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FIDE World Cup Trophy Named After Viswanathan Anand: A Golden Tribute to India’s Chess Maestro

In a defining moment for Indian sports the FIDE World Cup trophy has been officially renamed the Viswanathan Anand Trophy honoring India s greatest chess icon The announcement came during the grand opening ceremony of the World Cup held in Goa attended by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Indian dignitaries and some of the world s top chess players As applause filled the hall it wasn t just a tribute to a champion it was a celebration of an era Anand s name etched on the World Cup trophy is more than a symbolic gesture it s a recognition of a lifetime spent shaping the game and inspiring countless minds to think beyond the board The Rise of a Legend From Madras to the WorldBorn in Chennai then Madras in Viswanathan Anand began his journey like any young enthusiast curious and determined But what set him apart was his lightning-fast calculation

4 Nov 2025
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India Shines Bright: Sindoor & Rakshikha Win Silver at Pickleball World Cup!

Sindoor Mittal Vice Chairperson of Avaada Group has made India proud by winning the Silver Medal at the Pickleball World Cup held in Florida USA Partnering with Rakshikha Ravi in the Women s Open Doubles category Sindoor showcased exceptional skill determination and teamwork placing India firmly on the international Pickleball map This achievement marks a significant milestone for India in an emerging global sport She wasn t the only Indian shining bright Anushka Chhabria clinched a bronze medal while Vijay Chhabria created history by winning India s first-ever gold at the Pickleball World Cup Together this trio represents India s rising power in a sport rapidly capturing global attention Pickleball From Backyard Game to Global PhenomenonPickleball is a fast-growing racket or paddle sport that combines elements of tennis badminton and table tennis Played with a smooth-faced paddle and a perforated plastic ball it can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors

31 Oct 2025
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Women in Blue Shock Australia, March Into World Cup Final

It was a night when rainclouds threatened nerves buzzed and the roar from the DY Patil Sports Academy felt like a heartbeat India walked in as the underdogs a team that had scraped into the semifinals after finishing fourth in the group stage And waiting for them was cricket s fiercest force Australia Unbeaten Unflinching Unaccustomed to being challenged But sport has a funny way of reminding the world that reputations don t win matches Performances do Australia thundered their way to in overs the highest ever total in a Women s World Cup knockout game It felt like they already had one foot in the final After all who chases -plus in a semifinal Certainly not a team that had lost to the same opponent a week ago And then Jemimah Rodrigues walked in Australia Rises And So Does IndiaThe Australian innings was explosive A fiery century from Phoebe

31 Oct 2025
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Rohit Sharma Rises to World No. 1 in ODIs with 781 Rating Points, a Career-Best Mark

India s cricketing maestro Rohit Sharma has once again shown why he s regarded as one of the finest modern-day batters At years and days Rohit became the oldest-ever cricketer to reach the No spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings He surpassed India s young ODI captain Shubman Gill and Afghanistan s Ibrahim Zadran climbing to the summit with rating points a career-best mark nbsp This achievement marks the first time in his career that Rohit has claimed the top ODI ranking a feat that crowns his two-decade-long journey of patience and unmatched skill The timing of this milestone makes it even more remarkable coming at a stage when most players have already retired or transitioned to mentorship roles Rohit is still redefining what longevity and excellence look like in international cricket Masterclass in Australia Form That Speaks for ItselfRohit s rise to the top wasn t accidental it

30 Oct 2025
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Victory on Horseback : India Lifts the KogniVera International Polo Cup With Win Over Argentina

Many people might have heard polo and instantly thought of a T-shirt but did you know it s actually one of the oldest and most royal sports in the world It is played on horseback and blends speed skill and strategy Originating over two thousand years ago it was once used as battle training for warriors and has since become a global symbol of elegance and teamwork And now India has given the sport a reason to celebrate again with the Indian polo team recently winning an international trophy marking a proud comeback for the nation in this centuries-old game nbsp On a crisp October evening at Jaipur Polo Ground history thundered once more beneath galloping hooves In what marked the capital s first high-goal international polo match in nearly a decade Team India edged past Argentina to lift the KogniVera International Polo Cup nbsp Led by Captain Simran Singh

29 Oct 2025
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India’s Kabaddi Kings and Queens Sweep Gold at Asian Youth Games 2025!

India achieved a rare double gold in Kabaddi at the Asian Youth Games in Manama Bahrain with both the boy's and girl's teams topping the podium In the finals both squads faced Iran but while the boy's team endured a tense closely contested match the girl's team delivered a dominant performance leaving their opponents trailing by a wide margin The boy's final ended - in India s favor after a nail-biting encounter highlighting resilience strategic raids and last-minute defensive brilliance Meanwhile the girl's team overwhelmed Iran - asserting complete dominance and displaying impeccable coordination tactical acumen and physical agility Girl's Team Unstoppable From the StartThe Indian girl's team had set the tone early dominating the group stage with unbeaten victories They defeated Bangladesh - Thailand - Sri Lanka - and Iran - Their consistent high-scoring performances ensured a direct qualification for the finals leaving a clear message to all competitors

27 Oct 2025
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Odisha’s Teen Weightlifter Preetismita Bhoi Smashes Youth World Record at Asian Youth Games

India s young weightlifting sensation Preetismita Bhoi once again proved that age is no barrier to greatness On Sunday at the Asian Youth Games in Manama Bahrain the -year-old from Dhenkanal Odisha clinched gold in the Clean amp Jerk with a Youth World Record lift of kg in the kg weight category She also won silver in the Snatch with a best lift of kg which surpassed her previous Youth National Record set during the Commonwealth Championships by kg This outstanding performance marked her second Youth World Record reaffirming her status as one of India s brightest young sporting talents A Tale of Two LiftsThe day started with tension and excitement Preetismita began confidently in the Snatch successfully lifting kg in her first attempt However her next two attempts at kg and kg did not succeed The narrow misses cost her the chance to win double gold as China s

27 Oct 2025
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Rising Star Tanvi Sharma Shines Bright with Silver at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships

In a packed stadium at Guwahati s National Centre of Excellence -year-old Tanvi Sharma etched her name into Indian badminton history With precision poise and unrelenting determination she won the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships defeating Thailand s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in a commanding performance The victory wasn t just another win it marked India s first entry into the girls singles final in nearly two decades Tanvi s graceful yet fierce gameplay drew comparisons to Indian badminton legends Her quick footwork sharp reflexes and calm composure under pressure revealed a maturity well beyond her years A Historic Silver That Sparkles Like GoldFacing Thailand s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the final Tanvi gave a spirited performance before settling for silver with scores of - - While the gold narrowly slipped away the achievement itself was monumental She became only the third Indian girl ever to reach the World Junior Championship

22 Oct 2025
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Jyothi Surekha Vennam Creates History as India’s First Woman Compound Archer to Win a World Cup Final Medal

In Nanjing China Jyothi Surekha Vennam carved her name into sporting history The reigning Asian Games champion stormed into the semifinals after a solid - win only to face a narrow defeat in the next round by two points But in the bronze-medal match she produced an extraordinary display perfect arrows across five ends defeating world No Ella Gibson of Great Britain - With that flawless performance she became the first Indian woman compound archer ever to clinch a medal at the prestigious Archery World Cup Final marking a new era of excellence for Indian archery The Road to RedemptionJyothi s journey to this victory has been marked by resilience In previous editions of the World Cup Final she faced tough early exits that tested her determination But rather than giving in to disappointment she turned those experiences into stepping stones Her bronze in Nanjing is not merely a result

19 Oct 2025
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