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]‘Glad to have contributed to Gukesh’s first GM norm & now hosting his match’
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 03:51 PM IST
In an interview with HT, Singapore Chess CEO GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming speaks about winning the World Championship bid and his role in Gukesh’s first GM norm
Wrestler Nisha Dahiya chases Olympic medal dream
The 68kg grappler has surmounted a series of injury setbacks as she bids to emulate her inspiration Sakshi Malik
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Emotional Hamilton rolls back the years
The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen to take his first win since 2021
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling F1 win at British GP
Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen's late charge to win a thrilling British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:15 PM IST
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Jyothi Yarraji confident of running faster now, says coach James Hillier
The 100m hurdler has shaken off a hip flexor issue and is expected to be ready to run her best at the Paris Games
Published on Jul 06, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Avishek RoyAvishek Roy
Ziaur Rehman: An imaginative risk-taker who didn’t play for draws
The 15-time Bangladesh national chess champion died after suffering a stroke during a game on Friday. He was 50
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Paris 2024: Indian athletes looking for the personal touch
Indian elite athletes for Paris Olympics are increasingly opting for personal coaches and training programmes, branching off from the national set-up.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:32 PM IST
Rutvick MehtaAvishek Roy
Throwback to when Bindra's gold added a new chapter in India's Olympic history
Abhinav Bindra was independent India's first-ever individual gold medallist and remained alone in that category until Neeraj Chopra joined him in 2021.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:42 PM IST
From record Olympic ‘A’ cuts to Universality – why the ebb in Indian swimming
Indian swimmers miss direct qualification for Paris Olympics, relying on Universality Places. Lack of depth in Indian swimming highlighted by coaches.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:37 PM IST
Vinesh receives Schengen visa for Spain with help from sports ministry, MEA
After her training-cum-competition stint in Spain, Phogat will travel to France for a 20-day training stint in preparation for the Paris Olympics.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:23 AM IST
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Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France wins
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win in the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the line despite being bunched in.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:32 PM IST
AP |
Dressage pick for Paris Olympics Games: Delhi High Court ruling likely today
The court indicated that it would pass orders on Wednesday, since its June 28 order restraining EFI from sending Anush Agarwalla’s name to the IOA was in operation till Tuesday
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Three years on, consistent Neeraj is India’s biggest hope in Paris
India’s contingent size is expected to be between 110-120, marginally down from the squad that won 7 medals in Tokyo
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
It would’ve been funny to stop at nine: Anand on his 10th Leon Masters title
At the Leon event, Anand competed against a former World Championship rival, one born the year he won his first Leon Masters title, and a third, a fellow Indian younger to him by over three decades
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:45 PM IST
Sreeja Akula, Bernadette among 47 players in UTT draft for 2024 season
The upcoming edition of UTT is slated in Chennai from August 22-September 7.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 10:20 PM IST
PTI |
World Chess Championship: Singapore to host Ding vs Gukesh
Delhi and Chennai were in the fray as well, Fide however decided to go with the only neutral venue in the mix
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:28 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Javelin thrower Kishore Jena’s season’s best boosts form ahead of Paris Olympics
India’s next best prospect after Neeraj Chopra crosses 80m to finish third on final day of Inter-State athletics
Published on Jun 30, 2024 11:59 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Mercedes driver Russell wins F1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash
Verstappen and Norris had been caught up in a fight for top spot, with the British driver accusing his rival of “dangerous” driving.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:41 PM IST
AP |
At 10 years and eight months, Faustino Oro becomes world’s youngest IM
Nicknamed ‘Messi of chess’ and ‘el pibe de oro’ (golden boy) by press in his home country, he has even beaten Magnus Carlsen in a bullet game
Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:51 PM IST
Avinash Sable looking to peak for Paris Olympics
Avinash Sable wins 3000m steeplechase at Inter-State athletics Championships in Panchkula, aiming to peak for Paris Olympics with a different training approach.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 10:52 PM IST
Avishek RoyAvishek Roy
Confusion over race walkers’ Paris Olympics selection process
Confusion surrounds Paris Olympics race walk selection as only one of four qualified walkers competes at National Inter-State Athletics Championships.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:38 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Max Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race
The three-time world champion delivered a home win at the Red Bull Ring with a fighting response after being passed by McLaren's Norris in the opening laps.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:22 PM IST
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AFI to reward consistent performers for Paris relay teams
AFI president Adille Sumariwalla says selection panel will pick those athletes who have done well throughout the season
Published on Jun 28, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Avishek RoyAvishek Roy, Panchkula
Delhi high court restrains EFI from naming dressage entry for Paris
The court asked EFI to hold its hand while considering a plea filed by Shruti Vora seeking to set aside the federation’s selection criteria for Olympics
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:56 PM IST
Olympic hopeful javelin thrower DP Manu suspended for doping offence
Earlier, Manu was asked to stay away from competitions by the Athletics Federation of India on the instructions of NADA.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:29 PM IST
PTI |
Javelin thrower DP Manu fails dope test, Paris Olympics qualification in danger
Among the Indians to cross 80m, he has pulled out of the Inter-State Championship
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 01:08 PM IST
Avishek Roy
NBA Draft: LeBron and Bronny script history, become 1st father-son combination
Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the NBA Draft.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi
At 14, Dhinidhi readies for an experience called Olympics
The Indian swimmer will compete in 200m freestyle, in which she became senior national champion last year clocking 02:04.24
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Inter-State Athletics: Kiran stuns the field, earns Paris spot
The 23-year-old won the women’s 400m race at the Inter-State Athletics Championships with a time of 50.92s
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:42 AM IST
Avishek Roy
Unheralded Kiran secures surprise Olympic berth in women's 400m
The automatic Olympics qualification mark in women's 400m is 50.95 seconds, which the 23-year-old Kiran managed to breach to secure her berth at ther Games.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 10:09 PM IST
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