India's Hockey Survival on the Line; Shuttlers Advance to US Open Quarters; Rugby Semis Set

Indian Sports Brief: Hockey Team Faces Relegation Battle, Shuttlers Reach US Open Quarters

Key Upcoming Events

A summary of significant fixtures for Indian athletes on June 28, 2025.

Hockey

The Indian women's hockey team is scheduled to play a crucial match against their Asian rivals, China. The outcome of this game could determine their fate in the FIH Pro League, as a loss would lead to relegation.

Badminton

At the US Open, several Indian players will compete in the quarterfinals. The matches feature promising singles players Tanvi Sharma and Ayush Shetty. Additionally, the men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi will also be in action.

Rugby

The Rugby Premier League has progressed to the semifinal stage. The upcoming matches are:

• Hyderabad Heroes vs. Delhi Redz
• Chennai Bulls vs. Bengaluru Bravehearts

Highlights from June 27

A look back at the key results from the previous day in Indian sports.

• Rugby Premier League: Hyderabad Heroes concluded the league stage at the top of the table. In other results, the Mumbai Dreamers secured their first win of the season.
• Chess: Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup 2025, adding another significant title to his career.
• Athletics: Twinkle Chaudhary, a National Games medal-winning runner, has been provisionally suspended due to a doping violation.
• Shooting: Shooter Anish Bhanwala claimed the top spot in the men's rapid-fire pistol trials.
• Badminton: It was confirmed that Tanvi Sharma, Ayush Shetty, and the doubles team of Hariharan and Ruban advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open.