Afghanistan edge Zimbabwe to win T20 series
HARARE : Afghanistan edged Zimbabwe with three balls to spare in their final Twenty20 international on Saturday to win the series 2-1 after scoring 128-7 in reply to Zimbabwe’s 127.
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Historic Victory: D Gukesh Becomes 2024 World Chess Champion
India has achieved yet another proud milestone in the international chess arena. The 18-year-old promising Grandmaster, D. Gukesh, delivered a stellar performance to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren of China and claim the title of the 2024 World Chess Champion. In a thrilling and historic final, Gukesh showcased remarkable composure and excellence to defeat Ding Liren with a score of 7.5-6.5. At the age of 18 years, 8 months, and 14 days, Gukesh became the youngest champion in the history of chess.
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"Cried For 10 Minutes": D Gukesh's Mother Recalls Financial Struggles Behind Son's Success
J Padmakumari was too nervous to switch on her mobile phone and computer the whole of Thursday. She didn't want to follow her son D Gukesh's title match against Ding Liren in Singapore. But around 7pm, Gukesh's aunt stormed into the house with the happy news — the World Chess Championship title is homebound. Raw and unrehearsed emotions poured out instinctively. "I couldn't believe it and I cried for 10 minutes," Padmakumari said before taking a flight to meet her son, now the darling of a billion Indians.
"I Want To Be Youngest World Champion": D Gukesh Recalls Viral Old Video
A heart-warming father-son moment was captured after India's D Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren in the 14th and the final game of the World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest world champion on Thursday. Gukesh's father had tears in his eyes when his prodigal son came and hugged him. Even the chess champion couldn't prevent his eyes from getting wet as he realised the big dream he had spoken publicly of as an 11-year-old. It wasn't a straightforward battle for Gukesh but he fought valiantly to emerge triumphant.
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović touts Nato membership for Ukraine
Ukrainian NATO membership will "definitely" be discussed among the alliance, President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović has told Euronews.
Austria offers Syrians €1,000 'return bonus' as Europe suspends asylum claims
Austria's government has said it is offering Syrian refugees in the country a 'return bonus' of €1,000 euros to go back to Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Over 300 golfers battle for Plateau Governor’s Cup honours
Over 300 professionals and amateur players have gathered at the Lamingo Golf Club, Jos, to vie for honours in the 2024 Plateau Governor’s Cup Golf Kitty, which ends tomorrow.