India's Non-Cricket Sports Scene: Badminton, Chess, Football, Boxing, and More in Focus
December 20, 2025
This daily current affairs update highlights recent achievements and developments in Indian non-cricket sports. Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their strong performance at the BWF World Tour Finals, while chess prodigies Gukesh Dommaraju and Arjun Erigaisi secured victories in the Global Chess League. Indian boxers excelled at the Asian Boxing Championship, and a young Indian golfer clinched an international junior tournament. Discussions around the future of Indian football, including the Indian Super League's (ISL) structure and Santosh Trophy selections, remain prominent. Preparations for the Khelo India Winter Games are also gaining pace, alongside a notable win in national shooting.