Assaubayeva feels having enough sleep is vital before going for a battle on the board. | Photo Credit: Flickr/Norway Chess. Chess is a quiet battle of minds. It can test players’ mental toughness and take a toll on their well-being. Current players have turned to stress management with each having their own method to find … Read more
Rani says the team can draw confidence from its meticulous preparation. | Photo Credit: File photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar As the Indian women’s team gears up for the under-18 Asia Cup in Japan, there is both anticipation and belief that this group can announce itself on the continental stage. Months of preparation, including gruelling training … Read more
Priorities: Pranati wants to perform well this year before thinking about her future. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: BISWARANJAN ROUT Experienced gymnast Pranati Nayak is full of confidence after her successful comeback from a six-month injury layoff and is keen to improve her difficulty and execution scores in upcoming elite events – the Asian Championships, … Read more
File photo of wrestler Vinesh Phogat. | Photo Credit: PTI The simmering stand-off between the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and star grappler Vinesh Phogat appears headed for another flashpoint, with the national federation deciding to allow her to compete only in the women’s 50kg category in the Asian Games selection trials. According to WFI … Read more
Vinesh. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SANDEEP SAXENA Having received the Supreme Court’s go-ahead to participate in the Asian Games selection trials, the spotlight will firmly be on Vinesh Phogat at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The SC, however, made its directive to the Wrestling Federation of India, allowing Vinesh to participate, conditional … Read more
File photo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar P.V. Sindhu lacked the consistency required to trouble world No. 1 An Se Young for sustained periods, going down in the quarterfinals but ace men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty moved into the semifinals with a hard-fought win … Read more
Three Indian teams are set to take part in the 2027 IIHF World Championships across various categories. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Three Indian ice hockey teams are set to compete at next year’s IIHF World Championships across men’s, women’s, and U20 boys’ categories, the national federation announced on Friday (May 29, 2026). Also … Read more
File photo of Vinesh Phogat. Supreme Court allowed Vinesh to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May 30. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May … Read more
A future ‘king’ pores over a board. | Photo Credit: Flickr/Norway Chess Innovation thy name is Norway Chess. Over the years, the prestigious chess tournament has been at the forefront of innovations in an effort to make the game exciting for the players and audience. Among the novel concepts introduced was the new time control … Read more
Vanshita Verma tested positive for Stanozolol. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Four weightlifters from the National camp have tested positive for banned substances, according to sources. N. Ajith (71kg), a Commonwealth and Asian championships medallist, and Vanshita Verma (86kg) tested positive for human growth hormone and Stanozolol respectively. The substances that turned a positive … Read more
Esha got the better of Olympic gold medallist Yang and former World champion Vennekamp en route her gold. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Esha Singh’s description of shooting makes a challenging discipline seem like child’s play. “Our sport is very simple, as is the technique. The only thing that goes wrong is when things crumble … Read more
The Indian men’s under-18 team touched down in Japan ahead of the Junior Asia Cup, carrying with it months of preparation and the hope of making a strong statement on the continental stage. The road to the tournament, which begins on May 29, has included the 16th sub-junior National championship, an extended coaching camp at … Read more
File photo of P.V. Sindhu | Photo Credit: ANI Double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals with contrasting wins, while HS Prannoy bowed out after paying the price for a string of errors in the closing stages of the USD 1 million Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Singapore … Read more
The likelihood of Tamil Nadu hosting two of its homegrown Grandmasters for the World Chess Championships scheduled later this year looks remote. D. Gukesh (champion) will lock horns with Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov, while R. Vaishali (challenger) will play reigning champion Ju Wenjun of China in the women’s category. This is the first time that … Read more
Divya is a picture of concentration. | Photo Credit: FLICKR/Norway Chess She comes across as a breath of fresh air in a game where most players aren’t too lively and appear reluctant to share bytes. Divya Deshmukh, one of chess’ fast-rising talents, seems to enjoy the spotlight and isn’t shy of expressing her thoughts. A … Read more
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passed away in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, due to age-related ailments. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Veteran sports administrator and India’s first shooting gold-medallist in the Asian Games, Randhir Singh, passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) after battling age-related ailments. He was … Read more
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) officially notified the formation and composition of the National Sports Board (NSB) and the National Sports Tribunal (NST) under the National Sports Governance Act 2025. While the NSB will oversee recognition and governance standards of national sports federations and their allied units, the NST will be an … Read more
Bigger things to follow: Manav says qualification for the U.S. Open could be a springboard for the future. Photo: Special Arrangement Indian-American golfer Manav Shah might just be enjoying his second wind. Eleven years after turning pro, Manav is set for his Major championship debut after sealing a spot at the U.S. Open in New York next month. … Read more
The inaugural IAME Series India karting championship will be held in Coimbatore on Sunday. The opening round of the five-round National Series, promoted by RA Motorsports, will take place at the CoASTT circuit with 34 entries. The series brings together India’s promising talent on an international-standard platform, utilising internationally acclaimed IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering) … Read more
Vincent Keymer is charting his own path. | Photo Credit: Norway Chess Vincent Keymer isn’t the archetypal chess player — appearing overly thoughtful and scholarly. Or he isn’t one with Magnus Carlsen’s gait or casual fashion sense. He is making it his own way, so to speak. The 21-year-old German, hailing from a family of musicians, is … Read more
R. Praggnanandhaa plays Wesley So in the Norway Chess 2026 opening round in Oslo on May 25, 2026 | Photo Credit: Norway Chess World champion D. Gukesh appeared flustered yet showed remarkable defensive skills to deny Vincent Keymer before turning the tables on his opponent in the Armageddon after securing a draw in the Classical … Read more
P. Iniyan. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Grandmaster P. Iniyan of India clinched the gold in both Open rapid and blitz sections of the Commonwealth chess championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, scoring 6.5 points from seven games in both formats. In the rapid section, GM Srihari secured the silver while GM Mitrabha Guha won … Read more
Kolkata, West Bengal, Magnus Carlsen plays Daniel Dubov in the 8th round of the rapid in the 6th edition of Tata Steel Chess India. Photo DEBASISH BHADURI | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri There’s something about Magnus Carlsen. Like him or hate him, the Norwegian chess superstar is hard to ignore. He’s probably the greatest sports … Read more
Leader’s hat: Surekha will be guiding a young compound women’s team featuring 21-year-old Chikitha and 17-year-old Prithika Pradeep. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Jyothi Surekha has been a picture of consistency since picking up the bow and arrow. With 93 medals to her name – including five from the Asian Games – the 29-year-old is … Read more
World champion Gukesh is not overtly concerned about the chatter about his form being patchy in the recent past. | Photo Credit: Norway Chess He is the World champion alright, but has copped a lot of criticism in the recent past over his performances after ascending the throne. Yet, D. Gukesh is calm personified as he … Read more
Carlsen will be keen to settle a score with Gukesh. | Photo Credit: File photo The rather quiet confines of Deichman Bjorvika, a public library here, will transform into a battlefield for the next two weeks as some of the best in the business will fight for top honours in Norway Chess from Monday. The … Read more
Manu Bhaker. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR India will field a 22-member squad at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich from May 24 to 31, with double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker set to compete in two individual pistol events besides the mixed team competition. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Sunday … Read more
File photo of Rohit Rajpal. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal has been appointed as the country’s Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, according to IOA sources. Ravi Bengani is the Deputy Chef de Mission, while Vandana Rao and Rahul Swami figure will travel with … Read more
World champion D. Gukesh will have a shot at rediscovering his touch ahead of his world championship title defence when he launches his campaign at the prestigious Norway Chess on Monday (May 25, 2026), facing another stern test of temperament and skill against an elite field. The elite field is headlined by former world No. … Read more
While the Narendra Modi Stadium has already established itself as a marquee cricketing venue, Ahmedabad and the Gujarat government have bigger targets, including expanding the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave beyond the existing cricket stadium and developing the Gujarat Police Academy as a potential venue for multiple sports at major upcoming multi-disciplinary events. File | … Read more