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Tue, April 22, 2025

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Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Biles, Duplantis and Real win big; check out all winners from Madrid ceremony

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal was declared the Breakthrough of the Year, becoming the sixth footballer to win that award. Check all winners from Laureus World Sports Awards 2025.
Fri, April 4, 2025

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Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin competition confirmed for May 2025: All you need to know

The Neeraj Chopra Classic, an elite javelin throw competition named after India's Olympic gold medallist and World Champion, has been confirmed for May 2025. The event is expected to attract top global javelin throwers.
Thu, March 27, 2025

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With FIFA announcing $1 billion prize fund for expanded Club World Cup, here's how much the winning team will earn

The FIFA Club World Cup is set to witness the biggest event in its 25-year history with 32 teams taking part in the tournament that runs from 14 June to 13 July in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the prize fund that has been allocated for the tournament by the Zurich-based global governing body for the sport.
Sat, March 22, 2025

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Mexico's Club Leon gets ejected from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup; here's why

The decision to remove them from the Club World Cup is a costly one for Leon, who along with other clubs from the CONCACAF region were due to receive a $9 million fee from FIFA for participation in the group stage.
Tue, March 18, 2025

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Exclusive | 'Many Indian shooters were not mentally strong as their opponents at Paris Olympics': Ex-India shooter

India won three bronze medals in shotting at Paris Olympics 2024 but it had also sent its largest-ever contingent of 21 shooters. In this exclusive interview with Firstpost, former India shooter Shimon Sharif talks about the various areas that need to priortised in Indian shooting including mental health.
Tue, March 4, 2025

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World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 official logo showcases India's Heritage

The Paralympic Committee of India launches the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025, set to take place from 11th to 13th March at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The event will feature elite para-athletes from 20 countries.
Sat, February 15, 2025

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Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban met with mixed reactions: 'Sad day for tennis'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month suspension for twice testing positive for banned substance Clostebol in March last year, with WADA also formally withdrawing the appeal that they had filed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Fri, February 14, 2025

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Freestyle Chess Tour LIVE Scores: Gukesh plays with white pieces against Firouzja as final round of games get underway

D Gukesh faces Alireza Firouzja in Game 2 of their seventh-place playoff match on the final day of the event at the Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort. Local favourite Vincent Keymer, meanwhile,

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Freestyle Chess Tour LIVE Scores: Gukesh hopes to sign off with a win as Keymer eyes Weissenhaus title

D Gukesh faces Alireza Firouzja in Game 2 of their seventh-place playoff match on the final day of the event at the Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort. Local favourite Vincent Keymer, meanwhile,
Tue, February 11, 2025

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Explained: How Indian government is planning to fight doping and age fraud issues among junior athletes

The Sports Ministry of India has reportedly decided to not award cash prizes to junior athletes winning medals in international events. This has been done to track issues surrounding doping and age fraud,
Wed, January 29, 2025

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Champions League: Man City secure comeback win to reach playoffs, Arsenal qualify for last 16

While Manchester City managed to reach the Champions League playoffs, AC Milan and Atalanta missed out on a direct progress to last 16. Arsenal secured an automatic spot to next round.
Mon, January 27, 2025

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Exclusive | 'Rohit has slowed down, Kohli has many years of cricket left in him: Mumbai cricket legend Milind Rege

Former Mumbai cricket captain Milind Rege, who was part of six Ranji Trophy title-winning teams, discusses a variety of hot topics in Indian cricket in an exclusive interview. He covers issues such as the BCCI's directive to end the 'superstar culture' in Team India and the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Sun, January 26, 2025

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Jannik Sinner wins Aus Open 2025: What doping accusations the Italian faced and why was he cleared?

Jannik Sinner clinched the Australian Open 2025 title on Sunday, but his journey to the championship was not without controversy. The Italian star faced doping accusations in 2024 after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance.
Sat, January 25, 2025

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Madison Keys denies Aryna Sabalenka an Australian Open 'three-peat' to win maiden Grand Slam

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 defeat in the women's singles final against USA's Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam as a result.
Fri, January 24, 2025

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Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh secures hard-fought draw against Abdusattorov; Arjun, Praggnanandhaa also held

D Gukesh played out a draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess competition in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Friday. Faustino Oro defeated Divya Deshmukh in the Challengers section,
Wed, January 15, 2025

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Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. And the icing on the cake was the legend and his disciples shaking a leg while clad in traditional veshtis.
Sat, January 11, 2025

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Chinese chess star Zhu Jiner slams FIDE for 'inconceivable' dress code fine: 'Regulations must apply equally'

Chinese chess star Zhu Jiner has critcised FIDE for 'distracting' and 'negatively' impacting her game during the 2024 Women's World Blitz Championship with an 'inconceivable' dress code fine that led to her elimination.

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Neeraj Chopra's javelin-only meet to be held in India this May: 'A longstanding dream'

The javelin event will feature Tokyo Olympics gold medalist and Paris Olympics silver medalist Neeraj Chopra, who is also part of the organising team. Sanctioned by World Athletics and supported by the Athletics Federation of India,
Tue, January 7, 2025

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Pakistan likely to miss inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in India due to visa delay

Pakistan is set to miss the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup which will take place in India due to visa delay. The opening match that was scheduled between India and Pakistan on 13 January 2025 in Delhi will now be played between India and Nepal.
Mon, January 6, 2025

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Why Saurabh Chaudhary's record-breaking performance in Nationals is good news for Indian shooting

Saurabh Chaudhary registered a score of 591 - a National Record and just two short of the World Record - en route to making his first appearance in the National Shooting Championships final since 2021.
Wed, January 1, 2025

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FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2024: India's R Vaishali wins bronze; Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share title

India's R Vaishali won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in the women's section. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the title in the open section after three consecutive draws in sudden death.
Fri, December 27, 2024

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Rewind 2024: Imane Khelif gender row, Vinesh Phogat's heartbreak and other major sporting controversies from the year

In a sporting calendar as packed as 2024 is naturally bound to witness a few unpleasant incidents. And as the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest controversies from the year gone by,
Sun, December 15, 2024

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D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'

D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in the history of chess after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore recently.

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Biles, Duplantis and Real win big; check out all winners from Madrid ceremony

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal was declared the Breakthrough of the Year, becoming the sixth footballer to win that award. Check all winners from Laureus World Sports Awards 2025.

The Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding achievements in sports, with Lamine Yamal of Real Madrid being named the Breakthrough of the Year for his remarkable performance in leading his team to a La Liga and Champions League double. Simone Biles was honored with the Sportswoman of the Year award for her continued dominance in gymnastics, while Mondo Duplantis received the Sportsman of the Year award for his record-breaking feats in pole vaulting. The Team of the Year award went to the Spanish women's football team for their World Cup victory, and the Comeback of the Year was awarded to golfer Tiger Woods for his inspiring return to competitive golf. Additionally, the Laureus Sport for Good Award recognized the efforts of the Slum Soccer initiative in India for using football to empower underprivileged youth.

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