TOISA 2025 para chess nominees honoured

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025, in its eighth edition on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, recognises nominees in the para chess category for their achievements in 2025.

TOISA 2025 continues to celebrate sports excellence across categories, with para chess nominees honoured for their contributions to inclusive competition in India.

This recognition highlights the rising profile of para chess, aligning with TOISA's mission to spotlight achievements in 2025. While specific nominees are yet to be detailed publicly, the category underscores efforts to promote para sports alongside others like tennis.

The ceremony in Lucknow will feature these stories, inspiring broader participation in adaptive sports. TOI Sports Desk provides ongoing coverage of TOISA 2025 developments.

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Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov shakes hands with Arjun Erigaisi after clinching 2026 Tata Steel Chess title victory.
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Uzbek grandmaster Abdusattorov claims 2026 Tata Steel Chess title

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Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, securing outright first place with 9 points from 13 games after defeating India's Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Fellow Uzbek Javokhir Sindarov finished second with 8.5 points, highlighting Uzbekistan's strong performance. India's top players, including world champion D Gukesh, struggled, with Gukesh placing joint eighth at 6.5 points.

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. The event will celebrate achievements in Indian tennis, highlighting inspiring stories from the sport. Nominees include figures recognised for milestones such as retirements, university games success, and major tournament performances.

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The Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education held chess championships in 2024 and 2025, attracting a diverse mix of young and experienced players. Participation increased significantly by 2025, with deeper institutional and family involvement. These events are establishing a strong grassroots foundation for chess in India.

The Norway Chess 2026 tournament will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, 2026, featuring top global players in open and women's categories. The event includes prominent names like Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh in the open section, alongside Indian talents such as Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh.

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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that chess will feature in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026. The chess event will involve 128 players representing their nations in a tournament running November 2-8. This inclusion aims to expand chess's presence in the global esports ecosystem, building on its successful debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

Divya Persaud claimed victory at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament on March 6, 2026, at the School of the Nations. The event commemorated International Women’s Day with a series of rapid matches among female players. Tharisha Montes De Oca finished second, and Angelina Yhap took third place.

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PSSI officially launched the PSSI Awards 2026 at the Indonesia Sports Summit (ISS) 2025 in Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, on December 6, 2025. This marks the first such event in the federation's 95-year history to honor national football figures. It features 17 categories, including performance awards and special recognitions.

 

 

 

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