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The Chinese Grandmaster, who has held the women’s World title since 2018, talks about her inspiration, her championship matches, her country’s growing reputation in international chess, and the Indian players who have caught her eye

Ju Wenjun, reigning World champion, wins blitz title of Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. She also claims runner-up spot in rapid section. China's Xie Jun played key role in progress of chess in China, now Ding Liren is male World champion. Ju won World rapid championships in 2017…

Bhavani Devi, India's first Olympic fencer, turns 30. She is training in France under Christian Bauer, a world-renowned coach. She has won gold at the Commonwealth championships and bronze at the Asian championships. She is motivated by her peers and is determined to do better at the Paris Olympics. She…

KOLKATA: Divya Deshmukh is growing from strength to strength. Overnight joint leader, the 17-year-old Women’s Grandmaster, established her position on the top as the sole leader in the women’s rapid section of Tata Steel Chess India tournament by winning all the three round matches at the Bhasha Bhawan in the…

D. Gukesh is India's youngest Grandmaster, taking over the No. 1 spot from mentor Viswanathan Anand. He reflects on his progress, World Cup performance, and Magnus Carlsen match. Gukesh is thrilled to have surpassed Anand's rating, but is focused on his own career. He enjoyed his World Cup performance and…

Neeraj Chopra, World champion, apologizes for not being able to answer more questions despite being physically exhausted. He had a sore throat and cough before the Budapest World Championships, but pushed through. He participated in the Zurich Diamond League to get a feel of the competition and is now aiming…

The Hindu’s daily quiz on World Athletics Championships 2023

UWW suspends WFI for not conducting elections on time. Wrestlers can compete in UWW events, but not under Indian flag. Protest by wrestlers over sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities & administrative lapse. Election process delayed due to court stays & factions of WFI. To restore athletes' right to compete under…

Noah Lyles has taken the first step to fill Usain Bolt's shoes, winning a sprint treble at the 2023 World Athletics Championship. Lyles' gold rush began with the 100m, followed by the 200m and 4x100m. He is also a polarising figure, bringing much-needed attention to track and field, and is…

Neeraj Chopra scripting a glorious chapter at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest is in contrast to the mediocre performance of several other Indian athletes

Neeraj Chopra is an outlier in his rootedness & quest to be better than himself. He won gold at the World Championships, is an inspiration to Indians on the track & field, & is already looking ahead to the Paris Olympics.