In a significant development for Indian badminton, the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were poised for a crucial group clash at the BWF World Tour Finals in China. The duo had previously secured a victory against the Indonesian team of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, moving closer to a semi-final spot.
The world of Indian chess also saw notable achievements, with Gukesh Dommaraju and Arjun Erigaisi winning their inaugural matches in the Global Chess League (GCL) against Alpine SG Pipers.
Indian boxers delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Boxing Championship, securing multiple medals across various weight categories. Adding to India's sporting accolades, a young Indian golfer achieved success by winning an international junior tournament, showcasing the country's emerging talent in global sports.
The landscape of Indian football is currently under scrutiny, with the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season experiencing disruptions due to unresolved issues concerning the renewal of its Master Rights Agreement with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). In response, ISL clubs have put forth a proposal for a club-owned league model, with the AIFF designated as the regulatory body. Concerns about the state of Indian football were also voiced by prominent players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who expressed apprehension regarding the potential lack of games. Furthermore, in Jammu and Kashmir, a high-level committee has been established by the government to investigate the selection process for the J&K football team participating in the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025. The recent visit of football icon Lionel Messi underscored the nation's admiration for international football stars, though it also highlighted a contrasting sentiment towards domestic Indian football.
Preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games are gaining momentum, aiming to encourage participation in winter sports and fitness activities among the youth. In shooting, Rajasthan's Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Darshna Rathore clinched the Senior Skeet Mixed Team Gold at the National Shooting Championship.