Indian athletes made history in 2024, achieving Olympic triumphs, cricket glory with the T20 World Cup, and groundbreaking accomplishments in badminton, chess, and para-athletics. Iconic retirements marked the year's end as legends like Chhetri, Sreejesh, and Karmakar departed, while young talents in squash and tennis shone brightly.
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Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, will miss the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York for rest and recovery. Gukesh's decision follows his intense 14-game win over Ding Liren. India's hopes now rest on rising stars Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, while Magnus Carlsen remains the favorite.
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Harbhajan Singh addressed a fan's critique regarding current Hindi commentary in cricket, noting the reduction in analytical content. The fan's video highlighted how past commentators enriched viewers’ understanding of the game. Harbhajan assured improvements would be made, contrasting this response with his previous defence of Hindi commentary against naysayers, stirring a debate.
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