1. Dubai to host inaugural edition of Global Chess League
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The Global Chess League (GCL) announced Dubai as the inaugural edition of the world's largest and first franchise-based chess league.
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The league is a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, and will be organised in association with the Dubai Sports Council as the host partner.
The vision of the league is to bring the game of chess to new audiences and create an ecosystem for the game, providing a platform for champions from around the world to showcase their chess potential.
The announcement was made in the presence of key dignitaries including Consul General of India in Dubai Dr. Aman Puri, five-time World Chess Champion and FIDE Vice President Viswanathan Anand and several members of the Global Chess League Board.
About United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Location: It is located in Western Asia.
Geographical Boundaries: It shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Maritime Borders: It also has maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf.
Religion: Islam is the dominant religion in the UAE, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslim.
Capital - Abu Dhabi
Official language - Arabic
Government - Federal Islamic parliamentary elective semi-constitutional monarchy
President/Crown Prince - Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice President - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
2. Olympic and world title winning star athlete 'Tori Bowie' passes away
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Star athlete Tori Bowie's management company informed on 3 May 2023 that the US sprinter and long jumper, who won three Olympic medals and two world titles, died at the age of 32.
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For the past few days neither Tory was seen anywhere in public nor there was any news of her. Later, when police officers went to his Orlando (Florida) residence to inquire about her news, Bowie was found dead.
The sheriff's department informed that Bowie's death was not being investigated as a suspicious death. That is, the officials are considering Tori's death as a natural death.
Career of Tori Bowie
Bowie was raised by her grandmother in the rural environment of Mississippi (USA). She switched to long jump in 2014 and became the fastest woman in the world that year.
Bowie also took silver in the 100m, bronze in the 4x100m relay and gold in the 200m at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Bowie became world champion in 2017 by winning the world 100m title in London.
She finished fourth at the 2019 World Long Jump Championships in Doha, her last major competition.
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC): Thomas Bach.
3. Sports Minister launches logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022
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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched the Logo, jersey, mascot, torch and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2022 (KIUG 2022) in Lucknow 5th May.
An overview of the news
The 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games will take place from May 23 to June 3.
The opening ceremony is scheduled on May 25 at the Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik and Sports Minister of Uttar Pradesh Girish Chandra Yadav were present at the launch ceremony.
The upcoming edition of the KIUG is expected to have participation of more than 4700 athletes from more than 200 universities across the country, with total participation reaching to over 7000.
About Khelo India
Khelo India, which translates to 'Let's Play India', was proposed by the Government of India in 2017.
It aims to revive the sporting culture of India by connecting with children at the grassroots level.
Under this, Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India Winter Games were established as annual national sports competitions.
Top sprinter Dutee Chand and archers Parth Salunkhe and Komalika Bari are some of the big names participating in these events.
The initiative started with the Khelo India School Games in 2018 held in New Delhi.
4. Sports Minister launches logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022
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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched the Logo, jersey, mascot, torch and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2022 (KIUG 2022) in Lucknow 5th May.
An overview of the news
The 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games will take place from May 23 to June 3.
The opening ceremony is scheduled on May 25 at the Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik and Sports Minister of Uttar Pradesh Girish Chandra Yadav were present at the launch ceremony.
The upcoming edition of the KIUG is expected to have participation of more than 4700 athletes from more than 200 universities across the country, with total participation reaching to over 7000.
About Khelo India
Khelo India, which translates to 'Let's Play India', was proposed by the Government of India in 2017.
It aims to revive the sporting culture of India by connecting with children at the grassroots level.
Under this, Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India Winter Games were established as annual national sports competitions.
Top sprinter Dutee Chand and archers Parth Salunkhe and Komalika Bari are some of the big names participating in these events.
The initiative started with the Khelo India School Games in 2018 held in New Delhi.
5. Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion
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Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tie-breaker.
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Ding Liren has become the 17th World Chess Champion.
He took over from Magnus Carlsen of Norway as the winner of the World Chess Championship.
The first stage of the World Chess Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan ended with Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi with seven points, with three wins and eight draws.
The match was held from 9 April to 30 April 2023, lasting a total of 21 days.
History of the World Chess Championship
The first recognized world championship match in chess was played in 1886 between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, with Steinitz emerging as the first world champion.
From 1886 to 1946, the world champion set the terms of the competition, requiring challengers to raise a significant stake and defeat the champion in a match to claim the title.
After the death of world champion Alexander Alekhine in 1946, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) took over the administration of the World Championship and held a series of tournaments every three years until 1993 to choose a new challenger.
About Kazakhstan
It is a Central Asian country that was once a part of the Soviet Union. It became an independent nation in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The country is the ninth largest country in the world by land area, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, which was renamed from Astana in 2019. Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and it was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the government was moved to Astana.
6. Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion
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Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tie-breaker.
An Overview of the News
Ding Liren has become the 17th World Chess Champion.
He took over from Magnus Carlsen of Norway as the winner of the World Chess Championship.
The first stage of the World Chess Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan ended with Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi with seven points, with three wins and eight draws.
The match was held from 9 April to 30 April 2023, lasting a total of 21 days.
History of the World Chess Championship
The first recognized world championship match in chess was played in 1886 between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, with Steinitz emerging as the first world champion.
From 1886 to 1946, the world champion set the terms of the competition, requiring challengers to raise a significant stake and defeat the champion in a match to claim the title.
After the death of world champion Alexander Alekhine in 1946, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) took over the administration of the World Championship and held a series of tournaments every three years until 1993 to choose a new challenger.
About Kazakhstan
It is a Central Asian country that was once a part of the Soviet Union. It became an independent nation in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The country is the ninth largest country in the world by land area, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, which was renamed from Astana in 2019. Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and it was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the government was moved to Astana.
7. India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team
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Rohit Sharma-led India on May 2 overtook Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
An overview of the news
Australia's reign at the top of the men's Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points.
Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.
England (116 points), South Africa (104) and defending champions New Zealand (100) occupy the third, fourth and fifth places respectively in the rankings.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.
In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).
Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.
It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, decision review system and other ICC regulations.
Headquarter - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team
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Rohit Sharma-led India on May 2 overtook Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
An overview of the news
Australia's reign at the top of the men's Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points.
Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.
England (116 points), South Africa (104) and defending champions New Zealand (100) occupy the third, fourth and fifth places respectively in the rankings.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.
In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).
Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.
It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, decision review system and other ICC regulations.
Headquarter - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
9. Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win Gold for India in ISSF Shotgun World Cup
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Shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won India its first medal in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 30th April.
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They won the gold medal by defeating Mexicans Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodriguez 6-0 in the skeet mixed team event.
Italy took bronze through their crack pair of two-time world championship silver medallist Simona Scocchetti and Rio Olympic champion Gabrielle Rossetti.
Olympian Meraj Ahmad Khan shot 74/75 in the qualifying round to win his 5th Senior ISSF World Cup medal.
The Indian pair combined for a score of 143 out of 150, equal to Mexico's score.
10. Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win Gold for India in ISSF Shotgun World Cup
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Shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won India its first medal in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 30th April.
An overview of the news
They won the gold medal by defeating Mexicans Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodriguez 6-0 in the skeet mixed team event.
Italy took bronze through their crack pair of two-time world championship silver medallist Simona Scocchetti and Rio Olympic champion Gabrielle Rossetti.
Olympian Meraj Ahmad Khan shot 74/75 in the qualifying round to win his 5th Senior ISSF World Cup medal.
The Indian pair combined for a score of 143 out of 150, equal to Mexico's score.
