Despite a surprising third-round elimination from the FIDE World Cup 2025, India’s teenage chess prodigy and reigning World Champion D Gukesh remains optimistic, focusing on the positives and lessons learned from a challenging year. The 19-year-old was knocked out by German Grandmaster Frederik Svane in Goa, losing the second classical game in 55 moves after…
A dramatic moment unfolded at the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa when Lithuanian Grandmaster Stremavicius Titas raised an official complaint against Indian prodigy GM Pranav V during their third-round encounter. The issue stemmed from Pranav allegedly making multiple moves without recording them on his scoresheet, a direct violation of FIDE’s touch-move and notation regulations….
In one of the most talked-about moments of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M was dramatically forced by the arbiter to play the best move against World No. 5 Vincent Keymer, turning what could have been a costly blunder into a brilliant tactical decision. The incident occurred during Round 3 Game…
India’s shooting contingent has kicked off its campaign at the ISSF World Championships 2025 in Cairo with a powerful statement of intent, clinching four medals on the opening day and setting the stage for what could be a historic breakthrough. Led by Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Naib Subedar Ravinder Singh, the 40-member squad is aiming…
Despite a commanding scoreline, Ireland’s 41–10 win over Japan in the Autumn Nations Series 2025 was far from convincing, with only one player truly standing out amid a lethargic team performance. Wing Tommy O’Brien emerged as the lone beacon of excellence, capping his dynamic display with a trademark try that sealed the match at Dublin’s…
In a moment that transcended sport, Guillaume Junior Atangana etched his name into history by becoming the first refugee athlete to win a gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships. Competing under the Refugee Para Athletes flag, the 21-year-old sprinter stunned the field in the men’s T47 400m final in Kobe, Japan, clocking a…
In a powerful act of integrity and principle, Olympic legend Michael Johnson has revealed the emotional and ethical reasons behind his decision to return his fifth and final Olympic gold medal. The American sprint icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history, made the announcement during a candid conversation…
In a move that has taken the global sports community by surprise, sprint legend Usain Bolt has officially joined the Baller League USA as a strategic ambassador and co-owner of one of its newly launched franchises. The announcement, made during a high-energy press event in Miami, marks Bolt’s most significant sporting commitment since his short-lived…
India’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have made a stunning comeback to the international circuit, clinching a bronze medal at the Japan Open 2025 after enduring a mid-season slump that raised questions about their form and focus. Their resurgence, however, wasn’t accidental—it was the result of a deliberate shift in…
UP Yoddhas roared back to form in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a commanding victory over Tamil Thalaivas, thanks to a stellar all-round performance led by Sumit Sangwan. The match, held at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, saw the Yoddhas dismantle the Thalaivas 42-26, ending their three-match losing streak and injecting fresh momentum…
