Stay updated with the latest twists and turns in the dynamic world of Indian sports, including the build-up to the Paralympic Games, Durand Cup, U-17 World Championship, and the Sinquefield Cup tournament.
After a whirlwind fortnight that witnessed the Paris Olympics and a subsequent quiet week, the action is increasing once again. Moreover, the countdown to the commencement of the Paralympic Games has started, with less than a week left.
For today, Football fans are eager to witness the Durand Cup where ISL teams, namely Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, will compete for a place in the semifinal. Chess enthusiasts can look forward to World Championship challengers D Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa in action at the Sinquefield Cup tournament in Saint Louis. Wrestling followers can tune into the ongoing U-17 World Championship in Amman, Jordan. Lastly, the pulsating Ultimate Table Tennis, India's domestic league, continues in Chennai.
The blog will also continue to bring reactions from Indian athletes who made a return after participating at the Paris Olympics as well as those gearing up for the upcoming Paralympics.
Relaying highlights from yesterday, Neeraj Chopra concluded second at Lausanne Diamond League with a phenomenal last throw which was his season best, unfortunately falling just short of 90m. Wrestling saw a golden day with Aditi Kumari (43 kg), Neha (57 kg) and Pulkit (65kg) winning their respective categories in the U-17 World Wrestling Championship. A notable incident occurred wherein a Delhi Court passed an interim order directing the Delhi Police to ensure security for the wrestler testifying against the former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. In the world of Chess, D Gukesh survived a close game against compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, reaching a draw in the final stretch of the Sinquefield Cup in the concluding leg of the Grand Chess Tour. Archana Kamath, a key player of the Indian women's team that made an unprecedented quarterfinal run at the Paris Olympics, made the significant decision to leave her professional table tennis career to focus on her higher studies."
