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All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

With powerhouses Russia and China missing, India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively. Though the five-time world champion and legendary Viswanathan Anand has chosen not to play and donned the mentor's hat this time, the Indian teams, nonetheless, wear a formidable look. The Indian 'A' team, seeded second behind the star-studded USA is likely to be among the main challengers for the top prize along with Norway led by Carlsen and Azerbaijan. The youthful India 'B' squad coached by R B Ramesh, is seeded 11th and can be counted among the dark horses.

Hoping For Several Medals This Time In Commonwealth Games: India Men's Boxing Coach Dharmendra Yadav

Ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games, Indian men's boxing team coach Dharmendra Yadav expressed his confidence about winning many gold medals in the prestigious event at Birmingham. The Indian Boxing contingent comprising 12 boxers which includes four women and eight men arrived here at Birmingham to compete in Commonwealth Games 2022. In CWG 2018, which was held in Australia, the Indian boxing team clinched nine medals. Out of which, three were gold, three were silver, and three were bronze.

"IPL Is A Big Reason For Why...": Ex-South Africa Captain Graeme Smith On T20 League's Impact

When the first T20I international was played in 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, no one would have thought that the format would become so big in about ten years' time and there would be the talk of the format being the most likely format to take cricket into Olympics. T20 cricket is also being looked at as the format to spread the game all over the world. Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith recently revisited India's first T20I against South Africa and he also spoke about how IPL has been a big reason behind helping T20 cricket reach high levels.

Lakshya Sen Looking Forward To Playing His First Commonwealth Games Match

With Commonwealth Games 2022, just around the corner, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen said that he is looking forward to being a part of his first senior multi-sporting event. The Indian badminton contingent arrived at Birmingham on Monday for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. "I feel excited to be a part of the Commonwealth Games 2022. I have seen in the past how these games are and how important they are for India. I am really looking forward to playing my first game. My practice session over here went good, so, I am really confident," Lakshya Sen told ANI.

"Don't Think We Have Any Right...": India Batter On Why Virat Kohli Should be Left Alone

Virat Kohli's form off late has become a huge talking point, and the big scores have not come for the batter. In the recently-concluded ODI series against England, Kohli failed to get into his groove and he registered scores of 16 and 17. Before that, he had failed in the Edgbaston Test and the T20I series against England as well. The batter has now gotten the support of Robin Uthappa, as the T20 World Cup-winner said that the batter needs to be left alone as he knows how to deal with things.

"Don't Think Pakistan Can Win" If...: Australia Great Ricky Ponting On Babar Azam and Co. At T20 World Cup

Pakistan are always a force to reckon with in the ICC tournaments as they are truly an unpredictable side and the side can defeat anybody on their day. In the last T20 World Cup, Pakistan defeated India and New Zealand in a comprehensive fashion. They were looked at as potential favourites but Australia spoilt their party in the semi-finals. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said that Pakistan would not be able to win T20 World Cup in Australia if Babar Azam does not have a great tournament.

Covid-hit KL Rahul may miss T20I series in West Indies

West Indies, starting on July 29 at Tarouba, TOI has learnt. However, the BCCI will not announce a replacement for the senior India batsman.

Lovlina Borgohain Says "Thank You" After Boxer's Coach Gets CWG 2022 Approval

Lovlina Borgohain confirmed on Wednesday that her coach Sandhya Gurung has got the accreditation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, starting July 28 in Birmingham. The development comes a day after the boxer's viral social media post regarding the issue. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist had on Monday claimed that she has faced "mental harassment" due to the constant removal of her coaches, who helped her win an Olympic medal, from her training process and were later allowed entry after several requests. She added that her coach Sandhya Gurung had not been allowed entry into the Commonwealth Games Village.

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All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Hoping For Several Medals This Time In Commonwealth Games: India Men's Boxing Coach Dharmendra Yadav

"IPL Is A Big Reason For Why...": Ex-South Africa Captain Graeme Smith On T20 League's Impact

Lakshya Sen Looking Forward To Playing His First Commonwealth Games Match

"Don't Think We Have Any Right...": India Batter On Why Virat Kohli Should be Left Alone

"Don't Think Pakistan Can Win" If...: Australia Great Ricky Ponting On Babar Azam and Co. At T20 World Cup

Covid-hit KL Rahul may miss T20I series in West Indies

Lovlina Borgohain Says "Thank You" After Boxer's Coach Gets CWG 2022 Approval