World Championships: Prannoy advances to Round of 32; PV Sindhu also progresses (Ld)

IANS | August 26, 2025 8:52 PM

Paris, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s HS Prannoy successfully avoided the fate that befell compatriot Lakshya Sen, advancing to the Round of 32 in the men’s singles event at the ongoing BWF World Championships 2025 here on Tuesday. The 33-year-old edged past Finland’s Joakim Oldorff in a tightly contested match, winning 21-18, 21-15 in 47 minutes.

Goa to host FIDE World Cup 2025; top event returns to India after 23 years

IANS | August 26, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The FIDE World Cup has finally found its host city, with the global governing body of chess announcing on Tuesday that Goa will stage the prestigious tournament from October 30 to November 27. The marquee event, however, is set to miss the presence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen, who is unlikely to participate.

Indian junior boxers impress at international training camp-cum-competition in China

IANS | August 26, 2025 6:26 PM

Xinjiang (China), Aug 26 (IANS) India’s young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala, an International Training Camp and Tournament for U-17, U-19, and U-23, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15–30, 2025. Organised by the Chinese Boxing Federation and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Government, the event has brought together top youth boxing talent from across the globe.