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"It will be a huge loss": Yogeshwar Dutt on WFI suspension

"When you talk about suspension of WFI, we have to note that the Asian Games and World Championships are round the corner. Even if our wrestlers win there, our country will suffer because the quota will go to some other nation. It will be a huge loss," he said.

2023-08-24T18:25:53.765308+00:00 IST

"This is just the beginning": Praggnanandhaa's sister

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.

2023-08-24T18:15:01.899479+00:00 IST

"Losing or winning match...": Pragganandhaa's father

"In the final, he played against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen. Losing or winning this match was not important but playing against world no.1 was very important...Next, he will go to Germany to play another tournament," Pragganandhaa's father told ANI.

2023-08-24T18:05:13.319311+00:00 IST

"Let his success story continue to unfold," says Suriya Begum

“We are proud that Praggnanandhaa is a Velammalian, an 18-year-old chess prodigy who has become the finalist of 2023 World Cup. Unfortunately, he has not won the match but on behalf of the Velammal management I wish him success for the next game. Let his success story continue to unfold," Suriya Begum told ANI.

2023-08-24T18:02:13.089623+00:00 IST

Aturto 1.2 to begin its second episode of Indian amateur

The event, which is the brainchild of Higio Tarak CEO of Aturto (represented India internationally in Russia & Malaysia), has been designed as a safe haven for Indian Amateur combat talent having the hunger to prove themselves in the MMA fighting market, as per a press release from Aturto Fighting League.

2023-08-24T17:47:31.923450+00:00 IST

"Still have to improve my chess....": R Praggnanandhaa

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.

2023-08-24T17:31:58.140963+00:00 IST

“Vinesh is good wrestler, will try to do better…”: Antim Panghal

Vinesh is not taking part in the continental-level event due to a knee injury

2023-08-24T17:07:16.429576+00:00 IST

Indian cricketers laud R Praggnanandhaa on runners-up finish

The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media on Thursday to congratulate young Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa on his runners-up finish in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup final

2023-08-24T16:45:44.758469+00:00 IST

Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to clinch FIDE World Cup title

India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa lost the first game against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of the tie-breakers on the third day of the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final here in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.

2023-08-24T12:26:06.692001+00:00 IST

"All the efforts will be fruitful": Ramaswamy on R Praggnanandhaa

The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday, with the winner of the tournament set to be decided on Thursday. The contest between these two Chess stars has now moved to tie-breakers.

2023-08-24T10:28:45.080772+00:00 IST

United World Wrestling body suspends WFI

United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect in the wake of a delay in holding elections, sources said

2023-08-24T07:02:28.498912+00:00 IST

"Praggnanandhaa played on par with Magnus": AICF chief Sanjay

2023-08-23T18:51:04.567988+00:00 IST

ISSF World Championships 2023: Amanpreet Singh secures gold medal

The Indian shooter emerged at the top of field of 50 shooters, scoring 577 points from 60 shots. South Korea's Gunhyeok Lee had to settle for silver with 574 points (17 X’s) while France's Kevin Chapon secured a bronze with 574 points (11 X’s), as per Olympics.com.

2023-08-23T17:48:01.806978+00:00 IST

"If I have good day...": Carlsen after draw against Praggnanandha

The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday, with the winner of the tournament set to be decided on Thursday

2023-08-23T17:03:50.954765+00:00 IST

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj-Chirag storm into pre-QFs

India's top-ranked men's doubles pair at world number two, 'Sat-Chi' as the duo is known, beat the Australian pair of Zhe Hooi Choo and Ming Chuen Lim, ranked world number 156

2023-08-23T16:54:01.839183+00:00 IST

Want to come with fresh mind tomorrow: Praggnanandhaa

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa said that he will come to continue his International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup final match against world number one Magnus Carlsen with a fresh mind and would try to get some rest because he has been playing a lot of tiebreaks

2023-08-23T14:55:13.116123+00:00 IST

FIDE Chess WC: Second game of Praggnanandhaa-Carlsen final drawn

Carlsen drew the first game of classical chess after 35 moves with the Indian prodigy.

2023-08-23T12:44:37.490004+00:00 IST

BWF World C'ship: Treesa-Gayatri pair reach pre-quarterfinals

Gayatri and Treesa defeated Chang and Yang 21-18, 21-10 in a match that lasted for 38 minutes.

2023-08-23T12:34:58.833259+00:00 IST

Jeswin qualifies for men's long jump finals at World Athletics

Notably, India is yet to secure a medal in the championships.

2023-08-23T12:11:05.911816+00:00 IST

"It was like a dream for me": Indian archer Aditi Gopichand Swami

The 17-year-old Gopichand earned the title of 'World Champion' in the women's individual compound archery by defeating Mexico's Andrea Beccera in the final by 149-147 in a thrilling title clash.

2023-08-23T09:58:41.680830+00:00 IST

I felt like crying tears of joy: Archer Ojas Pravin on win

Promising Indian archer Ojas Pravin shared the emotions he experienced after clinching his first individual gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2023 in Berlin.

2023-08-23T09:05:25.323915+00:00 IST