Hello, sports enthusiasts! I'm Lily Fields, bringing you the speediest sports updates this side of the racetrack, today's date is July 17, 2025. Let's dive into the headlines without any timeouts!
First up, the marathon wait is over as plans for a new Sports University finally sprint towards reality, says The Times of India.
Meanwhile, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has been busy, revealing to The Hindu that the National Sports Governance Bill is taking shape with insights from global sports bodies.
Not stopping there, the Hindustan Times reports that the Sports Ministry is demanding a five-year game plan from sports federations.
Over at Business Standard, there's talk about consulting the International Olympic Committee for the drafting of the National Sports Bill.
Also, note to National Sports Federations: Have your 2026 Asiad Selection Plan ready by August 29 or face the bench, warns the Sports Secretary.
In local sports, The Arunachal Times cheers as Yedi Sports Club scores a goal by winning the 1st Talo Mugli Memorial Football Tournament.
For gamers, Mint has the scoop on EA Sports FC 26 with all the details on release date, pre-order, and gameplay.
Lastly, Telangana Today reports that NRAI chief Kalikesh Singh Deo is the new interim chair of the ISSF E-Sports and Innovation Committee.
In the world of e-sports, always remember to update your software unless you want your virtual athlete tripping over digital hurdles!
That's a wrap for today's sports blitz! For these and more zippy updates, you can only catch them at minutenews.org. This is Lily Fields, signing off faster than a sprinter at the starting gun!