FC Goa seeks to impact Mumbai City’s championship aspirations, while Kerala Blasters face Jamshedpur in ISL doubleheader: Indian Sports LIVE, April 18
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The year 2026 is significant, featuring the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and two Chess World Championships. Similarly, the month of April is filled with events – and you can review the schedule in ESPN’s sports calendar.
Here are the updates from Indian sports on April 18, 2026.
What’s on today?
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Football: It’s a doubleheader in the ISL with Kerala Blasters facing Jamshedpur FC at 5 pm, followed by FC Goa taking on Mumbai City FC at 7:30 pm.
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Football: IFL leaders Diamond Harbour will host Gokulam Kerala at 4 pm, after which Shillong Lajong will compete against Aizawl FC at 6:30 pm.
What happened yesterday?
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Athletics: Sumit Antil reported harassment by a Dronacharya award-winning coach.
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Football: Mohammedan secured their first points of the ISL season with a 1-1 draw against Odisha, while Chennaiyin defeated Delhi 1-0.
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Badminton: Treesa-Gayatri withdrew from the Uber Cup Finals due to an ankle injury sustained by Treesa.
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Rugby: Odisha (W) triumphed over Bihar to become national rugby champions.
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Football: India fell to Russia 0-3 in the final U17 women’s friendly.
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Football: Chanmari netted four goals against Namdhari to maintain their hopes of finishing in the IFL top six.
