ESPN India’s Daily Blog: January 18, 2025 Updates and Highlights

Today in the world of Indian sports, there are several exciting events taking place across different disciplines. Here are the highlights from January 18, 2025:

Badminton:

Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are the last remaining Indians in the semifinals of the India Open. They will be looking to make their mark and bring home the title for India.

Chess:

World Champion D Gukesh, who recently received the prestigious Khel Ratna award, is back in action at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee. He is joined by other Indian chess stars including Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, and Leon Luke Mendonca.

Hockey India League (HIL):

Ranchi will witness a double-header with Hyderabad Toofans taking on Tamil Nadu Dragons followed by Team Gonasika facing UP Rudras. The action promises to be intense as teams battle it out on the field.

Indian Super League (ISL):

Hyderabad will host Bengaluru FC in the first match of the day, followed by Kerala Blasters facing NorthEast United at home. Fans can expect thrilling encounters as teams fight for crucial points in the league.

Kho Kho World Cup:

The Kho Kho World Cup continues in New Delhi, with India making it to the semifinals in both the men’s and women’s categories. The Indian teams will be looking to showcase their skills and bring home the coveted title.

Stay tuned for more updates and results from the world of Indian sports as the action unfolds. Don’t forget to follow ESPN India for all the latest news, scores, and commentary.