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Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen in classical format for first time

During round three, the 18-year-old battled the Norway star on his home turf and came out victorious to take the sole lead in the open section of the six-player tournament. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves against Carlsen for a win.

2024-05-30T02:45:17.282133+00:00 IST

Boxing World Qualifiers: Ankushita Boro, Nishant seal QF spots

The Indian wasn't bothered by the stature of her opponent as she went for her punches from Round 1 and never really looked in trouble throughout the bout to earn a 4-1 verdict.

2024-05-29T18:16:37.369328+00:00 IST

Singapore Open: HS Prannoy secures place in second round

Prannoy defeated world No. 45 Julien Carraggi of Belgium 21-9, 18-21, 21-9 in a match that lasted for 55 minutes.

2024-05-29T15:15:32.883627+00:00 IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha felicitates Dipa Karmakar

Karmakar's achievement marked a monumental moment in Indian gymnastics, as she became the first Indian gymnast to secure a gold medal at this prestigious event.

2024-05-29T12:44:32.755035+00:00 IST

Boxing World Qualifiers: Arundhati Choudhary moves to pre-quarter

Choudhary began her campaign with a clinical Round 1 against Stephanie Pieneiro of Puerto Rico. She was slightly conservative in Round 2 as she consolidated her position before again dominating the next round to get a unanimous 5:0 verdict in her favour.

2024-05-29T11:05:44.962972+00:00 IST

Singapore Open: Lakshya, Srikanth concede defeat in first round

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth suffered defeat in their respective matches of the men's singles in the Singapore Open 2024 on Wednesday.

2024-05-29T10:00:43.332567+00:00 IST

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu seals comfortable win in first round

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched a comfortable win in the first round of the Singapore Open 2024 against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt on Wednesday.

2024-05-29T08:48:45.961448+00:00 IST

Norway Chess 2024, Round 2: Vaishali beats Koneru in classical

India's prodigy Praggnanandhaa R, who went with a 2-0 head-to-head lead against World Champion Ding Liren, played out his first classical draw in the round of the Norway Chess 2024 main event. The Chinese GM then emerged victorious in the Armageddon tie-breaker, as per a press release from Norway Chess.

2024-05-29T07:17:47.997596+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: Eight teams set to serve up excitement in Chennai

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to gear up for an exciting new season in Chennai. The tournament will kick off on August 22 and will conclude on September 7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.

2024-05-29T07:07:38.465552+00:00 IST

Indian rifle, pistol teams announced for Munich ISSF World Cup

The team after competing at Munich World Cup will proceed to a camp in France before heading back for a two-week break at home. They will then assemble for a departure camp in Bhopal, before departing for the Olympic Games.

2024-05-29T06:13:48.800142+00:00 IST

French Open: Djokovic starts title defence with win over Herbert

Djokovic will have to secure a spot in the title clash atleast in order to retain his top spot in the ATP Rankings and hold off Jannik Sinner. His next challenge will be Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round. Djokovic is still searching for his first title in 2024 and improved his season stats to 15 wins and six losses (overall) and seven wins and three losses (on clay surfaces).

2024-05-29T03:16:45.729316+00:00 IST

India armwrestlers shine at Asian Championship 2024

In a phenomenal display, the Indian contingent that competed in the Asian Championship 2024, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, won a total of 7 medals including 1 Gold and 6 Bronze Medals). The Indian contingent was competing under the banner of the People's

2024-05-28T17:26:49.012973+00:00 IST

Chirag-Satwik crash out of Singapore Open 2024

The world No. 1 badminton duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy suffered a shocking early exit in the first round of the ongoing Singapore Badminton Open 2024 on Tuesday.

2024-05-28T15:35:11.425277+00:00 IST

Boxing World qualifiers: Nishant Dev punches out Otgonbaatar

Nishant began with a flurry of punches against Mongolia's Otgonbaatar Byamba-Erdeneto to force a standing count in the very first minute.

2024-05-28T12:36:54.390020+00:00 IST

Sandeep Singh’s unusual journey to the Olympics

For most athletes, the Olympics is the pinnacle of their journey and the goal they are always working towards. Sandeep Singh, though, is not like most athletes. The Armyman has already served in Siachen, one of the toughest places on Earth to serve in, and had never even thought of going to the Olympics growing up.

2024-05-28T10:50:04.187219+00:00 IST

"Acclimatisation in Bahamas proved useful": Amoj Jacob

The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv and Amoj Jacob finished behind the United States of America in Olympic Qualifying Round 2 of the World Relays Championship in Nassau, The Bahamas to secure their Olympic spot.

2024-05-28T08:27:15.755896+00:00 IST

Norway Chess 2024 kicks off with thrilling classical draws

This year, the tournament features not only the renowned Norway Chess tournament but also introduces Norway Chess Women, an all-female tournament showcasing the best female players globally. Both tournaments follow a 6-player double round-robin format with equal prize funds, underscoring a commitment to gender equality in chess.

2024-05-28T07:26:33.216325+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu to lead India at BWF Singapore Open 2024

ndia's ace shuttler, PV Sindhu is set to spearhead the Indian contigment at the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament in order to end her drought in Singapore following her brilliant run in Kuala Lumpur's Malaysia Masters recently.

2024-05-28T06:33:24.845263+00:00 IST

Atiqa Mir Shines at IAME Summer Cup round one with double podium

Atiqa's performance at the IAME Summer Series Cup showcases her adaptability and competitive spirit, setting the stage for her continued success in the upcoming races for the fastest Indian behind four wheels.

2024-05-28T04:13:57.243397+00:00 IST

"Their dedication, perseverance are truly inspiring": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on India para-athletes for their remarkable rise in the World Para Athletics Championships following their exceptional performance.

2024-05-27T18:53:07.109365+00:00 IST

FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2024 to kickstart

The competition promises an exhilarating season of high-speed action and innovative features. Spanning six rounds across India, the championship is set to captivate motorsport enthusiasts and competitors alike.

2024-05-27T10:36:41.180362+00:00 IST