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SPORTS - August 2018

Aug 2018

Nov 13, 2024

Delhi Capitals Announce Munaf Patel as Bowling Coach

Delhi Capitals announced former India international Munaf Patel as their bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Munaf played for India in all three formats and was a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad where he was the third highest wicket-taker for the Men in Blue. In the IPL, he has represented the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Lions, picking 74 wickets in 63 matches.

Uma Mahesh Wins Gold Medal at FISU World University Championship

Uma Mahesh clinched a gold medal at the prestigious FISU World University Championship held at Karni Singh Stadium in New Delhi. Competing in the 10m Air Rifle men's team event, Uma and his teammates outperformed their opponents and secured the top spot.
Mahesh who trains at Olympic medallist Gagan Narang's Gun for Glory Academy, added yet another title to his collection. His achievements already include two ISSF World Cup gold medals and an Asian Championship gold, among others.
The International University Sports Federation launched the FISU World University Championships in 1963.

Nov 12, 2024

Quanhai Li Re-Elected as World Sailing President for Second Term

At the World Sailing General Assembly held in Singapore, Quanhai Li was re-elected as president for a new four-year term. The only Chinese president of an Olympic International Federation, Li's re-election marks a significant achievement for both him and the sport. He received 55 votes, securing a decisive victory over his competitors, Rodion Luka (UKR) with 2 votes and Philippe Rogge (BEL) with 29 votes. Li's leadership has been central to the growth and stability of World Sailing in recent years, and his continued role signals the future direction of the sport globally.

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches Title

GM Aravindh Chithambaram, buoyed by a stunning turn of fortunes in the last two rounds walked away with the Chennai Grand Masters title. On an action packed day at the Anna Centenary Library, the Masters category witnessed a three-way tie between Aravindh, Levon Aronian and Arjun Erigaisi. It led to a play-off, where Aravindh defeated Aronian. He won the first blitz and drew the second with black pieces to be crowned champion of the second edition.

Tayyab Ikram Re-elected FIH President

Tayyab Ikram was re-elected as the President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a second consecutive term, a significant achievement for Pakistan's hockey. At the 49th FIH Congress in Muscat, Oman, Ikram secured 79 votes out of 126, surpassing his competitor, Marc Coudron of Belgium, who received 47 votes. His re-election not only signifies personal recognition but also reinforces Pakistan's growing influence in global hockey.
The FIH President's and Honorary Awards were also presented. Recognized for their significant contributions were individuals such as Gill Gemming (NZL), Chaiyapak Siriwat (THA), and Marissa Langeni (RSA), along with the French Hockey Federation and the Uganda Hockey Association for their exceptional governance and developmental efforts.

Nov 11, 2024

Coco Gauff Becomes Youngest in 20 Years to Lift WTA Title

Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA final title in 20 years with a gruelling 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff rallied back from 3-6, 1-3 down, and erased a one-break deficit twice in the decider, and overcame Zheng in three hours and four minutes – the second-longest WTA final in 2024.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction to Take Place in Jeddah

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction will bring a fresh wave of excitement as franchises vie for top cricketing talent to bolster their squads. This auction, a defining event in the IPL calendar, serves as the platform where team compositions take shape for the upcoming season. With 1,574 players registered and key updates in auction rules, this mega auction promises to be one of the most competitive and strategic to date.
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the second consecutive year the auction is held overseas. Last year, Dubai hosted the IPL 2024 auction, continuing a trend that broadens IPL's international presence.

Harmanpreet Singh, P. R. Sreejesh Named best in World

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and the legendary P. R. Sreejesh won the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards for the year 2024. Both Harmanpreet and Sreejesh received the recognition during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Oman.
Harmanpreet beat the Netherlands duo of Joep de Mol and Thierry Brinkman, Germany's Hannes Muller and England's Zach Wallace and bagged the top award.
Double Olympics medallist Sreejesh, who quit the game after the Paris Olympics, prevailed over Netherlands' Pirmin Blaak, Spain's Luis Calzado, Germany's Jean-Paul Danneberg and Argentina's Tomas Santiago to win the top prize among the men's goalkeepers.

Neeraj Chopra Teams up with Jan Zelezny

Two-time Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra announced that his idol Jan Zelezny as his new coach in the new Olympics cycle. Chopra, who parted ways with his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz after the Paris Olympics, sought Zelezny's services after failing to break the 90m barrier for the last five years.
Czech Republic's Zelezny, who is a three-time Olympics and world champion and still holds the world record after registering a throw of 98.48m in 1996, would start working with Chopra in South Africa.

Nov 10, 2024

Arjun Erigaisi's Climb Continues Now World's Second Best in Chess Ratings

Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings in November. His victory over Alexey Sarana in Round 3 of the Chennai Grand Masters tournament boosted his live rating to 2805.8, propelling him past both USA's Fabiano Caruana, who stands at 2805.0, and American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura at 2802.0.

Aman Sehrawat among Top Contenders as Bengaluru Gears up to Host Wrestling Nationals

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat will headline a star-studded line-up as Bengaluru prepares to host the Senior National Wrestling Championship for the first time ever, from December 6 to 8.
Joining Aman on the mats will be U-20 World Wrestling Champion Antim Panghal, along with 2019 World Championship silver medal winner Deepak Punia, U23 world champion Reetika Hooda, Olympian Sonam Malik, Radhika, Manisha Bhanwala, Bipasha, Priya, Udit, Chirag, Sunil Kumar, and Narinder Cheema.
The event will be held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium and the championship is expected to feature over 1000 participants and officials from across 25 affiliated state member units as well as Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Services Sports Promotion Board (SSPB).

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.

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