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Oct 30, 2020 13:10

National swimming camp likely from Dec 15: Report

CHENNAI: The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is likely to conduct a national camp from December 15 till the end of January 2021 in Bengaluru.

The federation has sent a proposal to the Sports Authority of India (SAI). If approved, it will be the first training camp for swimmers since…

Oct 30, 2020 13:10

Cricket Australia says it could take A$120m hit this summer

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia has revealed it could be burdened with lost revenue and added costs of up to A$120 million in a COVID-impacted summer in which it also remains in a financial fight with a host broadcaster, Australian media has reported.

The sport's governing body confirmed a…

Oct 30, 2020 13:10

Abhinav Bindra launches sports medicine institute in Bhubaneswar

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has opened a sports medicine and research institute in Odisha's state capital Bhubaneswar.

The Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute (ABSMARI) will offer four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy and two-year Masters of Physiotherapy…

Oct 30, 2020 13:10

India expected to back NZ's Barclay for ICC chief's post

NEW DELHI: The BCCI is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for the ICC chairman.

Barclay and Khwaja are the only two candidates contesting for the chairman's post and the 16-member all-powerful ICC Board is set to…

Oct 29, 2020 17:10

Alfa Romeo, Sauber continue partnership to compete in F1

LONDON: Sauber Motorsport and Alfa Romeo, will continue their journey together until at least the end of the current era of Formula One regulations.

A relationship that began in 2018 and has built the foundations for future growth will now stretch into its fourth year to further improve on its sporting success.

Oct 29, 2020 17:10

Papa John's becomes Title Sponsor of the EFL Trophy

LONDON: The EFL and Papa John’s have today announced a three-year deal that will see the UK pizza takeaway company become the Official Title Sponsor of the EFL Trophy.

The exclusive partnership, which will run until at least the end of the 2022/23 season, sees the competition, become known as the ‘Papa John’s Trophy’ with…

Oct 29, 2020 16:10

Eurosport extends MXGP media rights for 3 more yrs

MONACO: Infront Moto Racing announced Wednesday that long-time  partner Eurosport will continue to bring live coverage of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Oct 29, 2020 16:10

FanCode ups video content delivery innovation with AI tech

MUMBAI: Leading Indian digital sports content aggregator FanCode has introduced WSC Sports AI technology on the platform, to "power the delivery of video highlights". 

The partnership with WSC Sports will allow FanCode to grow the speed, scale and personalization of video content for their key sports rights content.

Oct 29, 2020 15:10

SAI signs infra devt MoU with Arunachal Pradesh govt

NEW DELHI: In order to develop the sports infrastructure at the National Centre of Excellence in Itanagar, an MoU was signed between the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Arunachal Pradesh government.

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju stated this while sharing pictures of the MoU signing ceremony on his Twitter handle on…

Oct 29, 2020 14:10

Sevilla to partner Indian club for long-term project soon: CEO

MUMBAI: After making a name for themselves in Europe with a record sixth UEFA Europa League title last season, LaLiga's Sevilla FC have now set their sights on gaining recognition in India by partnering with an unnamed club, The Indian Express reports.