As the Candidates in Cyprus is in its squeaky bum (apt given how much sitting down is required to compete) segment, India follows the fortunes of Pragg, Vaishali and Divya. We’ve been spoiled by 2024 when five Indians (three men and two women) qualified for the Candidates. Divya and Pragg aren’t not looking good but…
New Delhi: For many, Ayush Shetty likely had the best week of his life. The 20-year-old beat the world No. 1, No. 4 and No. 7 players en route to the final of the Badminton Asia Championships. Viktor Axelsen and PV Sindhu praised him for his superb run. Fans called it the rise of a…
New Delhi, The International Mind Sports Association has invited bids from India and the world to host the next edition of the World Mind Games, to be held later this year or in early 2027. IMSA expresses interest in hosting World Mind Games in India With Chess as the most played game in the world…
Paphos Apr 13 After squandering the chance to extend her lead, Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali will be under pressure when she takes on former women’s world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the penultimate round of the Candidates chess tournament here. Vaishali under pressure in women’s candidates Vaishali, who was leading by a full point,…
New Delhi, The Sports Ministry would like Hockey India to nominate its best teams for the Asian Games amid an ongoing debate on whether separate sides should be finalised for the continental showpiece and the World Cup later this year to ensure players are not burnt out. Two teams should go: Ministry view on Asian…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said he is pushing for a Formula 1 race in India in 2027 by streamlining the tax-related hurdles that led to the event leaving the country in 2013 after three editions. Mansukh Mandaviya said he is pushing for a Formula 1 race in India in 2027. (AFP) In an…
New Delhi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated the Indian contingent that delivered an outstanding performance at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok recently. Sports minister felicitates Indian contingent for stellar show at World Archery Para Series The event witnessed participation from 21 countries and 113 athletes, with strong representation from Asian and…
Bengaluru: “It’s not too late to back out” – Laszlo Polgar warned his daughter Susan as she set off for the airport, bound for Beijing. It was October 1992 and Susan had decided to play the Women’s Candidates tournament, much against her father’s will. File image of Susan Polgar. (HT) For Susan, then in her…
Augusta: By the second hole on Sunday, Rory McIlroy had lost a historic six-shot lead that he had compiled after 36 holes at the Masters. Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club. (AFP) As he made the turn, there were just too many players snapping…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated Rajasthan Royals in a one-sided IPL clash, winning by 57 runs after debutant pacer Praful Hinge produced a sensational spell that completely shattered RR’s top order. SRH first posted a huge total and then bowled RR out comfortably, sealing a strong comeback after earlier losses. Watch Krunal Pandya on RCB’s…
