Indian Sports News: Satwik-Chirag Advance in Hong Kong Open; Lakshya vs. Ayush Clash; Nihal and Vidit Vie for Grand Swiss Lead (Sep 12)

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Here are all the updates from Indian sports on September 12, 2025.

What's on today?

• Kabaddi: PKL 12 will see Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls at 8PM and then Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengal Warriorz at 9 PM. [JioHotstar]

• Badminton: Ayush Shetty faces Lakshya Sen in the quarterfinals of the Hong-Kong Open, Satwik-Chirag also in action.

• Chess: Round 8 of the FIDE Grand Swiss will see Nihal Sarin look to stay at the top of the standings.

• Shooting: Indian rifle and pistol shooters will be in action at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China.

• Boxing: Indians in action at the World Championships in Liverpool.

What happened yesterday?

• Hockey: China beat India 4-1 in a Super 4s match of the Women's Asia Cup.

• Badminton: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Satwik-Chirag won in the second round of the Hong Kong Open.

• Chess: Nihal Sarin moved to the joint lead in Grand Swiss

• Kabaddi: PKL 12 saw U Mumba win a tight game against Patna PIrates, while Dabang Delhi K.C. beat Gujarat Giants to stay unbeaten this season.

• Boxing: Jaismine Lamboria and Pooja Rani qualified for the semifinals of the World Boxing Championships 2025.

• Archery: Deepika Kumari out in Round of 32; 15-year-old Gatha Khadake entered the pre-quarters.

• Shooting, ISSF World Cup: India's wait for first final in Ningbo continued.

• Table tennis: G Sathiyan, Diya Chitale crowned champions at National Ranking tournament.

• Tennis: India name young Dhakishneshwar Suresh for Davis Cup tie against Switzerland.