Indian Sports, November 23: Sat-Chi, Prannoy reach China Masters QF; Anahat wins national title

 

ESPN India's daily live blog serves as a comprehensive source to stay updated on the latest happenings in the Indian sporting world, running continuously throughout the day with frequent updates. For the latest developments on November 23, Thursday, refer to the following highlights:

I-League update

Real Kashmir FC secured a convincing 4-0 victory against NEROCA FC at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium, marking their return to the winning column. Meanwhile, Sreenidi Deccan achieved a 2-1 win over Rajasthan United, bringing them within three points of Mohammedan Sporting at the summit of the table.

Anahat Singh emerges victorious at the Senior National Championships:

15-year-old Anahat Singh secures victory in the women's singles category at the senior national squash championships, as top seed Tanvi Khanna retires from the final due to an injury. Anahat joins the ranks of the youngest champions, following in the footsteps of Joshna Chinappa, who achieved this feat at the age of 14 in 2000. Notably, Anahat had previously clinched two bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games earlier this year in the women's team event and mixed doubles alongside Abhay Singh.

Ganemat Sekhon secures the fifth position at the ISSF World Cup Final:

Ganemat Sekhon secured the fifth position in the women's skeet final at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, concluding the season-ending event after hitting 23 out of 30 shots. Despite equalling the national record with a score of 120 in the qualification round and topping the qualifiers, Sekhon couldn't clinch a medal, extending India's quest for one in the competition. The country's hope now rests on Anish Bhanwala, who is still vying for a spot in the 25m pistol final.

Inaugural Khelo Indian Para Game announceded:

The Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur, has confirmed that the inaugural Khelo India Para Games are scheduled to take place in Delhi from December 10 to 17. The event will witness the participation of 1,350 athletes from 32 states and Union Territories, competing in seven disciplines, including para athletics, para shooting, para archery, para football, para badminton, para table tennis, and para weightlifting. The competitions will be hosted at three SAI stadiums: the IG Stadium, Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, and the JLN Stadium. Notable athletes from the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, such as Sheetal Devi, Bhavina Patel, and Ekta Bhyan, are expected to represent their respective states in these Para Games.

Prannoy advanced at China Master's:

HS Prannoy has advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 with a convincing victory over Denmark's Magnus Johannesen. Prannoy, the eighth seed, secured a straight-game win with a score of 21-12, 21-18. After a challenging first-round match against Chou Tien Chen, which went to the decider, Prannoy now stands as the sole Indian singles player left in the tournament. His next opponent will be determined in the match between Kodai Naraoka and Anders Antonsen, promising an exciting quarterfinal clash.

What India football team states:

In a recent press conference in Mumbai, Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Director of Global Football Development, discussed the newly inaugurated AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar, emphasizing the importance of quality education for players and coaches in Indian football. Wenger, leveraging his experience, is committed to fostering talent development in India, marking the academy as a crucial step in maximizing the nation's football potential. The collaborative effort between FIFA and AIFF aims to lay the groundwork for the sport's growth by providing early-stage education and guidance for players and coaches.

Sat-Chi sailed at China Master's :

In a positive turn of events for badminton, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have progressed to the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750. The top-seeded Indian pair secured a convincing victory over Japan's Akira Koga and Taichi Saito, with a scoreline of 21-15, 21-16 in the second round. This successful run follows their early exits in the French Open and Japan Masters, marking a rebound for the duo. Despite a temporary dip in rankings, they retain the top seed position at the China Masters Super 750.

What in stored today ?

Increased badminton activity is observed at the China Masters, with only Satwik-Chirag and Prannoy progressing to the second round among the Indian participants.

The pursuit of India's inaugural medal at the concluding ISSF World Cup final persists, featuring top 15 shooters vying for supremacy.

The resurgence of cricket unfolds as India faces Australia anew, transitioning from the World Cup final to the T20I format on Sunday.

What's happen yesterday?

India faced a challenging day at the China Masters, with setbacks for Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Priyanshu Rajawat, and the Panda sisters, all exiting in the initial round.

Following India's 3-0 defeat to Qatar, our correspondent Sunaadh Sagar delved into the issues surrounding Igor Stimac's statement on not treating the AFC Asian Cup with due seriousness.

In the concluding ISSF World Cup final, Elavenil Valarivan secured the seventh position in the women's 10m air rifle event, while Hriday Hazarika claimed the sixth spot in the men's 10m air rifle competition.