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Apr 09, 2020 15:04

Solidarity gestures of LaLiga clubs to fight COVID-19

MADRID: Every gesture, no matter how small it may seem, is important when fighting a global pandemic. In the time of COVID-19, it is essential for communities to be pulling in the same direction and to working together, firstly by staying at home and secondly by finding other innovative and thoughtful ways to contribute. 

The…

Apr 09, 2020 14:04

Belgium to host FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2021

LAUSANNE: The sixth edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup will be organised by the Royal Belgian Hockey Association, taking place in the province of Liège, Belgium between 3-7 February 2021.

The showpiece event – awarded to Belgium’s National Association by the FIH executive board – will see 12 teams competing in both the…

Apr 09, 2020 13:04

ESPNcricinfo launches video-chat show, Robin Uthappa 1st guest

MUMBAI: ESPNcricinfo has launched a new show called ‘One on One #Workfromhome’, where the host catches up with cricketers over video-chat during this global time-out to discuss their career, life-goals, personal matters and ways of dealing with social distancing. The first guest on the debut episode of the show is IPL franchise…

Apr 09, 2020 13:04

World Athletics C'ships Oregon 2022 dates confirmed

MONACO: The World Athletics Championships in Oregon have been rescheduled to 15-24 July in 2022, following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Oregon World Championships were originally scheduled for 6-15 August, 2021, but have been rescheduled to the…

Apr 09, 2020 13:04

World Athletics postpones bidding for 2023 Series events

MONACO: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, World Athletics has postponed the bidding processes for 2023 World Athletics Series events.

The bidding processes for the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships and the 2023 World Athletics Relays will now open in November.

Bidding processes for future World…

Apr 08, 2020 18:04

ICC gets 'unwanted' EoIs for 2023-31 events cycle: Report

MUMBAI: This is certainly a surprising development. Not in the manner the Big 3 of world cricket gave the royal ignore to the International Cricket Council's call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to host ICC events in the next cycle of 2023 to 2031. 

There were enough media reports indicating that the BCCI, ECB and Cricket…

Apr 08, 2020 17:04

HI contributes Rs2.1m to Odisha CM's Relief Fund

NEW DELHI: Amid the current situation surrounding COVID-19 pandemic, Hockey India Wednesday announced a contribution of Rs 2.1 million towards the Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund in order to help the hockey-loving state in its fight against the global pandemic. 

With the number of cases on the rise in the state of Odisha,…

Apr 08, 2020 17:04

F1 shutdown extended amid coronavirus pandemic

LONDON: Formula 1’s rulemakers have approved a motion to extend the shutdown period by a further two weeks, as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Last month, governing body the FIA opted to bring F1’s traditional summer shutdown period forward to the spring and extend it by seven days to three weeks.…

Apr 08, 2020 15:04

Bajaj exits Punjab FC after RoundGlass completes buyout

ROUNDGLASS SPORTS Private Limited is now reportedly the sole owner of I-League outfit Punjab Football Club (earlier Minerva Punjab FC) after buying out the 50% stake that is currently with original promoters Ranjit Bajaj and his spouse Henna Singh.  

Bajaj and Ms Singh have resigned as the directors of Punjab FC, Goal reports…

Apr 08, 2020 15:04

World Athletics suspends Oly qualification period until Dec 1

MONACO: World Athletics announced Monday that the qualification period for the Tokyo Olympic Games is suspended effective from 6 April until 30 November included, following consultation with its Athletes' Commission, Area Presidents and Council.

During this period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for…