Competitive Sports Report for July 17: Sen, Satwik-Chirag Eliminated at Japan Open; Pragnanandhaa Outplays Carlsen in Match
In the ongoing Japan Open 2025, the Indian badminton pair of Satwik-Chirag faced a tough challenge against the Chinese pairing of Liang-Wang and were knocked out in the second round with scores of 24-22, 21-14. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen is currently trailing 14-7 in the second game against local favourite Naraoka but the exact match timing for Sen is not available in the official schedule.
In the Global Super League 2025, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have shown impressive performance, beating the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets. The Warriors scored 128/6 in 16.3 overs, with Shimron Hetmyer being the hero of the match, scoring a quickfire 39 off just 10 balls. The Warriors now advance to the final where they will face Rangpur Riders.
Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh also made headlines in the chess world by defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup. However, as of now, only Anupama Upadhyay remains in the competition as the Indian representative in the Japan Open 2025.
Fans looking for live, detailed match orders can monitor the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) official channels on match day, as the exact, player-specific match timings are not published in current official or media sources. For live updates and match timings, sports news websites like ESPN, Olympic Channel, or Indian sports portals may provide valuable information as the day progresses. Live streaming platforms may also list the schedule of upcoming matches, including Indian players.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors, impressively, advanced to the final of the Global Super League 2025, defeating the Hobart Hurricanes and transitioning into a challenging contest against Rangpur Riders in the decisive match. Meanwhile, in the realm of education, Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh made headlines by defeating China's second seed Jiner Zhu in the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup, showcasing her skill and sportsmanship on the global stage. Despite this, only Anupama Upadhyay continues to represent India in the sports field, participating in the Japan Open 2025's tennis competition.
