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2026 is here and brings with it, a whole new set of sports events. It’s a big year for Indian sport — with the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games coming up later this year. There are also two Chess World Championship, where the open and women’s sections could both feature Indians in them.
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on January 21, 2026.
What’s on today?
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Chess: The Tata Steel is underway in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands where a number of top Indians are in action.
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Hockey: The Hockey India league will see Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Ranchi Royals vs HIL GC at 7:30 PM.
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Wrestling: The Pro Wrestling League continues.
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Cycling: The Pune Grand Tour 2026, which offers 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification points and features 164 riders from 28 teams across 35 countries, continues.
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Badminton: Indians in action in the first round of the BWF Indonesia Masters..
What happened yesterday?
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Badminton: Anmol, Aakarshi enter main draw of Indonesia Masters
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Hockey India League: Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers while Hyderabad Toofans defeat HIL GC
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Pro Wrestling League: Punjab Royals script dramatic comeback to defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6-3
