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Sport16 April 2026Archive brief

In chess, Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.

In chess, Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. The Women's Tournament is won by Vaishali Rameshbabu.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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In chess, Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. The Women's Tournament is won by Vaishali Rameshbabu.

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