‘From The ICC T20 World Cup To The Chess World Championship’: India’s Remarkable Sporting Year | In Pictures – News18

‘From The ICC T20 World Cup To The Chess World Championship’: India’s Remarkable Sporting Year | In Pictures – News18

India enjoyed a remarkable year as the nation’s representatives brought home the ICC T20 World Cup crown, the FIDE Olympiad and World Championship, a record Paralympic haul in addition to other accolades. There were also notable achievements in women’s table tennis, men’s hockey and tennis and MMA. Source link [ad_3]

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‘Narrow Interpretation Of Rule’: Magnus Carlsen Hits Out At FIDE, Viswanathan Anand Over Disqualification From Rapid Event – News18

‘Narrow Interpretation Of Rule’: Magnus Carlsen Hits Out At FIDE, Viswanathan Anand Over Disqualification From Rapid Event – News18

Last Updated:December 30, 2024, 8:45 PM IST Carlsen went on to slam Indian legend Viswanathan Anand, who serves as the governing body’s deputy president, and FIDE’s inability to be flexible and their tendency to interpret the rules in a narrow manner. Magnus Carlsen refused to change his attire. (Pic Credit: X/FIDE_chess) Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen…

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Magnus Carlsen To Return For World Blitz Championships After Dress Code Dispute With FIDE – News18

Magnus Carlsen To Return For World Blitz Championships After Dress Code Dispute With FIDE – News18

Last Updated:December 30, 2024, 10:15 IST In a interview to the YouTube channel of the Take Take Take app on Sunday, the 34-year-old confirmed he would be returning. Magnus Carlsen. (Reuters Photo) Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting following governing body FIDE’s decision…

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Arjun Erigaisi Gets US Visa For World Rapid And Blitz Championships – News18

Arjun Erigaisi Gets US Visa For World Rapid And Blitz Championships – News18

Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 09:05 IST On Friday, Erigaisi had reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) via social media, requesting their assistance in securing the visa. Arjun Erigaisi ascended to World No. 4 in June. (Getty Images) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi breathed…

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‘My Desire To Win Is Stronger Than The Fear Of Losing’, Says D Gukesh Following World Chess Championship Victory – News18

‘My Desire To Win Is Stronger Than The Fear Of Losing’, Says D Gukesh Following World Chess Championship Victory – News18

Last Updated:December 15, 2024, 6:51 PM IST Gukesh, who topped an excellent year with a win in Singapore opined that as important as the journey is, so is the destination and that is one of the reasons to be mindful of the result. The teenager reflected that his yearning to win wasn’t…Read More It’s Gukesh….

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Does D Gukesh Have A Girlfriend? Indian Grandmaster’s Old Reaction Resurfaces | Chess News

Does D Gukesh Have A Girlfriend? Indian Grandmaster’s Old Reaction Resurfaces | Chess News

D Gukesh during an interview.© YouTube/@ChessBase India Clips The entire India is talking about 18-year-old chess Grandmaster D Gukesh after his historic achievement at World Championship. The Indian GM became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion with his hard-fought win over China’s Ding Liren in the 14-match contest. The final game turned out to…

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85 Grandmasters And Counting: How Chess Rose To Prominence (Once Again) In India – News18

85 Grandmasters And Counting: How Chess Rose To Prominence (Once Again) In India – News18

Last Updated:December 13, 2024, 7:53 PM IST From Gukesh’s win, to Arjun Erigaisi’s historic landmark, to India’s dominance at the Chess Olympiad, chess has witnessed an unparalleled rise to prominence in the subcontinent D Gukesh was crowned the youngest world champion in chess history. (Image: X) The prodigal son of Indian Chess has finally reached…

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‘Become Youngest World Champion Is The Greatest Feat’: Team India Congratulates D Gukesh – News18

‘Become Youngest World Champion Is The Greatest Feat’: Team India Congratulates D Gukesh – News18

Last Updated:December 13, 2024, 1:41 PM IST Shubman Gill, on behalf of the entire team, congratulated Gukesh for scripting history at the FIDE Chess World Championship Team India congratulations D Gukesh Indian batter Shubman Gill has congratulated Indian Grand Master D Gukesh on becoming the youngest chess world champion. The 18-year-old defeated China’s Ding Liren…

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