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IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav says allegations of financial wrongdoing baseless

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:02 AM IST

President PT Usha had served notices to five executive committee members for several violations, including that of Sports Code

IOA president PT Usha and her Executive Committee have been at loggerheads. (AFP)

‘Aggressive style is working for India’s youngsters,’ says Giri

India's young chess players defy norms with an aggressive style, dominating the Chess Olympiad and positioning Gukesh as a favorite for the World Championship.

Anish Giri believes India has “layers and layers” of good chess players. (FIDE)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:44 PM IST
ByAshish Magotra

Approached Olympiad as an individual event: Gukesh

The 18-year-old was the key architect of India's historic victory, as the men's team clinched its first-ever Olympiad gold medal.

Approached Olympiad as an individual event: Gukesh(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:05 PM IST
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Explained: F1's swearing row that led to Verstappen threatening retirement

Max Verstappen has threatened to quit Formula 1 after receiving a heavy punishment for swearing during a press conference.

The FIA punishing defending champion Max Verstappen for swearing in a press conference has united the drivers at a time when the Championship race is heating up(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 12:06 PM IST

Ding-Gukesh match will have surprises in store: Rapport

In an interview with HT, Hungarian GM who worked as Ding’s second says while Gukesh is in great shape, he is counting on a fightback from the Chinese GM

Hungarian GM Richard Rapport has worked with Ding Liren as his second during his 2023 match against Ian Nepomniachtchi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:57 AM IST

In land of Polgars, Indian women make history

The Indian women's chess team made history by winning their first-ever gold at the Olympiad, with standout performances from Harika Dronavalli and others.

Harika Dronavalli has been playing in the Olympiad since 2004. (FIDE/Flickr)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:26 AM IST

Indian chess gets a golden touch

India’s domination at Chess Olympiad, capped off by gold medals in Open and women’s sections, is testimony to depth and strength of the sport in the country

D Gukesh during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. (AP)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 09:55 PM IST

Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals

The men's team defeated Slovenia in the 11th and final round match. The women's team beat Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 to clinch the title.

Gukesh D of India, during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024(AP)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:04 PM IST
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Chess Olympiad: Gukesh trumps Caruana as India all but seal historic gold

India's chess team shines at the Olympiad, securing gold after defeating USA, with standout performances from teens Gukesh and Arjun

D Gukesh beat world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana as India all but sealed a historic title. (AP)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:22 AM IST

'Embarrassed' AICF files police complaint after Chess Olympiad trophy missing

It is a rolling trophy, and the incident came at a time when the Indian men's team was closing in on the gold medal in the ongoing 45th edition of the Olympiad.

D Gukesh( HT Photo)
Published on Sep 21, 2024 12:23 PM IST
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Chess Olympiad: India-Uzbekistan’s split points in 2-2 result

India, on sole lead with 17 match points, remains in a commanding position for the gold in the Open section and will face USA in Round 10 on Saturday

Arjun Erigaisi drew with Vokhidov Shamsiddin at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Friday. (FIDE)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:07 PM IST

IOA EC member questions Usha’s election as president

Usha and majority of Executive Committee members are at loggerheads and traded charges over holding positions in breach of provisions

PT Usha became president of the Indian Olympic Association in December, 2022. (PTI)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:08 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy

I’m not happy with where my game is right now: Nihal

Nihal Sarin spoke about not making enough strides in ratings, finding inspiration in Arjun and Gukesh and India being on path to history

Nihal Sarin (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:06 PM IST
ByAshish Magotra

Max Verstappen punished for swearing in F1 news conference

The Red Bull driver is now obliged "to accomplish some work of public interest", said a panel of FIA stewards, after he used the F-word in press conference.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 07:15 PM IST
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Chess Olympiad: Ruthless Gukesh leads from the front

Gukesh, 18, led India to a 3.5-0.5 win over Iran at the Olympiad, showcasing his calm, strategic brilliance and remaining unbeaten in the tournament.

D Gukesh of India competes in the Chess Olympiad. (AP)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Skier Arif’s Olympic preparation suffers as IOA officials bicker

IOC’s scholarship money for Arif ‘blocked’ by IOA finance committee, president Usha asks IOC to transfer the money directly

Skier Arif Khan’s preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics have taken a hit due to IOA’s blocking of his funds. (AFP)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:19 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy

I am confident Kush Maini can reach F1: Hakkinen

The 55-year-old ‘Flying Finn’ also spoke about the current F1 season and his old team McLaren being on top after more than a decade

(L-R) Karun Chandhok, Mika Hakkinen and Narain Karthikeyan.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:29 PM IST
By, Chennai

Ding ‘rested’ ahead of Gukesh blockbuster

The world champion, struggling for form, sat out the crucial clash against leaders India in the chess Olympiad in Budapest

D Gukesh beat China’s Wei Yi at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Wednesday. (AP)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 12:22 AM IST

Odin and Magnus: A friendship Norway chess needs

They grew up playing chess together and now, one is the captain and the other is the best player in the world

Odin Blikra Vea and Magnus Carlsen have a friendship forged by chess(Odin Blikra Vea)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:56 PM IST

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation

India leads the Budapest Chess Olympiad, showcasing its strongest team ever, with standout performances from young players, aiming for historic success.

D Gukesh looks on as he plays Richard Rapport of Hungary in the 6th round of Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. (AP)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Oscar Piastri arrives on the big stage in style

The 23-year-old did nothing wrong on a bright afternoon in the ‘City of Winds’ as he delivered one of the finest wins in recent F1 history

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with his team in the garage after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. (REUTERS)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:52 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Ex-F1 champion Hakkinen to open Chennai karting track

Mika Hakkinen will inaugurate the Madras International Karting Arena near Chennai, boosting young motorsports talent in India. Open to public from Sept 21.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen with Karun Chandhok. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 10:47 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bhaker's special message for Neeraj as javelin thrower plays despite hand injury

Manu Bhaker had a special message for Neeraj Chopra following the javelin thrower's final event of the year, where he finished second.

Manu Bhaker sent a special message for Neeraj Chopra, wishing him a speedy recovery(Files)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 12:40 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan

India continued with their unbeaten streak at the ongoing Chess Olympiad.

Arjun Erigaisi poses for a photo.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 09:03 AM IST

Refugee chess stars await other moves for Olympiad chance

For the first time, a refugee team from Kenya’s Kakuma camp was named for the event that began on September 11. The team though is stuck in Nairobi for visas

Latvian trainer and team captain, Sergejs Klimakovs, with members of the Refugee team that awaits visas to travel to Budapest for the chess Olympiad. (Sergejs Klimakovs)
Published on Sep 15, 2024 09:57 PM IST

Neeraj ends season with Brussels second spot, and hand fracture

The best by India’s javelin world champion was one centimetre short of the winning throw by Grenada’s Anderson Peters

Neeraj Chopra threw 87.86m in Brussels on Saturday. (AFP)
Published on Sep 15, 2024 09:48 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

Neeraj reveals painful Diamond League final participation with 'fractured hand'

Neeraj Chopra finished as runner-up for the second straight year after falling agonisingly short of the Diamond Trophy by just one centimetre.

Neeraj Chopra finished second in 2024 Diamond League final
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 07:47 PM IST

Neeraj misses Diamond Trophy by agonising 1cm, finishes 2nd in javelin final

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold in the Tokyo Games, received USD 12,000 for finishing second

Neeraj Chopra. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 08:10 AM IST

Tania, Divya, Harika deliver wins for India

India women beat France in Round 4 while Arjun Erigaisi made it a flawless 4/4 in India versus Serbia in the Open section

Arjun Erigaisi defeated Aleksandar Indjic on Saturday. (FIDE)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra Highlights Diamond League Final 2024: Indian star finishes second

Neeraj Chopra Highlights Diamond League Final 2024: The Indian javelin thrower finished second with an 87.86-metre throw.

Live Neeraj Chopra Live Updates Diamond League Final 2024(AFP)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 01:18 AM IST
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