The 61st National Chess Championship saw a strong showing by female players, with Shubhi Gupta and Kiran Manisha Mohanty facing off against top contenders Surya Shekhar Ganguly and S.P. Sethuraman. Despite their valiant efforts, both women lost their matches. Young talent Siddhant Gawai drew with Abhijeet Gupta, marking a significant achievement for the 17-year-old.
Despite heavy rains and flooded streets, the 61st National Chess Championship is set to begin in the northern Indian city, attracting over 340 players including former champions and Grandmasters. The tournament features a substantial prize fund and offers opportunities for untitled players to earn GM or IM norms.
Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnastics star and social media sensation, traded her leotard for an apron and worked a shift at a Raising Cane’s restaurant alongside her teammates to celebrate their historic National Championship victory. The Tigers’ first-ever NCAA title came thanks to a last-minute heroics from Aleah Finnegan on the balance beam. Dunne, who has one year of eligibility remaining, may reconsider returning for a fifth year after this historic experience.
LSU gymnastics star Livvy Dunne made a promotional appearance at a Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, drawing a crowd of fans eager to meet the national champion. Dunne, along with her teammates Kiya Johnson, Haleigh Bryant, Savannah Schoenherr, and Aleah Finnegan, celebrated their first national championship victory by handing out food to hungry supporters. Dunne even took over the drive-thru, introducing herself to customers and chatting with TMZ Sports about their historic victory. The celebration will continue with a championship parade and ceremony at PMAC on Wednesday.
