Fri Oct 11 11:25:06 UTC 2024: ## Indian Athletes Shine in October: Chess, Badminton & Table Tennis See Action
**New Delhi, India – October 11, 2024** – October is proving to be a busy month for Indian athletes across various sporting events, as reported by ESPN India.
**Chess:** The Global Chess League’s second season has kicked off in London, while the upGrad Mumba Masters pulled off a stunning upset, defeating tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights.
**Badminton:** Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen’s campaign at the Arctic Open ended prematurely in the second round after losing his match. This marked Sen’s first tournament since the Olympics in August.
**Table Tennis:** The Indian men’s table tennis team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships, despite losing to Chinese Taipei in the semifinal of the team event. This is India’s third consecutive bronze medal in this event.
**Indian Olympic Association News:** A dramatic development in Indian sports emerged today as IOA President PT Usha prohibited IOA staff from following any directives from joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey and the Executive Council members. This move indicates internal tensions within the organization.
Stay tuned to ESPN India for further updates and analysis on these events throughout October.
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