Latest Sports Updates 27-04-2021 @ 4.00 p.m.IST

Chess

Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi will challenge Magnus Carlsen World Chess title later this year.Ian won Candidates tournament on Monday.

Hockey

Indian hockey umpires manager Virendra Singh has died of Covid-19 related complications.

Football

Leicester City beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in premier league to move closer to qualify for next season’s Champions League.Leicester are currently third in the table-7 points adrift of fifth placed Tottenham.

Tennis

ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe says Roger Federer’s decision  to play in French Open is part of plan to be at peak for Wimbledon.Federer has not played much since his two surgeries dating back to last year.

Shooting

ISSF World Cup in Baku will not take place due to Covid-19 pandemic.The event was to begin from 21st June to 2nd July.

Snooker

Marc Sullivan reached quarterfinals of World Championships.

 

By Shailesh

Source:Internet