After his win at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2018, Arjun Erigaisi has become the first Chess Grandmaster from Telangana.

Harendra, who took over the reigns of the senior men’s team in May this year, wants his wards to create a legacy by the end of 2018.

The 93-year-old had battled poor health for years but his condition deteriorated sharply in recent days.

A lifelong poet who revered nature, the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran was also fond of sports.

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal’s coach re-routed Rs 8.5 lakh of his 9 lakh incentive to her.

Rohtak-based Panghal claimed silver at the CWG in April and is determined to win gold at Jakarta.

India, who struggle at the Olympics despite their population, have done reasonably well in the quadrennial continental event.

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal on Tuesday said the Egyptian’s acrimonious exit was a big blow to the Indian team

The boxers had fetched five medals — a gold and four bronze — at the 2014 edition in Incheon, South Korea.

Ghosal, who turned 32 on Friday, is the senior-most member in the squash contingent with a world ranking of 12.