Singapore has been chosen to host the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren. The match will take place from November 20 to December 15, 2024, and features a prize fund of $2.5 million.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed overwhelming pride and emotion after India’s T20 World Cup triumph, thanking his team for helping him achieve a dream he couldn’t fulfill as a player. He highlighted the team’s resilience and emphasized the importance of their journey over the past two years, which culminated in this victory.
Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian para-badminton player, has reached the pinnacle of his sport by becoming the world number one in the SL-4 category. This achievement comes after his silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics and his recent World Championship title win. Yathiraj’s dedication and hard work have propelled him to the top of the world rankings, surpassing French legend Lucas Mazur.
Indian prodigy D Gukesh has earned the right to challenge Ding Liren for the World Championship title after winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto. The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest champion in the tournament’s history. Liren, 31, became the champion in 2023 after defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi. With Delhi, Chennai, and Singapore in contention to host the match, Liren is expected to face stiff competition from Gukesh.
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump, the favorites for the World Snooker Championship, are tied with their opponents after the first day of the quarterfinal matches. O’Sullivan is tied 4-4 with Stuart Bingham, while Trump is level with Jak Jones at 8-8. John Higgins staged a late comeback to trail Kyren Wilson 5-3, and David Gilbert needs three more frames to reach the semifinals.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has claimed he has ‘already broken the rules of snooker’ after his first round win over Jackson Page at the 2024 World Championship. Despite his convincing display, the ‘Rocket’ said afterwards he was still searching for his best form.
Despite recent setbacks, reigning World champion Ding Liren of China is determined to return to form in preparation for his upcoming match against 17-year-old FIDE Candidates winner D. Gukesh. Gukesh, while acknowledging Ding’s strength, expressed confidence in his own abilities, stating, “I think I’m ready for the challenge.”
D. Gukesh, the 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy who emerged victoriously from the FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto, received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at Chennai International Airport. Despite an arduous 18-hour journey, Gukesh remained composed and shared his readiness to face World No. 1 Ding Liren in the upcoming World Championship. Having already planned his next tournaments, including the Grand Chess Tour, Gukesh emphasized his laser-sharp focus and unwavering determination as key factors in his triumph. He expressed gratitude for the support of his coach Vishnu Prasanna and inspiration from Viswanathan Anand, while acknowledging the potential of his achievement to inspire aspiring chess enthusiasts.
USA Hockey is sending a formidable roster to the upcoming world championship, featuring five NHL All-Star players. The team aims to prepare for the return of NHL players to the Olympics in 2026. Despite the absence of some top players due to playoff commitments, the U.S. roster boasts seven-time All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau, five-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones, three-time All-Star forward Dylan Larkin, and two-time All-Star defenseman Zach Werenski.
Three students from Pine-Richland High School have earned a bid to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championship, which will take place from April 17th to 20th in Houston, Texas. The students, Ryan Scott, Piya Dargan, and Keerthana Visveish, are members of the Giant Diencephalic BrainSTEM Robotics Team, which is part of BrainSTEM Learning. The team is dedicated to outreach and has led over 100 events designed to break systemic barriers that may prevent children from achieving their full potential. Their efforts have included creating STEM activity kits for the Ronald McDonald House, raising $5,000 for humanitarian relief in Haiti, starting 20 robotics teams in Central America, and developing a High School to Guaranteed STEM Career Pathway for students in Allegheny Public Housing.
