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World chess federation bans transgender women from competing in women's events

The world's top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for women until its officials make an assessment of gender change.

What to watch at the track and field world championships

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Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. The top athletics event will be held in Hungary from August 19 to 27. "Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena's VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C'ships. I hope the authorities are able to find a solution, as this is one of the biggest moments of his career. Let's do everything we can. @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar," tweeted Neeraj.