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May 02, 2023

Ding Liren Becomes China's First World Chess Champion

Ding Liren became the 17th world chess champion, the first from China, defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tie-breaker. Ding defeated Nepo in the last of the four Rapid tiebreaks. Ding took over as winner of the World Chess Championship from Norway's Magnus Carlsen, who chose not to defend his title after a 10-year reign. He and Nepomniachtchi had finished on seven points each after the 14 first-stage games played in the Kazakh capital, Astana.

Sailor Abhilash Tomy Creates History, Finishes 2nd in Premier Global Race

Commander Abhilash Tomy, a retired Indian Navy officer, became the first Indian to complete the prestigious Golden Globe Race.
Tomy had set off from Les Sables-d'Olonne on September 4, 2022, with 15 other competitors. Only two have thus far crossed the finish line at GGR at Les Sables-d'Olonne again. South Africa's Kirsten Neuschäfer came first on Thursday. She is the first woman to win the race.
Tomy is the first Asian skipper to finish on the podium in any round the world race, and in any format. He took part in the race in a United Arab Emirates-flagged boat "Bayanat".
The Golden Globe Race is considered the toughest sailing race in the world. The race, a solo around-the-world sailing race.

Sergio Pérez Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023

Red Bull's Sergio Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the fourth round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, in Baku. Sergio Pérez took advantage of a fortunately timed safety car to beat his teammate Max Verstappen to the victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen started second behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc but swept past him on the long start-finish straight at the end of lap 3, the first lap on which drivers were allowed to use the DRS overtake assist system on the rear wing. Fernando Alonso finished in fourth place, showing strong pace for Aston Martin after issues in qualifying.

May 01, 2023

Nagal Wins Challenger Title on Clay

Sumit Nagal became the country's first player to win a European clay-court event on the ATP Challenger Tour, pulling off an upset win over higher-ranked Jesper de Jong.
Nagal won 6-3 6-2 against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong to clinch his third ATP Challenger title and the first since his triumph in Buenos Aires in 2019.

Shuttlers Satwik and Chirag Secure Asia Championships Title

Star doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty broke a 58-year-old drought, becoming the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to be crowned champions at the Asia badminton Championships.
The 2022 World Championships bronze medallists scripted a sensational comeback after an opening game reversal to edge past Malaysian combination of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-16, 17-21, 19-21 in a nail-biting final to accomplish a magnificent victory in the continental championship.
Khanna is the only Indian to claim the gold medal, having achieved the feat when he beat Thailand's Sangob Rattanusorn in men's singles final in 1965 at Lucknow.
India's previous best performance in men's doubles at the Asia Championships was a bronze-medal finish by Dipu Ghosh and Raman Ghosh in 1971.

Stars of IPL 2008, MI-RR Skippers Felicitated at Ceremony on Tournament's 1000th Match

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara, who were a part of the first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) season back in 2008 with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab), were felicitated on the occasion of the 1000th match of the league at Wankhede. The 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)2023 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Wankhede in Mumbai was the 1000th match of this cash-rich league, making this another landmark in the rich and decorated history of the tournament.

Mairaj, Ganemat Shoot Down gold at Shotgun World Cup

Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won the gold in mixed skeet as they outclassed Gabriela Rodriguez and Luis Oliveros of Mexico 6-0 in the shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.
The Indian pair topped qualification with 143, the same as Mexico, and won the shoot-off 4-3 and got the No.1 rank before the gold match.

Apr 29, 2023

Jaden Pariat Becomes First Indian in 6 Years to Get on Podium at British F4 Championship

Young Indian racing star Jaden Pariat of Argenti Motorsport displayed his immense talent with a podium in the first round of the ROKiT British F4 Championship at Donington Park. He is only the second Indian to get an international podium in a Tatuus F4 car after Kush Maini's podium in 2017.
The podium is being hailed as a big milestone for the younger generation looking to break through to higher levels of Formula racing.

Apr 27, 2023

PM Modi to inaugurate National Games in Goa in October, says CM Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in Goa in October 2023.The inauguration ceremony would be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda in South Goa district. IOA chairperson Usha said the state was ready to host the games. Minister Gaude said that 38 disciplines have been identified for the Games and all the venues are ready

Apr 26, 2023

Gates named after Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Monday used legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday celebrations to unveil gates at the iconic Australia venue that are named after the India legend and fellow cricketing great Brian Lara from West Indies.
All visiting players will now take the field through the newly-named Lara-Tendulkar Gates, with the duo bestowed with the honour on Monday to coincide with Mr. Tendulkar's 50th birthday.
Mr. Tendulkar's first Test century on Australia shores came at the picturesque Sydney venue and the champion right-hander averaged a whopping 157 from five Test matches at the ground. In 13 international matches at SCG, Mr. Tendulkar has scored 1,100 runs at an average of 100, with four centuries and four fifties and the best score of 241*.

Odisha beats Bengaluru FC in Super Cup summit to win first title

Odisha FC were crowned the champions of the Super Cup after they prevailed over Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the summit clash for their first silverware.
While Brazilian Diego Mauricio struck both goals for the winners in the first half, Sunil Chhetri scored from a penalty in the 84th minute to reduce the margin for Bengaluru. Up against seasoned opponents, Odisha did all the damage in the first half. Clifford Miranda also made history by becoming the first Indian coach to win the Super Cup.

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