India’s Champions Shine Bright in Malaysia Masters, Sindhu Faces Setback
Indian Sports Roundup: May 21, 2025
Indian athletes are making waves across the globe, delivering a thrilling mix of wins and upsets. Here’s a look at the highlights from May 21, 2025:
Badminton Buzz:
The BWF Malaysia Masters Super 500 saw some dramatic moments. Sathish Kumar pulled off a stunning victory against world number 7 Chen Long, proving his rising star status. However, there was disappointment for PV Sindhu, who suffered an upset loss to Nguyen Thi Sen. HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth, however, kept the Indian flag flying high with impressive wins.
Other Sporting Action:
Meanwhile, in other sporting arenas:
- Table Tennis: Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale are India’s last hopes in the Women’s Doubles Round of 16 at the Table Tennis World Championships in Doha.
- Chess: Indian chess prodigies Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi are battling it out in the Champions Chess Tour.
- Tennis: Sumit Nagal continues his French Open qualifying campaign, aiming for a spot in the main draw.
- Shooting: Young Indian shooters are showcasing their talent at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl.
