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16th KIIT International Chess Festival begins with Grandmasters from 42 countries

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) The 16th KIIT International Chess Festival 2025 was inaugurated on Friday under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF), drawing over 1,200 participants.
These include international arbiters, international masters, and grandmasters from 42 countries, including India.
For the first time, players from 42 different nations are participating in an international chess tournament hosted in India. The event offers a total prize pool of Rs.60 lakhs, making it the second-highest prize purse ever awarded in a chess tournament in the country.
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13 Jun 2026 | 11:07 PM

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Australia beat South Africa in Women’s T20 World Cup

13 Jun 2026 | 11:06 PM

Manchester, June 13 (UNI) The Australian cricket team began its Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 65-run victory over South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here on Saturday.
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ODI: Gill anchors calm chase as India outclass Afghanistan in rain-hit opener

13 Jun 2026 | 10:59 PM

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AIFF Futsal Club Championship: 13 teams set for title battle in Bhavnagar

13 Jun 2026 | 10:32 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) The fifth edition of the AIFF Futsal Club Championship will kick off on June 17 at the SAG Indoor Stadium in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

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