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D Gukesh Emerges Victorious in 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, aged 17 and hailing from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. This ac... Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, aged 17 and hailing from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. This achievement makes him the youngest challenger ever for the World Chess Championship, surpassing Garry Kasparov's previous record. Gukesh, only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament, scored 9 points out of 14 and is set to challenge the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren of China, in the upcoming World Chess Championship match. His victory signifies a significant milestone for Indian chess and highlights the promising talent within the country's young chess players.

Nat Sciver-Brunt of England Named Wisden's Top Women's Cricketer

Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by becoming the first English woman to be honored as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world for 2023. Her exceptional performance... Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by becoming the first English woman to be honored as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world for 2023. Her exceptional performance included hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a new English record with a 66-ball hundred against Sri Lanka. As an accomplished all-rounder for the England women's cricket team, Sciver-Brunt has scored over 2500 ODI runs at an average above 40 and signed a lucrative Women's Premier League deal with Mumbai Indians, making her the highest-paid female team athlete in the UK. The Wisden awards also recognized Pat Cummins for his leadership in winning the World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup, while Sciver-Brunt's achievement adds an English name to the prestigious Women's Leading Cricketer in the World award.

Hockey India Awards 2023

The Hockey India Awards 2023, held in New Delhi on March 31, 2024, honored outstanding Indian hockey players from the previous year. Hardik Singh and Salima Tet... The Hockey India Awards 2023, held in New Delhi on March 31, 2024, honored outstanding Indian hockey players from the previous year. Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were named Men's and Women's Players of the Year, respectively. Other notable awards included the Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award for Ashok Kumar, Goalkeeper of the Year for PR Sreejesh, Defender of the Year for Harmanpreet Singh, Midfielder of the Year for Hardik Singh, and Forward of the Year for Abhishek. Milestones were celebrated for PR Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, Savita Punia, and Harmanpreet Singh, and the Hangzhou Asian Games-winning teams were also felicitated. Additionally, Deepika Soreng and Araijeet Singh Hundal received awards for Upcoming Players of the Year (Under 21).

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