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January will see Indian athletes in action across leagues. You can see details of other events in our 2025 sporting calendar.
Here are all the updates from January 27, 2025.
What's on today?
Chess: Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee continues with Gukesh, Pragg amongst the leading pack.
ISL: Mohun Bagan host Bengaluru FC in a crucial match to determine the League Shield title.
HIL: The HIL resumes with a double header after a rest day: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Delhi SG Pipers at 6 PM in Rourkela; Soorma Hockey Club vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers at 8:15 PM in Rourkela.
What happened yesterday?
ISL: Mumbai City climbed to fifth place with a late second-half surge to defeat Mohammedan SC 3-0.
WHIL: Odisha Warriors won the inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League with a 2-1 win over Soorma HC.
Chess: D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw to remain in the leading pack of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament.
Boxing: Nishant Dev triumphs over American rival in pro debut
National Games: Manipur wins first gold in men's triathlon event, Maharashtra takes women's gold