India's Chess Revolution: What Makes India A Giant Force? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
In a historic moment for Indian chess, R Vaishali, the sister of renowned chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, achieves the prestigious title of Grandmaster, making them the first sibling pair of Grandmasters in chess history. This milestone comes hot on the heels of India's rising star D Gukesh's win at the Candidates tournament last month. But what sets India apart from traditional powerhouses like the USA, China, and Russia? Join us as Rupha Ramani explores the factors fueling India's chess revolution and why it's becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world of chess.
Also on the show, India cricket captain Rohit Sharma & BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar field queries on India's T20 World Cup squad. From Rinku Singh & Shubman Gill's exclusion to Virat Kohli's strike rate issues and Hardik Pandya's form and vice-captaincy, Agarkar & Rohit clarify their choices. And, Ukraine has advised its athletes not to have any contact with their Russian and Belarusian counterparts at the Paris Olympics. With the growing tension, what should Paris do to control the chaos surrounding Russia and Ukraine?
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