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Dubov sparks controversy after missing match against Niemann, accepts open challenge with lie detector test

Former World Rapid Champion Daniil Dubov has sparked a new controversy surrounding cheating in chess after missing his crucial round against the USA’s Hans Niemann during the Blitz event of the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York on Tuesday. Despite the no-show, Dubov later accepted Niemann’s challenge for a head-to-head match. Niemann…

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From Vinesh Phogat to Magnus Carlsen: What were the biggest sporting controversies of 2024?

The year 2024 was a year filled with several controversial moments across multiple sports. Here are some of the biggest sporting controversies that happened in 2024: Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic disqualification **EDS: FILE IMAGE** Paris: In this file image wrestler Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women’s freestyle 50kg wrestling match against…

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