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Singapore to Host World Chess Championship Between Ding Liren and D Gukesh

Singapore's Kevin Goh Wei Ming, the CEO of the Singapore Chess Federation, played a pivotal role in securing the hosting rights for the World Chess Championship between reigning champion Ding Liren and rising star D Gukesh. The championship will be held in Singapore later this year, marking the

Tennis

Fritz Stuns Zverev in Wimbledon Comeback

Taylor Fritz staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to stun fourth seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday. Fritz, the 13th seed, faced an uphill battle against Zverev's formidable serve. However, the American

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Achanta Sharath Kamal: Scaling New Heights, Aiming for Olympic Podium

Achanta Sharath Kamal, India's flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics, is brimming with confidence as he prepares for his fifth Olympic appearance. The 41-year-old table tennis legend believes he is reaching new heights with each passing year and is determined to make his best performance yet. Despite a

Cricket

Ishan Kishan Ready to Challenge for Indian Team Return in All Formats

Ishan Kishan, the dynamic Indian wicketkeeper-batter, is determined to reclaim his place in the national team after a challenging six-month period. Having lost his spot in all three formats and his central contract, Kishan is eager to prove his worth once again. In an interview with the Indian Express, Kishan

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T20 World Cup Hero Kuldeep Yadav Meets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

T20 World Cup Hero Kuldeep Yadav Meets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, a key member of the T20 World Cup-winning team, paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Monday. The meeting was a testament to Yadav's remarkable achievement

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Nisha Dahiya's Unwavering Spirit Secures Olympic Dream

Nisha Dahiya's journey to the Paris Olympics has been marked by resilience and determination. After a severe collarbone injury in 2022, she spent months in recovery, determined to qualify for the Games. Her unwavering spirit led her to the World Qualifiers in May, where she secured her spot

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Guyana Amazon Warriors Sign Chloe Tryon and Erin Burns for WCPL 2024

Guyana Amazon Warriors Bolster Squad with Chloe Tryon and Erin Burns for WCPL 2024 Ahead of the 2024 Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), Guyana Amazon Warriors have made significant additions to their squad by signing South African allrounder Chloe Tryon and Australian allrounder Erin Burns. Tryon, a seasoned

Cricket

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Set for Break from ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering resting captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. This decision is driven by the duo's hectic schedule over the past three months, which included the

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Unmukt Chand Shocked by T20 World Cup Omission, Reveals Inner Turmoil

Unmukt Chand, the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain, has expressed his disappointment over being left out of the USA's squad for the recently concluded T20 World Cup. Chand, who retired from Indian cricket in 2021, shifted base to the USA in search of better cricketing opportunities. After

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PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang Named Flag-Bearer, Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

PV Sindhu, India's badminton ace, will carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, while Gagan Narang, a London Olympic bronze medalist in shooting, has been appointed as India's Chef-de-Mission. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, PT Usha, announced these decisions on

Cricket

England Debut Trio for West Indies Test at Lord's

England's Test squad for the first match against West Indies at Lord's has undergone significant changes, with three debutants set to make their mark. Surrey's Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith will make their Test debuts, while offspinner Shoaib Bashir will play his first home

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Abhishek Sharma's Historic Century Powers India to 100-Run Win over Zimbabwe

India's opening batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name in history with a blistering century as the visitors crushed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday. Sharma, playing only his second T20I, smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 47 deliveries, becoming the first Indian

Tennis

Tommy Paul: The Slow Learner Who Became a Wimbledon Contender

Tommy Paul, the 27-year-old American tennis star, has emerged as a formidable contender at Wimbledon, set to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Despite a slow start to his career, Paul has developed the maturity and competitive fire of an elite athlete. Paul's journey to the

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Alison Riske-Amritraj Welcomes First Child, Daughter Calen Ann

Five years ago, American tennis star Alison Riske-Amritraj made history at Wimbledon by reaching the quarterfinals. Her remarkable run included an upset victory over then-world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. Today, Riske-Amritraj is celebrating a different kind of milestone: the birth of her first child, daughter Calen Ann Amritraj. The former

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Lorenzo Musetti Reaches First Grand Slam Quarterfinal at Wimbledon

Lorenzo Musetti, the 22-year-old Italian tennis sensation, has continued his impressive run on grass courts by reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon. On Monday, Musetti defeated lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, to advance to the last eight. Musetti's victory

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Essential Guide to Tickets, Venues, and Free Events

The modern Olympic Games, a revival of the ancient Greek tradition, were born on April 6, 1896, in Athens. Baron Pierre de Coubertin's vision of international sporting competition came to fruition with the first Games in 1896, featuring 13 participating countries. The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled

Cricket

Wahab Riaz's Dropped Catch Draws Flak as Pakistan Wins WCL Match

Wahab Riaz's Dropped Catch Sparks Criticism as Pakistan Triumphs in WCL Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz faced online backlash after dropping a straightforward catch during the World Championship of Legends (WCL) match against India at Edgbaston. Riaz, who currently serves as the chief selector of the Pakistan men&

Football

England and Netherlands: Underachievers on the Cusp of Euros Glory

England and the Netherlands, two footballing giants with a history of underachievement, have defied expectations to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. Despite their illustrious pasts, both teams have struggled to replicate their domestic success on the international stage. England's lone major trophy remains the 1966 World Cup,

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#DeshKaGeetAtOlympics: Adani Inspires Indian Athletes for Paris 2024

Gautam Adani's #DeshKaGeetAtOlympics Campaign Inspires Indian Athletes for Paris 2024 In a bid to rally support for India's athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, has launched the #DeshKaGeetAtOlympics campaign. The campaign aims to ignite patriotism and inspire the

Cricket

Jason Holder Returns to West Indies Test Squad with Renewed Energy

Jason Holder, the former West Indies captain, is eager to make a strong return to Test cricket after missing the thrilling victory over Australia in January. Holder, who opted out of a central contract to play in the ILT20, believes the experience of watching from afar has given him renewed

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Former Wimbledon Standouts Bouchard and Querrey Engage in Hilarious Instagram Photo Shoot

As the second week of Wimbledon unfolds, two former grass-court stars, Eugenie Bouchard and Sam Querrey, have engaged in a playful Instagram photo shoot that has delighted the internet. Bouchard, the 2014 Wimbledon finalist, sparked the fun with a series of outdoor photos in a gold-chained green string bikini. She

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Rohit Sharma's Iconic Flag Hoisting Moment Captures India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rohit Sharma's iconic gesture of hoisting the Indian tricolour on the field in Barbados after India's thrilling T20 World Cup triumph has become a symbol of the team's historic achievement. The image of the Indian skipper planting the flag at the Kensington Oval has

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Rybakina Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals After Kalinskaya Retires

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has advanced to the quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, defeating Anna Kalinskaya in a match that ended prematurely due to injury. Rybakina, the fourth seed, faced a tough start against Kalinskaya, who took an early 3-1 lead. However, Rybakina rallied back, winning eight

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MS Dhoni Celebrates 43rd Birthday with Fans, Salman Khan

Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mumbai. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter and his wife, Sakshi, were in the city to attend the Sangeet celebrations of Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani's wedding. Dhoni marked his special day

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Dhruv Jurel's Sensational Run-Out on MS Dhoni's Birthday

Dhruv Jurel, the rising star of Indian cricket, showcased his exceptional skills as a wicket-keeper batsman during India's second T20I against Zimbabwe. On the auspicious occasion of MS Dhoni's 43rd birthday, Jurel executed a brilliant run-out that would have made the legendary wicket-keeper proud. After India