The Supreme Court has dismissed the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) plea challenging the Delhi High Court order that allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials, terming the petition “infructuous” as the trials have already concluded. Earlier, the apex court had refused to stay the High Court’s decision, enabling Phogat to compete in the May 30–31 trials. Although she participated, she failed to qualify. The Court also clarified that the Delhi High Court’s observations against the WFI were not endorsed by the Supreme Court and that related legal issues remain open for consideration in ongoing proceedings.

India's T20I team could be headed for a major transition, with reports claiming that Suryakumar Yadav is likely to lose the captaincy and may also be dropped from the squad. According to The Indian Express, the BCCI selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir have decided to move towards a younger leadership group despite India's recent T20 World Cup triumph under Suryakumar.   The report says concerns over the 35-year-old's form and long-term future influenced the decision. His omission from India's 30-member probable squad for the Asian Games has further fuelled speculation.   Suryakumar struggled for consistency during the T20 World Cup and IPL 2026. He scored 270 runs in 13 matches for Mumbai Indians as the franchise finished ninth, raising questions about his place in India's future T20 plans. (PC: HT)

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history at the Norway Chess 2026 by defeating Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the same tournament and the third time overall in Norway Chess events. Playing with the black pieces in Round 8, Praggnanandhaa capitalised on Carlsen’s time trouble to force a decisive victory, becoming the first Indian to beat the world No.1 three times. The win kept him third with 12 points, behind Wesley So and Alireza Firouzja. Meanwhile, D Gukesh lost to Firouzja, while Koneru Humpy won her Armageddon tie-break and Divya Deshmukh slipped to third in the women’s standings.

India will again miss the FIFA World Cup in 2026, but the tournament will feature a notable Indian connection through four players of Indian heritage representing different nations. New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, born to Punjabi parents, headlines the list. Qatar winger Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, whose family hails from Kerala, is among the youngest players in the competition. Australia winger Nishan Velupillay carries Tamil and Anglo-Indian roots, while DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy traces his ancestry to the Tamil community. Their participation ensures Indian heritage will have a visible presence at football’s biggest event despite India’s absence. (PC: MSN)

India enjoyed a remarkable Round 7 at Norway Chess 2026 as R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh delivered crucial victories to strengthen their title hopes. Praggnanandhaa produced the standout result, defeating Alireza Firouzja in a hard-fought classical game to earn three full points and climb to third place with nine points. World Champion Gukesh held tournament leader Wesley So to a draw before winning the Armageddon tie-break with a bold queenside pawn grab, securing valuable extra points. In the women’s event, Divya Deshmukh also showed resilience and composure to register a vital sudden-death victory. The results significantly impacted standings as the tournament enters its decisive phase. (PC: Times Now)

FIFA has signed a broadcasting agreement with Zee Entertainment Enterprises for India coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a prolonged rights sale process in one of the tournament’s last major unsold markets. The deal was announced just 10 days before the competition begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico on June 11. While financial details were not disclosed, previous reports indicated FIFA had significantly reduced its asking price during negotiations. The agreement also covers 39 FIFA events through 2034, including the 2027 Women’s World Cup, strengthening Zee’s position in India’s competitive sports broadcasting sector. (PC: The Hindu)

The ICC announced several key decisions after its board meeting in Ahmedabad. It confirmed that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. Instead, India's matches will be played at a neutral venue under the agreed hybrid model.   The ICC also approved trials of pink balls in Test matches to reduce time lost due to bad light. Head coaches will be allowed to speak with players during scheduled drinks breaks.   The Women's Champions Trophy 2027 has been moved to February. The ICC will also launch a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026 and suspended Cricket Canada over governance issues. (PC: ICC, AP)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first Indian pair to win the Singapore Open doubles title. The former world No. 1 duo defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the men's doubles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday.   The Indian pair recovered after losing the opening game and dominated the final two games with aggressive attacking play. The victory added another milestone to their successful partnership, giving them a ninth World Tour title and a third Super 750 crown. The triumph also highlighted their return to top form after a series of runner-up finishes over the past two seasons.  

Virat Kohli said the emergence of young players pushed him to raise his standards after helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the IPL 2026 title. Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 as RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Ahmedabad.   Without naming teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kohli said “super young players” had forced him to adapt his mindset and play more aggressively. The 37-year-old also praised RCB’s balanced squad, highlighting contributions from both batters and bowlers throughout the season.   Kohli said RCB’s success came from teamwork, maturity and belief, as the franchise secured its second consecutive IPL title. (PC: NDTV)

Zee Entertainment has secured the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, ending uncertainty over where fans could watch football's biggest tournament. The agreement, announced just days before the World Cup begins on June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, also includes rights to 38 other FIFA events through 2034. India had been one of the last major markets without a confirmed broadcaster for the tournament. To strengthen its sports portfolio, Zee has also launched four dedicated sports channels, ensuring long-term coverage of international football for Indian viewers. (PC: India Today)