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FIDE Candidates win: Gukesh youngest-ever challenger for world title

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Apr 22, 2024 20:04

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Chennai teen sensation D Gukesh created history on Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever Candidates winner in Toronto. He also became the youngest World Championship challenger, and only the second Indian to win the Candidates after legend Viswanathan Anand.

His victory stunned everyone as he wasn't the favourite prior to the tournament, with Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura initially carrying bragging rights. But the youngster showcased grit and determination to finish the tournament on top of the standings.

Mar 12, 2024 19:03

National Poker Series India 2024: 44000+ entries in 1st week

India’s biggest Poker spectacle, National Poker Series India 2024 witnessed a record-breaking response from the burgeoning Indian poker community. Within the first 7 days of the commencement of the series, the edition has received close to 50,000 entries with 171 medals distributed, surpassing last edition’s number.

Mar 07, 2024 19:03

India’s 1st-ever intl stand-up paddling event in Mangalore

MANGALORE: World’s best stand-up paddlers, including world No. 2 Spanish duo of Fernando Perez (men’s) and Esperanza Barreras (women’s), along with Bianca Toncelli, reigning SUP junior champion, and reigning national champion Sekar Patchai are all set are set to showcase a thrilling competition at the country’s first-ever international stand-up paddling event, India Paddle Festival.

Mar 04, 2024 20:03

Times Group, Pickleball Asia ink JV to start 'world series'

The Times Group is partnering with Pickleball Asia to start the Pickleball World Series. The Pickleball World Series will start in the United States and travel across different continents with six major events in a year.

Mar 01, 2024 20:03

Mars, 2K extend WrestleMania presenting partner assn

STAMFORD, Conn.: Mars, Take-Two Interactive and WWE, Thursday announced that SNICKERS and WWE 2K24 will continue their union as the presenting partners of WrestleMania, which takes place Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Mar 01, 2024 19:03

PPA Tour, Major League Pickleball close merger

AUSTIN, Texas: The leading professional pickleball organizations the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) have announced the completion of their previously announced merger and the formation of a unified and definitive professional pickleball holding company.

Feb 29, 2024 20:02

Govt to issue digital certificates to registered athletes

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday announced that the government will issue digital certificates to registered athletes across the country, a move which would ensure a transparent account of their participation and performance. The digital certificate will have dates of the athletes' participation in competitions and serve as proof of their achievements, PTI reports.

Feb 28, 2024 20:02

Neeraj Chopra face of BPCL’s premium brand ‘Speed’

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has is pleased to introduce Olympic and World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra as the brand ambassador for their Premium Petrol ‘Speed’.

Feb 28, 2024 20:02

'Embed sports science into athletic framework': Abhinav Bindra

For India to grow into a sporting powerhouse, it needs to develop not just state of the art infrastructure but also adopt scientific mindset, champion shooter Abhinav Bindra said on Wednesday, calling upon coaches to embrace sports science in their training methods. Bindra, India's first individual Olympic champion, was a keynote speaker at the Bharat Sports Science Conclave.

Feb 22, 2024 19:02

New York Life inks multi-yr partnerships with MLB, US Soccer

NEW YORK: New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer, Wednesday announced multi-year partnerships with U.S. Soccer, Major League Baseball (MLB) and Little League International.

Feb 22, 2024 19:02

MMA: India’s Edukondal Rao set for 'Riyadh Showdown'

MUMBAI: In exciting news for India’s combat sports fans, Bangalore’s MMA fighter Edukondal Rao will face off against Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al Qahtani on February 24 in Riyadh.

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