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Sports & Recreations

DAY 2 OF DUBAI ESPORTS AND GAMES FESTIVAL

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CAPTURING THE ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE: DAY 2 OF DUBAI ESPORTS AND GAMES FESTIVAL UNLEASHES THRILLING INNOVATION, METAVERSE MAGIC, AND UNFORGETTABLE CROWDS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 June 2023: As the sun set on the second day of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF 2023), the South Halls of the Dubai Exhibition Centre reverberated with an electric buzz. Enthusiastic crowds, brimming with anticipation, immersed themselves in a captivating blend of technology, innovation, and the metaverse. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the GameExpo Summit concluded on a high note, leaving attendees inspired and motivated. Students, with their eyes gleaming with curiosity, flocked to the event in unprecedented numbers, showcasing the growing interest and passion for the gaming industry.

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Global Chess League: Carlsen makes his debut to mixed fortunes

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Global Chess League: Carlsen makes his debut to mixed fortunes

Dubai, June 23 –The second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the debut of Magnus Carlsen, the strongest chess player in the world, as his team SG Alpine Warriors experienced mixed fortunes while playing two matches for the day at Le Meridien hotel, Dubai.

The lead player for Warriors, Carlsen played his first game against Ian Nepomniachtchi, a two-time challenger for the world crown, of Balan Alaskan Knights before taking on former five-time world champion VishwanathanAnand. Despite holding the white advantage and beating Anand on the first board, the Warriors lost to Anand’s Ganges Grandmasters as the two renewed their old, arch rivalry.

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