surprisingly, has been included in the squad for the 2025-26 squad.

World Boxing Championships: Jaismine, Nupur enter finals, Minakshi assured of medal as men's team draws blank

Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur Sheoran cruised into the finals of the women's 57kg and 80+kg categories respectively while the men's team failed to secure a single podium finish for the first time in 12 years.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot gives huge update on debut of their biggest summer signing

Liverpool coach Arne Slot has shared a major update on the debut of their record signing of the summer transfer window. Slot has revealed that their star player will be eased into action gradually and as he returns from an injury break and without pre-season training.

Nihal Sarin holds joint lead, Gukesh held by Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 8

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shared the lead at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss after a quick draw with Matthias Bluebaum in round eight. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh held World Champion Gukesh to a six-hour marathon draw.

Time to put game above greed?: FIFA accused of ignoring fans over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

FIFA is facing backlash over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing, with fans accusing it of greed. FIFA has issued a response but fans don't seem to be happy and are demanding caps on resale prices and a fairer system that makes the tournament affordable for ordinary fans.

Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag pair enter semifinals at Hong Kong Open, keep India's hopes alive

Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 after thrilling quarterfinal wins.

Minakshi Hooda assures India’s fourth medal at World Boxing Championships; men exit without podium

Minakshi Hooda guaranteed India its fourth medal at the World Boxing Championships by reaching the semifinals, while Jadumani Singh Mandengbam’s quarterfinal loss ended India’s men’s campaign without a podium finish for the first time in 12 years.

UEFA faces big question: Can European football league matches be played outside Europe?

UEFA is consulting fans and stakeholders on proposals by La Liga and Serie A to play league matches outside Europe. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has voiced his objection to the plans but legal limits may restrict the European body's control.

'Where the hell are the rest?': Boris Becker blasts rivals for failing to challenge Alcaraz and Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have taken full control of men’s tennis, sharing the last eight Grand Slam titles between them. Former tennis star Boris Becker has slammed players like Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Andrey Rublev for failing to challenge them.

Carlsen drops major hint on challenging Gukesh for World Championship while discussing Nakamura's 'shameless' strategy

Magnus Carlsen did not mince words while discussing Hikaru Nakamura's strategy to qualify for next year's Candidates Tournament via the ratings spot by participating in lower-ranked tournaments. In the process, he also clarified his own participation in the 2026 World Championship cycle.

Nihal Sarin's surprise lead at FIDE Grand Swiss: The dark horse among the young Indian chess stars

Indian GM Nihal Sarin has emerged as the surprise leader at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand after stunning Parham Maghsoodloo. He has outperformed players like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi at the event. While Gukesh is struggling with three straight losses, Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa are still in the chase with 4.5 points each.

Manchester United continue facing uncertainty over Fernandes despite midfielder's commitment to Old Trafford

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who has been Manchester United's captain since 2023, was linked to a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer. The Red Devils, however, firmly insisted that the midfielder was not for sale, with the 31-year-old later later telling the club he wanted to stay.

Gukesh’s Grand Swiss woes: Can struggling world champion bounce back in Samarkand, win title?

D Gukesh has hit a roadblock at the FIDE Grand Swiss, which is taking place in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, after getting his campaign off to a promising start, with the reigning world champion suffering a hat-trick of defeats in his last three outings.

Aryna Sabalenka courts controversy over US President Donald Trump's special mention; here's why

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka finds herself in an unwanted situation days after winning the US Open for the second time in as many years, thanks to a special mention by United States president Donald Trump in a letter.

Gurel offers support to Gukesh after struggling world champion’s hat-trick of losses: 'He can pull things through'

Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh hit a new low on Thursday after suffering a third consecutive defeat at the FIDE Grand Swiss, the latest coming against Turkish GM Ediz Gurel.