Amit Sampat

A football morning in Gangtok! We learnt, we played, we celebrated and above everything else, we enjoyed the game….

A 7 year old video, where cameraman films Gukesh Dommaraju (age 12) and then pans to Javokhir Sindarov (age 13) Does he know? 🫪🙈 #chess #WorldChampionship

🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu takes the stage and lifts the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates trophy at the closing ceremony 🏆🔥 #FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #FIDE #Chess #Cyprus

Sometimes life surprises you in the most beautiful and humbling ways.😍 The brilliant mentalist Suhani Shah asked ace cricketer #IshanKishan a simple yet powerful question — “In your low phase, who gave you courage?” And to my absolute surprise… he said- #AnupamKher!! 🥹 I have never met Ishan. We have never shared a conversation. Yet somewhere, silently, through the life I have lived, the choices I have made, and the belief I have carried — I could reach him. That, to me, is deeply moving.❤️‍🩹 It also reminds me of three beautiful truths: One — the sheer brilliance and intuition of #SuhaniShah!! 🏆🫡 Two — the quiet, invisible connections we all share as human beings.😍 And three — the power of never giving up. You never know who is watching… who is drawing strength from your journey.❤️ I am humbled. I am grateful. And I feel a renewed sense of responsibility. Thank you, @ishankishan51 . Keep shining. Keep fighting. Because sometimes… your story becomes someone else’s strength. Jai Ho!❤️‍🩹🥹❤️ #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai @TheSuhaniShah @StarSportsIndia

'Vaishali took the blows, delivered the punches, amazing stuff': Vishy Anand #chess #vishyanand #VaishaliRameshbabu timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/v…

Meet Praful Hinge: From Nagpur dreams to fairytale debut, IPL’s true impact player #SRH #PrafulHinge #ipl2026 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket…

Now @GMJSindarov will be helping Bibisara prepare for the final round against @DivyaDeshmukh05 Will @vishy64theking help #Nagpur's #DivyaDeshmukh to get @chessvaishali through... #FIDECandidates #Chess

#Candidates #Chess Is joint-leader Vaishali ready for final push? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/c…

PRAFUL HINGE ON MANIFESTING HIS IPL DEBUT: “I wrote in a paper last year that when I’ll make my IPL debut, I’ll take 4-5 wickets”. ❤️

LADIES & GENTLEMEN - MEET PRAFUL HINGE: - The first bowler in history of the IPL to take 3 wickets in the opening over. 🥶🔥

#Candidates #Chess ♟️ Sindarov one draw away from glory; Gukesh clash looms @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/_KQRcY

I have consistently maintained that he is a generational talent. In terms of pure natural ability, he stands right up there with the very best young players I have come across. There is a prodigious level of talent in him, and it is something you immediately recognize when you see him on court. He has been training in my training group for the past three weeks along with coach Irwan, and this period has only reinforced my belief in his potential. Physically he has a strong presence on court. His height gives him excellent reach, and he already possesses a very deep, heavy smash that can put opponents under serious pressure. What also stands out is his defensive instinct. He stays very low, reads the shuttle well, and shows a natural ability to absorb pressure in rallies. Like any young athlete with immense potential, there are areas that will determine how far he ultimately goes. Fitness and the ability to remain injury free will be absolutely critical in shaping his long term career, and that is something we must continue to focus on carefully. What has been particularly encouraging over these last three weeks is his attitude. He has trained with great seriousness alongside me, Coach Irwan, and the extended team, and the early signs of progress are already beginning to show.

#Candidates #Chess ♟️ Candidates Chess: Vaishali downs Divya Deshmukh to share lead @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/IC2YNY

#Candidates #Chess ♟️ Candidates Chess: Divya Deshmukh upsets Anna Muzychuk to share lead, Pragg loses @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/dLmjVa

#Swimming #PalkStrait 🏊‍♀️ Ishwari displayed remarkable endurance and mental strength over the 29km stretch, finishing the swim in 11 hours and 15 minutes @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/qqkrea

#Chess #Candidates ♟️ Candidates Chess: Sindarov set for an encore; Muzychuk in charge @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/-DxCbZ89

#Candidates #Chess ♟️ At the halfway mark of the double round-robin tournament, Vaishali is just half a point behind Muzychuk @AmitSampatTOI ✍️ toi.in/TTxsXY

🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva 0-1 Divya Deshmukh 🇮🇳 ♟️ Round 6, FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 #FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #FIDE #Chess #Cyprus

⁦@BFI_basketball⁩ #India

🔥 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 🔥 📅 01.04.2026 💪 Men’s Results – Team India Dominates! 🇮🇳 🏀 India 🇮🇳 20–18 Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 🏀 India 🇮🇳 19–18 Hong Kong 🇭🇰 🏀 India 🇮🇳 21–12 Bahrain 🇧🇭 🚀 3 wins. 3 battles. One unstoppable team! ✅ Qualified for the Main Draw 📍 Placed in Group D alongside New Zealand 🇳🇿 & Qatar 🇶🇦 💥 Let’s go, India! The journey continues! 🇮🇳🔥 #3x3AsiaCup #TeamIndia #Basketball #RoadToGlory 1/3