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Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Smell Victory Against Kazakhstan

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored the necessary 2.5 points out of possible three against Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. It seems like Gukesh and Arjun can do nothing wrong in this Olympiad as they overpowered Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces in quick time. Praggnanandhaa played another draw on board two but that only ensured an Indian victory irrespective of the result of Vidit Gujrathi who was playing against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Beat Kazakhstan

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. It seems like Gukesh and Arjun can do nothing wrong in this Olympiad as they overpowered Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces in quick time. Praggnanandhaa played another draw on board two to only ensure an Indian victory while Vidit Gujrathi played out a draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in a marathon game to complete the triumph.

Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes forced into emergency surgery in Azerbaijan

Sky Sports' Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes has revealed she underwent emergency surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis in Baku. Brookes, known for her extensive work covering Grand Prix events, was set to appear on camera during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix coverage but had to step back due to health issues.

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Smell Victory Against Kazakhstan

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored the necessary 2.5 points out of possible three against Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. It seems like Gukesh and Arjun can do nothing wrong in this Olympiad as they overpowered Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces in quick time. Praggnanandhaa played another draw on board two but that only ensured an Indian victory irrespective of the result of Vidit Gujrathi who was playing against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix Thriller

McLaren's Oscar Piastri held off pole-sitter Charles Leclerc's Ferrari for an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix win on Sunday with Mercedes' George Russell in third. Piastri's teammate Lando Norris finished fourth to reduce championship leader Red Bull's Max Verstappen (fifth) lead to 59 points with seven races and three sprints to go. There was late drama on the streets of Baku when Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull collided, the race ending under a virtual safety car.

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Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Smell Victory Against Kazakhstan

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Beat Kazakhstan

Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes forced into emergency surgery in Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Smell Victory Against Kazakhstan

McLaren's Oscar Piastri Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix Thriller

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