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Chennai's prodigy 16-year-old Ilamparthi gets final norm, becomes 90th GM of India, 35th from TN

Chennai, Oct 30 (UNI) Chennai has once again proved it was the cradle of Chess as city
produced a new Grandmaster when 16-year-old A.R.Ilamparthi achieved the final norm
today and was eyeing to break the 2600 ELO rating mark and become a Super GM.
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F1: Portuguese GP to return in 2027

16 Dec 2025 | 9:04 PM

Lisbon, Dec 16 (UNI) The Portuguese Grand Prix is to return to the Formula One world championship schedule in 2027 after a six-year absence, the sport's organisers confirmed on Tuesday. .

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Oviedo announces Guillermo Almada as third coach of season

16 Dec 2025 | 9:00 PM

Madrid, Dec 16 (UNI) Real Oviedo has appointed Uruguayan coach Guillermo Almada after reaching an agreement with Spanish second-division side Valladolid.
Almada has signed a contract through the end of the season.
Midseason moves between Spanish clubs are rare, as they require the clubs involved to agree a transfer fee.
Almada becomes Oviedo's third coach of the campaign, replacing Luis Carrion, who was dismissed after Sunday's 4-0 loss away to Sevilla extended his winless spell.

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Real Madrid, Atletico begin Copa del Rey campaigns in third-round away ties

16 Dec 2025 | 8:57 PM

Madrid, Dec 16 (UNI) Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid begin their Copa del Rey campaigns on Wednesday with third-round ties away to lower-league opponents. .

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Spectacular launch for ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy Tour

16 Dec 2025 | 8:53 PM

Dubai, Dec 16 (UNI) In a breathtaking celebration of heritage, unity and cricketing spirit, the
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World was launched on Tuesday over the Adam’s Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka.
Against the dramatic backdrop of India’s southern coastline, a two-seater paramotor ascended into the sky carrying the coveted T20 World Cup trophy in full view.

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Zimbabwe to host tri-series ahead of U19 World Cup 2026

16 Dec 2025 | 8:42 PM

Harare, Dec 16 (UNI) The final preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 will gather pace for Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as they engage in a tri-nation series before the tournament.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the showpiece event is all set to be hosted from January 15- February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, and the tri-nation series will provide good practice to the three sides before the event.

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