Sindhu faces tough test in badminton Asia C'ships; medal matches in boxing, Shooting WC, Candidates continue: Indian Sports LIVE, April 9

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2026 is a big year, with the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and two Chess World Championships. The month of April meanwhile, is similarly action packed - and you can go through the schedule in ESPN's sports calendar.

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on April 9, 2026.

What's on today?

Chess: The FIDE Candidates continues in Cyprus with Round 10.

Badminton: Sindhu takes on second seed Wang Zhi Yi among the second round matches at the Badminton Asia Championship in Ningbo, China.

Tennis: India play Indonesia in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie in New Delhi.

Shooting: The ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup continues in Granada, Spain.

Boxing: The Asian Boxing Championships will see eight Indians in finals over the next two days.

Wrestling: The Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek continue with more medal chances for India.

Football: ISL returns with a new matchweek, with leaders Mumbai City taking on Jamshedpur FC.

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