Pragg beats Carlsen for second time in Norway Chess; Satwik-Chirag in first round action at Indonesia Open: Indian Sports LIVE, June 3

June 3, 2026 - 11:26

Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run against world number one Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian grandmaster for the second time at the Norway Chess tournament on Monday. The 18-year-old Indian outplayed Carlsen in a tense classical game, showcasing deep preparation and composure in the middle game. This victory marks another milestone in Praggnanandhaa's growing rivalry with Carlsen, who had previously been beaten by the Indian in the same event last year. The win moves Praggnanandhaa up the standings, keeping him in contention for the title as the tournament enters its final rounds.

Meanwhile, in badminton, the Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kicked off their campaign at the Indonesia Open with a first-round match. The world number three duo faced a tough opponent but displayed their trademark aggressive net play and powerful smashes to secure a straight-game victory. Their win sets up a potential deep run in the Super 1000 event, where they are among the top seeds. Satwik and Chirag have been in strong form this season, and a good performance in Jakarta could boost their rankings further.

In other Indian sports news, the national hockey team continued its preparations for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, with focus on penalty corner drills and defensive structures. The team is set to depart for the tournament later this week. several Indian athletes are competing in track and field meets across Europe, aiming to hit Olympic qualification marks. The day's action reflects a busy period for Indian sports, with multiple disciplines seeing top-level competition.