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Raunak makes short work of Short to win Challenge Match with a day, 2 Rapid & 4 Blitz rounds to go

NAGPUR: Maharashtra's youngest Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani dominated the shorter format to take former World Championship Challenger Nigel Short in stride and emerge champion on the penultimate day of their Challenger Match in the state chess festival at Naivedhyam hall, Koradi road, on Monday.

The Times of India

Caster Semenya wants to inspire resilience with memoir published by Merky Books

She won the 2009 World Championships in Berlin at the age of 18.

The Independent UK

Discipline and self-belief have helped Nishant Dev punch his way to success

Having drawn everyone’s attention by thumping a Cuban boxer — a rarest of the rare occurrence for an Indian boxer — to secure his maiden international medal, a World championship bronze in Tashkent, 22-year-old Nishant Dev has grown in confidence. Now, he is determined to claim medal at the Asian…

The Hindu

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Competitors challenge Zwift's dominance in virtual cycling as UCI accepts bids for future Esports World Championships

Zwift has been the category leader in virtual cycling for some time, but competition is on the rise with platforms such as Wahoo-RGT, MyWhoosh, Rouvy and other commercial entities. This has led the UCI to open up bids for hosting future UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.

Cycling Weekly

Top boxers bring out the best in me, says giant-slayer Deepak Bhoria

NEW DELHI: World Championship bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria, who has a penchant for defeating some of the giants of the game, feels fighting against top boxers "brings out the best in me".

The Times of India

Sky F1 presenter sees Lewis Hamilton similarity in Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez fight

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are fuelling a budding rivalry as the 2023 World Championship begins to take shape, and it's reminded Natalie Pinkham of Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg

Daily Mirror

Doting mum Sheridan Smith shares adorable snaps of son Billy posing with boxing star

Cilla star and actress Sheridan Smith shared a cute snap of rarely seen son Billy as he met boxing star Sandy Ryan and posed with her World Championship belt

Daily Mirror

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Sheridan Smith shares rare photos of son Billy in World Championship belt

The actress was a proud mum as she gushed over her three-year-old posed with boxing champ Sandy Ryan

Evening Standard

Nishant Dev's journey: From shoulder injury to World Boxing Championship bronze

NEW DELHI: Nishant Dev had put up a valiant show in his international debut at the 2021 World Championship, one that had earned him plaudits from everyone, but he was disheartened to miss a medal by a whisker.

The Times of India

Atanu, Mehuli re-included in TOPS; young shooter Tilottama Sen also in TOPS Development Group

Olympian and World Championship silver medallist archer Atanu Das has been reinducted in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) following his impressive performances at the domestic circuit and the Archery World Cup in Antalya this year.

The Hindu

Archer Atanu Das, shooter Mehuli Ghosh re-included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme

NEW DELHI: Olympian and World Championship silver medallist archer Atanu Das has been re-inducted in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) following his impressive performances at the domestic circuit and the Archery World Cup in Antalya this year.

The Times of India

Wout van Aert and Lotte Kopecky recon World Championships route in Scotland

Belgian pair encounter a technical road race circuit and highland animals on the time trial course

Cycling News

Mark Selby shows class with 3.30am DJ request after losing World Snooker Championship final

Mark Selby was beaten by Luca Brecel in the World Championship Snooker final on the weekend, but there was no sour grapes afterwards as he partied with the winner

Daily Mirror

From Si to Pang – 5 rising stars looking to follow in Luca Brecel’s footsteps

Brecel lifted the World Championship title for the first time following his win over Mark Selby.

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How Mark Selby's wife and "rock" Vikki saved his snooker career amid messages of support

Mark Selby paid tribute to his wife Vikki after losing the Snooker World Championship final to Luca Brecel - and the four-time champion's partner has been key to his successful career

The Independent UK

Shunning practice to get drunk: Luca Brecel’s very unlikely route to snooker’s biggest prize

Snooker – and Belgium – have a new star after the 28-year-old beat Mark Selby in the World Championship final, writes Lawrence Ostlere at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Shunning practice and getting drunk: Luca Brecel’s very unlikely route to snooker’s biggest prize

Snooker – and Belgium – have a new star after the 28-year-old beat Mark Selby in the World Championship final, writes Lawrence Ostlere at the Crucible

RideApart

First-Ever FIM Women's Motorcycling World Championship Coming In 2024

The FIM and Dorna Sports announced the creation of a brand-new circuit racing series beginning in 2024, the FIM Women's Motorcycling World Championship.

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Irish Mirror

Watch: Mark Selby makes history with 147 in snooker World Championship final

The four-time champion became the first player to ever record a maximum break in a World Championship final.

Irish Mirror

Roy Keane spotted in crowd at snooker World Championship final

The Republic of Ireland legend was in attendance on day one of the final and witnessed Mark Selby make history with a 147 break.

The Independent UK

Luca Brecel stunned to pull off greatest-ever World Championship comeback - ‘I was shaking’

The Belgian star came from 14-5 down to beat Si Jiahui 17-15 and book his place in the final

The Independent UK

Mark Allen battles against Mark Selby in scrappy World Championship semi-final

Selby leads 11-10 going into Saturday evening’s final session

The Independent UK

Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel in World Championship semi-final after opening session

The Belgian fought back from 4-1 down before the 20-year-old took the last frame

The Independent UK

Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel in World Championship semi after opening session

The Belgian fought back from 4-1 down before the 20-year-old took the last frame.

WhatToWatch

The Challenge fans frustrated with Kaz Crossley

The Challenge: World Championship competitor Kaz Crossley was torn between two alliances this week, and her choice isn't sitting well with fans

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