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Guwahati Set to emerge as high-performance sports hub under Olympic-focuse
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The centre will anchor high-performance initiatives across seven priority sports, including Athletics, Archery, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, and Swimming, with focused emphasis on athlete identification, coaching development, and long-term performance pathways aligned with In
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FIDE leaders hail India's rise in Chess, stress chess' inclusion at school
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich said India's rise in chess is a good signal to build a better society, while FIDE's Deputy Chairman, Dana Reizniece, highlighted the importance of introducing chess in schools to spread the sport worldwide.
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Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in Oslo, with Deichman Bjørvika serving as the main venue, according to a release. The tournament will take place from 25
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Chess Beyond Competition: How RAI SAHAB COUNCIL FOR SPORTS AND EDUCATION L
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 12: Amid growing concerns in India about children glued to screens and struggling with shorter attention spans, an understated yet meaningful movement is emerging through the classic game of chess. The Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education is gradually shiftin
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Nihal Sarin holds off Vishwanathan to capture TATA Steel Rapid chess title
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sarin came in as a last-minute replacement for world champion D Gukesh, who had pulled out of the tournament, and from being someone who was not supposed to play to being the trophy winner, he has started off his 2026 brilliantly.
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Arjun Erigaisi expresses gratitude to family, team, everyone following two
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Erigaisi continued his fine run in global chess, securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
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PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for securing bronze at FIDE World Bli
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha.
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FIDE World Blitz C'ships: Arjun Erigaisi secures bronze medal couple days
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After stunning performances in the league stage, Erigaisi could not managed to replicate the same in the semifinal against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, losing the match. But nonetheless, a bronze medal for India was sealed, as per ESPN.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy o
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship, held in Doha, saw a 13-round Swiss system with a 15-minute plus 10-second increment time control. India's Arjun clinched his maiden bronze medal at the event, with a score of 9.5.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy on clinching
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi on clinching the bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship in Doha.
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Andhra CM Naidu congratulates Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning b
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.
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From cricket to chess, Indian youngsters dominate world stage in 2025
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.
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