Indian Sports Calendar for July 2025: A Packed Global Calendar for Indian Athletes

The month of July 2025 marks one of the most intense and vibrant stretches in Indian sports, with athletes across disciplines competing on multiple continents. From elite tennis courts and badminton halls to archery ranges, swimming pools, and wrestling mats, India’s best are in action throughout the month. Here’s a detailed week-by-week look at what lies ahead for Indian sports fans.

Week 1: July 1 – 7

The month kicks off in high gear with Indian representation across racket sports, archery, para-sport, and cricket.

• Cricket: The Indian women’s team begins their tour of England with T20Is on July 1, 4, 9, and 12. All eyes will be on how the Women in Blue fare on English soil.

• Badminton: The Canada Open (Super 300) and the Uganda Para Badminton International both run from July 1 to 6. Expect strong performances from rising stars and Paralympic contenders.

• Squash: India’s junior talent takes center stage at the Asian Junior Individual Championships (July 1–5), a key developmental platform.

• Tennis: Wimbledon (July 1–13) sees Indian doubles players eyeing second-week breakthroughs.

• Football: The Indian women’s football team contests AFC Women’s Asia Cup Qualifiers on July 2 and 5 vital fixtures on the road to continental glory.

• Table Tennis: The US Smash in Las Vegas (July 3–13) will feature India’s top paddlers vying for ranking points and prestige.

• Archery: From July 2–7, Indian para archers aim for the podium at the Asia Para Archery Championships in Beijing.

• Chess: The Grand Chess Tour’s Super United Rapid & Blitz event also runs July 2–7, where Indian grandmasters will look to shake up the rapid/blitz standings.

• Athletics: The prestigious Neeraj Chopra Classic is scheduled for July 5, drawing India’s and the world’s top throwers in a tribute to the Olympic champion.

Week 2: July 8 – 14

This week marks a surge in action with events across judo, swimming, and archery.

• Archery: The World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid (July 8–13) offers a key opportunity for Indian archers.

• Swimming: A huge event looms with the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore from July 11 to August 3. Indian swimmers will target national records.

• Judo: Indian judokas will contest the Taipei Asian Open (July 12–13), seeking breakthrough international medals.

• Weightlifting: The Asian Youth & Junior Championships (July 4–10) offer India’s upcoming lifters a taste of continental competition.

• Shooting: Shotgun specialists will be competing at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy (July 4–14).

• Tennis: Wimbledon concludes on July 13, with several Indian juniors and doubles players in action.

• Basketball: The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup – Division B begins on July 13 and runs till the 20th, with India aiming for promotion to Division A.

Week 3: July 15 – 21

As mid-July arrives, Indian sports fans will need to track parallel high-level events across wrestling, table tennis, and badminton.

• Badminton: The Japan Open (Super 750) is scheduled from July 15–20. A top-tier BWF event, this will feature India’s leading shuttlers.

• Cricket: The India-England women’s ODI series begins July 16, with matches on the 16th, 19th, and 22nd.

• University Games: The FISU World University Games (July 16–27) are a multi-sport spectacle where India is expected to send a strong contingent.

• Wrestling: The Polyák Imre & Barga János Memorial ranking series event will be held in Hungary from July 17–20, offering valuable Olympic ranking points.

• Para TT: The ITTF World Para Elite tournament in Thailand (July 18–22) is crucial preparation ahead of next year’s Paralympics.

• Badminton (Juniors): From July 18–22, Indian juniors compete in the Badminton Asia Junior Championships (Mixed Team event).

In tennis, Indian players are spread across:

• ATP 250 Los Cabos, Gstaad, and Bastaad (all July 14–20), offering good surfaces for preparation ahead of the US hard-court swing.

Week 4: July 22 – 28

This is possibly the busiest week of the month, as numerous global championships unfold simultaneously.

• Badminton: India’s top stars will compete at the China Open Super 1000 (July 22–27), one of the most important tournaments in the calendar.

• Table Tennis: Two WTT Contender events—Lagos and Buenos Aires (both July 22–27) will feature India’s top paddlers, with some opting for rankings, others for experience.

• Squash: The World Junior Squash Championships begin on July 21 and run through August 1. India’s junior stars will aim to make deep runs.

• Fencing: The World Fencing Championships (July 22–30) in Tbilisi mark a rare appearance by Indian athletes in a growing Olympic sport.

• Badminton (Juniors): The individual segment of the Badminton Asia Junior Championships begins July 23.

• Taekwondo: Indian youngsters compete at the Asian Cadet & Junior Taekwondo Championships (July 25–30).

• Athletics: The Indian Open (Sangrur leg) is scheduled for July 27 yet another domestic checkpoint for elite athletes preparing for global events.

• Chess: The FIDE Women’s World Cup (July 6–28) continues, with India fielding a strong lineup of young and seasoned contenders.

In tennis, the week includes:

• ATP 250 events in Kitzbühel and Umag (July 20–26)

• ATP 500 in Washington (July 21–27)

• ATP 1000 Toronto (begins July 27)

Final Days: July 29 – 31

The month concludes with more action, primarily in badminton and table tennis.

• Badminton: The Macau Open (Super 300) takes place from July 29 to August 3. Indian players often perform well at these mid-tier BWF events.

• Table Tennis: The WTT Star Contender in Foz Do Iguaçu, Brazil (July 29 – August 3), presents a high-points opportunity for paddlers.

• Badminton (Juniors): The All England Junior Badminton Championships begin July 31. India’s prodigies will look to emulate past champions who’ve risen from this event.

From the elite to the emerging, from grass courts to aquatic lanes, Indian athletes are on a non-stop global journey this July. Whether it’s qualifying for major events, winning ranking points, or gaining exposure, this packed calendar shows the growing depth and ambition in Indian sport. Fans have plenty to cheer for and even more to look forward to.