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Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion

13Dec

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Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion

Gukesh Dommaraju is an Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion in 2024. He defeated Ding Liren of China in the final match of the World Chess Championship. Move aside, Garry Kasparov—there is a new youngest chess champion in town! Meet Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, India, who stunned the world by winning the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. Facing off against reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biting 14th game, Gukesh clinched victory after Ding made a critical blunder on move 55. With this win, Gukesh not only bagged the $2.5 million prize but also smashed Kasparov’s record of being the youngest champion. The prestigious one title the Russian legend held since 1985 at the age of 22. Gukesh’s journey...

Saudi Arabia Confirmed as Host of 2034 FIFA World Cup

12Dec

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Saudi Arabia Confirmed as Host of 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed as the host of 2034 FIFA World Cup. This makes it the second Middle Eastern country to host the tournament after Qatar in 2022. The announcement was made by FIFA on December 11, 2023. FIFA has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of 2034 FIFA World Cup. This decision marks another significant milestone for the Gulf nation in global sports. The decision was confirmed on December 11, 2024, during FIFA's virtual extraordinary Congress. This makes Saudi Arabia the second Middle Eastern country to host the tournament, following Qatar in 2022. Meanwhile, the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Celebratory matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the tournament's centenary. This unique bid spans three...

Shaheen Afridi Creates History with 100 Wickets in All Formats

11Dec

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Pakistan, Sports

Shaheen Afridi Creates History with 100 Wickets in All Formats

Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first Pakistani and the fourth overall to claim 100 wickets in all three formats of the game. This remarkable achievement was reached during the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa. Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, made history by becoming the first Pakistani cricketer to take 100 wickets in all three formats of international cricket. He achieved this milestone during the first T20 International against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban. At just 24 years old, Afridi joined an elite group of cricketers. He became only the fourth player worldwide to achieve this feat, alongside New Zealand’s Tim Southee, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan...

Pakistan’s blind Cricket Team Won Blind T20 World Cup

3Dec

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Pakistan, Sports

Pakistan’s blind Cricket Team Won Blind T20 World Cup

Pakistan's blind cricket team made history by clinching the Blind T20 World Cup title defeating Bangladesh with 10 wickets in the final held in Multan. This historic win not only showcased the talent and determination of the Pakistani blind cricket team but also brought immense pride to the nation. In a historic achievement, Pakistan’s blind cricket team claimed their first-ever Blind T20 World Cup title with a resounding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the final at Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Bangladesh batted first and managed to score 139 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Arif Hussain was their top performer, scoring 54 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Babar Ali taking three key wickets, while Matiullah and Mohammad Salman each grabbed one. Ch...

Jansher Khan Added into PSA Hall of Fame as Squash Legend

2Dec

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Pakistan, Sports

Jansher Khan Added into PSA Hall of Fame as Squash Legend

Jansher Khan, a legendary Pakistani squash player, has been inducted into the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Hall of Fame. This recognition honors his exceptional contributions to the sport of squash. Squash legends Nicol David and Jansher Khan have been inducted into the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at the Hong Kong Football Club. The event, held just before the Hong Kong Squash Open, celebrated their groundbreaking contributions to the sport. Both David and Khan were celebrated for their exceptional careers and are now part of the PSA Hall of Fame, alongside other icons like Susan Devoy and Jahangir Khan. David is regarded as one of the greatest female players in squash history. While Khan, hailing from Pakistan, is a cornerstone ...