Koneru Humpy to face Divya Deshmukh in final of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
In Chess, Koneru Humpy will face fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, today.
In Chess, Koneru Humpy will face fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, today.
In a dramatic, nerve-wracking encounter at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to reach the final of the prestigious tournament.
In women’s doubles, it was disappointment for Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda, who lost 12-21, 13-21 to Hong Kong’s Nga Ting Yeung and Pui Lam Yeung in 31 minutes.
Announcing it today, the world body for the sport, FIDE said that the announcement of the host city will be released in due course.
Teen squash sensation Anahat Singh will lead a 12-member Indian contingent at the World Junior Squash Championships, starting today at the Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo.
The Women in Blue are currently leading the three-match series 1-nil after defeating hosts England by 4 wickets in the first ODI in Southampton.
In Chess, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the first player to secure a semifinal spot at the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas.
In Chess, Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess event in Las Vegas.
In Football, Chelsea Football Club made history by winning the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup, beating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in a stunning final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.