New Delhi : Indian sport witnessed a busy and encouraging day across disciplines, with badminton players Isharani Baruah and Mithun Manjunath registering solid victories at the BWF Thailand Open, while the spotlight stayed firmly on Gukesh Dommaraju, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi at the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands.
At the Thailand Open in Bangkok, Isharani continued her impressive run, producing a composed performance to move ahead in the women’s singles draw. Mithun Manjunath too delivered under pressure, sealing a crucial win in men’s singles to keep India’s campaign alive at the Super 500 event. With several top Indian shuttlers already in action this week, the results provided a timely boost ahead of tougher rounds to come.
Meanwhile, at Wijk aan Zee, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament remained intense for the Indian contingent. Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju stayed under close watch after mixed results in recent rounds, while R Praggnanandhaa continued to show resilience against elite opposition. Arjun Erigaisi, known for his aggressive approach, was also involved in hard-fought encounters as the tournament moved into a decisive phase.
The Tata Steel event, often described as the “Wimbledon of Chess”, has once again tested India’s young stars against the world’s best, offering valuable experience ahead of a packed international calendar later this year.
As reported by ESPN, Indian sports fans can expect more high-voltage action over the coming days, with badminton, chess and hockey all delivering crucial moments on the global stage.
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