Astana (Kazakhstan): India’s reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen (52kg) began her campaign with a convincing 5-0 win against Kazakhstan’s Rakhymberdi Zhansaya on the opening day of the Elorda Cup 2024 here on Monday. Minakshi (48kg) also made her way into the next round with a 4-1 victory over Gassymova Roxana of Kazakhstan. Conversely, Anamika defeated…
Stavanger (Norway): The stage is set for a historic moment in the world of chess as Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu gear up to compete in the 12th edition of the esteemed Norway Chess tournament. Scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 7 at SR-Bank’s main building in Stavanger,…
Bhubaneswar: Abha Khatua, the accomplished shot put athlete from Maharashtra, made headlines at the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition held at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The 28-year-old athlete shattered the national record for women’s shot put with an impressive throw of 18.41 meters. Khatua, who clinched the Asian silver medal, commenced her Olympic…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased a formidable display of cricket, securing a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the TATA IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a high-octane clash, RCB’s counter-attacking knocks, led by Rajat Patidar’s explosive 52 off 32 balls and Will Jacks’ blistering…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have beaten the Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in Match 61 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, moving within inches of qualifying for the Playoffs with just one game remaining. After a superb bowling performance that restricted Rajasthan Royals to 141/5 in 20 overs, Ruturaj Gaikwad played a true captain’s inning…
Bhubaneswar: The 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition kicked off with a thrilling start as Tamil Nadu’s T Santosh Kumar claimed the first gold medal on the opening day at the illustrious Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Clocking a commendable time of 50.04 seconds in the international low hurdles event, Santosh Kumar showcased his prowess…
London: Manchester City asserted their dominance in the Premier League title race with a commanding 4-0 victory over Fulham, propelling themselves to the top of the standings with just one week left in the season. In a dazzling display of skill and efficiency at Craven Cottage, Josko Gvardiol stole the show with a clinical brace,…
London: James Anderson, one of cricket’s most celebrated pace bowlers, has announced his retirement from international cricket after England’s first Test of the summer at Lord’s, against West Indies. This announcement brings an end to a legendary career that began 21 years ago and has left an indelible mark on the sport. Anderson, who will…
Bengaluru: Salima Tete, recently appointed as the Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, provided her insights following an exhilarating six-match friendly series against South Africa, held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) here from May 3rd to May 11th. The series, marked by intense competition, served as a crucial platform for India to…
