Indian Sports Highlights, December 6: Ahmedabad Defenders loses out to Itambe Minas at Men's Club Volleyball World C'ship

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant plays a 2-2 draw with Odisha FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to win a point from the match against Odisha FC on their home turf. 

They played out a 2-2 draw after trailing 0-2 to at the halftime to continue their unbeaten run to six match.

Men's Club Volleyball World C'ship: Ahmedabad Defenders loses out to Itambe Minas

Ahmedabad Defenders loses out in straight set (22-25, 23-25,19-25) to Itambe Minas of Brazil in the first match of the group stage at Men's Club Volleyball World Championship.

It was a tough fight from the Indian champions on their debut in the tournament. They will play one more match in the tournament against the defending champions on Friday.

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I-League 2023-24: Rajasthan United forces a draw at Deccan Arena against Inter Kashi

Rajasthan United snatches one point after a comeback against Inter Kashi at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad in their home game.

They played a 2-2 draw after trailing by 0-2 in first 25 minutes of the match.

This is the third consecutive draw for them, still finding their second win of the season.

From fair game to powerhouse: Gopichand revisits Indian badminton's rise

Pullela Gopichand has been at the centre of India's rise as a badminton powerhouse. As a player first and then as a coach, he has witnessed how India transitioned into a world-beating badminton-playing nation.

Gopichand, the former All England Open winner, talking about India's emergence as a badminton powerhouse at RCB Innovation Lab’s Leaders Meet India in Bengaluru, recently said, "At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, I think we were happy collecting memorabilia, participating in opening and closing ceremonies and posing for photographs. And at Rio in 2016, 85 per cent of the team were there to perform and give their best. There was a hunger to win. And that's new India for me."

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I-League 2023-24: Shillong Lajong FC takes their fourth win of the season

Shillong Lajong FC extended their unbeaten run this season to eight matches with a 2-0 win over Churchill brothers in a home match today.

They also jumps onto third position in league table with 16 points in 8 matches, 4 wins and 4 draws.

Men's Volleyball Club World Championship: Ahmedabad Defenders in action

The first-ever Men's Volleyball Club World Championship in India begins today in Bengaluru.

Indian Club Ahmedabad Defenders will start their campaign with a face off against Itambe Minas from Brazil at 8:30 PM IST.

The match will be live telecasted on the Sony Sports Network and will be stream live on Fancode (App & Website).

Guwahati Masters 2023: Dhruv/Tanisha into round of 16, Rohan/Ashwini lost

Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto takes (23-21, 16-21, 21-16) win in their first round match against the Chinese Taipei pair at Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament.

Total four Indian mixed doubles pairs progresses to next round including the experienced pair of Sikki Reddy & B Sumeeth Reddy, who takes (20-22, 21-15, 21-16) win against the Indonesian Pair.

On the other hand, Ashwini Ponnappa & Rohan Kapoor loses out in straight set (12-21, 14-21) to second seeded Singaporean pair of Hee Yong & Tan Wei.

What to follow today?

In PKL, Telugu Titans face Patna Pirates, while UP Yoddhas will take on Haryana Steelers.

The first-ever Men's Volleyball Club World Championship in India begins today in Bengaluru. Halkbank Spor Kulubu will face Suntory Sunbirds in the first match. Later in the evening, Ahmedabad Defenders will play Itambe Minas. 

In Indian Super League, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium.

What happened on December 5?

Here are the top developments that happened on December 5. Find the full details here

Highlights

In hockey, Indian junior men's and women's teams made a winning start in the World Cups. The junior boys beat Korea 4-2 while the girls beat New Zealand in a shootout. 

In badminton, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto jumped four places to be ranked 28th in the latest World Rankings released by BWF. The Indian pair recently made a runner-up finish at the Syed Modi India International Super 300 tournament. REPORT

India ended its impressive campaign with 17 medals at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships. Young boxers Payal, Nisha and Akansha put up dominating performances to emerge champions at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. REPORT