India Shines in Badminton, Chess, and Secures Commonwealth Games 2030 Hosting Rights
November 28, 2025
Indian athletes have made significant strides in various non-cricket sports over the past 24 hours. In badminton, young talents Tanvi Sharma and Manraj Singh delivered major upsets at the Syed Modi India International, while several other Indian shuttlers advanced to the quarterfinals. Indian tennis players showed strong performances at the ITF World Tennis Tour in Bhopal, even as Sumit Nagal exited the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wild Card Play-off. Goa successfully hosted the FIDE World Cup, prompting the Chief Minister to promote chess in schools. In football, the India U17 team is gearing up for a crucial qualifier, and Mohun Bagan announced a new head coach. Additionally, Ahmedabad has been officially confirmed as the host city for the Commonwealth Games 2030, and Indian athletes achieved success in weightlifting and at the Deaflympics.