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Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in Indian sports on October 16, 2025.
What’s on today?
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Badminton: Watch as Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya Sen, and the duo of Crasto-Kapila step onto the court for their second-round matches at the Denmark Open Super 750.
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Badminton: The BWF World Junior Championships are ongoing in Guwahati, showcasing emerging talent.
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PKL 12: Tonight’s lineup features thrilling clashes: Bengaluru Bulls take on Patna Pirates at 7:30 PM; Telugu Titans face U Mumba at 8:30 PM; and UP Yoddhas challenge Haryana Steelers at 9:30 PM.
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Volleyball: The PVL continues its action-packed series.
What happened yesterday?
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Badminton: A successful day for Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshita Sree S as they advanced to the girls’ singles Round of 16 at the BWF World Junior Championships.
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Hockey: In a hard-fought match, India’s junior men’s team fell to Australia, with a final score of 4-2 at the Sultan of Johor Cup.
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Badminton: Both Satwik-Chirag and Lakshya Sen, alongside Crasto-Kapila, kicked off their campaigns in the Denmark Open Super 750 with strong first-round victories.
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PKL: The Bengal Warriorz, Puneri Paltan, and Gujarat Giants emerged victorious in yesterday’s matches.
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Volleyball: The Chennai Blitz and Bengaluru Torpedoes also celebrated their wins on the court.
