Indian Sports Wrap, July 17: Gukesh, Pragg, Divya in Shortlist for Inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards

Indian sports wrap, July 17: Gukesh, Pragg, Divya in shortlist for inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards

Here are India’s major updates, scores, and results from the world of sports on Friday, July 17.

FIDE Excellence Awards shortlists: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Divya Deshmukh lead India's strong showing

Indian chess stars Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh are nominated for FIDE Excellence Awards. They will compete against global talent in multiple prestigious player categories. The All India Chess Federation also received a nomination for Best Federation. Indian national teams and ChessBase India Foundation earned recognition for their achievements. Winners will be announced at the Chess Olympiad.

FIDE Unveils Excellence Awards Shortlist - Sports News Portal

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has revealed the finalists for the first-ever FIDE Excellence Awards, a new initiative created to honour remarkable achievements and contributions within the worldwide chess community. The awards recognise excellence across players, teams, events, federations, individuals and impactful initiatives. Introduced in 2026, the biennial awards acknowledge accomplishments over a two-year period. After an open n…