Chennai to host FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022
The FIDE Chess Olympiad, that was pulled out from Russia due to the ongoing war, will now be hosted by India in Chennai tentatively between July 26 and August 8. The FIDE Council has approved the bid of All India Chess Federation (AICF) to host the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai, the cradle of Indian Chess. The venue will be...
Jhulan Goswami becomes the highest wicket taker in Women’s Cricket World Cup
Veteran Indian speedstar, Jhulan Goswami, has now 40 wickets in World Cup, a feat that she achieved in India women's team's clash against West Indies in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2022. Jhulan Goswami dismissed West Indies batter Anisa Mohammed in the 36th over of the match against West Indies to pick up her 40th wicket in World Cup...
New feat for Shital Mahajan- becomes the first Indian woman civilian to skydive from paramotor at night
Ace skydiver Shital Mahajan accomplished a rare feat of becoming the first Indian woman civilian to skydive at night. She performed the feat with renowned Paramotor pilot Vijay Sethi by her side. Shital Mahajan leaped from a height of 5,000 feet after sunset putting LED lights on the Indian tricoloured jump suit. This is the first time an Indian...
When Sabahat or Jameela rises from being a Kashmiri girl to become the paradigm of ‘Sports for Women’
Sabahat Afreen is an international Martial Artist; Jameela Bano is a young Ice Hockey player. Likewise there are other Kashmiri girls who are constantly fighting challenges to emerge as leaders in a society where sports generally belong to men. In 2013, when Sabahat Afreen began doing Martial Arts, she was ridiculed in her neighbourhood. She had to face criticism as...
Women’s Cricket World Cup: A rich history that goes back two years before the start of Men’s World Cup
The inaugural edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup was held at a variety of venues across England in June and July 1973, two years before the first Men's Cricket World Cup was played. The 12th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be played from March 4 to April 3, 2022 among eight top-ranked Women's Cricket teams-...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects sports events; athletes protest against the attack
UEFA Champions League final, scheduled for May 28 in St. Petersburg, was reportedly pulled from the Russian city in response to the attack on Ukraine. Several Russian and Ukrainian athletes, including Gary Kasparov, speak out against Russian aggression. A meeting of the UEFA executive committee will confirm moving the Champions League final from Zenit St Petersburg's Stadium. A group of...
At 16, R Praggnanandhaa triumphed over the five-time World Champion, Magnus Carlsen
R Praggnanandhaa became only the third Indian grandmaster to win against Magnus Carlsen after Vishwanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna. Norwegian World No 1 Chess player,Magnus Carlsen, was left in a shock when 16-year old Indian boy Praggnanandhaa beat him at the Airthings Masters Online Rapid Chess Tournament. The young talent completed his achievement in only 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa currently sits 12th...
Goodbye Beijing; now its turn for Milano Cortina in 2026
Amazing fireworks bring the curtains down for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022; the Italian city of Milano Cortina gears up for the 2026 Games. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach handed the flag to the mayors of Milan and Cortina of Italy to complete the handover process of the 2026 Winter Games. Italy has twice hosted Winter Olympics in the...
Beijing Winter Olympics: 7 gold medals won on the penultimate day
It was the penultimate day of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the athletes were at the last league of proving their prowess. Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi of Germany soared high to claim Two Woman Bobsleigh gold at the Beijing Winter Games. It was Germany's record-extending eighth sliding gold at Beijing and their eleventh gold medal overall. American bobsledder Elana...
India will host the 139th International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session in Mumbai
India will host the 2023 International Olympic (IOC) Session at Mumbai, the first time since 1983. An IOC session is the annual meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee, comprising 101 voting members and 45 honorary members. It discusses and decides on the key activities of the global Olympics movement including adoption or amendment of the Olympic Charter,...