Indian Sports Highlights, November 19: Gaganjeet Bhullar wins Indonesian Masters title

Analysis: How India edged edged out Kuwait in FIFA WC qualifier

It was the third time India took on Kuwait in a span of four months, but this time around, it sparked a joyous celebration among the Indian fans, overseas and home.

As the referee blew the whistle for the final time at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on November 16, the Blue Tigers had secured their first FIFA World Cup qualifier win outside India in 22 years!

Vying for a top two finish in a group of four teams over six games; this win and the consequent addition of three points was crucial, and it set the tone right going into the big one against the Qataris. Read full analysis by John Matthew 

HS Prannoy lands in Shenzhen for China Masters with damaged luggage

HS Prannoy arrived in Shenzhen on Sunday for his second tournament after recovering from a back injury. But he landed in the Chinese city for the China Masters Super 750 without the 'zipper pulls' due to a poor quality of kitbag.

He wondered how he would go back home once the tournament ends. Prannoy, the Asian Games bronze medallist, lost in the second round of Japan Masters Super 500 against Chou Tien Chen last week. 

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What happened on November 18?

• AIFF to introduce VAR in domestic leagues from 2025-26 Season - REPORT
• PV Sindhu pairs up with mentor Prakash Padukone to train in Bengaluru - REPORT
• Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav tested positive for doping - REPORT