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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 03, 2020 13:12

BCCI AGM: 2 new IPL teams, cricket in LA Olympics on agenda

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 24. Among pressing matters to be discussed in the AGM, the BCCI will be taking approval from representatives of all state associations for the inclusion of two new Indian Premier League teams.

Dec 03, 2020 13:12

BARC switches from impressions to average minute audience (AMA)

MUMBAI: BARC India has transitioned from using the term ‘Impressions’ to ‘Average Minute Audience’, abbreviated as ‘AMA’, in cognizance with the Technical Committee. Data releases via the BARC India website for Week 47 (Saturday, November 21, 2020) onwards will reflect AMA. The change in terminology started reflecting on YUMI Analytics for BARC India subscribers from December 1 onwards.

Dec 03, 2020 11:12

BCCI brass continuance case: SC to begin hearings on Dec 9

NEW DELHI: A final verdict from the Supreme Court on a matter it has already adjudicated on twice but has chosen to revisit yet again (emphasis ours) - reforms in Indian cricket administration - may be a long way off still (emphasis ours yet again), but at least now there is a date when the hearings will resume.

Dec 02, 2020 20:12

Farmers' protests: 30+ ex-sportspersons to return national awards

SEVERAL FORMER SPORTSPERSONS, including Padma Shri and Arjuna awardees, have said they will return their awards in protest against the draconian measures used by the Centre against agitating farmers. Among them are Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee wrestler Kartar Singh, Arjuna awardee basketball player Sajjan Singh Cheema and Arjuna awardee hockey player Rajbir Kaur, PTI reports.

Dec 02, 2020 20:12

Curtailed domestic season: Odds on white-ball cricket tourneys

MUMBAI: The BCCI's question on tournaments that can be conducted in what is going to be a curtailed domestic cricket season has drawn a mixed response, but the odds appear to be on the side of only white ball cricket events being held.

Dec 02, 2020 19:12

Australian Open reportedly sets delayed February 8 start

THE 2021 EDITION OF THE Australian Open is set to go ahead on February 8, three weeks after the original Melbourne Park start date, according to multiple reports in the local media. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley has sent reportedly an email to players, coaches and managers outlining strict conditions, including two weeks quarantine.

Dec 02, 2020 19:12

Workplace claims: US Soccer reaches deal with women's team

NEW YORK: The US Soccer Federation reached a settlement Tuesday on working conditions with their women’s football team in a gender-discrimination lawsuit filed by the World Cup champions. But on the critical point of equal pay, it is still under negotiation.

Dec 02, 2020 14:12

Coaches list priorities as 2020-21 NBA season build-up tips off

NEW YORK: The build-up to the NBA’s 2020-21 season tipped-off with a media week. From a first-time Bubble to a first-time 72-game season, the teams are gearing up to the new normal. But Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers’ new head coach was as honest as he could be about the upcoming season. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off.

Dec 01, 2020 19:12

Thomas Bach to stand unopposed for IOC presidency

LAUSANNE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be the only candidate for the presidential election to be held during the 137th IOC Session in Athens in March 2021, it was announced Tuesday. As decided by the IOC executive board, the elected president will take office after the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, which will take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021.

Dec 01, 2020 19:12

Former IOA chief elected to World Triathlon audit panel

CHENNAI: Former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N Ramachandran has been elected as a member of the World Triathlon Audit Committee. Ramachandran, who is the CEO of Indian Triathlon Federation, was elected to the committee at the XXXIII World Triathlon Congress elections held virtually for the first time on November 29, a press release said.

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