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Nov 06, 2020 11:11

F1 adds Saudi Arabian Grand Prix night race to 2021 calendar

LONDON: The 2021 F1 calendar will feature a brand-new race in Saudi Arabia, with the news that the city of Jeddah will host the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in November 2021.

The 2021 race, the first in a long-term partnership between Formula 1 and the Saudi Automobile and…

Nov 06, 2020 11:11

National Car Racing C'ship 2020 to resume in bio-bubble

CHENNAI: After a nine-month break, the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2020 resumes in a bio-bubble at the MMRT circuit here on Saturday and behind closed doors necessitated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The strict enforcement of government mandated SOPs would mean absence of spectators,…

Nov 06, 2020 11:11

SLC keeps LPL on home turf, to be held from Nov 27- Dec 17

COLOMBO: Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s T20 cricket tournament will be held from November 27 to December 17 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota, a statement released Thursday by Sri Lanka Cricket confirms (?).

Hopefully, this is the final word on the matter, what with…

Nov 05, 2020 19:11

HI advertises for 2 key posts, tenure till Tokyo Olympics

MUMBAI: Hockey India has advertised for two key positions as part of its efforts to ensure the Indian men and women's teams get the best possible inputs as they prepsre for next year's Tokyo Olympic Games. 

HI has advertised for a 'Director High Performance' and an 'Analytical Coach, India Men National Hockey Team' on their…

Nov 05, 2020 18:11

COVID travel curbs: FIH postpones Hockey Pro League matches

LAUSANNE: With the travel constraints governed by the regulations in place in Germany, Belgium and China due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, the International Hockey Federation (FIH), on request of the travelling teams involved, has decided to postpone the following FIH Hockey Pro League matches:

- Great Britain vs…

Nov 05, 2020 16:11

RCB partner DP World aims to 'humanise logistics' with new TVC

BENGALURU: DP World, the global logistics partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, as part of its Indian Premier League 2020 campaign, has created a TVC in which the brand talks about "delivering hopes, dreams, and aspirations to the people".

The campaign has been conceptualised by Sonal Dabral and produced by Dubai-based…

Nov 05, 2020 16:11

BharatPe unveils brand campaign fronted by 11 cricketers

MUMBAI: Merchant payment network, BharatPe has announced the launch of its TV campaign starring ‘Team BharatPe’ with 11 cricket stars. 

The TVC series has been directed by bollywood director, Puneet Malhotra, and communicates the message ‘Hum Hai Team BharatPe – Jo Desh Ke Har Dukandaar Ke Saath Hai Khade’.

Team…

Nov 05, 2020 15:11

IPL partners sign up for Jio Women’s T20 Challenge

MUMBAI: The sponsors of the IPL have extended their partnership with the BCCI to the 2020 Jio Women’s T20 Challenge. 

IPL title sponsor Dream11, and official partners Tata Altroz, Unacademy, Paytm and CEAT have all become official sponsors of the Jio Women’s T20 Challenge.

Nov 05, 2020 15:11

Baseline signs Ruturaj Gaikwad on to multi-year deal

NEW DELHI: Sports marketing firm Baseline Ventures have added promising cricketer and IPL sensation Ruturaj Gaikwad to their talent roster. 

The multi-year deal will see Baseline managing all the commercial interests of Ruturaj.

Nov 05, 2020 15:11

PUMA mkting head switches tracks, joins Porsche India

BENGALURU: PUMA India’s associate director and head of marketing Debosmita Majumder has moved on from the company to join Porsche India as head of marketing, PR, CRM Porsche India, Skoda Volkswagen Group.