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Jul 23, 2020 16:07

1st ever IFSC 'Connected Speed Knockout' on Aug 2

LONDON: The International Federation of Sport Climbing has introduced the inaugural edition of the IFSC Connected Speed Knockout presented by Japan Airlines: a brand-new competition format that will see the participation of more than 50 athletes, representing nine nations and climbing on seven Speed walls located in seven different…

Jul 23, 2020 14:07

Special Olympics Bharat virtual event advocates 'inclusion'

NEW DELHI: Special Olympics Bharat conducted a virtual event on the occasion of the Global Day of Inclusion to celebrate and promote inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, many of whom are often stigmatized and denied equal opportunities at work, in schools and even on the sports field. 

The event was attended by…

Jul 23, 2020 13:07

Twitch kicks off sports category, signs on 4 football clubs

MUMBAI: Amazon-owned video game livestreaming platform Twitch has further extended its reach beyond the gaming space with the addition of a traditional sports category. 

Kicking off its new vertical, Twitch announced a collaboration with four big league European football clubs: Real Madrid, Arsenal, Juventus, and Paris Saint-…

Jul 22, 2020 20:07

SC to hear BCCI plea on 'cooling off' after 2 weeks

NEW DELHI: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah will remain in their posts for at least another two weeks after a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde agreed to hear the BCCI's application, seeking modification of its constitution.
  
Going…

Jul 22, 2020 20:07

IMG Reliance adds Shikhar Dhawan to cricketer roster

MUMBAI: Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan Wednesday signed an exclusive worldwide marketing and management agreement with IMG Reliance. 

The talent management, sports sponsorship & marketing firm, a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and US-based IMG Worldwide, will manage Dhawan's brand endorsements and…

Jul 22, 2020 19:07

PokerStars aces MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: Online poker portal PokerStars India has announced former Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its new brand ambassador.

To mark his ambassadorship with the brand, Dhoni stars in PokerStars India’s latest campaign – ‘I’m In’. 

In the campaign, which includes three films starring the cricketing champion,…

Jul 22, 2020 19:07

'Record-breaking' adidas kit deal marks Leeds' EPL return

LONDON: English football's Leeds United is already reaping the benefits of its promotion to the Premier League. 

The Whites, back in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years after winning the Championship, Tuesday confirmed adidas as their new official kit partner from the 2020/21 season, in what is a record-breaking…

Jul 22, 2020 19:07

2020 IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 World C'ships cancelled

TAMPA, Florida: Already postponed until early 2021, IRONMAN Wednesday pulled the plug on hosting a ‘2020’ World Championship in either IRONMAN distance (Kona, Hawaii) or IRONMAN 70.3 (Taupō, New Zealand). 

There was initially a rescheduled date of 6th February 2021 for the Hawaii event, but along with a hoped for “early 2021”…

Jul 22, 2020 19:07

Tokyo 2020 adds Tobu Tower Skytree to sponsor roster

TOKYO: The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) Wednesday welcomed Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd as a Tokyo 2020 Official Supporter, the third domestic tier of the Tokyo 2020 Sponsorship Programme.  

Jul 22, 2020 18:07

FINA allocates $6.4m in a COVID-19 support plan

LAUSANNE: FINA has announced a global COVID-19 support plan in excess of $6 million to assist athletes who will compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games next summer, through three distinctive programmes: