More News12 Aug 2026 | 5:06 PMParis, Aug 12 (UNI) The Group Stage of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 gets underway on Wednesday, with 16 of the world’s leading players beginning their campaigns
for the title and a share of the $1.5 million (~INR 14.3 crore) prize pool.
see more.. 12 Aug 2026 | 4:56 PMNew Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Sports Ministry on Wednesday suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing governance-related shortcomings and its failure
to hold elections within the stipulated timeframe.
The ministry has also directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of table tennis in the country.
see more.. 12 Aug 2026 | 4:43 PMMumbai, Aug 12 (UNI) Strong field of 157 players, representing 10 countries, among them 6 International Masters and 24 FIDE Masters and Women FIDE Masters, will feature in the Asian Junior Chass Championships 2026, to be hosted by the Maharashtra Chess Association, from August 16 to 26.
see more.. 12 Aug 2026 | 4:39 PMDubai, Aug 12 (UNI) A trio of Pakistan stars have been rewarded for their recent triumph in the West Indies by making big gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
see more.. 12 Aug 2026 | 4:32 PMDarwin, Aug 12 (UNI) Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stressed the fact that the visitors are focussing on tackling the bounce against Australia quicks, ahead of the first Test here.
"We have been preparing on bouncy wickets at home in the last few months. That gives us a little bit more of an idea," Shanto said on the eve of the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia.
"Here there will be bounce, and we are well prepared having arrived 10 or 12 days before the Test.
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