Alexander Zverev raised a big issue over Carlos Alcaraz taking a medical time-out in the third set of the semifinal at the Australian Open. But, when it comes to treating cramps on court, the ATP and other Tennis organisations have clear-cut rules.
Koneru Humpy was in with a chance to win the World Rapid title heading into the final round, but a botched Bishop move and the complicated Busscholtz tiebreaker system ensured that the Indian Grandmaster could not win the World Rapid title.
Anahat Singh was part of a brilliant Indian team that clinched the country's maiden gold medal at the Squash World Cup, though the absence of Egypt's full-strength squad raised questions in some quarters about the credibility of the title triumph.
Pickleball as a sport is capturing the imagination of many people in India, and to capitalise on that, a new Indian Pickleball League was inaugurated in New Delhi and one hopes that the league taps into the exponential growth of Pickleball in India.
Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup Finals, sealing India's fifth gold medal from the women's boxing contingent at the tournament.
Esha Singh made history by winning her first individual senior world‑championship medal, a bronze in the Women's 25 m pistol at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo. In an interview with Sports Today, Esha talked about doing well in the Asian Games next year.
World Chess Champion Gukesh has been eliminated from the Chess World Cup 2025. This has now raised questions about whether he will have the mental fortitude to defend his title in the 2026 World Championships.
The Chess World Cup saw some dominant performances from the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh, as well as other strong contenders in Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri, but there were some major upsets in the form of Ian Nepomniachthchi and Wesley So getting eliminated.
The Chess World Cup 2025 will be played from October 31, 2025 to November 27, 2025 and this represents a golden chance for the Indian Chess grandmasters to seal their spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament.
FIDE has approved a new Combined World Champion format, which is set to begin in 2027. This innovation may transform chess championship cycles and influence Magnus Carlsen's return.
