Praggnanandhaa Co-Wins London Chess Classic Open

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

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Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has shared first place at the London Chess Classic 2025 Open after finishing the tournament with 7 points out of 9. The event does not use tiebreaks, so he was declared joint winner along with Velimir Ivic of Serbia and Ameet Ghasi of England. Strong

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Ahmedabad Confirmed Host Of 2030 Commonwealth Games

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Ahmedabad has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, following a vote at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. All 74 participating nations approved India’s bid, marking a major milestone for the country’s global sporting profile. Historic Centenary Edition The 2030 Games will be the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games, exactly

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India Women’s Team Wins Second Straight Kabaddi World Cup

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Indian women’s kabaddi team clinched their second consecutive World Cup title after defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka. The victory capped an unbeaten run and reinforced India’s dominant position in the sport. Unbeaten Throughout The Tournament India topped their group with a clean sweep of wins and continued their strong […]

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Stray Dog Bites Two Foreign Coaches at Delhi Stadium

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

During training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, a stray dog bit two coaches — one from Japan and another from Kenya — on October 3, while the World Para Athletics Championships were underway. Immediate Medical Response The coaches were attacked on the warm-up track, prompting immediate medical attention in the stadium’s medical room. […]

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Mirabai Chanu Secures Silver, Leads Indian Team

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu delivered a standout performance at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, earning a silver medal in the women’s 48 kg category. The event was held in Førde, Norway, on October 2. She lifted a total of 199 kg, placing second behind Ri Song-gum of North Korea, who lifted 213 kg. No Indian […]

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Gukesh Credits Anand for His Championship Revival

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh admitted that overconfidence cost him the opening game of his 2024 title match against Ding Liren. Speaking on the Quest Talk podcast, the 18-year-old acknowledged that his mindset backfired early, nearly derailing his historic campaign. Anand’s Timely Pep Talk Gukesh said that former world champion Viswanathan Anand helped […]

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Weber Wins Maiden Diamond League Title As Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Germany’s Julian Weber captured his first-ever Diamond League title in men’s javelin during the finals in Zurich, throwing an outstanding 91.51 m to secure victory. India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed second place with a best effort of 85.01 m in his final throw, while Keshorn Walcott took third with 84.95 m. Chopra’s Late Surge Chopra found […]

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Neeraj Chopra Says 90m Throw Wasn’t Technically Perfect

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra admitted ahead of the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich that his celebrated 90.23m throw in Doha was not technically perfect. While the mark broke the long-awaited 90m barrier for Indian athletics, Chopra said the execution could still be refined and that his ultimate aim remains delivering the “perfect throw.” Technique […]

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Divya Deshmukh Honoured with ₹3 Crore by Maharashtra CM

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday felicitated Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, handing her a cheque of ₹3 crore in recognition of her exceptional performance at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship 2023 held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The 18-year-old from Nagpur emerged as the new World Champion in the rapid format in December […]

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Ferrari Extends Frederic Vasseur as Team Principal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Ferrari has announced that Frédéric Vasseur will continue as Team Principal under a new multi-year contract. The extension reaffirms Ferrari’s confidence in Vasseur’s leadership as the team prepares for a new phase in its Formula 1 journey. His previous deal was set to end after the 2025 season. Performance and Progress Recognized Despite not winning […]