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- Sport
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Divya Deshmukh Receives Hero's Welcome In Nagpur After Historic Chess World Cup 2025 Triumph
Divya Deshmukh's return to Nagpur was nothing short of cinematic. The 19-year-old Grandmaster, fresh from her triumph at the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, was welcomed by a jubilant crowd at the airport. Family, friends, and chess fans from across the city gathered to cheer the young star, who has now become the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup. "I am happy. I feel very good to see that so many people have gathered here to welcome me. My heart is very happy. I want to give credit to my sister, my whole family, and my first coach, Rahul Joshi..." - Divya Deshmukh! — The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 30, 2025 'I am so happy to receive this affection. My heart is full,' said an emotional Divya, greeted with flowers, cheers, and chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". Her achievement is not just a personal milestone but a historic moment for Indian chess, marking a significant step forward for women in the sport. Toppling a Titan: How Divya Defeated Humpy In the title clash, Divya was up against Koneru Humpy, one of India's most decorated chess players. The final was intense, with both classical games ending in draws. The tie-breakers, however, saw Divya shift gears and show remarkable composure under pressure. A string of minor inaccuracies in the second rapid game proved costly for Humpy. She found herself in a challenging rook endgame, one pawn down, and eventually resigned after 75 moves. The final score: 2.5-1.5 in Divya's favour. Though she missed two earlier opportunities to capitalize on Humpy's missteps, Divya stayed resilient. On move 69, when Humpy captured the f-pawn, it tipped the balance. Divya pounced, making a series of clinical moves that forced the veteran's resignation just six moves later. From Underdog to Grandmaster Divya's journey at the World Cup began with modest expectations. She entered the tournament hoping to notch a GM norm. But as the rounds progressed, the teenager stunned top-seeded opponents, culminating in her beating Humpy—an all-Indian final that electrified the chess community. With this victory, Divya not only clinched the Grandmaster title, but also secured a coveted spot in the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament and earned a prize purse of USD 50,000. Emotional Tribute to Her Pillars of Strength Fighting back tears at the press conference, Divya paid tribute to those who shaped her journey. 'My parents have played the biggest role in my career. Without them, I would not be here,' she said. She reserved special praise for her late coach, Rahul Joshi, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 40. 'He always dreamed I would become a Grandmaster. This is for him.' She also credited her younger sister Arya Deshmukh, grandparents, and mentor GM Abhijit Kunte, calling him her 'lucky charm'. What's Next for Divya Deshmukh? After the whirlwind of celebrations, Divya plans to take a short break before resuming competitive action at the Grand Swiss Tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, scheduled from September 2 to 16. The event will offer another opportunity for her to test herself against the world's elite and push toward the Women's World Championship crown. 'I'll take some rest this month and prepare for Grand Swiss next,' she shared, already setting her sights on the future. A Symbol of India's Emerging Chess Powerhouse Divya's victory is emblematic of India's chess revolution, particularly among young women. She becomes the fourth Indian woman Grandmaster and the 88th overall in India, reinforcing the country's growing global stature in the game. With young stars like R Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh D, and now Divya Deshmukh rising through the ranks, India's chess future looks incredibly bright. Her success serves as an inspiration for thousands of young girls across the nation dreaming of making it big on the 64 squares.
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First Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Badminton great Saina Nehwal announces separation from Parupalli Kashyap: 'We're choosing peace, growth, and healing''
Announcing separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal on Instagram wrote, 'I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward.' read more Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise. 'Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing for ourselves and each other,' Saina, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, wrote. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 🚨 India's Badminton Stars Saina Nehwal & Parupalli Kashyap have decided to separate! — The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 13, 2025 'I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time,' she added. Saina and Kashyap married in December 2018. They trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad from their early days. While Saina became a global icon with her Olympic bronze and world No. 1 ranking, Kashyap broke into the world top 10 and clinched the 2014 Commonwealth Games gold.
NDTV
06-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India's Fastest Man, Animesh Kujur, Breaks National 100m Record. Clocks...
Star sprinter Animesh Kujur smashed the 100m national record with a creditable timing of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece on Saturday. The 22-year-old Kujur bettered Gurindervir Singh's earlier 100m national record of 10.20 seconds in the meet at Vari, a suburb of Greece capital Athens. Sotirios Garagganis of Greece (10.23s) and Samuli Samuelsson (10.28s) were second and third respectively in the World Athletics Continental Tour silver label meet. Kujur now holds both the 100m and 200m national records. He had clocked 20.32 seconds in the men's 200m final of the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea in May to break his own previous national mark of 20.40 seconds created at the Federation Cup earlier in the year. MEET THE FASTEST EVER MAN IN INDIA - Animesh Kujur now holds the National Record In Men's 100 (10.18s) & 200m (20.32s) Both the National Records are set in 2025! — The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 5, 2025 Earlier in the day, Asian Games silver medallist Mohammed Afsal broke his own national record and became the first Indian to run below the 1: 45 minute mark in men's 800m race at Memoriał Czesława Cybulskiego at Poznan in Poland. Afsal, who had won the silver medal in 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, clocked 1:44.96 minute and finished sixth in Heat A/1 of the event. In May, the 29-year-old Afsal had recorded 1:45.61s to break the seven-year-old national record of 1:45.65s which was set by Jinson Johnson in 2018, during the UAE Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai.. Afsal had finished second in the event. On Saturday, the first three positions were taken by Polish runners with Maciej Wyderka finishing first with a timing of 1:44.23s, which was his personal best as well as the meet record.. Filip Ostrowski (1:44.25s) and Patryk Sieradzki (1:44.56s), who finished second and third respectively, also recorded their personal bests. PTI DDV PDS KHS PDS KHS (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'Not real doctors'? Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi fires back in viral Doctor's Day spat
Image credits: X/@TheKhelIndia Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has recently been making headlines for his viral spat with a doctor on X. The 30-year-old chess player recently took to X to wish his family a happy National Doctor's Day on July 1st. A social media user with the handle 'TheLiverDoc' commented on Gujrathi's post that none of his family members were "really doctors." Ever since, the two have been engaged in an online verbal war that seems to have no end. On July 1st, Gujrathi posted a photo of his family on X writing, "Happy Doctor's Day to my entire family." When asked about the medical specialities of his family members by a person in the comments, he revealed that his father is an Ayurvedic migraine specialist, his wife is an MD Homoeopathy, his mom practices cosmetology and his sister is a physiotherapist. Sometime later, 'TheLiverDoc' reposted Gujrathi's post writing, "I am sorry but none of them are really doctors." Gujrathi responded strongly to the comment writing, Your entire brand and personality is built on insulting others. While you chase retweets by tearing people down, my family quietly heals lives without needing a spotlight. They've helped more people than your ego can count. Stay in your lane. And for a change, try being useful." 'TheLiverDoc' who claimed to be a certified internist with a doctorate in hepatology and liver transplant medicine then took to the social media platform to pen a detailed response clarifying that he meant no offence to the chess player's family and was making a point from a professional standpoint. He explained how Doctor's Day is celebrated as the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of India's most revered physicians and how the practitioners of Ayurveda , Homeopathy, Cosmetology and Physiotherapy are not "clinical physicians" and the practices themselves are not "realistic clinical medicine." He added how Gujrathi's ignorance of science and health affects the public perception of realistic healthcare and pseudoscientific practices, adding that the medicines he mentioned were "alternate medicine" that is not proven to work. The man clarified his credentials adding that he has 260 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 4400 citations, and an h-index of 30. "Calling out medical misinformation is what I do apart from being a full-time doctor. I suggest you stay in your lane and discuss more on chess. Sorry for the checkmate. And for a change, talk about chess and try being useful. All the best for your future matches," ended the man. Social media reactions Image credits: X/@theliverdr People on X have been commenting under TheLiverDoc's post condemning his comments on Gujrathi's family and on Ayurveda not being a medicinal practice. "Original healing science of India since ancient times is Ayurveda. Homoeopathy is modern day Ayurveda. Allopathy is a fraud science of which you are a practitioner," wrote a man to TheLiverDoc. "Which "medicines" existed before "science" came to play?" probed another. "Someone celebrates their birthday on X. They: 'Woohoo! Goodbye 30, hello 31!' 🎉 TL Doctor: I am sorry, but you are nearing death. There is nothing scientific about it - just Earth doing another lap around the sun." quipped another X user.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Neeraj Chopra 2nd behind Julian Weber in Poland javelin event, extends 4-year streak
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable streak of finishing in the top two at competitive events, securing second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 in Chorzw, Poland, on Friday, 23 May. On a chilly evening in the Polish city, Neeraj trailed Julian Weber and Anderson Peters for most of the competition, but delivered his best throw of the night in the final round to clinch yet another podium best effort on Friday was 84.14 metres—well short of his personal best of 90.23 metres which came in Doha Diamond League. However, in challenging conditions, the Olympic champion remained calm and composed, unleashing a strong final this result, Neeraj has now finished in the top two in 22 consecutive tournaments—a streak that began with his gold medal-winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. | Neeraj Chopra in Poland Highlights |India's Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial Meet in PolandA Good stuff with the best throw is the last attempt of 84.14m with all the tricky conditionsTHE FOUR YEARS STEAK OF FINISHING IN THE TOP 2 CONTINUES FOR NEERAJ CHOPRA The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) May 23, 2025 Germany's Julian Weber, who had earlier won the Diamond League event in Doha in May with a throw of 91.06 metres, topped the standings in Poland with a best of 86.12 metres. Weber was clearly the standout performer in Chorzw, recording three throws beyond the 85-metre mark—something no other athlete managed on the former world champion Anderson Peters finished third with a best throw of 83.24 series: 80.77m, 86.12m, 83.72m, 81.63m, 85.03m, 85.11mNeeraj's series: x, 81.28m, x, x, 81.80m, 84.14mPeters' series: 80.72m, 81.48m, 83.24m, 81.16m, 79.79m, xCALM UNDER PRESSURE Neeraj registered only three legal throws on Friday as he pushed the limits just days after breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career. He found himself in third place after five rounds, with his best effort standing at 81.80 the foul on his fourth attempt, Neeraj went up to one of his coaches in the stands and had a lengthy chat. After returning, he produced his two best throws of the night, showcasing his ability to solve problems on the Neeraj was the only competitor to improve on his best in the final round, edging past Anderson Peters to claim the runner-up spot.
