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"Unreal consistency...": Indian cricketers hail Neeraj Chopra for Paris Di
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan and pacer Ishant Sharma hailed India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his victory at the Paris Diamond League on Friday.
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International rush to join Indian Supercross Racing League amid 50 pc spik
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
With riders hailing from 21 countries from across six continents, the 2025 roster showcases a powerful blend of world champions, rising stars, and homegrown Indian talent. The league's exponential growth signals a pivotal moment in the evolution of motorsports in India
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Olympic Champion Giovanni Cernogoraz excited for "new, interesting, unique
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Olympic gold medallist and world champion from Croatia, Giovanni Cernogoraz, has enrolled for the auction of the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI), marking what could be his first-ever appearance in a league-style shooting competition. With a decorated career in trap sh
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WTC final: Task cut out for Rabada, Markram to continue red-hot streak aga
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia will have a chance to successfully defend the WTC mace in a historic first to keep the Pat Cummins' empire going, while skipper Temba Bavuma will be aiming to add a bright hue of gold besides his nation's rainbow-coloured flag after securing his country a historic world championshi
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"Respect goes both ways": Lyon, Maharaj's wholesome exchange ahead of Aus-
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Lyon and Maharaj, two of the best spinners of the modern era, will lock horns against each other during the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's from June 11 onwards. While Australia will be aiming to successfully defend the WTC title by a team for the first time ever, SA will be w
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Neeraj Chopra to compete with some big names in inaugural edition of NC Cl
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Along with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, two-time world champion Anderson Peters from Grenada, Rio Olympics 2016 gold medallist Thomas Rohler of Germany and Kenya's Julius Yego are some of the names who will be participating in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic,
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Neeraj Chopra set to return at Paris Diamond League 2025 after eight years
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The current javelin throw world champion, Neeraj Chopra, is set to compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025, scheduled to be held on June 20 at the Stade Sebastien-Charlety, according to Olympics.com.
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Viswanathan Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh, hails rise of chess in
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand expressed his delight at the growing popularity of chess in India, attributing the surge of interest to the emergence of young stars like R Praggnanandhaa and Dommaraju Gukesh. "For any game to succeed, you need players to do well and produce som
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Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh beats Arjun; Fabiano Caruana leads after round 7
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Round 7 of Norway Chess 2025 brought thrilling games across all boards. One of the standout games featured reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh against fellow Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, according to a release from Norway Chess.
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Former world number 1 Magnus Carlsen hails world champion D Gukesh for his
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen hailed the reigning world champion D Gukesh for his "fighting spirit" and praised him for capitalising on the opportunity during their encounter in the ongoing Norway Chess 2025.
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"Brilliance and dedication": PM Modi congratulates D Gukesh for memorable
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the reigning world champion D Gukesh for his "brilliance" which helped him trounce the five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025.
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World Champion D Gukesh stuns former No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh pulled off a stunning victory against former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament, turning the game around from a losing position on Sunday.
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