The Indian grandmaster, Koneru Humpy, defeated the Chinese player, Tingjie Lei, to take second place in the Women's Candidates Tournament. After a draw with Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine, Zhongyi Tan of China took first place. R. Vaishali's remarkable performance led to a tie for second place, eventually finishing fourth on tiebreak. Humpy, Lei, and Vaishali each scored seven points, putting Tan in second place with nine total points. Humpy's remarkable recovery—she has five points in the last seven games—was in stark contrast to her early difficulties at the halfway stage. In a close ba
As the youngest winner of the Candidates Chess Tournament, seventeen-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh made history and gained the chance to take on the current world champion Ding Liren later in the year. After an incredible trip that saw him secure nine out of fourteen points, Gukesh played against American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in a draw in the final round. With this feat, he joins the prestigious ranks of Viswanathan Anand, the first Indian to win this competition back in 2014, on his route to winning five world championship titles. Anand expressed his admiration for Guke
The United States is expected to continue its dominance, at the Paris Summer Gamers leading the medal tally for a record-tying fourth time with 39 gold and 123 overall medals. With the advantage of being the host country, France is predicted to go up to third place and win 28 gold medals overall. China, meanwhile, is expected to maintain its second-place finish with 35 golds. Britain, Australia, and Japan are predicted by Gracenote to equal the fourth-highest amount of gold, each with 13. Sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine restrict the Russian Olympic Committee's involvement, m
The legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal made his court comeback at the Barcelona Open following an injury hiatus. His return from a persistent hip issue that had kept him out since January, missing important events like the Australian Open and Indian Wells as well as the majority of the 2023 season, was signalled with his first-round match against Flavio Cobolli. With an incredible 14 victories under his belt, his presence in Barcelona, especially on the clay courts, suggests a possible comeback before the French Open. Playing on the Catalan clay brings back memories of his Roland Garr
On Tuesday, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the historic Greek site of Olympia, marking the start of its journey to the Games. Due to cloudy skies, a backup flame was used instead of the traditional sun-assisted lighting. Despite the change in plans, the event drew thousands of spectators to witness this symbolic moment. The torch will travel through Greece over a 5,000-kilometre route before reaching Athens for the official handover to the Paris Games organisers on April 26. IOC President Thomas Bach has stressed that this relay is a link to the historic Olympic tradition
After an 11-year reign, Bayern Munich's grasp on the league was broken on Sunday by Bayer Leverkusen, who achieved a thrilling 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen in their inaugural Bundesliga triumph. Leverkusen's 29-game unbeaten streak this season, under the wise guidance of Xabi Alonso, engraved their name in history and secured their first league title since 1993. With five games left and a commanding 16-point advantage over Bayern, Leverkusen looks set for more success. Their incredible adventure doesn't end in the Bundesliga; they're still going strong in the German Cup and the Europa
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