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  Divya Deshmukh creates history, becomes first Indian to reach FIDE women's World Cup final

  July 23, 2025 22:39 IST

  India’s Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup final, defeating ex-World Champion Tan Zhongyi. The 19-year-old also secured a spot in the Candidates Tournament, keeping India’s hopes alive.

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  Delhi government hikes cash award for Olympic winners, medallists to get jobs

  July 22, 2025 16:35 IST

  Delhi government has decided to hike the cash award for the Olympic winners from the state. A gold medallist will get Rs 7 crore while silver and bronze medal winners will take home Rs 5 and 3 crore respectively. Moreover, the winners will also get Group A and B jobs.

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  India to host Chess World Cup for first time in 23 years, dates revealed

  July 21, 2025 12:48 IST

  The prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup will take place in India for the first time this year. A total of 206 players will take part in the tournament and it will also decide the qualification spots in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.

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  Arshad Nadeem, Olympic gold medallist, exposes Pakistan government: 'All plot promises were fake'

  July 17, 2025 19:47 IST

  2024 Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem was promised several cash rewards by the Pakistan government, including land plots. However, a year later, Arshad confirmed that all the plot promises that were made turned out to be fake.

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  R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess event

  July 17, 2025 13:06 IST

  India's star grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Norwgian and world number 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess in round 4 clash of the event in Las Vegas. Interestingly, the Las Vegas leg of the tournament is co-founded by Carlsen himself.

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  Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag knocked out of Japan Open in second round

  July 17, 2025 12:16 IST

  Indian shuttlers have disappointed big time at the ongoing Japan Open Super 750 tournament. PV Sindhu was knocked out of the first round itself and in the second round, Lakshya Sen and the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also lost their respective matches.

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  PV Sindhu crashes out in first round of Japan Open; Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag advance

  July 16, 2025 19:39 IST

  PV Sindhu suffered her fifth first-round exit of the year at the Japan Open, losing to Korea’s Sim Yu Jin. On the other hand, Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair Satwik-Chirag advanced with straight-game wins, while Anupama Upadhyaya also moved into round two.

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  Fauja Singh, 114-year-old marathon runner, dies in road accident in Jalandhar

  July 15, 2025 0:01 IST

  Author Khushwant Singh confirmed the demise of 114-year-old veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh. "My Turbaned Tornado is no more," Khushwant wrote in a social media post on X.

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  Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi hits out at British Airways, shares his 'worst experience'

  July 14, 2025 14:45 IST

  Arjun Erigaisi has slammed British Airways for the delay in baggage for more than 48 hours. He has also alleged that the airline's employees are rude and isn't pleased one bit with the way British Airways has treated him during this period.

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  Saina Nehwal announces separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap after seven years

  July 14, 2025 7:00 IST

  India's veteran badminton star Saina Nehwal took centre and shared an Instagram story where she revealed her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap after seven years of marriage. She shared a statement on the same on her story.

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  Neeraj Chopra set to face off against Arshad Nadeem for 1st time after Paris Olympics 2024

  July 13, 2025 8:57 IST

  Another big face off is set between India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Both will take on each other for the first time since the Paris Olympics 2024. They will lock horns at the Diamond League in Silesia.

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  Neeraj Chopra reacts to Radhika Yadav's murder, says families should support each other

  July 11, 2025 18:02 IST

  Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father at their Gurugram residence after being upset over the tennis academy that Radhika was running. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra has reacted to the murder, calling for the families to support each other.

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  India's fastest man! Animesh Kujur becomes first Indian to run 100m in sub 10.20 seconds

  July 06, 2025 21:26 IST

  Animesh Kujur has become the first Indian to run a 100m sprint in under 10.20 seconds. He has set a new national record in the category, clocking a time of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece.

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  Neeraj Chopra decimates others to win inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru

  July 05, 2025 21:52 IST

  Neeraj Chopra wins the inaugural NC Classic 2025 at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Julius Yego finished second with 84.51 metres, and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage finished third with 84.34 metres.

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  NC Classic 2025 highlights: Neeraj Chopra finishes in first place, Yego finishes in second

  July 07, 2025 23:13 IST

  NC Classic 2025 Live Score: The stage is set for the NC Classic 2025. The marquee event is being held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru and is India's very first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level event.

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  Canada Open: Kidambi Srikanth stuns top seed and World No.6 Chou Tien Chen to enter semifinals

  July 05, 2025 13:32 IST

  Kidambi Srikanth put up a strong show in the quarterfinal against top seed Chou Tien Chen to stun the World No.6 and make his way into the semifinals of the Canada Open. Srikanth will now face Japan's third seed Kenta Nishimoto for a place in the final.

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  Neeraj Chopra Classic: From Thomas Rohler to Yego, competing Javelin stars and their best throws

  July 05, 2025 7:58 IST

  The Neeraj Chopra Classic will pit some of the greatest stars of the Javelin at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, with Neeraj being the biggest showstopper. Here are all the athletes that are taking part in the event alongside the Indian Javelin icon.

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  D Gukesh wins rapid title at Grand Chess Tour 2025 Zagreb

  July 04, 2025 23:55 IST

  D. Gukesh won the rapid title at the Grand Chess Tour 2025 Zagreb event with 14 points. After an early loss, he secured five consecutive wins, including one over Magnus Carlsen, and capped his run with a final-round victory over Wesley So.

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  Neeraj Chopra Classic: When and where to watch on TV and stream online in India?

  July 04, 2025 22:45 IST

  The Neeraj Chopra Classic will be held on July 5 in Bengaluru, featuring top javelin talent from India and abroad. Initially set for May in Panchkula, the event was moved due to floodlight issues and rescheduled amid India-Pakistan tensions. Know when and where to watch the event.

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  'Beginning of a new chapter in Indian athletes' - Neeraj Chopra ahead of historic NC Classic event

  July 04, 2025 15:48 IST

  Neeraj Chopra is set to host the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, aiming to spark a new era in Indian athletics with international-level javelin events, greater exposure, and more opportunities for local athletes.

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  NC Classic 2025: A look at Neeraj Chopra's form

  July 04, 2025 9:09 IST

  With India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra all set to compete in the upcoming NC Classic 2025, let us have a look at the 27-year-old's form throughout 2025 so far, with just two second place finishes, Chopra could the favourite to go all the way in the event.

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  D Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, takes sole lead in Grand Chess tour

  July 04, 2025 8:23 IST

  India's D Gukesh has once again stunned the Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen at the ongoing Grand Chess Tour. Through his win against Carlsen, Gukesh has taken a 10-point sole lead in the event as well.

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  Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, husband Somvir Rathee become parents to a baby boy in Delhi

  July 01, 2025 17:33 IST

  Engaged in 2018, Vinesh Phogat and Somvir Rathee had announced their pregnancy in public in March earlier this year. Phogat retired from wrestling in August last year after the Paris Olympics heartbreak and since then, has joined politics for INC.

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  Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena ruled out of NC Classic due to injury, replacement named

  July 01, 2025 0:21 IST

  The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a men's javelin exhibition event, will take place at Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium on July 5. Five Indian athletes alongside seven international stars will be taking part in the competition.

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  Who is Ayush Shetty? 5 things to know about India's 6ft 4in-tall badminton hope

  June 30, 2025 18:52 IST

  Ayush Shetty has been the toast of the nation ever since he created history, winning his first senior tour title at the US Open Super 300 event. The 6ft 4in tall athlete showcased all his talent during the tournament, especially in the knockouts, to eventually lift the trophy.

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  Chennai Bulls script history, clinch maiden Rugby Premier League title defeating Delhi Redz

  June 29, 2025 23:27 IST

  Chennai Bulls defeated Delhi Redz in the summit clash of the Rugby Premier League. Both sides locked horns on June 29 as Bulls registered one of the most dominant wins of the season, defeating Redz by a score of 41-0.

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  R Praggnanandhaa leapfrogs world champion D Gukesh, becomes India's top-ranked player

  June 28, 2025 14:48 IST

  R Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 to become India's top-ranked chess player in the world. Praggnanandhaa has leapfrogged world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi to become the top-ranked player from the nation.

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  Who is nine-year-old Aarit Kapil? Indian prodigy stuns Magnus Carlsen in online chess tournament

  June 25, 2025 17:19 IST

  In a stunning display of talent, nine-year-old Indian chess prodigy Aarit Kapil held world number one Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the Early Titled Tuesday online tournament. V Pranav won the event while Carlsen hit a 2900 freestyle rating.