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Mental health plays crucial role in athletic success

Mental health plays crucial role in athletic success

Our top athletes too, in any game, have benefitted from mental conditioning, proving that this component cannot be ignored as India aims to become a multi-sports nation

19 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Savita Punia congratulates D Gukesh for his phenomenal achievement

Savita Punia congratulates D Gukesh for his phenomenal achievement

D Gukesh had entered the title match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. He is the second Indian to win the world chess title after the legendary Indian chess star Viswanathan Anand

17 December,2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gukesh vs Carlsen in Norway showdown

Gukesh vs Carlsen in Norway showdown

The tournament will be held in Stavanger from May 26 to June 6

17 December,2024 06:20 AM IST | Stavanger (Norway) | Agencies
Mind over matter!

Mind over matter!

World chess champion D Gukesh gets rousing reception on arrival in Chennai; credits mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for ability to handle pressure

17 December,2024 06:19 AM IST | Chennai | PTI

"It's not just about chess, there's lot of emotional pressure too": D Gukesh

D Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever World Chess champion. He arrived on Monday in India on Monday and received a warm welcome from the fans and officials. In an interview to PTI a day after Gukesh's win, Upton had lauded the teenager's "self-awareness"

16 December,2024 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
History-making D Gukesh receives rapturous reception at Chennai airport: WATCH

History-making D Gukesh receives rapturous reception at Chennai airport: WATCH

The youngster was greeted with bouquets, garlands, and celebratory dhol after emerging from the Chennai airport exit

16 December,2024 11:35 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

How India’s youngest-ever world chess champion gained immensely from being part of Viswanathan Anand-helmed online WestBridge Anand Chess Academy

15 December,2024 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

Gukesh used that ’Bridge!

How India’s youngest-ever world chess champion gained immensely from being part of Viswanathan Anand-helmed online WestBridge Anand Chess Academy

15 December,2024 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Manisha Mohite
Diljit Dosanjh gives a twist to Pushpa 2 dialogue, dedicates concert to D Gukesh

Diljit Dosanjh gives a twist to Pushpa 2 dialogue, dedicates concert to D Gukesh

Diljit Dosanjh referred to Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2 movie's famous dialogue "Jhukega Nahi Sala" in his own way, saying "Sala nahi jhukega toh kya jija jhuk jayega"

15 December,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

Roger Federer’s legacy reverberates in D Gukesh’s historic win, know how

The 2024 Chess World Championship had been a closely contested affair, with both players tied 5-5 after the first ten games

14 December,2024 09:44 AM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent

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