A Recap of Indian Sports on March 28: Esports, Chess, Tennis, and Kabaddi Action

Tamil Nadu is set to make waves in the world of esports with the announcement of the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CeGC) to be held later this year. The state government revealed that the CeGC will be a multi-title esports competition featuring top teams from around the world. With an impressive budget allocation of INR 562 crore in the state’s 2025-2026 budget, the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department of Tamil Nadu is spearheading this initiative.

Esports has been gaining recognition on a global scale, with its inclusion as a medal sport at prestigious events like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. The industry is set to reach new heights as it gears up for its debut as a standalone Olympics Esports event in 2027.

In other sports news, the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 5th leg is all set to take place in Pune from April 13-24, featuring top Indian chess players like Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, GM Harika Dronavalli, GM Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Divya Deshmukh. The tournament will see a total of 14 top players competing, including six wild card entries, with IM Divya being one of them.

On the tennis front, the Bengaluru ITF Challenger saw some intense matches as Aryan Shah set up a semifinal clash against Kriish Tyagi after defeating third seed Alexandr Binda. The doubles semifinals in Girona, Spain also witnessed some thrilling action as Anirudh Chandrasekar and David Hernandez secured a spot in the semifinals.

In kabaddi, the Yuva All Stars Championship continued with exciting matches as Palani Tuskers and Junior Steelers qualified for the Super 6 round. Teams like Chandigarh Chargers and Sonipat Spartans also emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.

Overall, March 28 was a day filled with action and excitement in the world of Indian sports, with each event promising thrilling competition and showcasing the talent and dedication of athletes across various disciplines.