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Apr 07, 2020 18:04

New dates for 2020 World Table Tennis Championships

LAUSANNE: The ITTF has been working in close cooperation with the Korea Table Tennis Association (KTTA), led by president Ryu Seung-min, and representatives of the city of Busan in order to establish the new provisional dates and also have other optional dates to stage the World Championships, if necessary.

The most…

Apr 07, 2020 18:04

WrestleMania 36 most social event in WWE history

NEW YORK: This year’s WrestleMania is officially the most social event in WWE history as new champions, a Boneyard Match, a Firefly Fun House Match and non-stop action ignited the conversation throughout.

WrestleMania saw a total of 13.8 million total social media interactions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, which was up…

Apr 07, 2020 18:04

Dubai challenges residents to a ‘marathon at home’

DUBAI: Amidst the COVID-19 lockdown, Dubai’s latest fitness challenge for its residents is to put on their running shoes and participate in a ‘Marathon at Home’.

The Marathon at Home initiative has been launched by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in collaboration with ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club and will take place…

Apr 07, 2020 18:04

COVID-19: Sportz Village launches ‘Play At Home’ program

MUMBAI: The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is dominating headlines and has drastically changed our daily lives. Keeping the children engaged and away from devices is the primary concern for parents, especially during this time of the national lockdown. All schools in India have closed and at present, both parents and children have time…

Apr 07, 2020 18:04

Tata Motors appoints Sudeep Bhalla as corp comm head

MUMBAI: Tata Motors Tuesday announced the appointment of Sudeep Bhalla as the head of corporate communications, Tata Motors.

Sudeep will oversee all the activities and operations of the communications function for Tata Motors, effective April 7. He will be based out of Mumbai and report into Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD,…

Apr 07, 2020 17:04

Real Kashmir closes tie-up with Oxford United, Kashif signing

NEW DELHI: Real Kashmir FC has officially signed former Arsenal youth and Northampton Town player Kashif Siddiqi on loan. With this loan signing, the club also announced its official partnership with Oxford United Football Club, a collaboration that will present a number of football, philanthropic and commercial opportunities.

Apr 07, 2020 17:04

Shooting World Cups in Delhi, Baku cancelled: ISSF

MUNICH: Due to COVID-19 pandemic the New Delhi Organising Committee has been forced to cancel Rifle/Pistol and Shotgun World Cups, International Shooting Sport Federation announced Monday. Both of these were due to take place in New Delhi. 

Rifle and Pistol events were planned to be held from 5th to 13th May and Shotgun from…

Apr 07, 2020 17:04

COVID-19 fundraiser: Madrid Open to be played online from home

MADRID: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prevented the 2020 Mutua Madrid Open from taking place from 1 to 10 May and forced the ATP and WTA to postpone all activity on their tours until 13 July, the organisers of the only ATP Masters 1000 and WTA Premier Mandatory event in Europe have announced the creation of the Mutua Madrid…

Apr 07, 2020 15:04

Golf world reworks 2020 events calendar; British Open cancelled

NEW YORK: United by what may still be possible this year for the world of professional golf, and with a goal to serve all who love and play the game, Augusta National Golf Club, European Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The R&A and USGA have issued the following joint statement:

Apr 06, 2020 19:04

Deakin Univ-RR sports mkting course goes live

NEW DELHI: Deakin University & DeakinCo., Australia, and Rajasthan Royals' collaborative Certificate Programmes in Sports Marketing are now live and available to buy online starting March 19. 

The programmes have two levels: Foundation and Advanced.

The Foundation course offers a taster to the core areas of sports…