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India’s D Gukesh became the second-younger player to take part in the Candidates tournament, on Thursday, when he opened the competition in Toronto with a match against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi. … Read More
The fabulous year of 2023 for Indian chess ended with the heartwarming news of five Indians — R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, D. Gukesh, R. Vaishali and K. Humpy — qualifying … Read More
Several top athletes, including the Olympic-bound trio of boxer Nikhat Zareen, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, and table tennis player Manika Batra’s request for financial assistance to train abroad was on … Read More
Singapore on Tuesday reportedly ruled out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt. Sports authorities in the wealthy city-state said they “have … Read More
The flavour may be more Indian at the Candidates in Toronto, but two Americans look the strongest contenders along with a Russian who has won the tournament’s last two editions. … Read More
The International Boxing Association’s (IBA) appeal against a decision to withdraw recognition of it being the sport’s international federation was dismissed on Tuesday by global sport’s top court. The International … Read More
Russia accused International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Tuesday of taking part in a “conspiracy” with Ukraine to exclude its strongest athletes from this year’s Paris Games. Russian … Read More
Gymnastics New Zealand (GNZ) has revamped its attire rules to allow women and girls to wear shorts or leggings over their leotards, and will stop penalizing athletes for visible underwear … Read More
Devin Booker scored 52 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season and the visiting Phoenix Suns tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 124-111 … Read More
The Indian men’s hockey team has left for Australia to compete in a five-match Test series beginning April 6, a crucial assignment ahead of the Paris Olympics in July-August. The … Read More
