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Chennai Grandmasters chess: Keymer seals title with a round to spare, becomes tournament’s first-ever sole winner

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:40 PM

Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Vincent Keymer completed a landmark triumph at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and becoming the first sole champion in the tournament’s history. The 20-year-old German, playing with white pieces, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.

Maharashtra Sports Minister Adv Kokate to talk with govt to help create facilities for padel

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:27 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Padel’s growing presence in India received a nod from Adv. Manikrao Kokate, Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare of Maharashtra, as he promised that he would speak to the Sports Ministry about developing infrastructure for padel in the state.

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.

Chris Woakes provides a positive update on his shoulder injury ahead of the Ashes

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) After a highly competitive Test series against India, England have turned their focus to the Ashes tour of Australia later this year, with pacer Chris Woakes providing an encouraging update on his fitness.

Jr Men's Hockey Nationals: Chandigarh, Uttarakhand win; Himachal, J&K held to draw on Day 3

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:56 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 14 (IANS) Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their fixtures while Hockey Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir settled for a draw in their respective Division 'B' matches on Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship here on Thursday.

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.

Mascot, logo of first-ever Khelo India Water Games Festival released in Srinagar

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:29 PM

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) The organisers of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival released the Himalayan Kingfisher as the mascot of the upcoming Games, which will be held at the iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23, in Srinagar on Thursday.

Indian team completes 10-day preparatory camp ahead of Women’s ODI World Cup

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:02 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian women’s team has completed a 10-day preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, with a focus on preparing well for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, set to happen from September 30 to November 2.

Mumbai's MVM International School to host Cluster IX of CBSE Volleyball Tournament

IANS | August 14, 2025 6:33 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Around 2000 volleyball players, representing leading CBSE Schools from Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli, will be in Mumbai to participate in the CBSE Cluster IX Volleyball Tournament, which will be organised by the MVM International School, Andheri, from August 20 to 22.

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Chennai Grandmasters chess: Keymer seals title with a round to spare, becomes tournament’s first-ever sole winner

Maharashtra Sports Minister Adv Kokate to talk with govt to help create facilities for padel

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

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

Chris Woakes provides a positive update on his shoulder injury ahead of the Ashes

Jr Men's Hockey Nationals: Chandigarh, Uttarakhand win; Himachal, J&K held to draw on Day 3

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

Mascot, logo of first-ever Khelo India Water Games Festival released in Srinagar

Indian team completes 10-day preparatory camp ahead of Women’s ODI World Cup

Mumbai's MVM International School to host Cluster IX of CBSE Volleyball Tournament

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