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SPORTS - November 2014

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Nov 09, 2024

Three-Year Old Anish Chooses GothamChess over Peppa Pig, Scores Big

Three-year-old Anish Sarkar from Kolkata, India, is defying expectations with his passion for chess, setting aside typical toddler favorites like Peppa Pig and Baby Shark for chess idols like International Master Levy Rozman and Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. Anish became the world's youngest-rated player, achieving an impressive initial FIDE rating of 1555.
Anish, born in January 2021, took to chess nearly a year ago, around his third birthday.
Initially introduced to various YouTube channels, he became captivated by chess videos, watching them continuously.
His journey gained attention when ChessBase India documented his progress with videos showcasing his understanding of advanced concepts like smothered mate and double-rook sacrifice checkmate.
FIDE was founded on July 20, 1924, in Paris, marking the last day of the first unofficial Chess Olympiad.

Nov 08, 2024

World Pickleball Championships

Top players from the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) have set their sights on the upcoming World Pickleball Championships (WPC), which will take place in Mumbai from November 12-17 to give a boost to the popularity of pickleball in India.
Mumbai hosting the WPC underscores India's growing interest in the sport. Some of India's top players like Vanshik Kapadia, Tejas Mahajan, Vrushali Thakare, and Isha Lakhanai were optimistic that this high-profile event will further propel the sport's popularity within the country.

4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament Inaugurated in Ladakh

Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, inaugurated the much-awaited 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament at the newly constructed Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass, Ladakh. This event, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, marked a significant milestone for the region as it showcased not only the traditional sport of horse polo but also the growing emphasis on youth development and sports infrastructure in Ladakh.

Nov 07, 2024

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium Redevelopment: Bihar Govt. Signs 30-year Lease with BCA

The Bihar Government and the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), granting the association a 30-year lease on the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna.
The MoU officially transferred the stadium to the BCA and paved the way for the redevelopment of the 55-year-old stadium, which would be transformed into a state-of-the-art international standard sports complex.
It will be renovated with the financial support from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Indian Boxer Mandeep Jangra Wins WBF's World Title

Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation's super featherweight world title. He achieved this victory by defeating British boxer Conor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands. This win marks an important milestone in Jangra's career.
The Haryana boxer, who made his professional boxing debut in 2021, hopes the title will inspire more Indian pugilists to turn professional.

Nov 06, 2024

India Makes Official Move to Host 2036 Olympics

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha said that India's commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympics "remains steadfast" after a letter of intent expressing the country's desire to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics was submitted by the IOA to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission.
This signifies the first major official step in implementing India's long-standing ambition to stage the marquee quadrennial showpiece.
With the Summer Games set to take place in Los Angeles, United States in 2028, and Brisbane, Australia in 2032, the decision for the host of the 2036 edition is yet to be decided by the IOC, and is likely to be finalised after the IOC elections slated for next year (2025).

Indian Boxers Shine at U-19 World Boxing Championships with 17 Medals

Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami, and Hemant Sangwan showcased their exceptional talent by securing gold medals as Indian boxers made a remarkable impact at the inaugural U19 World Championships organised by World Boxing in Colorado, USA. The Indian contingent delivered an impressive performance, culminating in a total of 17 medals.

Nov 05, 2024

Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades. Known for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills and steady presence with the bat, Saha has been a prominent figure in Indian cricket, especially in the Test arena.
He played in every IPL season since its inception in 2008.
Saha represented multiple franchises: Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans.

Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez Clinches Maiden WTA Title in Merida

Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey roared past American Ann Li 6-2, 6-1 and captured the first WTA title of her career in Merida, Mexico. Sonmez became the first Turkish player to lift a WTA trophy since Cagla Buyukakcay won in Istanbul in 2016 and became the first champion from the country.

Paris Masters: Alexander Zverev Win Title

Germany's Alexander Zverev won the Paris Masters by defeating home hope Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant display by the new world number two.
Zverev now boasts seven ATP 1000-level titles over the course of his career, following two wins in Rome and Madrid, as well as victories in Montreal and Cincinnati.

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