Indian Sports Update: Hockey Team Battles Relegation, RPL Semis Kick Off, Shuttlers Advance at US Open

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June is packed with events featuring Indian athletes. Further details can be found in our 2025 sporting calendar.

Here's a recap of the key events from June 28, 2025.

Today's Highlights:

• Hockey: The Indian women's hockey team is set to face China in a critical match that will determine their fate in the FIH Pro League. A loss could mean relegation.

• Badminton: Tanvi Sharma, Ayush Shetty, and the doubles team of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi are competing in the US Open quarterfinals overnight.

• Rugby: The Rugby Premier League semifinals are here! Hyderabad Heroes will clash with Delhi Redz, followed by Chennai Bulls against Bengaluru Bravehearts.

Yesterday's Recap:

• Rugby Premier League: Hyderabad Heroes secured the top spot in the league standings, while Mumbai Dreamers celebrated their first victory of the season.

• Chess: Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious at the UzChess Cup 2025.

• Athletics: Twinkle Chaudhary, a National Games medalist in running, has been suspended for doping.

• Shooting: Anish Bhanwala claimed victory in the rapid-fire pistol trials.

• Badminton: Tanvi Sharma, Ayush Shetty, and Hariharan Amsakarunan - Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi advanced to the US Open quarterfinals overnight.