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"Gukesh Is The Favourite": R Praggnanandhaa On Chess World Championship Match

On current form, D Gukesh is the favourite to win the World Chess Championship title against his Chinese opponent, Ding Liren, believes Indian teenage Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. The World Championship is scheduled to be played from November 25 till December 13 in Singapore. Gukesh, who at 17 became the youngest player to win the Candidates Tournament in April, has had a remarkable 2024, leading India to a historic gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad. In contrast, Liren has struggled this year, failing to secure a single victory in the Classical format since January.

Indian Grandmasters Predict Easy World Championship Match Victory For D Gukesh

Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay and Abhijit Kunte believe Indian GM D Gukesh, whose game bears a "resemblance" to legendary Russian Anatoly Karpov, will win the upcoming FIDE World Championship contest by the 12th round against his Chinese opponent Liren Ding in Singapore later this month. Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024. Gukesh became the youngest champion in the history of the Candidates Tournament and also helped India win the gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad.

Indian Doubles Pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Crash Out In Kumamoto Masters Japan 1st Round

Indian pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand was knocked out in the opening round of Kumamoto Masters Japan with a defeat in straight games to their opponents from Chinese Taipei, here on Tuesday. The world No 20 Indian pair was brushed aside 16-21, 16-21 by Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Yin-Hui, ranked 24, in just 36 minutes in their women's doubles round 32 of clash of the Super 500 tournament. This is the first time Yin-Hui and Yin-Hui have won against the Indian duo, who still lead the head-to-head contests 2-1.

Indian Grandmasters Predict Easy World Championship Match Victory For D Gukesh

Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay and Abhijit Kunte believe Indian GM D Gukesh, whose game bears a "resemblance" to legendary Russian Anatoly Karpov, will win the upcoming FIDE World Championship contest by the 12th round against his Chinese opponent Liren Ding in Singapore later this month. Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024. Gukesh became the youngest champion in the history of the Candidates Tournament and also helped India win the gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad.

"Phenomenal": PM Narendra Modi Lauds India's Billiards World Champion Pankaj Advani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated veteran billiards player Pankaj Advani for securing the 2024 World Billiards Championship, saying that the player has demonstrated what excellence is from time to time. Thirty nine-year-old Advani secured his 28th world title during the IBSG World Billiards Championship in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. He defeated England's Robert Hall in the final. This win also marks his seventh successive world title win in the sport. PM Modi lauded the cueist for his "dedication, passion and commitment". "Phenomenal accomplishment! Congratulations to you. Your dedication, passion and commitment are outstanding. You have time and again demonstrated what excellence is. Your success will also keep inspiring upcoming athletes. @PankajAdvani247," PM Modi posted on X.

Indian Doubles Pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Crash Out In Kumamoto Masters Japan 1st Round

Indian pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand was knocked out in the opening round of Kumamoto Masters Japan with a defeat in straight games to their opponents from Chinese Taipei, here on Tuesday. The world No 20 Indian pair was brushed aside 16-21, 16-21 by Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Yin-Hui, ranked 24, in just 36 minutes in their women's doubles round 32 of clash of the Super 500 tournament. This is the first time Yin-Hui and Yin-Hui have won against the Indian duo, who still lead the head-to-head contests 2-1.

HSBC SVNS rugby champions to be decided at 2028 Olympic venue in California

The 2025 HSBC SVNS season will wrap up May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., where the champions will be crowned at the 2028 Olympic rugby sevens venue.

India Look To Defend Title On Home Soil In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

Having struggled to win matches the entire year, the Indian women's hockey team will look to start afresh in a new Olympic cycle by defending its Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) title at home, beginning with a clash against lower-ranked Malaysia in Rajgir, Bihar on Monday. India have won the title twice in 2016 (Singapore) and 2023 (Ranchi) in the seven editions of the tournament so far. After failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics, the Indian team lost 13 matches and won just two (with one draw) out of 16 in the women's FIH Pro League this year, but will hope to make a turnaround in their fortune with a strong performance in the ACT.

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"Gukesh Is The Favourite": R Praggnanandhaa On Chess World Championship Match

Indian Grandmasters Predict Easy World Championship Match Victory For D Gukesh

Indian Doubles Pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Crash Out In Kumamoto Masters Japan 1st Round

Indian Grandmasters Predict Easy World Championship Match Victory For D Gukesh

"Phenomenal": PM Narendra Modi Lauds India's Billiards World Champion Pankaj Advani

Indian Doubles Pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Crash Out In Kumamoto Masters Japan 1st Round

HSBC SVNS rugby champions to be decided at 2028 Olympic venue in California

India Look To Defend Title On Home Soil In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey