Indian Athletes Shine in Badminton, Para Sports, and Chess; Messi Concludes India Tour
December 17, 2025
Indian athletes have made significant strides in various non-cricket sports over the past 24 hours. The formidable men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to represent India at the prestigious BWF World Tour Finals. Meanwhile, India concluded its campaign at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games with an impressive medal tally, showcasing excellence in para-badminton and para-table tennis. In chess, the Global Chess League is underway with mixed results for Indian grandmasters, while Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured a coveted spot in the Candidates tournament. Additionally, the much-anticipated Lionel Messi "GOAT India Tour 2025" concluded, generating immense fan excitement across the nation. India has also announced its plans to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in 2026.