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India Chess Star Slams Ministry's Decision To Stop Cash Rewards For Grandmasters, Says "Demotivating..."

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi believes the government's recent decision to stop cash rewards for attaining GM and International Master titles is "not ideal" for the parents of chess players as such incentives ease the financial strain on them. Starting this month, the sports ministry has eliminated the reward system for chess players, who were earlier receiving Rs four lakh for achieving a Grandmaster title and Rs 1.5 lakh for attaining an International Master or International Women Master (IWM) title. Prize money will now only be given for winning world-level competitions.

Classy Serhou Guirassy Puts Borussia Dortmund In Driving Seat Against Sporting

Serhou Guirassy inspired Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to help the German side take control of the Champions League play-off round tie. Guinea international Guirassy became the competition's outright top scorer with his 10th goal after an hour before turning provider with a fine cross for Pascal Gross to net the second for last season's runners-up. Karim Adeyemi struck the third as Dortmund's rapid counter-attack sliced open the hosts at the Jose Alvalade Stadium to complete their first leg victory.

Organisers make provision for over 5,000 athletes, others

Organisers of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) have said that over 4, 000 accommodation will be provided to take care of athletes, officials, VIP guests, and others at the event, which is expected to boost economic activities in the host state, Akwa Ibom.

Supreme Education inter-house competition holds tomorrow

The 22nd Supreme Education Foundation School’s yearly inter-house competition promises an exciting time for students, parents, and sports enthusiasts at the competition billed for tomorrow, in Magodo, Lagos, organisers have said.

Art Hotel polo team upbeat as battle for Majek Cup begins

One of the major contenders for the top prize at the 2025 Lagos International Polo Tournament, the Art Hotel Polo Club, believes that the royal blessings it received from the Oniru of Iru-Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, will propel it to success in the Majekodunmi Cup.

Chess: After Rare Loss, India's D Gukesh Eyes Comeback Against Fabiano Caruana

World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he looks to stage a comeback against Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament in Hamburg, Germany. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals. The Indian is now under pressure to perform with his black pieces and draw level with Caruana who has been dreaming to be a world champion for a few years now.

Dodgers 'hungrier than ever,' view 2025 as 'unique challenge' - ESPN

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Five years ago, Mookie Betts stood in the middle of a clubhouse here and introduced himself to new Los Angeles Dodgers teammates by basically telling them they needed to master the details in February if they wanted to hoist the trophy in October.

2025 NASCAR predictions: Who will win Daytona 500, championship?

The goal with this 2025 NASCAR Cup Series predictions piece is to make sure that it’s not as newsworthy in 2025 as it was in 2024.

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India Chess Star Slams Ministry's Decision To Stop Cash Rewards For Grandmasters, Says "Demotivating..."

Classy Serhou Guirassy Puts Borussia Dortmund In Driving Seat Against Sporting

Organisers make provision for over 5,000 athletes, others

Supreme Education inter-house competition holds tomorrow

Art Hotel polo team upbeat as battle for Majek Cup begins

Chess: After Rare Loss, India's D Gukesh Eyes Comeback Against Fabiano Caruana

Dodgers 'hungrier than ever,' view 2025 as 'unique challenge' - ESPN

2025 NASCAR predictions: Who will win Daytona 500, championship?