Dubai, The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League delivered another round of gripping clashes as the Chingari Gulf Titans triumphed over the event leaders, Ganges Grandmasters, with a score of 9:7. In another intense battle, the up Grad Mumba Masters emerged victorious against the Triveni Continental Kings, securing the win on the final two boards. Despite the defeat, Ganges Grandmasters continue to lead in the Global Chess League, while up Grad Mumba Masters moved one place up and are now third. The first break for the Titans came on board five: Polina Shuvalova created a better position against Bella Khotenashvilli. In…
Author: Naeem Akhter
Global T20 Canada Season 3 Fans are undoubtedly in for an action packed season as this season will feature some of the finest players around the globe, including Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, and Shakib Al Hassan to name a few. Action picks up on Thursday, July 20th when the home team Brampton Wolves will begin their campaign against new entrants Mississauga Panthers. Tickets sales have commenced from Monday for the highly anticipated third season of the Global T20 Canada that returns after a three-year pandemic induced hiatus. The marquee tournament is scheduled to take…
By Dr. Syeda Sadaf Akber Malir University of Science and Technology The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26th, serves as a global initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle by encouraging individuals worldwide to overcome drug addiction. This significant day originated from a United Nations resolution in December 1987. Its current theme, “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention,” aims to combat negative attitudes and biases towards drug users while focusing on prevention efforts. Additionally, it commemorates Lin Zexu, a prominent figure responsible for eradicating the opium trade in Guangdong, China. The primary…
Dubai, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League has been one of the most talked about tournaments in recent weeks in the world of sport, as the unique format, coupled with the introduction of the franchise format, has made everyone sit up and take note. The likes of World Champions Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand have been among those who have praised the tournament and ensured the competition would be stiff by being a part of the mix. The inaugural edition of the Global Chess League, which is being played in Dubai, began on the 21st of June and will end on…
Dubai, UAE Dubai, known as the Venice of the Gulf was particularly spectacular during the majestic celebration of the WCH Royal Summit, founded by the Queen of Maharlika, HRH Maria Amor Torres, hosted by We Care for Humanity (WCH) and the Royal Maharlika in collaboration with the Sultanate of Maguindanao at the Pullman Hotel in Deira City Centre. The WCH Royal Summit, a conglomeration of events has officially commenced in the morning with a historic ribbon-cutting and has featured the WCH Humanitarian Forum filled with eminent personalities. The evening program showcased the Royal Maharlika Awards and Knighting, the Men &…
Dubai, The second half of the second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the great Vishy Anand face off against Magnus Carlsen when SG Alpine Warriors went up against Ganges Grandmasters. The SG Alpine Warriors were playing their second match of the day, winning the coin toss, they opted to play with the white pieces. Match 5 Final Score: Ganges Grandmasters 11 (Game Points) – SG Alpine Warriors 6 (Game Points) All eyes were on board one where – for the first time in years – Magnus Carlsen was up against Vishy Anand, the man he beat…
Dubai Global Media Fashion League (GMFL) took place at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Center. This highly anticipated event, founded by Thanveer Aboobaker and co-founded by Suresh and Biju, showcased an array of international designers and prominent showstoppers, captivating the fashion world with their talent and style. The GMFL brought together renowned designers from across the globe to present their latest collections. Among the notable designers featured were Shravan Kumar, Noushi Fatiz, Tanya Ashraf, Ramazan Kalkan, Asif Merchant, Bespokewala, Neena Sharma, and Rizwan Ahmed. Each designer presented their unique vision, showcasing innovative designs that pushed the boundaries of fashion. Adding…
Harare Zimbabwe Cricket is pleased to announce its collaboration with T10 Global Sports and Lahore Qalandars in a groundbreaking initiative to discover and nurture emerging cricketing talent. As part of this exciting collaboration, Zimbabwe Cricket will be conducting its inaugural player development program (PDP) in Zimbabwe with the aim of identifying promising players who have the potential to become future stars of the game. The trials will provide a unique platform for aspiring cricketers in Zimbabwe to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to feature in inaugural Zim Afro T10 league. Country’s first white ball cricket tournament with…
Dubai Dubai witnessed a historic moment in the world of chess as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League officially opened with a dazzling ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Chess enthusiasts, dignitaries, and renowned personalities from around the world gathered in the City of Gold to witness the official opening of a pioneering project poised to redefine the image of chess and revolutionise the perception of the game worldwide. Among the VIPs at the event were HE Saeed Mohammed Hareb (Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council), Anand Mahindra (Chairman of the Mahindra Group), Arkady Dvorkovich (President of the…
Harare Part of the journey of the fastest format in cricket, T10’s next destination is Zimbabwe, at the Zim Afro T10, which will get underway on 20 July, with a grand final scheduled for 29 July, with all the games being played in Harare. Joining this special journey is one of India’s most loved Bollywood actors, Sanjay Dutt, in the capacity of Co-owner of the Harare Hurricanes. Dutt will co-own the franchise with Sir Sohan Roy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Aries Group of Companies. This will be the partnership’s first activity into the sport of cricket. The Zim…