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The Indian men's chess team, led by D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, secured a crucial victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad. Gukesh and Erigaise, both playing with the white pieces, delivered wins against their Azerbaijani opponents, Aydin Sulemali and Rauf Mamedov, respectively. This victory marked India's fifth straight win in the tournament, placing them in a strong position for a top-three finish.

Anmol Kharb, a 17-year-old Indian shuttler, won her first international women's singles title at the Belgian International Badminton tournament. She triumphed over Denmark's Amalie Schulz in the final. Kharb's road to victory also saw her overcoming another Danish player, Irina Amalie Andersen, in the semifinal. This marks a major milestone in her badminton career, which already includes notable achievements like a gold medal at the Asia Team Championships.

T.G. English School from Manipur secured the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys title, marking a significant achievement for the state as it was their first win in 44 years. The victory came after a thrilling match that ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation time, with Manipur defeating Meghalaya’s Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School 4-3 in a sudden-death tiebreaker. The Subroto Cup is a prestigious school football tournament, and this victory highlighted Manipur's growing prominence in youth football.

Bob Bryan led the U.S. men's Davis Cup team to a 3-0 victory over Chile in their Group Stage opener, marking a return to the competition after 16 years. This win is part of the Davis Cup 2024 campaign, where Bryan's team, which includes Reilly Opelka and Brandon Nakashima, aims to advance through Group C and reach the finals in Malaga, Spain. Bryan's leadership and the team's strong performance highlight their determination to reclaim the prestigious title, last won in 2007.

Syria triumphed in the 4th Intercontinental Cup Football Championship, defeating defending champions India with a dominant 3-0 score in the final round-robin match. Held at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, the tournament showcased Syria's strong performance, with key goals from Mahmoud Al-Aswad, Daleho Irandust, and Pablo Sabbag. The championship, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), featured three teams: India, Syria, and Mauritius, competing in a round-robin format.