BRUSSELS, Belgium: The General Assembly of the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has adopted class rule changes for the TwinTip:Racing Class and the Formula Kite Class at its annual general meeting held here recently.
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Jan 20, 2017 12:01
GEE in t'cast deal for ICC events
DUBAI: Teleport operator Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (GEE) has entered into an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to offer telecasts of major events to commercial flights and cruise ships through its global VSAT networks.
The ICC has granted GEE worldwide rights to provide 1,140 hours of live cricket…
Jan 20, 2017 11:01
ECCO Golf renews Asian Tour sponsorship
SENTOSA, Singapore: Leading golf footwear brand ECCO Golf will extend its partnership with the Asian Tour as the Official Footwear Sponsor for the next two years.
The partnership will see ECCO Golf’s new 2017 collection, which includes flagship ECCO COOL and ECCO CAGE PRO models, gaining significant exposure through the Tour’s…
Jan 20, 2017 11:01
Asian Tour to enhance global reach with live streaming
SENTOSA, Singapore: The Asian Tour will expand its reach further afield with the introduction of live streaming for a selected number of tournaments on www.asiantour.com, starting with the season-opening SMBC Singapore Open this week.
The new digital initiative will complement its well…
Jan 20, 2017 11:01
FC Pune City outlines grassroots development plan
PUNE: Indian Super League (ISL) franchise FC Pune City on Thursday announced plans to develop football at the grassroots level in a structured manner.
The club has framed a comprehensive plan to build a strong football framework within the Pune region. They have conducted grassroots programmes for two years.
The focus…
Jan 20, 2017 11:01
IOC comes aboard as HIL partner
NEW DELHI: Stated-owned Indian Oil Corporation was Thursday named as a partner for the upcoming fifth edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), starting in Mumbai on Saturday.
Hockey India stated that having support from such a prestigious corporate partner will go a long way to ensure the success of this edition of HIL.
Jan 19, 2017 22:01
China’s Alibaba becomes Olympics TOP sponsor
DAVOS, Switzerland: Alibaba Group has forged a long-term partnership with the IOC that makes the Chinese e-commerce giant a Worldwide Olympic Partner through 2028.
The breakthrough partnership will support the IOC and the Olympic Movement achieve Olympic Agenda 2020 vision in a new digital era.
Joining The Olympic…
Jan 19, 2017 22:01
Praful Patel inducted into FIFA finance panel
NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was Monday appointed a member of the FIFA finance committee to a five-year term (2017-2021).
The FIFA finance committee monitors the financial management and advises the FIFA executive committee on financial matters and asset management. It also analyses the FIFA…
Jan 19, 2017 15:01
Nat'l Motorcycle Racing C'ship 2016 concluding round lines up 23 races
CHENNAI: The fifth and concluding round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016, spilled over from last year following cyclone-induced postponement, is set for a thrilling finish at the MMRT track in Sriperumbudur, near here, with titles in all categories up for grabs.
Jan 19, 2017 15:01
Dentsu names new CEO
TOKYO: Japan's advertising giant Dentsu Inc. has named Toshihiro Yamamoto as the successor to president and chief executive officer Tadashi Ishii after a year plagued by scandal.