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Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa Draw Again; Alireza Firouzja Takes Lead

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw in the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, underway here as the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour. On a day when Alireza Firouzja of France put it across Anish Giri of Holland, the other matches in the 10-player round-robin tournament ended in draws. By beating Giri with white, Firouzja became the sole leader going into the rest day.

"When You Lost To India...": Ignored Pakistan Star Ahmad Sehzad Tears Into PCB

As Pakistan cricket team hits an all new low, one of its discarded stars, Ahmad Shehzad, didn't mince words in his criticism on social media. Shehzad has been criticising the Pakistan team over a long time, be it with regards to his exclusion from national selection or other matters. Now, Shehzad has found another reason to target the PCB, questioning the manner in which the board is running cricketing affairs in the team. After Pakistan's defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the first-ever to the opponents in the nation's history, Shehzad said that the team hit an all-new low.

Ravi Shastri Pays Tribute To Shikhar Dhawan In heartfelt Retirement Message

In a heartfelt tribute to Shikhar Dhawan, former Indian cricket team head coach and director Ravi Shastri expressed his gratitude and admiration for the cricketer's impactful career. On Twitter, Shastri shared his sentiments, celebrating Dhawan's contributions to the sport and reflecting on their shared experiences. "Enjoy your retirement, Shiki Boy! You brought me so much joy and entertainment during my 7 years as coach and director. Your match-winning innings in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and that unforgettable knock in Galle will always be remembered. You're still young and have plenty of ways to contribute to the sport. God bless."

Denied Visa, Pakistan's Billiards And Snooker Association Lodges Complaint

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association has lodged a formal complaint with the sport's world governing body and the organisers after their squad was denied visas by the Indian High Commission for the IBSF U-18 and U-21 World Championships, which began in Bengaluru on Saturday. A top official of the PBSA said that they couldn't secure visas for their three players, Ahsan Ramazan, Hasnain Akhtar and Hamza Illyas. "We had applied to the Indian High Commission on time after getting all NOCs from our government and Pakistan Sports Board. But they didn't issue visas due to which our squad could not travel to Bengaluru," Alamgir Sheikh said.

Indonesia U-17 Kalahkan India, Nova Arianto Belum Puas

Timnas Indonesia U-17 mengalahkan India 3-1 pada laga uji coba di Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Bali, Minggu (25/8/2024). Tapi Nova Arianto belum puas.

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

Thirteen-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha has cemented her status as one of India's most promising badminton prodigies by clinching the girls' singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, the country where she first honed her skills in the sport. Patri capped off a phenomenal week with a superlative performance, defeating Vietnam's second seed Thi Thu Huyen Nguyen 22-20, 21-11 in a 34-minute final, offering a glimmer of hope after Indian badminton's recent struggles at the Paris Olympics.

Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement, Posts Emotional Message For Fans

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from domestic and international cricket on Saturday. The left-handed batter took to social media to post an emotional message for fans where he announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket.

"If Everything Goes Right, Will Bring Gold": Paralympic Cyclist Shaik Arshad

In the heart of every athlete lies the dream of winning gold at a major event and for Shaik Arshad, a Paralympic cyclist, this dream is closer than ever. As he gears up for the upcoming Paralympics, Arshad's determination is palpable. "We are working very hard, and this time, we will bring back a medal," Arshad told ANI. "If everything goes right, I will bring gold from Paris. The distance between me and a gold medal is just my training and determination. We are putting in the effort, and I believe it will pay off," he said.

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Grand Chess Tour: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa Draw Again; Alireza Firouzja Takes Lead

"When You Lost To India...": Ignored Pakistan Star Ahmad Sehzad Tears Into PCB

Ravi Shastri Pays Tribute To Shikhar Dhawan In heartfelt Retirement Message

Denied Visa, Pakistan's Billiards And Snooker Association Lodges Complaint

Indonesia U-17 Kalahkan India, Nova Arianto Belum Puas

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement, Posts Emotional Message For Fans

"If Everything Goes Right, Will Bring Gold": Paralympic Cyclist Shaik Arshad