Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has once again defended her decision to not shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players, reiterating that her stance is rooted in principle, not personal animosity. Speaking after her third-round win at the US Open 2025, Svitolina addressed the growing scrutiny around her no-handshake policy, which has sparked debate across…
In a dramatic turn at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, India’s rising chess star Divya Deshmukh held reigning World Champion D Gukesh to a gritty draw, causing a seismic shift in the live chess rankings. The six-hour-long encounter, which ended in a rook-and-knight versus rook endgame, saw Gukesh fail to convert his advantage,…
World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh’s campaign at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand has taken a dramatic downturn, as the 19-year-old Indian prodigy suffered his third straight defeat—this time at the hands of 16-year-old Turkish Grandmaster Ediz Gurel. The loss follows earlier setbacks against Greek GM Nikolas Theodorou and American teenage sensation Abhimanyu Mishra,…
In one of the most riveting performances of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, 16-year-old American Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra stunned the chess world by defeating reigning World Champion D Gukesh and holding India No. 1 R Praggnanandhaa to a draw in consecutive rounds. The youngest GM in history, Mishra showcased fearless preparation and psychological maturity, stating…
India’s teenage chess sensation Divya Deshmukh has once again stunned the global chess community by defeating Egyptian Grandmaster Amin Bassem—ranked 666 places above her—in a dazzling display of tactical aggression at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand. The 19-year-old, fresh off her historic Women’s World Cup win, unleashed what commentators described as a “kitchen-sink…
India’s reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh began his FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling French veteran Grandmaster Etienne Bacrot in Round 1 at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh chose the Caro-Kann Defense and delivered a clinical performance that showcased his tactical depth, positional maturity, and psychological control. The…
The chess world is buzzing with drama ahead of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh responded calmly but firmly to a provocative remark made by Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov. In a pre-tournament media segment, Abdusattorov boldly stated, “Gukesh will lose his title in the next match….
India’s age-old sport of Kho-Kho is making waves far beyond its native soil. In a groundbreaking development for indigenous sports, Kho-Kho has officially debuted in the United States, with the launch of the American Kho-Kho League (AKKL) and the first-ever exhibition matches held in New Jersey and California. The initiative, backed by the Kho-Kho Federation…
The world of chess is witnessing a dramatic turn of events as young Indian prodigies Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (Pragg) and Dommaraju Gukesh continue their campaigns in the latest elite tournament. With Pragg edging closer to securing a top-four finish, Gukesh, despite his fighting spirit, has slipped out of contention. This development highlights the intense competition at…
Indian chess sensation and reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style at the Sinquefield Cup 2025, defeating former World Rapid Champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in a thrilling second-round encounter. After a shaky start in the opening round, Gukesh showcased his trademark resilience and tactical brilliance to claim a crucial win and move…
