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Asian Games 2023: Arjun, Vidit Secure Wins; Humpy Plays Tie, Harika Loses

Indian women's chess player Dronavalli Harika faced defeat, and Koneru Humpy played out a tie, while Arjun Kumar and Vidit Santosh won their games in the third round of women's and men's individual competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday. Harika lost 1-0 to China's Hou Yifan. Meanwhile, Humpy played a 0.5-0.5 with China's Zhu Jiner. On the other hand, Arjun defeated Vietnam's Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen by 1-0. While Vidit clinched a win against Thiland's Laohawirapap Prin by 1-0. (Asian Games Medals Tally | Full Schedule - Sep 25)

Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. In the women's event, India's top players -- Koneru Humpy and D Harika -- started well, securing wins in the first two rounds. Having started with a win over Bangladesh IM Mohammed Fahad Rahman in the first round, Gujrathi faced a reverse at the hands of his Kazakh opponent.

Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. In the women's event, India's top players -- Koneru Humpy and D Harika -- started well, securing wins in the first two rounds. Having started with a win over Bangladesh IM Mohammed Fahad Rahman in the first round, Gujrathi faced a reverse at the hands of his Kazakh opponent.

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Asian Games 2023: Focus On R Praggnanandhaa As India Begins Campaign In Chess

The focus will be on young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition of the Hangzhou Asian Games following his exploits in the World Cup recently as India will aim to land a few medals to swell their overall tally. The 18-year old Praggnanandhaa is part of a strong squad for the team event (to be played under standard time control), which also includes fellow teenager and GM D Gukesh as India will vie for the gold medal.

FIDE World Junior Chess Championship: 5 Indian Players Miss Out Due To Visa Issues

Ahead of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023, India has been handed multiple setbacks, with five of its players missing out due to visa issues. The competition is set to take place in Mexico City between September 22 and October 2. Just days before their scheduled departure, five of the players, funded by the Government of India, along with a couple of coaches, did not receive their visas on time, resulting in uncertainty. Meanwhile, sources confirmed that the involved five players were set to miss out, thus trimming the Indian contingent down.

Kurash, Bang, Wallop: Five Unusual Asian Games Sports

The Asian Games is home to some sports that are a little more quirky than the Olympic staples of athletics, swimming and cycling. AFP Sports highlights five unusual sports to be contested when the Asian Games, an Olympic-sized extravaganza, begins in Hangzhou on Saturday:

FIDE World Junior Chess Championship: 5 Indian Players Miss Out Due To Visa Issues

Ahead of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023, India has been handed multiple setbacks, with five of its players missing out due to visa issues. The competition is set to take place in Mexico City between September 22 and October 2. Just days before their scheduled departure, five of the players, funded by the Government of India, along with a couple of coaches, did not receive their visas on time, resulting in uncertainty. Meanwhile, sources confirmed that the involved five players were set to miss out, thus trimming the Indian contingent down.

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Asian Games 2023: Arjun, Vidit Secure Wins; Humpy Plays Tie, Harika Loses

Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each

Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each

Canadian UFC fighter Charles Jourdain wins by 1st-round submission on Fight Night card

Asian Games 2023: Focus On R Praggnanandhaa As India Begins Campaign In Chess

FIDE World Junior Chess Championship: 5 Indian Players Miss Out Due To Visa Issues

Kurash, Bang, Wallop: Five Unusual Asian Games Sports

FIDE World Junior Chess Championship: 5 Indian Players Miss Out Due To Visa Issues