Indian Sports Roundup: Neeraj Chopra Advances to World Final, Satwik-Chirag Triumph at China Masters, FC Goa Kicks Off ACL2 Campaign

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Here are all the updates from Indian sports on September 17, 2025.

What's on today?

• Kabaddi: PKL 12 will see Telugu Titans vs Dabang Delhi at 8 PM followed by Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates at 9 PM. [JioHotstar]

• Athletics: The World Championships see the big one for India - men's javelin throw qualifiers, with defending champion Neeraj Chopra in action, along with Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh. [3.40 PM, JioHotstar]

• Football: FC Goa begin their Asian Champions League 2 campaign against Zawra at the Fatorda. [7:15 PM, FanCode]

• Wrestling: The world championships continues with Indians hoping for a change in fortunes.

• Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya Sen begin their campaign at the China Masters Super 750

What happened yesterday?

• Football: Mohun Bagan lost their ACL2 opener against Ahal.

• Athletics: Sarvesh Kushare finished T6th in high jump at the World Championships.

• Badminton: Sindhu started with dominant win, Ayush went down at the China Masters.

• Wrestling: India won just one bout on Day 4 at World Championship, four more wrestlers eliminated.

• PKL 12: Devank, Ashish helped Bengal Warriorz stage stunning comeback, beat UP Yoddhas 41-37.

• Football: India put six past Maldives in SAFF U17 Championship opener.