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Feb 15, 2020 19:02

Coronavirus crisis: IOC asserts Tokyo 2020 on track

TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not considering moving the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has no “contingency plans” despite concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, its coordination commission head Johan Coates has said.

“There is no case for any contingency plans or for moving the games,” Coates…

Feb 15, 2020 19:02

Gokulam Kerala crowned Hero IWL champions

BENGALURU: In what can be described as a nail-biting final, Gokulam Kerala were crowned champions of the 4th Hero Indian Women’s League (IWL) after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kangchup Road Young Physical and Sports Association (KRYPHSA) FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday.

Feb 15, 2020 18:02

Another 'quack record' strikes Indian athletics

MUMBAI: One has heard of quack science. India could soon be called a country that celebrates "quack sports records". 

The latest in this dubious list is Srinivasa Gowda, a Kambala jockey from Moodabidri in Karnataka. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju no less announced that his ministry was calling the "running sensation" for…

Feb 15, 2020 18:02

IOS adds Indian rally driver Garima Avtar to athlete roster

NEW DELHI: Sports management firm IOS Sports & Entertainment added Indian woman rally driver Garima Avtar to the roster of sportspersons it represeants. 

Feb 15, 2020 18:02

IPL TV sponsor PhonePe allots Rs8bn for mkting blitz

MUMBAI: PhonePe on Friday said it has earmarked Rs 8 billion for marketing this year, to create awareness about the platform and expand its reach. The digital payments firm also roped in Hindi film actor Alia Bhatt, who has joined superstar Aamir Khan as brand ambassador.

Feb 15, 2020 17:02

Man City to move CAS against UEFA's 2-season ban

MANCHESTER: Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City has stated it would appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the ruling announced Friday by UEFA that bars the Premier League champions from competing in its club competitions (Champions League and Europa League) for two seasons - 2020/21 and 2021/22.

Feb 14, 2020 18:02

PCB partners with SNTV for PSL 2020

LAHORE: In a major boost to the coverage of HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board and Sports News Television (SNTV) reached an agreement which will provide news broadcasters around the world access to match highlights of Pakistan’s flagship Twenty20 tournament.

Along with news highlights from all 34…

Feb 14, 2020 17:02

Sports Min bars IGU for failing multiple compliance deadlines

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry has finally ran out of patience with the Indian Golf Union (after five interim extensions over two years that was a seriously long rope the IGU was given). 

After the Sports Ministry gave interim recognition to the the national federation for three months last July, the IGU was given time…

Feb 14, 2020 17:02

Odisha FC owner trashes East Bengal takeover talk

BHUBANESWAR: Rohan Sharma, owner of Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC, on Thursday dismissed speculation of a possible tie-up / takeover of Kolkata's East Bengal on the lines of what the RPSG Group, principal owner of ISL club ATK, had done recently with the acquisition of the country’s oldest club, Mohun Bagan.

With…

Feb 14, 2020 17:02

Beijing not to host SportAccord 2020; alternate options being explored

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: SportAccord has confirmed that the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2020 will not take place in Beijing due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China.

Raffaele Chiulli, president SportAccord, said: “In the past few weeks, we have been following the development of the epidemic closely. The…