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  International Chess Day 2023: History, significance, why do we celebrate it and other key details

  July 20, 2023 7:20 IST

  The 99th International Chess Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 20 worldwide to mark the game's significance in culture and tradition and improve overall IQ across the globe.

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  International Chess Day 2023: How many Grandmasters (GMs) do different countries have? Know here

  July 19, 2023 17:32 IST

  Viswanathan Anand was the first Indian Chess player to win the Grandmaster title in 1988 and since then 82 Indians have won the prestigious title.

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  Antim Panghal questions Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games direct entry

  July 19, 2023 15:07 IST

  WFI's decision to give an exemption to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trial has been met with widespread criticism from wrestling coaches and other players.

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  International Chess Day 2023: List of world chess champions till now

  July 19, 2023 14:22 IST

  A total of 17 players have held the classical title while six players won FIDE World Championships (1993-2006),

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  Will Ahmedabad step up to host Commonwealth Games 2026 after Victorial pull out? Here's what we know

  July 19, 2023 11:30 IST

  Victoria pulled out as hosts of the event on Tuesday (July 18) citing budget issues that went out of hands. Victoria Premier Dan Andrews clearly stated that they won't be spending such a high amount on a 12-day sporting event. But will Ahmedabad bid for hosting rights now?

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  Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat exempted from Asian Games trials; wrestlers get direct entries

  July 18, 2023 23:56 IST

  Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were among the protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan.

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  Why did Australia withdraw as Commonwealth Games 2026 hosts?

  July 18, 2023 9:41 IST

  Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said his government last year agreed to host the next edition of the quadrennial event 'but not at any cost.'

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  Manipur ki praja ko bacha lijiye: Olympian Mirabai Chanu's heartfelt appeal to PM Modi amid conflict

  July 18, 2023 6:30 IST

  Indian weightlifter made a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve conflict in her troubled home state of Manipur, where the clashes have been going on for more than two months.

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  WFI elections delayed further as Gauhati High Court extends hearing date

  July 17, 2023 20:30 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India Elections were delayed after Gauhati High Court extended the date of hearing a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association. The next hearing date is July 28.

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  Avinash Sable qualifies for Paris Olympics 2024 after finishing 6th in Diamond League

  July 17, 2023 8:34 IST

  India's ace steeplechaser Avinash Sable became the first track and field athlete to qualify for Paris Olympics 2024 after his second career-best finish in Diamond League.

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  When a chess player is called Grandmaster? Eligibility, list of Chess Grandmasters from India

  July 27, 2023 12:28 IST

  Five-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand was the first Indian chess player to win the Grandmaster title in 1988 and since then 82 Indian players have won the most prestigious Chess title award.

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  Asian Athletics Championships: Why is Lord Hanuman chosen as official mascot of event?

  July 11, 2023 21:29 IST

  Asian Athletics Championships: The continental event will be featuring over 50 Indian athletes in the five-day tournament.

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  Canada Open 2023: Lakshya Sen wins his first title of the year, beats Shi Feng in final

  July 10, 2023 7:26 IST

  Trailing by four points in the second set, Lakshya Sen produced an excellent display of badminton in the final moments of the Canada Open final against Li Shi Feng to win his first title of the year.

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  OCA grants IOA additional one week for sending wrestlers' names for Asian Games 2023

  July 09, 2023 8:32 IST

  The Olympic Council of Asia has extended the deadline of sending wrestlers' names by one week after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had asked for time till August 5.

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  Archery Youth Championships: India's Aditi Swami becomes U-18 compound champion

  July 09, 2023 0:01 IST

  Archery Youth Championships: Aditi Swami bagged India's fourth Gold medal at the event. She defeated USA's Leann Drake in the showdown clash.

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  Grand Chess Tour: Indian ace Viswanathan Anand endures modest day, Gukesh stars on Day 2

  July 07, 2023 15:54 IST

  Grand Chess Tour: Viswanathan Anand conceded his lead spot in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament after a below-par day on Thursday.

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  'My fitness was bit low': Neeraj Chopra makes claim after Lausanne Diamond League 2023

  July 03, 2023 15:38 IST

  Neeraj Chopra won the second consecutive Diamond League title in Lausanne with a best throw of 87.66m. But he has claimed that he had fitness issues in the event.

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  Watch: Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League title with 87.66m throw

  July 01, 2023 9:16 IST

  After a foul throw on the first attempt, Neeraj Chopra made a sensational comeback with a winning throw on the fifth attempt.

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  Diamond League 2023: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra event live on TV and streaming in India?

  June 30, 2023 16:26 IST

  Neeraj Chopra will be in action after a month as he missed three events due to a muscle strain during training. This will be Chopra's second Diamond League event after Doha.

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  Former President Ram Nath Kovind embraces felicitation event for Special Olympics HEROES of India

  June 27, 2023 23:08 IST

  The Indian athletes ended the Special Olympics World Games 2023 with a double century of medals. Indian Team was the second most successful team in the event.

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  Team India ends Special Olympic World Games 2023 on a high with 202 medals

  June 26, 2023 13:02 IST

  A 194-member contingent from India went to be a part of the Special Olympics World Games 2023 and ended up winning 202 medals, including 76 gold.

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  Protesting wrestlers clarify stance on Asian Games trials

  June 26, 2023 9:50 IST

  The protesting wrestlers clarified their stance on the Asian Games trials saying that enemies are trying to disrupt their unity while alleging fabricated truth.

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  Don't need certificate: Yogeshwar hits back at Vinesh after being called Brij Bhushan's lackey

  June 24, 2023 11:50 IST

  Vinesh Phogat levelled several allegations against London Olympics medallist Yogeshwar Dutt saying that he tried to disregard the wrestlers' protest while calling him Brijh Bhushan Sharan Singh's lackey.

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  Who is known as the Father of Modern Olympics?

  June 23, 2023 19:30 IST

  It's been 129 years of the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is commemorated by Olympic Day, every year on June 23.

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  Vinesh Phogat accuses Yogeshwar Dutt of being 'spineless lackey' after oversight panel hearings

  June 23, 2023 18:05 IST

  "If anyone raises voice against injustice in the society, then Yogeshwar definitely vomits," Vinesh Phogat Tweeted.

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  India squad announced for Asian Athletics Championship, Neeraj Chopra not named

  June 23, 2023 12:46 IST

  The 54-member squad has been picked by the selection committee of Athletics Federation of India. The Championship is set to be played in Bangkok from July 12 to 16.

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  Protesting wrestlers return to practice at SAI Sonepat ahead of Asian Games trials

  June 19, 2023 23:36 IST

  The protesting wrestlers are returning to the mat ahead of the Asian Games trails.

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  Fencer Bhavani Devi creates history, becomes 1st Indian to win medal at Asian Championships

  June 19, 2023 16:16 IST

  India's Bhavani Devi creates history after defeating reigning World Champion Misaki Emura of Japan in the quarterfinal of Asian Fencing Championships.