Pragg beats Carlsen in Norway Chess, India lose Unity Cup SF; Sindhu into Singapore Open QF: Indian Sports LIVE, May 28

May 28, 2026 - 03:06

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa delivered a stunning victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in the fourth round of the Norway Chess tournament on Tuesday. Playing with the black pieces, the 20-year-old Grandmaster outmaneuvered Carlsen in a complex endgame, marking his first classical win over the Norwegian legend in over a year. The win propelled Praggnanandhaa into a tie for second place in the standings, keeping his title hopes alive in the elite six-player event.

In football, India's campaign at the Unity Cup came to a disappointing end after a 2-1 loss to Morocco in the semifinals. The Blue Tigers started brightly, taking an early lead through a well-taken goal by Sunil Chhetri. However, Morocco struck back with two quick goals before halftime and held firm in the second half to secure their spot in the final. India's defense struggled to contain the Moroccan counterattacks, and the team now shifts focus to upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

On the badminton circuit, P V Sindhu secured her spot in the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open with a straight-games victory over Denmark's Line Christophersen. The former world champion showed flashes of her best form, winning 21-14, 21-17 in just over 40 minutes. Sindhu will next face Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong for a place in the semifinals. Elsewhere, the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced after a hard-fought three-game win.