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FIDE World Cup 2025 opens in Goa with trophy named as Viswanathan Anand Cup in a grand opening ceremony

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:15 PM

Panaji, Oct 31 (IANS) The prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 was inaugurated on Friday at a vibrant opening ceremony at which it was announced that the tournament trophy will be named after five-time World Champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. The opening ceremony, a celebration of India and Goa’s rich culture — highlighted by a dazzling light and music show portraying the Spirit and Story of Chess, set the stage for the mega event at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium on Friday.

Golf: Anirban inside top-15, McKibbin follows up 60 with 65 to lead at Hong Kong Open

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:14 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 31 (IANS) Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin added a five-under-par 65 to his opening round 60 for a two-shot lead in the Hong Kong Open on Friday. The LIV Golf star leads on 15-under here at Hong Kong Golf Club from second-placed American Peter Uihlein, Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and Jazz Janewattananond.

Subrayen’s tireless spell rattles India A in Bengaluru

IANS | October 31, 2025 7:37 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 31 (IANS) Prenelan Subrayen produced a spell of immense control and stamina to swing South Africa A’s way on the second day of the first unofficial Test against India A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, in Bengaluru on Friday.

IGPL Invitational Kolkata: Aman Raj holds off Veer to complete back-to-back wins and gets to the top of ranking

IANS | October 31, 2025 7:13 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Aman Raj survived another close call before picking his second straight win as he clinched the IGPL Invitational Kolkata at the legacy-laden Par-70 Tollygunge Golf Club. Aman Raj (68) finished at 14-under for three days, while Veer Ganapathy, who was 4-under through 17 before the closing double bogey, also ended with a 2-under 66 and an 11-under total.

Martinelli ruled out of Burnley clash, Saliba’s participation in doubt

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:52 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Gabriel Martinelli will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Burnley due to injury, while William Saliba remains a doubt. The update comes as the Gunners aim to continue their impressive run of form.

2nd T20I: Ball is coming out nicely in whatever format I am playing, says Hazlewood

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:35 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood said the ball has been coming out nicely out of his hand in whichever format he’s playing after being named Player of the Match for his incisive spell in the four-wicket win over India in the second T20I and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

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