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‘Our focus is on preparing athletes for success’: CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates sporting excellence at TOISA 2024 | More sports News

February 22, 2025 by Manovi

CM Yogi Adityanath (Screengrab) Lucknow: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow on Saturday (February 22) was a grand celebration of India’s sporting excellence.The event honoured athletes, coaches, and sports administrators for their remarkable contributions to the country’s sporting landscape. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath graced the occasion, expressing his admiration … Read more

The birth of Freestyle Chess: How Magnus Carlsen’s ‘perfect tournament’ came into being | Chess News

February 12, 2025 by Manovi

Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: In his column for The Economist last January, Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Chess champion and the current World No. 1, penned, “As the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins, I look forward not only to competing but to witnessing how this format reshapes … Read more

Watch: World chess champion D Gukesh devastated after losing Tata Steel 2025 Masters title to R Praggnanandhaa | Chess News

February 3, 2025 by Manovi

D Gukesh’s reaction after defeat to R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa displayed remarkable resilience and skill in the Masters section of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, putting up an extraordinary display of chess to defeat reigning world champion D Gukesh in the sudden death and claim his maiden title.The final encounter … Read more

Exclusive | Financial woes threaten India’s bid to host D Gukesh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News

January 31, 2025 by Manovi

NEW DELHI: India risks losing the opportunity to host reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour due to a lack of investor interest. With no confirmed financial backing, tournament organizers are now considering alternative venues, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com ahead of the German leg of … Read more

How world chess champion D Gukesh pipped Arjun Erigaisi to become new India No. 1 | Chess News

January 23, 2025 by Manovi

NEW DELHI: Heading into the 87th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, the reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh was ranked World No. 5 and India No. 2, trailing only Arjun Erigaisi.However, the campaign in Wijk aan Zee began on a sour note for Arjun. He suffered a defeat in his opening game … Read more