The Buzz in Indian Sports: November 15, 2025

Here’s what’s happening today

• Chess: The FIDE World Cup in Goa enters game 2 of the fifth round, with Indian sensations Arjun Erigaisi facing Levon Aronian, and P Harikrishna taking on Jose Martinez.
• Badminton: Lakshya Sen, fresh from a straight-game victory over Loh Kean Yew, challenges Japanese ace Kenta Nishimoto in the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters (est. 10:40 AM).
• Tennis: India locks horns with Slovenia in the Billie-Jean King Cup playoff.
• Football: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is working on solutions for the ongoing ISL / I-League crisis.

What unfolded yesterday

• Asian Archery: Ankita and Dhiraj struck gold in recurve events.
• FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna drew their opening game of Round 5.
• Shooting Worlds: Esha Singh bagged bronze in the 25m pistol event, with Manu Bhaker finishing fifth.
• Indian football: Bengaluru FC bid farewell to head coach Gerard Zaragoza.
• Hockey: Rohit was named captain of the 18-member Indian junior men’s team for the World Cup.
• Badminton: Lakshya Sen breezed into the Japan Masters semifinals with a straight-games win over Loh Kean Yew.

“November is here, bringing with it a fresh set of sports events. For the full 2025 sporting calendar, click here.”

Did you know?

Goa hosts the FIDE World Cup, with Indian talents leading the charge. Unmissable action ahead!

Pro tip:

Catch all the live action and updates on ESPN’s daily Indian sports blog and ESPN India.

Looking ahead

Stay tuned for more action-packed Indian sports updates! See you tomorrow!

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