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PV Sindhu Wins Opening Match at BWF Malaysia Open
PV Sindhu kicked off 2026 with a victory in the first round of the BWF Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament. The Indian shuttler advanced alongside other compatriots in the prestigious event running through January 11.
This marks a strong start for Indian badminton in the new year.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Triumph at Malaysia Open
The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a win in their opening match at the BWF Malaysia Open. They join PV Sindhu in advancing on day one of the Super 1000 event.
The tournament features top global players from January 6-11.
Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand in Action at BWF Malaysia Open
Indian women's doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela competed in the first round of the BWF Malaysia Open Super 1000. Multiple Indian players are active in the opening stages of this key 2026 badminton event.
Further rounds continue through the week.
Tata Steel India Rapid & Blitz Chess Tournament Begins
The Tata Steel India chess tournament featuring rapid and blitz formats started today with Indian stars like Viswanathan Anand, R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and R Vaishali participating. This event highlights India's strong chess presence early in 2026.
Competition runs alongside other national sports action.
Women's Hockey India League: Shrachi Bengal Tigers vs JSW Soorma
Shrachi Bengal Tigers face JSW Soorma Hockey Club at 3 PM in the Women's Hockey India League. The match is part of ongoing HIL action following yesterday's qualifiers.
Shrachi Bengal recently advanced after a shootout win.
Men's HIL Matches Kick Off Today
Hockey India League men's fixtures include HIL GC vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers at 5 PM and Hyderabad Toofans vs Ranchi Royals at 7:30 PM. These games follow yesterday's results like Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons' 3-2 win.
The league intensifies early 2026 schedules.
Senior Boxing Nationals Continue in Greater Noida
India's Senior Boxing Nationals are ongoing in Greater Noida with athletes like Pooja Rani, Jadumani Singh, Lovlina, and Amit Panghal competing. Yesterday saw several Indian boxers advance in the championships.
The event builds momentum for the year's bigger tournaments.
Xavier vs Marquette Highlights US College Basketball
Xavier travels to face Marquette in a key men's college basketball matchup broadcast on FS1. This is among several high-profile games today including Missouri at Kentucky on ESPN2 and UConn at Providence on Peacock.
The slate features top teams across networks.
NHL Action: Dallas at Washington and St. Louis at Chicago
Dallas Stars visit Washington Capitals at 7 PM ET on TNT, followed by St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks at 9:30 PM. These games highlight today's NHL schedule amid a busy winter sports calendar.
Broadcasts ensure wide accessibility for fans.
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Men's Event Starts Today
The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup for men begins on January 7 as part of the global winter sports slate. Multiple skiing disciplines are active this week including freestyle moguls upcoming.
Events underscore the packed early 2026 calendar.
US Figure Skating Championships Underway in St. Louis
The US Figure Skating Championships are ongoing in St. Louis, selecting the Olympic team with junior events wrapped up. Expected to generate $20 million economic impact and attract 5,000 visitors.
A strong showing could secure future major events for the region.
Nottingham Forest Stuns West Ham in Premier League Thriller
Nottingham Forest came from behind to defeat West Ham United 2-1 in Matchweek 21 on January 6, with Morgan Gibbs-White scoring the winner. The match featured dramatic turnarounds and key moments like penalties.
Highlights available from NBC Sports coverage.