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In the ongoing Norway Chess tournament, the Indian duo of R Praggnanandhaaa and R Vaishali faced setbacks in their respective sections. Meanwhile, world champion Magnus Carlsen extended his lead to 12 points, securing the sole lead after defeating Ding Liren. Praggnanandhaaa's hopes were dashed by Firouzja Alireza of
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Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has taken the chess world by storm with his stunning victories over world number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Fabiano Caruana at the ongoing Norway Chess competition. Praggnanandhaa, just 18 years old, has become the first player to defeat both Carlsen and Caruana
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Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Jaismine Lamboria has taken a significant step towards securing an Olympic quota for India at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old, who dropped down from 60kg, dominated Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland in the round of 16, winning by a unanimous decision
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Mike Tyson's highly anticipated return to the ring against YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been postponed due to a recent health scare experienced by the former heavyweight champion. Tyson, 55, was rushed to a hospital after experiencing nausea and dizziness on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles
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The world's largest democratic exercise, the 18th Lok Sabha elections, concluded on June 1 after a marathon seven-phase polling process. The final phase witnessed 57 parliamentary constituencies going to the polls, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the 906 candidates in the fray. Over 10.06 crore electors
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Veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal expressed surprise and pride at being named India's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics, recognizing his years of dedication to the sport. The decision sparked controversy, with the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association expressing dissatisfaction. Kamal, 41, will become the first table tennis
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Nishant Dev, India's boxing sensation, has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian male pugilist to secure a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 71kg weight class boxer achieved this remarkable feat by reaching the semifinals of the Boxing Olympic qualifiers on Friday. Dev&
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The Sports Ministry has approved a comprehensive training plan for several elite Indian athletes in preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has sanctioned proposals for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, Asian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat, and a host of other athletes across various disciplines. Chopra,
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The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has made a significant move by joining World Boxing, a breakaway organization from the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA). This decision aims to safeguard the future of boxing in the Olympics, as the IOC has threatened to exclude the sport from the 2028 Los
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Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali continued her impressive run at the Norway Chess Tournament in Stavanger, defeating veteran Swedish GM Pia Cramling in the fourth round. Vaishali's victory extended her lead to 2.5 points, with 8.5 points overall. She is now followed by Women's World
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As the scorching Indian summer subsides, India's elite shooters embark on a crucial stage of their Olympic preparations at the ISSF World Cup (Pistol/Rifle) in Munich, Germany, commencing on Saturday. Despite the grueling month-long trials in New Delhi and Bhopal, several shooters initially expressed reluctance to participate
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India's boxing contingent continued their impressive run at the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, with four boxers securing victories on Thursday. Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg), and Jaismine (women's 57kg) all advanced to the next round, boosting their chances of qualifying