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Gukesh started chess as an extra-curricular activity: Coach Bhaskar

Grandmaster Gukesh, on Sunday, made history by leading India to its first-ever chess Olympiad gold in the 'Open' category in Budapest.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz on Spain's roster for the Davis Cup Finals

Alcaraz earned the men's singles titles at the French Open in June and Wimbledon in July to raise his career total to four at the age of 21.

'Father of Indian chess boom': Anand's impact shaping a 'golden generation'

The 18-year-old Gukesh and the 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa have often stated that they would not be where they are without "Vishy sir".

D Gukesh and Co stress on team spirit after Chess Olympiad heroics

This phenomenal performance helped the team clinch gold as India scored a dominating 21 points out of a possible 22, winning 10 and drawing just one match against last Olympiad winners Uzbekistan.

Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team World

Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz 6-2, 7-5 as Team Europe rallied to beat Team World 13-11 and win the Laver Cup.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men, women create history, win maiden gold medals

The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in the 11th and final round match

Rahul Gandhi wishes luck to team India for gold at Chess Olympiad

Grandmaster and World Championship challenger D Gukesh put it across Fabiano Caruana of United States to raise hopes of a maiden gold medal for the Indian men in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh beats Caruana as India close in on maiden Gold

Set to play the next World championship match in Singapore in November, Gukesh played another tough game showcasing his steely nerves against the top seeded teams and also beating Caruana

National Rifle Association of India elects Kalikesh Singh as new president

Kalikesh, a former MP from Odisha, was taking care of the day-to-day functioning of the NRAI after the position fell vacant last year following the resignation of Raninder Singh

Aiming to get India among top five countries in sports by 2047: Mandaviya

Centre launched Mera Yuva Bharat - MY Bharat' portal- a single window platform for the youth, the minister added that they must be enthusiastic and motivated and put knowledge gained for development

Singapore GP: Lando Norris of McLaren ready to challenge Red Bull for title

After starting 15th, Norris passed Verstappen late in the race to finish fourth, but the Dutch driver still leads by 59 points heading into the Singapore Grand Prix.

India aims to host 2036 Olympics, come in top 10 of medals tally: Mandaviya

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said India is aiming to host the 2036 Olympics and finish in the top 10 in the medals tally.

Defending champions Italy to take on Argentina in Davis Cup Finals

Thursday's draw for the last eight in the southern Spanish city of Malaga also set up the United States against Australia, Germany against Canada and the Netherlands against Spain.

45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024: What has happened in Budapest so far

Indian men's team are currently favorites to win gold in the open section after continuing their unbeaten streak in round 8

F1 legend Mika Hakkinen opens karting track in Chennai

The ceremony was attended by India's two former F1 drivers, Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok.

Sumit Nagal demands $50, 000 to represent India, calls it standard practice

Nagal had opted out of the recent Davis Cup tie against Sweden, citing a back strain that also forced him out of the US Open men's doubles competition last month.

Shot-putter Kiran fails dope test, Punia not in list of suspended athletes

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia's name is missing from the latest update though he figured in a previous list issued by the NADA recently.

Diamond League athletics series to increase prize money from next season

The announcement comes as the World Athletics president Sebastian Coe bids to become president of the International Olympic Committee.

WFI requests CGF to not drop wrestling from CWG 2026, but not very hopeful

India is one of the most successful wrestling nations in CWG, having won 114 medals in the sport till the 2022 edition.

Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final HIGHLIGHTS: India beat China 1-0, lift record-extending 5th title

Asian Champions Trophy 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 in the 3rd/4th place playoff to finish 3rd in the tournament