Hello and welcome to ESPN India's daily blog, where we bring you all the updates from the dynamic world of Indian sports, including news, scores, schedule, results and commentary.
After a very busy fortnight with the Paris Olympics, things should be a bit quieter now comparatively, but there are still some ramifications from Paris to deal with.
There's also the build-up to the Paralympic Games, which begin in a couple of weeks, and India have already been rocked by a big blow.
What's on today?
Football: The Durand Cup continues across India.
Chess: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is taking part in the Saint Louis Rapid and blitz chess tournament.
Apart from the regular updates, we'll get you more reactions from Indian athletes who came back after participating at the Paris Olympics as well as those participating in the upcoming Paralympics.
What happened yesterday?
Athletics: Neeraj Chopra confirmed that he will take part in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 22.
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat returned to India to a rousing reception, following the rejection of her appeal to be awarded a silver medal at the Paris Olympics
Football: The Kolkata derby in the Durand Cup (scheduled for today) was cancelled due to security reasons.
ESPN India's Paris Olympics reviews
How Aman Sehrawat's Olympic bronze was forged in the home of Indian wrestling, Chhatrasal
Way too early predictions for LA 2028 Olympics: Neeraj-Nadeem on the podium, India to win 10+ medals
Marchand, Khelif, Manu and more - the best moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics
India at Paris Olympics 2024 grades: Badminton D, athletics F and A+