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Steeplechase excluded as events revealed for India’s first World Athletics Continental Tour

Steeplechase excluded as events revealed for India’s first World Athletics Continental Tour

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has confirmed the event lineup for the country’s first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour meet, set to take place on August 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. Notably absent from the schedule is the steeplechase, which will not feature in either the men’s or women’s competitions. The meet, categorized as a bronze-level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour circuit, will be staged at the Kalinga Stadium and is officially titled the Indian Open. It marks India’s return to hosting a top-tier international athletics competition after eight years, the last being the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships at the same venue. AFI President Adille Sumariwalla highlighted the strategic significance of the event. “The Continental Tour will be a good opportunity for the Indian team to showcase its potential on home ground before the world championships,” he said, referring to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13–21. Event List Confirmed A total of 20 events will be contested across men’s, women’s, and mixed categories: Men’s Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m …

India aims for continental success with TAGG

India aims for continental success with TAGG

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New Delhi: With the aim of boosting India’s medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games, the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) has been launched with an initial pool of 37 athletes. Bhavani Devi is now part of Target Asian Games Group. (HT Photo) A total of sixteen disciplines have been identified under the new programme drawn to provide individualised support to selected athletes for preparation towards the Aichi-Nagoya Games next year. Team events like kabaddi and sepaktakraw will be provided group support while ‘targeted assistance’ has been planned for exceptional athletes. The TAGG has been modelled on the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) to provide financial assistance to Asiad medal prospects. The 16 disciplines selected by the Mission Olympic Cell are a careful mix of Olympic (10) and non-Olympic sports (6), that will serve the twin purpose of pushing the medal tally at the Asian Games while preparing athletes in major sports like cycling, fencing and gymnastics where India doesn’t have any medal to show at the Olympics. These sports were earlier part of the …

Is The Continental Season 2 Happening? Here’s Everything We Know

Is The Continental Season 2 Happening? Here’s Everything We Know

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Will there be a season 2 for The Continental? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The Continental highlighted how a young Winston took on the High Council and claimed the New York Continental Hotel as his own. It was all John Wick style, with all action, shadowy drama, and enough cliffhangers to leave fans begging for more. But just as we started gearing up for a second season, we’re left lingering on whether it will happen. Though creators have dropped some hints, Winston’s wild prequel story will remain unfinished. Will The Continental Season 2 Happen? It looks like The Continental Season 2 is stuck in TV limbo, and honestly, it’s not looking good. Pro producer Basil Iwanyk spilled the beans in an interview with The Direct, reflecting fondly on season 1’s 1970s swagger and wild action but hinting that the John Wick universe might be headed in a different direction. He said, “I think now we want to put together something that will inform more of the franchise’s future, yeah.” Trending While the first season …

Raju Singh secures a spot in Equestrian Asian Continental Championships

Raju Singh secures a spot in Equestrian Asian Continental Championships

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Indian rider Raju Singh stole the spotlight at the FEI Concours Complet International (CCI) 3* (short) event, held at 61 Cavalry, Jaipur, from December 15-18, clinching two podium finishes to dominate the competition and securing a spot at next year’s Asian Continental Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Singh secured first place with his horse Mawillan and a close second with Matakali, cementing his superiority in the prestigious event. Showcasing their prowess, Singh, Pradeep Kumar, and Kumabhar Mahesh K Sharayu also successfully met the challenging Minimum Eligibility Requirements–by completing the event with penalties of 48 or less–and will make up the Indian team at the Asian Continental Championships. On the display of the riders, EFI Secretary General Col. Jaiveer Singh said: “The exceptional performances witnessed here in Jaipur reflect the growing caliber of equestrian sports in India. Raju Singh, Pradeep Kumar, and Kumabhar Mahesh K Sharayus’s success in this event is a significant milestone, and their achievements, especially with the MER qualification of the Indian team, set an inspiring precedent for the upcoming Asian Championship in Pattaya.” …

AFI to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in 2025

AFI to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour event in 2025

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is set to host its first World Athletica Continental Tour event – a bronze-level global meet – in Bhubaneswar on August 10, 2025. The AFI made the announcement on Sunday when the competition calendar for 2025 was released. The Continental Tour is an annual series of track and field competitions held under the supervision of World Athletics. It is the second tier of international one-day meetings after the prestigious Diamond League. The Continental Tour falls below the gold and silver levels. It will be the first time India will be hosting a global tournament after the international permit meets, held in the country in the late 1980s and early 1990s. India last hosted an international event in 2004 in New Delhi. “This will be the first time and most prestigious global athletics event after the permit meets in the 80s and 90s, and the World Half Marathon in 2004. This is a big achievement and will help athletics grow in the country,” an AFI official said. The official said …

Bangladesh defeat India in U19 Asia Cup 2024 final, become second team to defend continental title – India TV

Bangladesh defeat India in U19 Asia Cup 2024 final, become second team to defend continental title – India TV

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Image Source : ACC Bangladesh win U19 Asia Cup 2024. Bangladesh defended their U19 Asia Cup title after getting the better of India in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 8. The Bangladesh pacers wreaked havoc in the Indian batting line-up as they successfully defended the 198-run score in the final and registered a 59-run win. India came into the final after defeating Sri Lanka in their semifinal clash after chasing down 174 with six wickets in hand. However, the batting line-up suffered a collapse in the finale.  Chasing 199 to win the title for the ninth time, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. They lost their tournament’s highest run-scorer and opener Ayush Mhatre in the second over before losing the other opener, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, in the fifth over with the team being on 24. Andre Siddarth C and KP Karthikeya tried to bring the team back on track, but the former departed for 20 after being cleaned up by pacer Rizan Hossain.  Captain Mohamed Amaan, who had hit a century against …

Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

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In a study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, researchers have quantified the significant loss of continental crust to the mantle during the formation of major mountain ranges, including the Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau. Dr. Ziyi Zhu, a Research Fellow at Monash University, along with colleagues, conducted an analysis of crustal dynamics, revealing that up to 30% of the crust may have been destroyed in collision zones, with implications for Earth’s geological evolution. The findings were compared with other mountain systems such as the European Alps and the Zagros Mountains. Massive Crustal Loss During Collisions According to the study, the team developed a mass and volume balance model to measure the amount of continental crust that underwent subduction or delamination during collisions. By assessing the crust’s thickening, lateral extrusion, and erosion, an imbalance was identified, suggesting that a substantial portion of the crust had sunk into the mantle. Dr. Zhu told Phys.org that this process could be likened to compressing a soft material, where displaced portions disappear beneath the surface rather than being conserved at ground …

Triveni Continental Kings Crowned Back-to-Back Champions of the Global Chess League 2024

Triveni Continental Kings Crowned Back-to-Back Champions of the Global Chess League 2024

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Noida, 22nd October 2024: Triveni Continental Kings, owned by Triveni Sports Private Ltd., have once again asserted their dominance on the global chess arena by successfully defending their title in the second season of the Global Chess League (GCL). Under the guidance of world-renowned coach Loek van Wely, the Kings delivered an exceptional performance, defeating the PBG Alaskan Knights in a gripping finale, thereby cementing their legacy as back-to-back champions. Led by their icon player Alireza Firouzja, alongside a formidable lineup including Alexandra Kosteniuk, Valentina Gunina, Wei Yi, Teimour Radjabov, and Javokhir Sindarov, the Triveni Continental Kings exhibited unmatched resilience. In two hard-fought, nerve-wracking games, the team stunned PBG Alaskan Knights with 13-7 victory as Black in the first match and a 9-7 win as White in the second, showcasing the strategic acumen that defined their journey throughout the season. Talking on the exceptional victory, Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., and Triveni Turbine Ltd., said, “Winning the second consecutive Global Chess League title is an extraordinary accomplishment that …

Triveni Continental Kings Emerge as Champions of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2024

Triveni Continental Kings Emerge as Champions of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2024

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In a fitting finale to the second season of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL), the Triveni Continental Kings once again emerged victorious, successfully retaining their trophy. Over 10 days of electrifying action, they faced off against the season’s top team, the PBG Alaskan Knights, and triumphed to reclaim their championship title in a thrilling finale. Last year, the Triveni Continental Kings claimed the top spot in the league, surprising their opponents in a fiercely contested finale. The PBG Alaskan Knights had dominated throughout the season, leading the table throughout the competition, but they faltered when it mattered the most as the Kings turned the tables in the final moments and executed the crucial plays to change the narrative and secure the victory. A Global Chess Showcase The GCL continues to push the boundaries of chess competitively featuring world-class talent in an intense, high-stakes environment. This year’s tournament brought together top players from around the world. As one can imagine, the league saw continuous high-octane energy throughout, delivering a dynamic chess spectacle that thrilled …

Triveni Continental Kings’ formula for success: Foreign captain, no Indian players, an easy-going culture | Chess News

Triveni Continental Kings’ formula for success: Foreign captain, no Indian players, an easy-going culture | Chess News

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Alireza Firouzja, the 21-year-old icon player of the Triveni Continental Kings, walked up to the emcee with a wide grin on his face. The Kings had claimed their second title in the Global Chess League defeating the PBG Alaskan Knights in a two-match finale, but the French-Iranian star had lost his individual battle against Anish Giri in the second match after winning the first clash on Saturday. “I’m very thankful to my teammates. They make my mistakes not seem bad,” he said sheepishly as the rest of his team burst out laughing. When the golden confetti had ceased falling and the pyrotechnics had stopped, Firouzja was not the only player who was relieved. Just moments earlier, Azerbaijani grandmaster Teimour Radjabov had also walked into the team huddle in the players’ lounge with relief writ large on his face. “Sorry captain. But I had to lose (for the team to win),” Radjabov told Kings captain Loek van Wely before explaining to the rest of his team: “He told me that if you have a good position …