Sun Oct 13 08:09:58 UTC 2024: ## Indian Athletes Shine Across Multiple Sports: October 13th Update

**New Delhi, India – October 13, 2024** – Indian athletes are making headlines across various sporting events this October, with exciting action in table tennis, shooting, hockey, chess, and football.

**Table Tennis:**
* The Asian Table Tennis Championships are in full swing, with individual rounds beginning after the team events concluded.
* Ayhika and Sutirtha Mukherjee have secured India’s first-ever women’s doubles medal in the tournament, a historic achievement.

**Shooting:**
* The ISSF Shooting World Cup is currently underway in Delhi, bringing the world’s best shooters to the Indian capital.

**Hockey:**
* The Hockey India League player auction kicked off today, setting the stage for the upcoming season.

**Chess:**
* The Triveni Continental Kings defended their Global Chess League title, defeating PBG Alaskan Knights in a thrilling final match.

**Football:**
* India drew with Vietnam (1-1) in an international friendly. While Farukh Choudhary’s goal marked the first of the Manolo Marquez era, the team’s winless streak now extends to 11 games.
* Odisha FC exited the AFC Women’s Champions League after suffering a 0-4 defeat to Taichung Blue Whale Women’s FC.

Stay tuned to ESPN India’s daily blog for all the latest news, scores, schedules, results, and commentary from the world of Indian sports. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming events, check out our 2024 sporting calendar.

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