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written by Atharva Jori GM Hikaru Nakamura has all but secured his place in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, after winning the 1st Annual Washington Dulles Open over the weekend—a five-round Swiss event that provided the final classical games he needed to meet FIDE's 40-game eligibility requirement. While most of the world's top players have been battling in India for three Candidates' spots at the FIDE World Cup, Nakamura took a different route, choosing instead to complete the required games in a series of smaller tournaments across the continent. His participation in Washington effectively sealed his qualification through the rating spot, which goes to the player with the highest average rating from August 2025 to January 2026. Meanwhile, on Monday, FIDE confirmed that the 2026 Candidates Tournament will be held from March 28 to April 16 at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort near Paphos, Cyprus, alongside the Women's Candidates Tournament. Nakamura'...

written by Atharva Jori When Virat Kohli says fitness is a lifestyle, not a phase, he means it. For years, the cricketing world has marvelled at his unwavering discipline, early morning yoga, clean eating, and gruelling workout sessions. But even for veterans who have seen decades of cricketing greatness, Kohli’s commitment remains a revelation. Recently, former Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil who was a player in the winning team of 1983 Cricket World Cup, shared an inspiring story on Haal Chaal Aur Sawaal with Ashish Kaushik, revealing how one unforgettable morning in the West Indies changed his perspective on fitness forever. A 5 am lesson from Kohli Patil recalled that during India’s 2016 tour of the West Indies, he and his wife went for an early morning walk on the beach in Antigua. “It was pitch dark, and I noticed a shadow sitting quietly. As I went closer, it was Virat doing yoga — at five in the morning, on a match day,” he shared in the interview. That day, Kohli didn’t st...

written by Atharva Jori Harmanpreet Kaur collects trophy from Jay Shah and celebrates with her teammates after IND vs SA Women's World Cup 2025 final [Watch] Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur collected the coveted World Cup trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah after the Women in Blue defeated South Africa in the final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. Kaur celebrated with her teammates as they lifted the trophy together. Led by the 36-year-old, the hosts outclassed South Africa by 52 runs while defending 298. The 104-run opening stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set the tone for their big total. Later, Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, as she registered outstanding figures of 9.3-0-39-5. The Punjab-born cricketer is the first Indian captain to win a Women's World Cup in any format. "If my heart was saying, I had to give her at least one over" - Harmanpreet Kaur on bowling Shafali Verma When asked at the post-match presen...