Kickboxing, arm wrestling and fencing take center stage on day 8 of World Combat Games
RIYADH: Medals were awarded in kickboxing, arm wrestling and fencing on day eight of the Riyadh World Combat Games on Friday.
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FIDE Grand Swiss: Praggnanandhaa Held By Aryan Chopra; Gukesh Draws With Rauf Mamedov
Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D Gukesh signed peace out of a theoretical opening against Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first round of the FIDE Grand Swiss that got underway in Isle of Man. Chopra is another young Grandmaster who hails from Delhi and is trying to make a mark in international circuit. Playing the black side of a Slav defense against someone who is, by consent, one of the best talents in the world, Chopra fought valiantly and held on to his own in a finely-paced game.
FIDE Grand Swiss: Praggnanandhaa Held By Aryan Chopra; Gukesh Draws With Rauf Mamedov
Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D Gukesh signed peace out of a theoretical opening against Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first round of the FIDE Grand Swiss that got underway in Isle of Man. Chopra is another young Grandmaster who hails from Delhi and is trying to make a mark in international circuit. Playing the black side of a Slav defense against someone who is, by consent, one of the best talents in the world, Chopra fought valiantly and held on to his own in a finely-paced game.
Belgium v Sweden Euro Qualifier Abandoned After Brussels Shooting
Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday Spectators at the King Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital were told to remain inside the ground following an announcement that the players would not return for the second half. "Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned," UEFA said on its website.
Euro 2024: Austria qualify, Ronaldo scores twice on day overshadowed by Brussels shooting
Austria became the latest team to book their place at Euro 2024 in Germany after substitute Marcel Sabitzer scored from the penalty spot to secure a 1-0 win at Azerbaijan on a day overshadowed by a deadly shooting in Brussels which saw Belgium's game against Sweden abandoned at halftime.
Belgium-Sweden Euro qualifier abandoned after Brussels shooting
PARIS: Belgium’s Euro 2024 Group F qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at halftime and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday.
Daftar Negara yang Lolos Piala Eropa 2024: Austria Susul 7 Negara
Austria menjadi tim terbaru yang lolos ke Piala Eropa 2024. Mereka menyusul tujuh negara yang sudah amankan tempat di Euro 2024. Berikut daftar lengkapnya.
Virgil Van Djik earns Netherlands crucial late win in Greece
Virgil van Dijk scored a stoppage-time penalty to give the Netherlands a crucial 1-0 win in Greece to keep alive their hopes of reaching Euro 2024 from the Republic of Ireland's qualifying group.