On Friday, Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, was chosen by the International Monetary Fund's executive board for a second five-year term as managing director. She will be beginning her term on October 1, 2024. She was the sole candidate for the position. According to the customary procedure wherein European states select the IMF managing director, the decision was made after European Union finance ministers approved Georgieva for the position. The board praised Georgieva's skillful leadership in leading the IMF through major international problems during her last term. Georgieva
Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi won in a thrilling sixth round of the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, extending India's remarkable performance. Praggnanandhaa defeated Nijat Abasov, and Gujrathi outplayed Alireza. Meanwhile, D Gukesh and Hikaru Nakamura drew to maintain shared leadership. Gukesh and Ian Nepomniachtchi lead the men's division with four points apiece. While Gujrathi achieved a strategic triumph over Alireza, Praggnanandhaa demonstrated his might in a tactical victory over Abasov. The result of Gukesh's matchup with Nakamura was a tie. Fabian
Indian-American players Sahith Theegala, who won his first PGA title in September, and Akshay Bhatia, who recently won the PGA Texas Open, are optimistic that their Masters victories will boost Indian golf. The 22-year-old Indian-American Bhatia earned a berth in the Masters by winning the Valero Texas Open. He had a shoulder problem, yet he had an incredible game in both the regular season and the playoffs. Sahith Theegala, who is ranked No. 15, is gaining popularity alongside him. Their achievements are similar to the rise of Indian CEOs in US corporations. After competing in the 2014
On Monday, Chennai Super Kings' all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, made IPL history during their convincing seven-wicket win against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Jadeja showcased his all-round brilliance, taking three wickets in his first eight deliveries and securing two catches. His performance saw him reach a milestone of 100 catches in the IPL, making him the first player to achieve at least 100 catches, 1,000 runs, and 100 wickets in the tournament. With 156 wickets and 2,776 runs, Jadeja has become one of the league's most valuable assets, joining elite players like Kohli, Raina, Pollard, a
On Sunday, Sumit Nagal made history by becoming the first Indian in 42 years to reach the singles main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters after a hard-fought win in the final round of qualifiers. He secured his spot by defeating World No. 55 Facundo Diaz Acosta in a gritty match. He showcased his prowess on the clay courts with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 victory. Nagal's stellar performance this year includes notable wins. He triumphed over Alexander Bublik at the Australian Open in January and secured victory at the Chennai Open, propelling him into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. Recently, he also ac
Mirabai Chanu, the esteemed Indian weightlifter, staged an inspiring comeback from a hip injury, securing her spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics after an impressive performance at the IWF World Cup 2024. Despite a challenging six-month rehabilitation period, Mirabai's dedication paid off, earning her third place in Group B and 11th overall, solidifying her qualification for the Games. Ranked second in the Olympic Qualification Rankings, her return signifies readiness for the upcoming challenge. Mirabai's journey has been characterised by tenacity, with notable accomplishments including an
American tennis player Danielle Collins secured the WTA Charleston Open clay court title with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Russia's Daria Kasatkina. After her Miami Open win, which boosted her career-best ranking to 15, this win comes as a welcome follow-up. Additionally, the 30-year-old Collins is currently riding a remarkable 13-match winning streak. In her showdown against former Charleston champion Kasatkina, Collins showcased her dominance, needing a mere 77 minutes to seal the win. Collins's commanding play, in which she won an impressive 95.2% of first-serve points and save
On Sunday, Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma, two Ethiopian runners, made incredible breakthroughs at the Paris Marathon, winning the women's and men's divisions, respectively. Before winning, Uma experienced a tense moment when he nearly collided with a race official close to the finish line. He kept cool and acknowledged the applauding crowd as he crossed the finish line, even after the scare. Uma took first place for 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 33 seconds, besting the Kenyan pairs of Titus Kipruto (2:05:48) and Elisha Rotich (2:06:54), who were the 2021 champions. Fikir had fierce opposit
The race for the Orange Cap continues to heat up in the IPL 2024, with familiar names maintaining their dominance while fresh faces make their mark. Virat Kohli continues to hold the top spot with an impressive tally of 203 runs in four matches, boasting a formidable strike rate of 140. With a strike rate of 160, Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals has scored 181 runs in just three matches. However, the most recent addition to the top five was Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who shot himself into contention with a brilliant 37 runs off of only 12 balls against the Chennai Super Kin
Caitlin Clark, the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I women's single-season and career scoring record-breaker, clinched her second consecutive Naismith National Player of the Year Award. The senior from Iowa was given the honour in Cleveland prior to her team's trip to the Final Four. Stanford's Cameron Brink, UConn's Paige Bueckers, and USC's JuJu Watkins were among the nominees. Clark acknowledged gratitude while highlighting the importance of competing for her team in the Final Four. With 32 points, nine assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game, she is leading the