Magnus Carlsen Renews His Attempt to Take His Classical Ratings to 2900
On Saturday, the first round (of 13) of the “chess Wimbledon” at Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee begins in the windswept Dutch countryside. Magnus Carlsen will face off against the…
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: Confident Belgium and Ruthless Germany Seek a Winning Start
When they get onto the field on Friday for the opening day of the 15th Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, four of the top teams in pools A…
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: A Nice Mix of Young and Experienced Players Adorn Indian Team
When India won an Olympic medal in Tokyo after 41 years, it restored faith that winning a Hockey World Cup medal was not out of the question. Since then, the…
3 Young Talents to Look Out for in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
With well over 150 players expected to compete in the junior girls’ ICC tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC), Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup is now just a few sleeps…
Hockey Experts Feel Teams Must Try ‘Hit’ as Alternative to Dragflick in PC
One of the most widely used strategies in contemporary hockey is the dragflick, which is also a team’s first choice when trying to score from a penalty corner. However, some…
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: Coach Reid Tells India to be Cautious Against Spain
Since “experience is a bit overrated” in huge competitions like the World Cup, India will need to be cautious of less-experienced Spanish players in their hockey tournament opener, according to…
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: India to Start Campaign Against Spain on Friday
India will compete in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup and will look to finish on the podium for the first time in 48 years after winning a historic bronze…
Chess Cheating Row: Neimann Accuses Carlsen of Paying Player to Shout Abuses
On Wednesday, US teenager Hans Niemann claimed that world champion Magnus Carlsen had paid a fellow grandmaster €300 to shout “Cheater Hans” from a balcony during a tournament. This accusation…
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Begins with Picturesque Opening Ceremony
The Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 began on Wednesday night with a grand opening ceremony at Cuttack’s gorgeous Barabati Stadium, which was attended by thousands of hockey fans from all…
Former Gold Medalist Hassan Sardar Sees India as Top Contender for FIH Hockey World Cup
Hassan Sardar, a former master centre forward for Pakistan and a regular menace to Indian hockey teams in the late 1970s and early 1980s, is astounded by the maturity displayed…