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Nikhat Zareen reflects on setbacks, renews Olympic gold dream: ‘I have decided…’

Nikhat Zareen has reflected on the setbacks after the Paris Olympics and shared her renewed focus on becoming an Olympic champion ahead of a crucial season. Read More

Explained: What changes in the new FIDE Circuit format for 2026-27 seasons

FIDE has introduced a revamped Circuit with a new two-year format from 2026. The changes include stricter balance rules and a clearer qualification path to the 2028 Candidates Tournament. Read More

Tennis Kenya explains reason behind embarrassing wild card pick who served 20 double faults in double-bagel loss

Egyptian player named Hajar Abdelkader went viral recently after videos of her participation in an ITF tournament triggered controversy as she seemed to lack basic skills of professional tennis. Read More

Tata Steel Chess India: Viswanathan Anand in joint lead with Nihal Sarin despite loss to Arjun Erigaisi

Anand bounced back with wins against Hans Niemann and Volodar Murzin to continue his lead. Sarin earned three wins on the day and led with Anand at 4.5/6 points. Read More

El Clasico in Spanish Super Cup Final: Real Madrid set up Barcelona clash for title with win over Atletico

While the game was already tense, the temperature rose further when Atletico manager Diego Simeone got involved in a verbal spat with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. Read More

Freestyle Chess co-founder opens up on truce with FIDE that led to brand new World Championship: ‘Now we are all friends’

FIDE and Freestyle Chess had engaged in a heated feud last year but have finally joined hands to organise a World Championship in Weissenhaus next month. Read More

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car accident: ‘God kept me in the presence of great men’

Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash with Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, his close friends who were also part of his training team, in a horrific car crash in Nigeria on 29 December. Read More

NRAI suspends national level shooting coach after FIR for sexually assaulting minor

According to the FIR filed by the victim, she was targetted last month during the National Championships at the Karni Singh Range. Read More