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“Really enjoyed the show,” she said, “and I feel like next time I play him I’m going to know the tactics, his strengths and his weaknesses, and it’s going to be a better match, for sure”
Erigaisi claimed a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha, scoring 9.5 points —just one point behind world champion Magnus Carlsen. With his bronze medal, he became only the second Indian male player, after five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, to secure a podium finish at a World Rapid Championship
Humpy, who had entered the event as the defending champion, was done in by the international chess federation's (FIDE) tie-break rules on Sunday despite being the joint leader on 8.5 points with two other Grandmasters after the final round
With three more rounds to go in the women’s section on Sunday, Humpy shared the lead with China’s Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points out of eight.
The first quarter of the match was extremely tight with end-to-end action. Defences were on top as not a single penalty corner was given away in the opening minutes
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The Pesi Shroff-trained Psychic Star, to be ridden by Vivek G, is expected to triumph in the feature event. African Gold, with an incredible mock race under his belt before leaving Bangalore, seems to be the only horse who may go close to her. Psychic Star is tipped to win the feature event
Carlsen was in great form on Day One winning four games easily but he was held to a draw in the fifth round by Erigaisi late on Friday. The trio shared the top spot on 4.5 points alongside Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vladislav Artemiev
Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named captain of the HIL Governing Council team for the upcoming men’s Hockey India League, which begins in Chennai on January 3, with the team set to open its campaign on January 5
India hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are aiming for strong performances in the upcoming Hockey India League to prepare for major international tournaments next year. The upcoming men's HIL, beginning on January 3, will be a stepping stone for players to get into the rhythm for the season ahead
“We were searching for a right-court player. Yuki plays only from the left court, Rithvik is a right-court specialist. Balaji will remain in the fray,” Rajpal said. India face the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers on February 7-8
India hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are aiming for strong performances in the upcoming Hockey India League to prepare for major international tournaments next year. The upcoming men's HIL, beginning on January 3, will be a stepping stone for players to get into the rhythm for the season ahead
26 December,2025 02:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI“We were searching for a right-court player. Yuki plays only from the left court, Rithvik is a right-court specialist. Balaji will remain in the fray,” Rajpal said. India face the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers on February 7-8
26 December,2025 09:26 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIGukesh is coming into the end-of-season tournament following an underwhelming season, which also included an early exit from the FIDE World Cup in Goa recently, and the champion said he was here to experiment, have some fun and enjoy the tournament.
26 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | Doha (Qatar) | AgenciesWhile 2025 proved a mixed year for established stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, Indian badminton witnessed a promising rise of young talent. Teenagers Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Rounak Chouhan emerged as standout performers, dominating junior tournaments and making impactful appearances at senior-level events, signalling a strong future
26 December,2025 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan CarvalhoIndia men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win major tournaments, citing recent Olympic successes and preparation time after the Hockey India League
25 December,2025 03:14 PM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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Tennis icon Venus Williams tied the knot with Italian actor Andrea Preti in a five-day wedding celebration held in Palm Beach, Florida
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The Pipers were at their dominant best, winning the first rapid match 4-2 with black pieces and then scoring a 4.5-1.5 win with white
24 December,2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Star athlete Neeraj Chopra had scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to clinch an Olympic gold medal in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics
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Padwal bagged a creditable double when he partnered with Gundle to defeat Sairaj Samant and Sumedh Surve 16-21, 21-10, 21-12
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Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
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