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Vaishali Rameshbabu

02 Dec 2023

Vaishali Rameshbabu Makes History As India's Third Female Chess Grandmaster

Vaishali's journey to the Grandmaster title is not only a personal triumph but a significant milestone for Indian chess.

20 Jun 2022

In Pics: PM Narendra Modi launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday (June 19) at 5 pm at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Here are some pictures from the event.

Norway Chess 2022

01 Jun 2022

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand beats Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in 40 moves

Vishwanathan Anand gained 3 points after his win over French player Maxime Anand also defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in the blitz event

13 Aug 2021

India at 75: 1983 WC win to Bindra's Olympics gold - India's top sports deeds

India will celebrate their 75th Independence Day on Sunday (August 15) and over the years the nation has seen some landmark sporting moments. In this three-part Photo Gallery, Zee News English takes a looks at 15 of India's greatest sporting achievements. In part one of our series, we take a look at great triumphs like 1983 World Cup and Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics.

FIDE Chess Olympiad

31 Aug 2020

'Proud moment for nation': Rahane on India winning gold in FIDE Chess Olympiad

Ajinkya Rahane on Monday congratulated the Indian team on being the joint winners of the FIDE Chess Olympiad and said that the feat is a "proud moment" for the nation. India lost connection to their games in the second round of the final and had to forfeit. Russia was declared as the winner but India filed a successful appeal and were declared as joint-winners. India had reached the finals of the FIDE Chess Olympiad for the first time.The team included Vishwanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy, Dronavilli Harika, Harkishna, Divya, Nihal, and Vidit.

Vishwanathan Anand

17 Mar 2019

Happy that Chess is back in Asian Games: Vishwanathan Anand

Five-time World Champion and the country's first Grand Master Vishwanathan Anand said he was happy with the development adding that he looked forward to a medal from the Indian team.

19 Aug 2016

Abhinav Bindra, Sachin Tendulkar and Vishwanathan Anand hail PV Sindhu's brilliant effort

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was also ecstatic with the shuttler's performance.

Vishwanathan Anand

16 Mar 2016

Vishwanathan Anand loses to Sergey Karjakin of Russia in Candidates Chess

Contrary to his own defensive skills, Anand could not put up a stiff defense and his position collapsed in quick time.

28 Feb 2016

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi exhorts students to be positive; Sachin Tendulkar, Vishwanathan Anand guest speakers

Alluding to the presentation of the 2016-17 general budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday observed that he too was to appear for an exam.

28 Feb 2016

Watch: Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat - Part II

28 Feb 2016

Mann Ki Baat: PM asks students to stay positive

Olympic Gold Quest

13 Nov 2015

Govt is doing a lot for athletes but gap is still there: OGQ Director Geet Sethi

Olympic Gold Quest Director Geet Sethi said govt is doing a lot for athletes now but there is a big gap.

19 Oct 2015

V K Malhotra named All India Council of Sports chief

V K Malhotra was named head of the All India Council of Sports.

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