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As the first month of 2024 wraps up, India can look back at a strong start. Now, it’s all about keeping that energy going as we dive into the second month. This week, Indian athletes will be busy as boxing, weightlifting, and swimming all kick off their seasons. Although there won’t be any chance for Olympic spots in the first week of February, there’s still plenty to get excited about.
Keep an eye on the Women’s FIH Pro League, where India’s women’s hockey team is competing for the top spot. Also, watch out for more action in the FIH Pro League with the Indian hockey teams. Stay tuned for these big highlights in the early days of February on India’s sports scene!
Indian boxers are gearing up for a strong showing at this year’s inaugural event kicking off on February 2nd. Europe’s longest-standing boxing competition, the Strandja Cup, takes place between February 2-11 at Sofia Sports Hall. Running since 1950, when it first took place at Sofia’s Yunak stadium, this prestigious tournament rewards the top boxer with a trophy. Hristo Popov, born in 1931, was the first to receive this honor.
Strandja Memorial Tournament: February 3-12
The excitement of hockey continues as India takes part in the FIH Pro League. After a year off, the Indian women’s hockey squad is eager to prove their skills, having not made it to the Olympics. The men’s team aims to impress too, providing a glimpse of their potential leading up to the Paris Olympics.
Women’s FIH Pro League (Ongoing): February 3-17
FIH Men’s Pro League: February 10-25
Indian shooters aim to perform well at the Shooting World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, to build confidence ahead of the Paris Olympics. India’s 16-member team is set to compete at the 2024 ISSF Shotgun World Cup, with Olympic quota winners Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Bhowneesh Mendiratta, Raiza Dhillon, and Rajeshwari Kumari at the forefront for the season’s opening ISSF World Cup event.
Shotgun World Cup: February 4-13
From February 2nd to the 18th, the World Swimming Championships will be held in Doha. It’s a historic moment as the championships land in the Middle East for the first time. Indian swimmers are gearing up to break records. Previously, Doha hosted the 25m World Championships in 2014 and welcomed the World Cup series several times over the years. This year’s meet is the biggest yet, with over 2,600 athletes from 201 nations and a refugee team competing in 75 events for the medals.
Swimming World Championships (Ongoing): February 2-18
The Chennai Challenger competition is set to happen in Chennai, with all eyes on Sumit Nagal, the event’s second-highest-ranked player. This professional tennis event played on hard surfaces, marks its fourth year as a segment of the 2024 ATP Challenger Tour. The matches will unfold in Chennai, India, from February 5 to 11, 2024.
Chennai Open: February 5-11
The team of Indian weightlifters will aim to break their national records at the upcoming Asian Championships. Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu won’t compete this time. Gyaneshwari Yadav, who won at the Commonwealth Games, leads India’s two women and one-man team to the 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting this Saturday. It’s a critical event because it helps them qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Asian Weightlifting Championships: February 3-10
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