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The Paralympic Games came to an end with India winning their best-ever medal tally of 29 medals. The sporting action in September continues in full speed, which you can check out in our 2024 sporting calendar.
What's on today?
In hockey, India will take on Japan in their second match at the Asian Champions Trophy in China.
In football, India will take on Syria in the Intercontinental Cup.
What happened yesterday?
The Paris 2024 Paralympics came to an end, with India winning a record-breaking 29 medals - their best ever campaign and well ahead of the Tokyo haul of 19.
The Indian men's hockey team started their Asian Champions Trophy defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts China.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India is set to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, a precursor to the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.
Randhir Singh became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia.
Indian sport of yogasana was included as a demonstration event at the 2026 Asian Games.