Briefly: India lose against Thailand in AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers

India gave a spirited fight but lost to Thailand 2-3 in a high-octane clash of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The loss means India will have to wait for the results of the other group stage games before they know their fate regarding progression to the next round. India had needed just a draw to finish in the top-five and get through to the next round.

Gurugram

Indian Open: Mannat signs off as top amateur

Mannat Brar finished as the top amateur and the best-placed Indian at tied-11th even as England’s Liz Young celebrated her belated birthday by winning the Women’s Indian Open by one stroke. Brar carded an impressive 2-under 70 in the final round. Professionals Pranavi Urs and Hitaashee Bakshi followed closely, tied for 15th. Tvesa Malik finished T26, while Ridhima Dilawari and Vani Kapoor shared 31st place.

Mumbai

Mumbai FC and Odisha FC share spoils in ISL

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC settled for a point each in a fast-paced and gritty 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match. Goals by talismanic strikers Roy Krishna (14th minute) for Odisha FC and Nikolaos Karelis (23rd) for Mumbai resulted in both teams sharing the honours.

Bochum

Five-star Bayern crush strugglers Bochum

Bayern Munich swept aside hosts VfL Bochum 5-0 to remain top of the Bundesliga while also putting their heavy midweek loss to Barcelona in the Champions League behind them. The Bavarians lost 1-4 to Barca in Spain on Wednesday.