Top Sports News Stories: India & World
Monday, September 21, 2026
India Sports News
1. India’s Asian Games Medal Tally Reaches Six
India’s medal count rose to six at the 2026 Asian Games, with shooters contributing three medals on Monday.
2. India Women Defeat Pakistan in Table Tennis
The Indian women’s table tennis team defeated Pakistan 3–0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games competition.
3. India Begins Asian Games Boxing Campaign
Indian boxers, including Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, began their Asian Games campaign amid a highly competitive draw and preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
4. Indian Hockey Teams Continue Asian Games Campaign
India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams are competing in the Asian Games, with fixtures against teams including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Korea and Japan.
5. India Starts Kabaddi Title Defence
India’s kabaddi campaign includes a match against Japan as the team begins its effort to defend its Asian Games title.
6. Suchika Tariyal Secures an Asian Games MMA Medal
Indian mixed martial artist Suchika Tariyal has already assured the country of a medal in the MMA competition at the Asian Games.
7. Indian Shooters Target More Asian Games Medals
Indian shooters are participating in multiple medal events, including men’s 10-metre air rifle and skeet competitions.
8. India Faces Japan in Historic Cricket Match
India captain Shreyas Iyer spoke ahead of India’s first international cricket match against Japan, highlighting the sport’s expansion into new countries.
9. India’s Asian Games Schedule Includes Multiple Sports
Indian athletes are competing in boxing, badminton, hockey, kabaddi, swimming, shooting, table tennis, wushu and other disciplines during Monday’s programme.
10. Indian Women’s Table Tennis Team Advances
India’s 3–0 victory over Pakistan provides the women’s team with momentum as it moves into the next stage of the Asian Games tournament.
World Sports News
11. FIDE Presidential Race Focuses on Russia’s Chess Participation
FIDE presidential candidate Timur Turlov described compliance with a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling concerning Russian participation as an important issue for international chess.
12. Chess Leadership Debate Includes Digital Access and AI
The FIDE election debate includes proposals involving digital access, support for smaller federations and the use of artificial intelligence to engage new audiences and combat cheating.
13. WWE Raw Set for September 21 Episode
WWE Raw is scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, with several announced matches and segments, including Money in the Bank-related developments.
14. Asian Games Enter a Busy Competition Phase
The Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games continue with events across shooting, boxing, hockey, badminton, kabaddi and combat sports.
15. India’s Olympic Preparation Remains a Key Focus
The Asian Games are providing Indian athletes with an important competitive platform ahead of preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Major Developments to Watch
- India’s medal prospects in shooting and combat sports.
- India’s kabaddi title-defence campaign.
- India’s progress in Asian Games hockey.
- Further results from the Asian Games table tennis competition.
- Developments in international chess governance and player eligibility.
