U.S.-based Nathaniel sets African 400m indoor record
Umukoro wins 60m silver medal United States-based Nigeria 400m runner, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has hinted at what is expected of him at the fast-approaching World Indoor Championships, in China.
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D Gukesh Attains Career-Best No 3 Ranking; R Praggnanandhaa Back In Top 10
India's reigning world champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high number three ranking, while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa broke back into the top 10 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who has been in sublime form ever since he beat China's Ding Liren to clinch the world title in Singapore in December, has gained 10 points and now has a 2787 rating. Gukesh, who lost the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee to Praggnanandhaa on tiebreak, is behind second-placed Hikaru Nakamura (2802) while and Norway's Magnus Carlsen (2833) continues to be the top-ranked chess player in the world.
Prague Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Scores First Win, Aravindh Chithambaram Shoots To Sole Lead
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Czech Republic, while Aravindh Chithambaram emerged as the sole leader, defeating top seed Wei Yi of China in the third round of the Prague Masters in Prague. It was a swift and commanding victory for Praggnanandhaa, widely regarded as the biggest favourite to win this tournament. It was a Nimzo-Indian defense and in Praggnanandhaa's words it was “just a position to play”. The middle game surfaced with Dai Van being on the defensive despite his extra pawn, a typical feature of the structure and the Indian navigated the complexities with ease.
Canada's Grondin earns silver medal in World Cup men's snowboard cross
Canada's Eliot Grondin earned a World Cup silver medal at a men's snowboard cross competition on Saturday in Erzurum, Turkey.
Indonesia Tampil dengan Peci di Kejuaraan Wushu Internasional
Pesantren Al-Kahfi Somalangu menjadi wakil Indonesia di Kejuaraan Wushu Internasional Hongkong ke-20. Mereka tampil dengan memakai peci.
NY Rangers fans boo Canadian national anthem as Toronto Maple Leafs visit Madison Square Garden
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Badminton: Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min, Loh Kean Yew advance to German Open finals
SINGAPORE: It was a day of double delight for Singapore’s top men’s and women’s singles badminton players on Saturday (Mar 1) as they booked their spots in the German Open finals.
Age but a number as John Higgins claims World Open title
John Higgins has become the oldest winner of a ranking tournament in 43 years after claiming the World Open crown.