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Commonwealth Games judo champion Asmita Dey said she now aims to win gold at the Asian Games. After her historic win, she told reporters on Tuesday, "I kept telling myself that I would return to India with the gold." Asmita believes mental toughness helped her succeed in the tough final.
Tata Steel said Jamshedpur FC’s exit from the Indian Super League was a planned strategic move. Vice President D B Sundara Ramam said on Tuesday, "The current decision has nothing to do with whatever changes have happened in the last one year." The club will now focus on grassroots football development.
Sky Sports will show New Zealand’s eight-match tour of South Africa starting this Friday August 7. The broadcaster signed a new five-year deal with SANZAAR covering matches through 2030. Brendan Morris said, "SANZAAR is delighted to retain Sky Sports as a rights holder broadcaster in the UK for the next iteration."
The qualifying process for Luke Donald’s 2027 European Ryder Cup team starts at the British Masters later this month. Players will earn points until August 22, 2027, to reach Adare Manor. Donald said, "The start of qualification is always a notable milestone in the Ryder Cup journey," for his team.
Riders at the Tour de France Femmes face extra clothing checks before Tuesday’s stage. Organisers started these inspections after claims that some used padded bras for an aerodynamic advantage. "Riders must be at the final checks before the race," the communique said. Officials want to ensure all gear follows UCI rules.
FIFA withdrew its controversial World Cup sale bid after UEFA threatened to leave future tournaments. The plan aimed to raise $4.2 billion by selling stakes in a new subsidiary. Arsene Wenger said his duties were to “oversee the data analysis of the game” as trust in FIFA’s leadership fell.
On August 15, the Indian men’s cricket team will tour Sri Lanka for two Test matches in Galle and Colombo. Shubman Gill will lead the side in their first World Test Championship match in eight months. India hopes to overcome a tough history against the island nation’s unpredictable home team.
The Pakistan Cricket Board challenged an Islamabad High Court order to disclose confidential financial records and salary details. The Pakistan Information Commission issued these directions on July 9. A PCB source called it a "Catch-22 situation," fearing that sharing private data could hurt commercial interests and future negotiations for the board.
The BCCI thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip as their tenures with the Indian men's team ended. The board said, "Your dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts behind the scenes have played a big role in the team's journey and success." Both coaches got many accolades.
India won 39 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, including 17 silver. These silver medals show how athletes like Gulveer Singh and Neeraj Chopra performed. While some results felt like gold lost, they proved India’s strength. These athletes now look ahead to the Asian Games with high hopes for success.
The BCCI started its pension scheme in April 2004 to support former players and officials. In June 2022, BCCI increased pensions, benefiting around 900 former players and officials. Jay Shah said, "The welfare of our cricketers, be it former or present, is a top priority," regarding this unique financial initiative.
Former English referee Anthony Taylor started a new job as the director of elite refereeing with the Turkish Football Federation. Taylor retired after the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a 20-year career. He said he was "delighted" to take the role. He officiated 668 professional matches during his long career.