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Mumbai set to host a six-day classical showdown in season 2 of All-India Chess Masters

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Over 220 players from across India are gearing up for one of the biggest chess battles of the year as Season 2 of the All-India Chess Masters, the Mumbai FIDE Classical Tournament, which kicks off here on Saturday (August 16). The prestigious event will run until August 21 and will have some of the top talent on the domestic circuit battling it out in an intense six-day contest under the FIDE rules and laws.

Cricket: Nicholas Pooran to lead Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2025

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:40 PM

Port of Spain, Aug 14 (IANS) Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have announced Nicholas Pooran as their new captain for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Pooran will take over the mantle of leadership from the legendary Kieron Pollard, who has led the side with distinction since 2019, guiding them to their record fourth title in 2020.

Mithali backs India to win maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title if they seize key moments

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj believes a maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title is within the current team's reach if they are able to seize key moments during the tournament starting on September 30. India head into the eight-team showpiece event as one of the favourites to win the title, though seven-time champions Australia and four-time winners England remain as formidable challengers.

Armyman Varoon Parmar finishes 5th, best Indian in APGC Mid-Amateur C'ship

IANS | August 14, 2025 6:01 PM

Tangerang (Indonesia), Aug 14 (IANS) Varoon Parmar, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, fired rounds of 72, 68 and 76 for an even-par 216 to finish in solo fifth place overall and runner-up in Category C (ages 38 to 46) and emerged as the best Indian in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Mid-Amateur Championship organised in association with Indonesia Golf Association here on Thursday.

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