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Oct 22, 2020 17:10

NSW approves Australia-India series quarantine plans: Report

SYDNEY: The New South Wales government has reportedly signed off on Cricket Australia's proposal to quarantine in Sydney, with an updated schedule for India's highly anticipated tour expected to be finalised as early as Friday.

The limited-overs leg of India's upcoming tour of Australia will be played in Sydney and Canberra…

Oct 22, 2020 17:10

Ex-CIC new chairman of Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports

MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), the self-regulatory industry body for fantasy sports, has announced the appointment of former chief information commissioner Bimal Julka as its new chairman. 

Julka is taking over from John Loffhagen, who served as the chairman of FIFS for over three years. Loffhagen will…

Oct 22, 2020 17:10

Plans to reopen Old Trafford for fans 'well advanced': ManU owner

MANCHESTER UNITED'S EXECUTIVE vice-chairman Ed Woodward has voiced confidence about the “underlying strength and resilience” of the Premier League club as it navigates the “big challenges and uncertainties” created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 22, 2020 14:10

Premier Sports OTT player launching in India, 21 other Asian mkts

DUBLIN: Pay TV broadcaster Premier Sports has acquired rights to the Guinness Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup rugby and is set to launch in 22 Asian countries this weekend. 

‘Premier Player Asia’ will broadcast solely via an OTT platform, similar to the Premier Player that is already in the UK market.

Oct 22, 2020 12:10

Interbrand: Nike most valuable sporstwear brand

NEW YORK: Interbrand's 2020 ranking of the most valuable brands in the world just got out and there is a change in the top 3 positions. According to the Best Global Brands 2020 ranking, the most valuable brand remains Apple with an estimated value of just under $323 billion, while the second and third positions are taken by Amazon (+…

Oct 22, 2020 11:10

BWF World Junior Championships Cancelled

KUALA LUMPUR: Organisers of the BARFOOT & THOMPSON BWF World Junior Championships 2020 have confirmed that the event has been cancelled. The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty left BWF, Badminton New Zealand and tournament organisers no choice but to cancel the event. However, Badminton New…

Oct 22, 2020 11:10

Sumariwalla set for 3rd term as AFI chief, Anju to be senior VP

NEW DELHI: Adille Sumariwalla is set to be elected unopposed as Athletics Federation of India president for his third term, while former long jumper Anju Bobby George will be made senior vice-president in the polls of the national governing body on October 31st. 

Sumariwalla and Anju…

Oct 22, 2020 11:10

Karthikeyan’s academy, CRG partner to promote karting in India

CHENNAI: NK Racing Academy, the driver development programme founded by India’s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan, is pleased to announce a partnership with Italian karting giant CRG to promote grassroots motorsport in the country. Between 2006 and 2010, the academy won multiple national single-seater championships and…

Oct 22, 2020 11:10

27 NSFs to be granted recognition: Sports Min affidavit to Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry has decided to grant recognition to 27 national sports federations, according to an affidavit it has filed before the Delhi High Court, reports PTI.

According to the affidavit, 13 NSFs, including athletics, boxing and golf, have been told to hold…

Oct 21, 2020 20:10

ZEE restructuring: Johri named president – Business, S Asia

MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE), a leading global content company, Wednesday announced a strategic restructuring of the organization in line with its ‘ZEE 4.0 Strategy’.

In the top deck management realignment, Rahul Johri has been appointed as president – Business, South Asia and will be responsible for…