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BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son from Kaiserganjj for LS polls

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May 02, 2024 18:05

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If last year's elections for the Wrestling Federation of India's executive council was all about proxy candidates whose main claim to fame was absolute loyalty to the WFI's former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh follows an identical template.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is fielding Karan Bhushan Singh, son of the sitting MP Brij Bhushan. It is worth noting that Karan was last year anointed by his father as his replacement for presidentship of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association.

Dec 10, 2020 15:12

NBA G League mandates Overtime to provide daily video content

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Dec 10, 2020 12:12

SC lists BCCI case for Jan; Shah, Ganguly to preside at Dec 24 AGM

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, December 9, decreed it would continue hearings on the proposed amendments to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's constitution in the third week of January. Restricting itself to procedural matters, the apex court DID NOT take up hearing the BCCI's application seeking amendments to its constitution.

Dec 09, 2020 19:12

FICCI Sports Awards 2020: Tata Steel wins for CSR

NEW DELHI: The FICCI India Sports Awards, which were held virtually on Tuesday evening as part of the 10th Global Sports Summit: FICCI TURF 2020, recognized excellent performances and contributions over the past year. Tata Steel has been recognised as the "Best Organisation Contributing in Sports through CSR".

Dec 09, 2020 18:12

IGU, bridge federation set dates for online elections

MUMBAI: The Indian Golf Union (IGU) and Bridge Federation of India (BFI), both among the national sports federations (NSFs) that have been given a December 31 deadline to hold elections or face derecognition, have opted to conduct their respective polls online.

Dec 09, 2020 18:12

NBA giving $30m to each team to defray COVID losses: Report

NEW YORK: After missing revenue projections by $1.5 billion last year, the NBA recently sold $900 million in notes through private placement to institutional investors. All 30 NBA teams will reportedly receive $30 million each from this amount to assist with COVD-19 related costs and missed revenue.

Dec 09, 2020 17:12

Govt to start 1,000 Khelo India centres across country: Rijiju

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said here Tuesday that the government has made various policy changes and taken up initiatives to encourage and support sportspersons and the sporting community, even after they retire.

Dec 09, 2020 16:12

FIFS hails Niti for backing 'responsible' online fantasy sports

MUMBAI: Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) on Monday said Niti Aayog’s draft guiding principles will offer the required impetus to “responsible growth” of online fantasy sports industry in India.

Dec 09, 2020 16:12

FOX Sports Australia lands Cricket South Africa media rights

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a new broadcast partnership with Fox Sports Australia that will run until the conclusion of the 2023/24 cricket season. This deal covers all SA international men’s and women’s cricket for a period of four years.

Dec 09, 2020 15:12

South Africa confirms first tour to Pakistan in 14 years

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa confirmed Wednesday that the Proteas men’s team will travel to Pakistan for their first tour since 2007. It will consist of a two-match Test and a three-match T20 series across three venues in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore respectively.

Dec 09, 2020 14:12

AIFF, AFC collaborate for online workshop on beach soccer

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have collaborated once again to take a major initiative as Indian football moves forward together, with the apex body conducting a three-day Online Introductory Workshop for Beach Soccer from Tuesday running through to Thursday.

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