In collaboration with Chess.com, this first-of-its-kind global tournament aims to discover and elevate the next generation of chess talent.
Dubai, August 29, 2025: For the first time in the world of chess, the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, is creating a direct pathway for aspiring chess players to compete alongside the game’s elite. Through GCL Contenders 2025, a two-month global initiative, three winners will earn the ultimate lifetime opportunity to enter GCL Season 3 as the league ambassadors, and a chance to go shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s most elite Grandmasters in the first-ever franchise-based chess league.
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Inaugural Super 60 Legends USA set for September 24-October 5
USA, August 23, 2025: The Super 60 Legends USA is all set to light up the Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston TX from September 24 to October 5, bringing with it a carnival of high-octane 10-over cricket to American shores. The tournament has been sanctioned by the US cricket and will be broadcast all around the globe.
With the format rapidly gaining traction worldwide, the tournament promises fans in the United States an action-packed spectacle — a fast-paced, ten-overs-per-side format designed to deliver non-stop entertainment.
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Three-Time Olympic Gold Medallist, Stephanie Rice, joins My Sports Academy to Lead Ground-breaking Swim Programs in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – August 28, 2025: My Sports Academy (MSA), one of the UAE’s most respected swimming organisations, has announced a landmark partnership with Australian Olympic Champion and World Record holder, Stephanie Rice, who now calls Dubai home. She will spearhead the region’s most comprehensive swimming programs – My Swim Club, created to save lives through water safety, build confidence through learn-to-swim education, and nurture future champions through performance excellence at every age.
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Continue reading Three-Time Olympic Gold Medallist, Stephanie Rice, joins My Sports Academy to Lead Ground-breaking Swim Programs in DubaiThis is a platform where superstars are made: Ahmed Raza highlights importance of DP World ILT20 Development Tournament
- “This is a platform where superstars are made and where ordinary players achieve extraordinary things,” says Ahmed Raza
- The tournament provides UAE’s upcoming cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025.
- Fans in India can watch the action on Fancode, while rest of the world can watch on styxsports; live scoring can be found here
- Photos from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament can be found here
Dubai, 27 August 2025: Dubai Capitals coach Ahmed Raza emphasized the transformative power of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, coinciding with the league’s first-ever auction format. With 90 cricketers and support staff gearing up for the tournament, Raza believes this platform has become the cornerstone for UAE cricket’s remarkable international rise.
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Dubai, UAE, August 2025:
The Pulwama Sports Stadium in India came alive under floodlights for the region’s first-ever day-night cricket match, marking the opening of the Royal Premier League (RPL).
The inaugural match, played on August 25 between Royal Gadool and Sultan Springs Baramulla, drew thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The atmosphere was electric, with fans filling the stands and even gathering on nearby rooftops to witness the landmark moment.
Organizers said the initiative aims to provide a professional platform for local cricket talent, nurture youth participation, and promote a vibrant sporting culture in the valley.
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