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Kontaveit, Barbora Krejcikova advance to Prague Open 2nd round

Top-seeded Anett Kontaveit of Estonia cruised past Ekaterine Gorgodze 6-0, 6-1 to advance to the second round of the Prague Open on Tuesday

From Chess Olympiad's Thambi to the 1889 Handsome Dan, a story of mascots

But this horse-headed mascot is only the latest in a series of icons that have come to define the branding of global sports events

Chess Olympiad's Thambi ain't alone: Here's a look at India's mascots

In the run-up to the 44th Chess Olympiad, which kicks off on Thursday in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu unveiled the official logo and mascot - a chess knight called Thambi

India to field a record 6 teams, 30 players in 44th Chess Olympiad

India is hosting the 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, Chennai

CWG 2022: Jeremy wants gold at biggest competition since Youth Olympics

Youth Olympic champion weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga aims to clinch the coveted gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, England.

Tony Finau wins 3M Open by three with late surge, Scott Piercy collapse

After reading he was the betting favorite for the 3M Open, Tony Finau felt the pressure surprisingly mount in his mind as he sought to extend the momentum he has built this summer

Last-hole birdie gives Darren Clarke victory at Senior British Open

Darren Clarke birdied the last hole to beat a resurgent Padraig Harrington and win the Senior British Open by one shot

Tobi Amusan breaks world record in 100m hurdles semis, claims gold in final

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan broke the women's 100m hurdles world record after a spectacular performance in the semi-final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, on Sunday

Equal playing field? Why women sports persons get paid less than men

The pitch has always been queered against women sportspersons when it comes to earnings. Let's delve deep into the thorny issue of pay gap and find out what could be done to bring some parity

Neeraj Chopra 'elated' with historic silver, learns from challenging final

Neeraj Chopra, who clinched the historic silver medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, is elated from his performance, said that the challenging final was a good learning experience for him

Champion at 19, Ashwini Ponnappa ready for another splash at CWG

Gearing up for her fourth Commonwealth Games, India's doubles exponent Ashwini Ponnappa is now a different player from the 19-year-old who claimed a historic women's doubles gold on debut

Neeraj Chopra wins silver in World Championships, scripts history again

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra scripted yet another history as he became only the second Indian and first male track and field athlete to win a medal in the World Championships

Chances of podium finish very high in Chess Olympiad: India A team coach

The chances of the Indian team securing a podium finish in the upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad are very high, says Grandmaster M Shyam Sundar

We are proud of you: PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning silver

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lavished praise on Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene

World Championships: Eldhose Paul finishes 9th in men's triple jump final

India's Eldhose Paul finished ninth in the men's triple jump final while the 4x400m relay team ended 12th overall, failing to make it to the medal round in the World Championships here.

BCCI gave away Rs 4 crore in cash to Tokyo Olympic medalists: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) spent Rs 4 crore in giving cash awards to India's Tokyo Olympics medalists earlier this year, a report said

Neeraj Chopra 'spearheading' India's challenge in Birmingham CWG

The stars are shining for the champion athlete as he continues to bag one medal after the other in international competitions and shattering national records with impunity

Javelin thrower Annu Rani finishes seventh in World Championships

India's Annu Rani finished seventh in the women's javelin throw final with a below-par effort of 61.12m at the World Championships here

Jamaica's Sherika Jackson wins 200 worlds with second-fastest time ever

Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold medal in the sprints Thursday night, capturing the 200-meter title at the world championships in the second-fastest time (21.45 sec) in history

Eldhose Paul creates history at World Athletics Championships 2022

Eldhose Paul became the first Indian to qualify for the men's triple jump final at the World Athletics Championships 2022 with an effort of 16.68 metres here