How rejection from cricket made Vidit Gujrathi pursue chess

IMAGE: Vidit Gujrathi was around six when he was advised to put his ambition of playing cricket on hold till he was older by a local club. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE A self-proclaimed......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran during the second round match of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday. Photograph: FIDE/Lennart Ootes & Stev Bonhage India 'B'......

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

IMAGE: Vishwanathan Anand said 'I am playing very few events these days and after playing many Olympiads, I thought it was time for the younger ones to play.' Photograph: David Llada India will......

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

IMAGE: With 13 points in their kitty and two rounds to go, the Indian men now need a miracle to reach podium. Photograph: Chess Base India/Twitter India men's team's medal chances took a hit......