9-year old Aarit Kapil became the third youngest player ever to defeat a Grandmaster
At 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days, Aarit Kapil, triumphed over Ziatdinov Raset, an experienced Grandmaster from the USA during the Category 'A' Open event. Aarit Kapil is India's rising star in the world of Chess. On December 8, 2024, he became the third youngest player ever to defeat a Grandmasterat the 15th KIIT International Chess Festival. Kapil, with a...
Prime Table Tennis League Debuts in Madhya Pradesh
The Prime Table Tennis League is set to make its much-awaited debut in Madhya Pradesh from December 13-15, 2024, at the iconic Abhay Prashal Club in Indore. With 56 players aged 11 to 60, the Prime Table Tennis League (PTTL) aims to transcend competition and celebrate the diversity, skill, and passion for Table Tennis. This edition of PTTL brings together an...
17th National Transplant Games- A showcase of mental strength through sporting excellence
The 17th National Transplant Games, organized by the Narmada Kidney Foundation, yet again proved to be a heartwarming celebration of life and resilience with each participant showcasing the power of the human spirit. A Day of Celebration and Hope The 17th National Transplant Games featured an exciting lineup of events, including popular sports like Badminton, Table Tennis, Carrom, and Athletics along...
Magnus Carlsen- The chess prodigy turning to become the strongest player of all times
In our series ‘World Champion Born On This Date’, I take the privilege of writing on the player who is considered the strongest player of all times. He is none other than five times Classical World Champion Magnus Carlsen. The Chess Prodigy Magnus Carlsen was born in Tonsberg, Norway, on 30 November 1990 to Sigrun Oen, and Henrik Albert Carlsen. Though...
Jose Capablanca- The chess playing machine who had brilliant tactics
In our series 'World Champion Born On This Day,' I wish to acquaint readers with Jose Capablanca, famously known as the Chess-Playing Machine. Jose Capablanca never believed in studying openings. He surprised everyone with his rapid pace of moves and the one who played great moves without being able to give any strategic justification for the choice. He was called...
India triumphs at AIPA-hosted World Pickleball Championship Series
India secures 28 medals, including 11 golds, along with the prestigious team event title at the World Pickleball Championship Series held in Mumbai. India delivered a commanding performance at the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series powered by World Pickleball League and hosted by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA). The championship witnessed participation from over 17 countries, 55 international players,...
“Be yourself, you are all there”- Pravin Thipsay cheers for Gukesh
In an exclusive chat, Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay shares his views about the upcoming FIDE World Championship 2024 between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren. Prediction Pravin Thipsay: I think there has been a consensus on this. Nobody, except Caruana, is predicting that the defending champion will be doing well. This includes Carlsen, Kasparov, and Ding himself. They all see Gukesh...
Mikhail Tal- The favourite ‘Magician of Riga’
In our series ‘World Champion Born On This Date,’ we will tell the story of Mikhail Tal, the Champion who reigned for the shortest term among all champions yet remains the favourite of millions of players. Mikhail Tal was born in a Jewish family on 9th November 1936 at Riga in Latvia. As a child, Tal joined the Young Pioneers...
Chessboxing- A high-impact cool game emerging fast in India
Chessboxing, as the name suggests, is a biathlon sport in which two combatants play alternating rounds of Chess and Boxing. The Origin The concept of Chessboxing was first found in the 1979 martial arts film 'The Mystery of Chess Boxing' by Joseph Kuothe. Jack Long, the protagonist of the film, is a Kung-fu teacher and Chess master who incorporates some of...
The Great Alexander Alekhine -Genius of Chess Combinations
In our series ‘World Champion Born On This Day’, I have the pleasure of writing a story on the ‘Genius of Chess Combinations’ - the great Alexander Alekhine. Alexander Alekhine was a world champion who got more 'First Brilliancy Prizes' than any other player. He 'terrorised' the Chess world for almost two decades by his brilliant combinations and apt comments. Alexander...