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Apr 18, 2024 19:04

M'rashtra govt awards Rs10l for Asian Games 2022 Esports athletes

NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Services of the government of Maharashtra has awarded INR 10 lakhs to each Esports athlete of the state who represented India in the Asian Games 2022, held in Hangzhou. 

This is the first time any state has included Esports alongside mainstream sports in prize money rewards for…

Apr 18, 2024 19:04

Call for UK cricket clubs to stand together to tackle racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) is proud to be part of the Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism in Sports Group – a collective with the aim to stand with community sports organisations in a commitment to being anti-racist.

The group, launched last year, is made up of people from Active Humber, Bradford Council, North…

Apr 18, 2024 19:04

Endeavor launches ‘NXT UK: Women in Sports’ programme

LONDON: Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company, Thursday announced the launch of NXT UK: Women in Sports, the latest in Endeavor Impact’s series of virtual education and development programmes created to expand industry access.

NXT UK: Women in Sports is a six-week virtual programme designed to engage women in the…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

53% urban Indians polled claim to follow IPL: Survey

MUMBAI: With the Tata Indian Premier League 2024 extravaganza off to a flying start, an Ipsos IndiaBus pan India IPL Survey shows at least 1 in 2 urban Indians polled (53%) claim to be following the IPL. 

The Men’s T-20 annual sporting event in its 17th year, has a run of about 60 days, making it a highly engaging event for…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

'No change in stance on WFI suspension': Sports Min to Delhi HC

This is interesting. And frankly, surprising! The Union Sports Ministry has taken a diametrically opposite position to that of global governing body United World Wrestling and the Indian Olympic Association on the matter of the status of the (still for all intents and purposes) Brijbhushan Sharan Singh-controlled Wrestling Federation…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Success of Kolkata’s ‘Big 3’ will have huge impact: AIFF prez

The success of Kolkata’s ‘Big Three’ - Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting - will not just have a massive impact on state football but will also have a positive effect on the sport in the country, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said on Tuesday.

Seven months, four titles, and the…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Taiwan's Victor Sports re-enters Indian mkt, opens store in Delhi

Taiwan's leading badminton brand, "Victor Sports," opened its first store in the Indian capital, Delhi, on Monday, marking a renewed push into the Indian market following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The store, located in the Moti Nagar area of West Delhi, was inaugurated by Taiwanese Representative Baushuan Ger, along with…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Gokulam Kerala to launch Elite Residential Academy in Chennai

Gokulam Kerala FC, the two-time I-League champions, will launch its Elite Residential Academy for boys and girls for the age of 8 and above in Chennai. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering excellence in Indian football.

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Glance revenues surge 78% in FY23: Report

Mobile-first content platform Glance generated a revenue of Rs 317 crore in FY23, up by 77.7% from Rs 178 crore in FY22, consolidated financial statements filed by the group’s holding entity in Singapore show, according to TheKredible. 

However, the Bengaluru-based firm’s losses also grew during the period to Rs 1,067 crore in…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

ZEE withdraws Sony merger execution plea from NCLT

ZEE  Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEE) will withdraw the merger implementation application filed before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench.

The step taken by the Company to withdraw the implementation application is based on the advice received by the Board after a detailed consultation with legal experts…