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Sony, Natekar Sports to invest $10m+ in World Pickleball League

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MUMBAI: India’s growing reputation as a potential racquet sports hub is all set to get a massive boost with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the first-ever professional pickleball league, envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) and Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI).

NSG, is a company promoted by ‘former Davis Cup star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and his wife, ‘Arati Ponnappa Natekar, also a former India #1 in Tennis. SETVI is a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Oct 23, 2017 14:10

Indian women clinch 8 medals at ‘Balkan’ intnl boxing c'ship

SOFIA, Bulgaria: India’s young women boxers claimed eight medals, including four Gold, at the ‘Balkan’ International Boxing Championship, emerging the most successful country in fray.

Oct 18, 2017 18:10

WWE schedules ticketing, travel packages for WrestleMania 34

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE announced Tuesday that tickets to its pop-culture extravaganza WrestleMania 34, will be available on Friday, November 17 starting at 11 AM ET/10 AM CT. WrestleMania 34 will take place Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and will be streamed live around the world on WWE Network.

Oct 18, 2017 17:10

DSport to air Pakistan Super League 2018

MUMBAI: Discovery Communications branded sports channel DSport will broadcast the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018. According to an official statement, DSport will air the 34 matches of the third edition of the T20 competition in Pakistan scheduled to begin on 23 February 2018. PSL will see participation from six teams including debutant Multan Sultans.

Oct 18, 2017 08:10

WWE schedules ticketing, travel packages for WrestleMania 34

Oct 16, 2017 15:10

Kavita Devi is WWE's first Indian woman wrestler

MUMBAI: The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has signed on former competitive powerlifter Kavita Devi, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to play for the WWE. Current WWE champion Jinder Mahal, who is in India currently to promote the WWE Live's two upcoming shows in Delhi this December, confirmed the news.

Oct 14, 2017 10:10

Falcinelli takes over as acting president of AIBA

LAUSANNE: Italy's Franco Falcinelli was officially appointed Acting Interim President of the International Boxing Association on Thursday (AIBA) following the suspension of C K Wu on Tuesda. A majority vote among AIBA Executive Committee members confirmed Falconelli's appointment, say reports.

Oct 12, 2017 14:10

Disciplinary panel suspends AIBA president

LAUSANNE: A long running power struggle in amateur boxing's world governing body appears to be reaching its end game stage. The AIBA disciplinary commission on Monday served International Boxing Association president Ching-Kuo Wu with a provisional and immediate suspension from duties pending the conclusion of the commission’s complaint case.

Oct 12, 2017 14:10

PWL unveils 3rd edition schedule; tweaks format

MUMBAI: The third edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) will start in the first week of January 2018. The Pro Sportify owned league will this time feature Olympic style Greco Roman Wrestling, an addition to the current form of Freestyle Wrestling.

Oct 12, 2017 14:10

Anthony Ervin is Delhi Half Marathon ambassador

NEW DELHI: Four-time Olympic medallist swimmer Anthony Ervin has been named event ambassador of the 10th Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, slated for 19 November.

Oct 09, 2017 17:10

WWE to have 11 Indian talents by year end

MUMBAI: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) executive vice president for Talent, Live Events and Creativity, Paul Michael Levesque, (better known by his ring name Triple H) says the organisation is planning to have 11 Indian talents under training to be the next generation WWE superstar by the year end.

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