Xie Jun- First Asian to win the World Chess Championship
In our series ‘World Champion born on this date’ we will see the success story of Xie Jun of China, the First Asian to win the World Chess Championship at Senior Level when Chess was dominated by the Europeans. Xie Jun was born on October 30, 1970, in Baoding, China but was raised in Beijing. At the age of six,...
Xu Yuhua- The World Champion who quit chess early
In our series 'World Champion Born on this Date’, we will learn about Xu Yuhua of China, a champion who quit active Chess soon after losing her World Crown. Xu Yuhua was born 29 October 1976 at Jinhua in China. She came to the limelight when she won the Chinese Zonal Championship at the age of 17, ahead of many...
PWR DUPR India Masters- India’s Armaan Bhatia steals the show
The PWR DUPR India Masters successfully ended with India’s Armaan Bhatia securing three gold medals. Armaan Bhatia emerged as the hero of the PWR DUPR India Masters. The four-day event at Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium, saw over 2,300 matches across 33 categories ranging from Under 12 to 60+. After its successful completion, this tournament can be regarded as...
Balkrishna Shetty shines in Jiu-Jitsu World Championships
Indian martial artist Balkrishna Shetty won gold and bronze in the Newaza category at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Heraklion, Greece. Balkrishna Shetty showcased extraordinary skill and determination while representing India on the global stage of Jiu-Jitsu. The head coach of Team Combat Fitness (TCF) from Mumbai, made history at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships by winning gold and bronze...
PWR DUPR India Masters- Delhi sizzles with Pickleball thrill
The PWR DUPR India Masters is scheduled on October 24-27, 2024 at RK Khanna Tennis Stadium in Delhi. The PWR DUPR India Masters is a PWR 700 event on the PWR World Tour. PWR (Pickleball World Ranking) is the unified global ranking system for Pickleball players and DUPR is a point system that rates a player. The PWR DUPR India Masters is...
Ding Liren- The reigning world champion’s journey to the crown
In our series ‘World Champion Born On This Date,’ we will see the life of the reigning world champion, Ding Liren, and his journey to the crown today. Ding Liren was born on 24 October 1992 in Zhejiang, to Ye Xiaoping and Ding Wenjun. Young Liren started learning Chess when he was four and surprised the Chinese Chess fraternity with...
Karnataka win 24th National Para Swimming Championship
Over 500 swimmers participated nationwide in the 24th National Para Swimming Championship, which showcased the growing strength of para-sports in India. The 24th National Para Swimming Championship concluded on a triumphant note as Karnataka secured the overall championship title with an impressive 392 points. In a closely contested event, Maharashtra finished second with 378 points, while Rajasthan took the third...
The 50-year journey of Milind Wagle as a sports commentator
Milind Wagle started his professional journey in 1975, and during his 50-year career, he has established himself as an accomplished commentator, philographer, and collector. Milind Waghle's life defines passion, patience and pride but with all humility. He dreamt of becoming a commentator and with his sheer dedication and hardwork he established himself as a prominent sports commentator. "I did not realise...
Bhaichung Bhutia collaborates with Southampton FC
Bhaichung Bhutia launched new residential football academies in Punjab and Karnataka with the motto of bringing global expertise to Indian youth. The newly opened campuses of BBFS (Bhauchung Bhutia Football Schools) in Punjab and Karnataka will be among the first to implement BBFS’s full collaboration with Southampton FC. Bhaichung Bhutia aims to provide young footballers advanced coaching curriculum developed by...
“We aim a snowball effect through PWR events…..”, Pranav Kohli
The PWR DUPR events will kick off in India through the India Masters on 24th October, 2024. In an exclusive chat, Pranav Kohli, the CEO of Pickleball World Rankings and PWR India League, envisions maximum reach of Pickleball to the people through these PWR events. For a newcomer in Pickleball, what is PWR DUPR? Pranav Kohli: DUPR is a rating system. It...