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Brazil's senior men's football team will play in India for the first time, facing the Blue Tigers in a FIFA international friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on October 3. (178 characters)

India concluded its campaign on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games with an overall tally of 17 medals, placing the country 10th in the medal standings.

India’s impressive campaign at the World Squash Junior Team Championships came to an end in the semifinals as the men’s team suffered a 0-2 defeat against the United States, forcing them to settle for the bronze medal in the prestigious international event.

His father Kirpal, a tailor by profession, said, “First the bronze medal earlier and now the silver, I cannot express what I am feeling. It is all because of the Almighty that we have lived to see these happy days. Otherwise, we didn’t have much.”

AFA has separately been charged over a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", displayed by players after their semi-final win over England, in reference to the politically sensitive, disputed Falkland Islands.

The 27-year-old produced a composed and determined performance to secure the silver medal with a best leap of 8.09 metres, marking a remarkable comeback after overcoming a career-threatening knee injury that kept him away from competition for an extended period.

JSW Sports, the sports management and talent development division of the JSW Group, has announced the signing of Bengaluru FC forward Ryan Williams, adding one of Indian football's most exciting attacking talents to its growing roster of elite athletes.

The decision has sparked widespread discussion among hockey fans and former players, with questions being raised over the rationale behind replacing the long-standing blue jersey.

The 38-year-old batter represented the country in 85 Tests, 90 One Day Internationals and 20 T20 Internationals for India in a career that began in 2013. However, he has not played for the country since the 2023 Test series against West Indies.

Coach Brendon McCullum was sacked after the team’s loss against New Zealand. However, another Kiwi coach, Stephen Fleming, is set to take over the coaching role from McCullum.

While the Indian women's team enjoyed a comfortable win over South Africa to progress to the last eight, the fifth-seeded Indian men's side had to overcome a determined challenge from Kuwait before sealing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Former Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate has returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup as the franchise's Head of Cricket Strategy, taking on a key leadership role following the conclusion of his tenure as assistant coach of the Indian men's cricket team.