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Here are all the updates from January 1, 2025.
What's on today?
HIL: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Team Gonasika at 8:15 PM in Rourkela.
Chess: R Vaishali loses to eventual champion Ju Wenjun in the semifinals. In the open section (where no Indian was present in the knockouts) Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share the title
What happened yesterday?
HIL: Hyderabad Toofans and Delhi SG Pipers play out a 2-2 draw, Toofans win 5-4 in the shootout to claim the bonus point.
Chess: R Vaishali qualified for the knockout stages of the women's world blitz championships.
Football: West Bengal win 33rd Santosh Trophy, beat Kerala 1-0 with 94th minute winner.