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ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

Shooter Akhil Sheoran clinched a bronze medal in the men's 50 m rifle 3 positions event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship being held in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday and also secured a 2024 Paris Olympics quota for the country in the process. As per the Olympics.com, Akhil was sixth in the medal round after the kneeling series but made a huge comeback during the prone and standing sections to tally a score of 450 and got the podium position. Austria's Alexander Schmirl bagged the gold with 462.6 while the Czech Republic's Petr Nymbursky clinched the silver, scoring 459.2.

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Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held fancied American player Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the first game of the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday. The 17-year old Praggnanandhaa waged a gritty battle against the American to share the honours in 78 moves. Having drawn Saturday's encounter with black pieces, the Indian GM now has the advantage of playing with white on Sunday. Meanwhile, world no.1 Magnus Carlsen took a big step towards the final by beating local favorite Nijat Abasov in game 1 of the two-game classical series.

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held fancied American player Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the first game of the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday. The 17-year old Praggnanandhaa waged a gritty battle against the American to share the honours in 78 moves. Having drawn Saturday's encounter with black pieces, the Indian GM now has the advantage of playing with white on Sunday. Meanwhile, world no.1 Magnus Carlsen took a big step towards the final by beating local favorite Nijat Abasov in game 1 of the two-game classical series.

India Clinches Mixed Team Air Pistol Gold At ISSF World Championships

Shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal brought cheers to the India camp, clinching the 10m air pistol mixed team gold by defeating Turkey in the final of the ISSF World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. The Indian duo defeated the Turkish pair of Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec 16-10 in the gold-medal match to take the country's medals tally to two. India are currently placed second on the medals table with a gold and a bronze medal, while China is leading the tally with five gold and two bronze medals. The Indians shot superbly in the qualification round with Esha notching up 290 and Narwal 293. Their aggregate score of 583 helped them top the qualification round and push Turkey to second spot with an aggregate of 581.

India Clinches Mixed Team Air Pistol Gold At ISSF World Championships

Shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal brought cheers to the India camp, clinching the 10m air pistol mixed team gold by defeating Turkey in the final of the ISSF World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. The Indian duo defeated the Turkish pair of Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec 16-10 in the gold-medal match to take the country's medals tally to two. India are currently placed second on the medals table with a gold and a bronze medal, while China is leading the tally with five gold and two bronze medals. The Indians shot superbly in the qualification round with Esha notching up 290 and Narwal 293. Their aggregate score of 583 helped them top the qualification round and push Turkey to second spot with an aggregate of 581.

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event.

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event.

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ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

Over 100 players jostle for medals at Badminton classics

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals

India Clinches Mixed Team Air Pistol Gold At ISSF World Championships

India Clinches Mixed Team Air Pistol Gold At ISSF World Championships

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4