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Paris Olympic 2024 torch lit in Olympia, the birthplace of Olympics

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The torch for the Paris Olympics 2024 was set off in ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Games, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for this edition of the Games.   Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of high priestess, lit the torch for Paris Olympics 2024 using a backup flame instead of a parabolic mirror...

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Garry Kasparov- A muti-faceted chess champion whose life has witnessed unforeseen ups and downs

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This month, in the series 'Champion Born On This Date', I am extremely delighted to present the readers the story of a muti-faceted former World Chess Champion, who has made his way to the top not only over the chessboard but also in other spheres of life. Yes, you guessed it right- it is none other than Garry Kasparov. Born...

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FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 marks a historic occasion; 5 Indian players compete for the first time

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The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 is set to take place at Toronto in Canada from April 3 to 23, where for the first time five Indian players will be competing to become a challenger to the World Champion. It is indeed a historic occasion. The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 will be held in North America for the first time. It...

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“With Vidarbha Open, Krishang Sports aim to provide solid launchpad for young management professionals…”, Mehul Raval

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Mehul Raval, a Master's in Sports Business and Innovation, founded Krishang Sports in 2021 with the aim to provide consultancy services to sportsmen, coaches, administrators and even people from non-sporting sector who want to explore the sports industry. Mehul wants Vidarbha Pickleball Open to be one of the key IPs of Krishang. Why more people are getting into the sports...

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Koneru Humpy- The World Champion who broke all records in her childhood

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In our series ‘World Champion Born on this Date’, today we will discuss about a World Champion who broke all records in her childhood and dominated the Indian Women’s Chess for over two decades. Yes, you guessed it right. It is none other than the one and only Koneru Humpy. Koneru Humpy was born at Vijayawada on 31st March 1987...

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Amidst political controversy, sports grounds of Borivali-Kandivali remain the source of fresh breath

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Yesterday, as I walked passed the Raghuleela Mall in Kandivali West, I noticed Poinsur Gymkhana nearby. Curious enough, I stepped inside and luckily met Karunakar Shetty, Vice President of the club. What went on was a long conversation, as he narrated the history of the Gymkhana and also about some of the other recreational and sports grounds in Kandivali-Borivali...

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Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov- The champion who competed in tournaments for 66 years

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In our series ‘World Champion Born on this Date’, today we will learn about a Champion who was a World Championship Candidate on 8 occasions, played 3 World Championship matches and competed in Chess tournaments for long 66 years, from age 14 to 80. I believe that the readers need no further introduction! It is none other than the...

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Prime Masters League Series 1- Team Sensattions win Table Tennis Tournament

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The Prime Masters League Series 1 featured top Table Tennis veterans from Maharashtra. Among them, 55 players will be competing in the Veteran Nationals in Hyderabad. Prime Masters League Series 1, a subsidiary of the esteemed Prime Table Tennis league, was held at Xperia Mall in Mumbai. Team Sensattions won the League, which became the first veterans Table Tennis League...

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“Starting with Pickleball, I want to grow the sports base in Nagpur……”, Shreyansh Mohta

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Shreyansh Mohta is an entrepreneur based out of Nagpur, Maharashtra. He has a Master's Degree in Sports Business and Innovation from Loughborough University, London. Passionate about sports from a young age, Shreyansh seeks to explore the sector in details, with Pickleball  being his first step in this domain. Sports and its management...... Shreyansh Mohta:I have been a sports fanatic since my...

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Zhu Chen- The First Chinese Player to win the World Youth Chess Crown

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In our series ‘World Champion born on this date’, we shall learn about International Grandmaster Zhu Chen of China, a champion, who now holds the position of FIDE Treasurer. Born on March 13, 1976 in Beijing, Zhu Chen learnt Chess at the tender age of 5 and stunned the Chess world by becoming the first Chinese player to win the...

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