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Dhoni-Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation Gukesh

Dhoni-Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation Gukesh

Gukesh became the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago

French Open has 'fingers crossed' for Nadal appearance, say organisers

Nadal, the record 14-time Roland Garros champion, said on Wednesday he would only play the clay-court Grand Slam this year if he felt "capable enough to compete"

25 April,2024 06:24 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent

‘I would have loved to be a food critic’

After announcing his retirement from the professional squash, Saurav Ghosal reveals his choice of profession had he not been an athlete

25 April,2024 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER

Almost cue-less Kothari’s silver show in Ireland

India No. 2 Kothari eventually went down 2-8 to Englishman David Causier 2-8 in the best-of-15-frame summit clash

25 April,2024 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER

Golfers Aditi, Diksha to participate in Olympics

While it will be a third appearance for Aditi, which is also the most for an Indian, Diksha will be competing for the second time. For Sharma and Bhullar, it would be their maiden appearance

25 April,2024 06:11 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Narsingh elected chairman of WFI’s athletes panel

A total of eight candidates were in fray for the seven positions and after polling, conducted on ballot paper, seven members got elected. They then chose Narsingh as chairman of the commission

25 April,2024 06:07 AM IST | Varanasi | PTI

PPA Tour India and Major League Pickleball India to debut in 2025

PPA Tour India will officially launch, offering PPA Tour ranking points to players at events around the country to expand the global reach of professional pickleball and provide an opportunity for players to rise in the rankings

25 April,2024 06:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Nadal will only play French Open if he can 'compete well'

Nadal returned to tennis in Brisbane in January after spending almost an entire year on the sidelines nursing a psoas injury

24 April,2024 07:25 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent

'Who knows if I will get another chance to play': Djokovic on Paris Olympics

The Serbian will head into the upcoming Paris Olympics with an aim of adding the gold medal to his illustrious trophy cabinet

24 April,2024 05:12 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent

Archery World Cup: Indian men's, women's compound teams eye gold in Shanghai

The Indian women, who are the reigning world champions and seeded No.1 here, set up a title clash with Italy, defeating Turkey and Estonia to confirm their status as the leading side in the category

24 April,2024 04:38 PM IST | Shanghai | mid-day online correspondent

Thailand keen to host F1 race on Bangkok streets

No timeframe or detailed plans have been announced, but Thai officials told local media they envisage the race being run on a street circuit, possibly around the city’s historic centre

24 April,2024 06:40 AM IST | Bangkok | AFP

Sreeja displaces Manika as India’s leading TT player

Sreeja climbed a spot while Manika, who had been India’s No. 1 TT player for a while now, slipped two places to 39 in the latest update

24 April,2024 06:38 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Thailand keen to host F1 race on Bangkok streets

Thailand keen to host F1 race on Bangkok streets

No timeframe or detailed plans have been announced, but Thai officials told local media they envisage the race being run on a street circuit, possibly around the city’s historic centre

24 April,2024 06:40 AM IST | Bangkok | AFP
Sreeja displaces Manika as India’s leading TT player

Sreeja displaces Manika as India’s leading TT player

Sreeja climbed a spot while Manika, who had been India’s No. 1 TT player for a while now, slipped two places to 39 in the latest update

24 April,2024 06:38 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
AICF hopes to host world title match between Gukesh and China’s Ding

AICF hopes to host world title match between Gukesh and China’s Ding

Gukesh created history on Monday by becoming the youngest player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament in Canada’s Toronto, scoring nine points in 14 rounds, half a point ahead of several other players, and qualifying as the challenger for the world chess title

24 April,2024 06:36 AM IST | Chennai | IANS
Gukesh’s win, an Indian earthquake in Toronto: Kasparov

Gukesh’s win, an Indian earthquake in Toronto: Kasparov

Kasparov acknowledged Anand’s contribution to Indian chess, saying, “The ‘children’ of Vishy Anand are on the loose”

24 April,2024 06:34 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
‘I’ll still give my best for India’

‘I’ll still give my best for India’

Saurav Ghosal wishes to stay sharp and play a bit longer for the country after retiring from professional squash

24 April,2024 06:31 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER

Sachin Tendulkar meets young athletes from the Mann Deshi Champions programme

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar met four female athletes from the Mann Deshi Foundation. Here is all you need to know about this meet

19 March,2024 11:42 AM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Zara, Nimesh rule the pool at Otters Club swimming meet

Zara, Nimesh rule the pool at Otters Club swimming meet

Zara won five of the six events she participated in and finished second, behind  Rujuta Khade, in the 50m freestyle event. The seasoned Muley won the 100m butterfly, 50m freestyle,  100m freestyle and 200m freestyle events. Muley finished second best to Ashwin Jaiswar of MGMO in the 200m individual medley

24 April,2024 06:27 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Shotgun shooter permitted to compete in nationals despite not meeting criteria

Shotgun shooter permitted to compete in nationals despite not meeting criteria

A letter issued by NRAI in November announcing "Selection Trials as per Shotgun Selection Criteria 2024 & Olympic Selection Criteria 2024 for Shotgun event" states that shooters with a score of 110 in senior men's trap during the 66th National Championship (October-November, 2023) were eligible for exercise held between December 2023 and March 2024

23 April,2024 04:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh

Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh

The 17-year-old from Chennai, whose father is an ENT surgeon and mother a microbiologist, drew his 14th and final round game against American Hikaru Nakamura to win the prestigious tournament and become the youngest challenger for the world championship title

23 April,2024 07:52 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Swimming: China slams ‘fake’ dope result

Swimming: China slams ‘fake’ dope result

“The relevant reports are fake news and not factual,” said China’s foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Monday

23 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Beijing | AFP

Asian Games 2023: India clinches gold in hockey; fans, former coach rejoice

    Asian Games 2023: India clinches gold in hockey; fans, former coach rejoice

    The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023.  He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”

    07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
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