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Under the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll’s credibility, the initial round of Myanmar’s phased general election closed Sunday, with signs of low voter turnout for the first polls since a military coup in 2021.The junta, having crushed pro-democracy protests after the coup and sparked a nationwide rebellion, said the vote would bring political stability to the impoverished Southeast Asian nation, despite international condemnation of the exercise.The United Nations, some Western countries and human rights groups have said the vote is not free, fair or credible, given that anti-junta political parties are out of the running and it is illegal to criticise the polls. Members of Myanmar’s Union Election commission (UEC) count ballots after the closing of polls at a polling…
The 2025 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships reached a fever pitch today as Norway’s Magnus Carlsen secured the World Rapid title, setting the stage for a wide-open battle in the Blitz rounds scheduled to begin on Monday. Lukasz Turlej, Secretary General of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), on Sunday said that the tournament has entered its critical final phase. Speaking from the venue, Turlej characterized the event as one of the most prestigious in international chess, highlighting both the “fantastic atmosphere” and the elite caliber of the 400-player field. The headline of the day belonged to Carlsen, who navigated a gauntlet of top-ranked opponents to clinch the Rapid Championship. However, the victory was hard-fought. Turlej noted that the “fierce competition” among the world’s best has left little room for error, with the gap between the podium finishers and the rest of the field remaining razor-thin. While Carlsen holds the momentum, FIDE officials believe the upcoming Blitz Championship remains an open race. Unlike the Rapid format, the Blitz rounds demand instantaneous intuition, and the parity seen earlier this week suggests a volatile final day. “I believe the chances are equal for all competitors in the Blitz Chess Championship,” Turlej stated. “The levels of competition witnessed in the Rapid tournament were incredibly close, and tomorrow’s rounds will be the ultimate decider.” The tournament has drawn significant international eyes to Qatar, serving as a showcase for the Qatar Chess Association’s (QCA) efforts to grow the sport within the region. Turlej praised the local organizers for delivering a world-class venue that has facilitated high-level play. “This has become one of the most important editions of the World Championship,” said Turlej. “The presence of every top-ranked player and the excellent organization have made this a standout event on the global circuit.”All eyes now turn to the clock for Monday’s Blitz opener. With 400 grandmasters and specialists fighting for the final title of the week, the pressure in Doha has never been higher. Source link
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Amid a large crowd that filled the stands of the dedicated drift circuit at Qatar Racing Club (QRC), and with the participation of an elite group of drift champions from Qatar, the GCC, and the wider region, the third round of the Qatar Drift Championship came to a close.The competitions, which extended over two days, were full of surprises, starting with the first and second qualifying sessions.Riyadh al-Mabsali managed to record the best score, topping the standings with 88.67 points, leaving second place to the overall championship leader Ahmed al-Amri, while Mohammed al-Jaber delivered a strong performance that placed him third.This position secured him the top spot in qualifying for the local category, which saw the participation of eight drivers in this round. Yasser Mustafa finished second in the local category qualifying, while Yazan Jabsha took third place.The action began with the first round, which featured eight races. Qualifying leader Riyadh al-Mabsali defeated Fahad al-Jadaie, who was making his first appearance in the championship after missing the previous two rounds.Last round’s runner-up Mohammed Khurshid overcame his rival Mohammed al-Azmi. Meanwhile, Mesyar Abu Shaiba advanced to the second round after defeating the two-time local category champion Abdullah al-Muhtasib.Yasser al-Shatir was absent from his scheduled matchup against Yazan Jabsha due to car issues, allowing Jabsha to advance automatically to the second round.On the other side of the bracket, second-place qualifier Ahmed al-Amri defeated Ahmed Jaber to move on to the next round.Last season’s champion Ali Makhseed also advanced after overcoming Mazen Nasser. In an all-local matchup between Mohammed al-Jaber and Khaled al-Shafie, victory went to al-Jaber.In the final first-round battle, Salem al-Sarraf defeated Bkhaiet al-Hajri to secure the last spot in the second round.Based on these results and what followed in the second round, Mohammed al-Jaber was crowned local category champion, achieving a perfect score after winning the qualifying sessions.Last season’s champion Yazan Jabsha finished second.In the second round, both Ali Riyadh al-Mabsali and Mesyar Abu Shaiba qualified for the first semifinal. On the other side, Ahmed al-Amri advanced to the second semi-final following an intense and highly competitive battle against Ali Makhseed.The first semifinal between Riyadh al-Mabsali and Mesyar Abu Shaiba ended in favour of Abu Shaiba. The second semi-final brought together Ahmed al-Amri and Mohammed al-Jaber.The victory ultimately went to al-Amri, who reached his second final of the season. Attention turned to the final, where opening-round winner al-Amri faced Abu Shaiba. Al-Amri claimed his second victory of the season, while Abu Shaiba finished second. The fourth round of the championship will take place in March 2026. Source link
