Hello and welcome to ESPN India’s daily blog, where we bring you all the updates from the world of Indian sports, including news, scores, schedule, results and commentary.
The Paralympic Games came to an end with India winning their best-ever medal tally of 29 medals. The sporting action in September continues in full speed, which you can check out in our 2024 sporting calendar.
What’s on today?
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Hockey: India will take on Malaysia in their third match at the Asian Champions Trophy in China.
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Chess: The 2024 Chess Olympiad begins, with around 190 countries taking part and India fielding a strong team in the open and women’s section.
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Badminton: The Hong Kong Open Super 500 is underway. India’s top stars are yet to return to action after the Olympics but others are participating.
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Swimming: The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 continues in Mangaluru.
What happened yesterday?
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Football: The AIFF imposed a four-month suspension on India international Anwar Ali after finding the defender “guilty” of illegally terminating his four-year contract with Mohun Bagan who are also eligible for a huge compensation of Rs 12.90 crore.
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Athletics: Avinash Sable made it to his Diamond League Final, joining star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in the season-ending event.
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Badminton: Treesa-Gayatri start Hong Kong Open Super 500 with a win; Chirag Senn loses in qualification
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Paralympics gold winners get Rs 75 lakh, silver and bronze medallists Rs 50 lakh and Rs 30 lakh.
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Swimming: Karnataka’s Hashika breaks 13-year old record in 400m freestyle
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Hockey: FIH president Tayyab Ikram said they will resume bilateral contests between India and Pakistan “tomorrow” if given a choice, as the storied rivalry makes the sport stronger.
