Aurionpro Champion Lalit Babu: ‘I still have the fire’
For M.R. Lalit Babu, it was not just another win when he clinched the Aurionpro International Chess Tournament in Mumbai recently. The 32-year-old, who earned the GM title in 2012 … Read More
Category: Chess
AICF launches player stipend scheme, Rs 42.30 lakh disbursed for players between U-7 and U-19 age groups
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS), a financial support initiative to help in talent development. The project, … Read More
Indian sports wrap, June 25: India storms into three finals at Squash Asian Doubles Championships
SQUASH India qualfies for three finals at Asian Doubles Championships India continued its strong run at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships, hosted by the Asian Squash Federation in Kuching, Malaysia, … Read More
Nine-year-old Indian prodigy holds Carlsen to a draw in online chess competition
Aarit Kapil from Delhi, all of nine, came close to defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen before settling for a draw in the ‘Early Titled Tuesday’ chess tournament held on … Read More
Last Word: Wearing his heart on his sleeve
I don’t follow all sports in the same way. This is not unique, however. With some I follow the human stories, ignoring the technicalities. Formula One, for instance, where cars … Read More
Indian sports wrap, June 18: Junior hockey men’s team leaves for 4 Nations; Actress Kangana Ranaut named brand ambassador of World Para Athletics Championships
HOCKEY India junior men’s hockey team leaves for 4 Nations Tournament in Germany The Indian junior men’s hockey team left for Berlin on Wednesday morning to take part in the … Read More
Indian sports wrap, June 17: World Padel League gears up for third season with two new franchises
PADEL Two new franchises add to excitement of season three of the World Padel League A glimpse of last season’s WPL summit clash. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A glimpse … Read More
WR Chess wins 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship, defends title without Magnus Carlsen
The 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship saw WR Chess defend its title in dominant fashion, powered by a star-studded line-up that included Hikaru Nakamura, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley … Read More
Indian sports wrap, June 15: Aurionpro Grandmaster Chess to begin in Mumbai
CHESS Aurionpro Grandmaster Chess to begin in Mumbai from June 16 Over 400 players from 17 countries are expected to compete in the Rs 40 lakh Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess … Read More
2025 FIDE Rapid & Blitz Team Championships: Erigaisi’s MGD1 in knockouts, chases historic double
Arjun Erigaisi’s Team MGD1 and Viswanathan Anand’s Freedom powered into the knockouts on Day 1 of the Blitz leg at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships. Freedom … Read More