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 and a quiet week after that, the action is back. There is also the preparation for the Paralympic Games, which start in a few days.
What's happening today?
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Football: The first semi-final of the Durand Cup kicks off in Shillong, with NorthEast United FC taking on Shillong Lajong FC
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Tennis: Sumit Nagal begins his campaign at the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, by facing Tallon Griekspoor in the first round.
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Chess: World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa are in action at the Sinquefield Cup tournament in Saint Louis.
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Ping pong: India's domestic championship – Ultimate Table Tennis – continues in Chennai.
We will also continue to get more feedback from Indian athletes who have returned after participating in the Paris Olympics as well as those who participated in the upcoming Paralympics.
What happened yesterday?
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Football: The schedule for the new Indian Super League season has been announced, kicking off on September 13 with League Shield winners Mohun Bagan and 2023-24 ISL final winners Mumbai City FC facing off in a repeat of last year's final.
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Badminton: Tanvi Patri won the under-15 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 junior championship.
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Sport: Avinash Sable finished 14th in the steeplechase at the Silesia Diamond League.
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Fight: Jaspooran Singh misses out on bronze medal match as India chalk up a gap in men's freestyle at U17 Worlds
