Indian Sports Highlights: Key events in second week of January 2024

The upcoming week in Indian sports is brimming with excitement and action across various disciplines. Badminton enthusiasts can look forward to the BWF Malaysia Open, a Super 1000 level tournament featuring top shuttlers like HS Prannoy and the dynamic duo Satwik-Chirag.

Cricket aficionados have an exciting series as Afghanistan tours India for a three-match T20I series. The tour promises a showcase of emerging talents from the IPL and domestic circuits.

In fencing, Olympian Bhavani Devi is set to participate in the Tunis Sabre Grand Prix, hoping to build on her success at the Asian Fencing Championships.

Football takes center stage with the AFC Men’s Asia Cup, where India faces tough competition in Group B against Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria. Simultaneously, the Super Cup unfolds domestically.

Hockey enthusiasts have their eyes on the FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers, where India aims to secure a direct spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. Eight teams will compete, with the top three earning Olympic berths.

Handball players gear up for the Asian Handball Championships, a crucial event determining World Handball Championships qualifiers. India competes in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Japan.

The Asian Shooting Championships offer a chance to secure Olympic quotas. Indian shooters aim to capitalize on the remaining opportunities, with the rifle contingent having already secured all available quotas.

Table Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the WTT Star Contender series in Doha, featuring prominent players like Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal.

Tennis takes a grand turn with the Australian Open, the first major grand slam of the season. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, seeded third in men’s doubles, add to the Indian presence.

Wrestling enthusiasts can catch the action at the Zagreb Ranking Series, a vital tournament in the UWW calendar. With 13 wrestlers in contention, the series plays a crucial role in determining World Championships seeds.

The Indian sports calendar for the upcoming week promises thrilling matches, fierce competitions, and opportunities for athletes to showcase their prowess on the global stage.

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