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Feb 08, 2020 14:02

Top varsities gear up for inaugural Khelo India University Games

NEW DELHI: After successfully carrying out three editions of the Khelo India Youth Games, the Indian government has decided to conduct the Khelo India University Games. The first edition is being organized by the government of Odisha in association with the Sports Authority of India, Association of Indian Universities, National Sports…

Feb 08, 2020 13:02

Tata kickstarts 'Iconic Kutch Drive, Desert Trail, Bhuj'

MUMBAI: Tata Motors SOUL (SUV Owners United League) announced the commencement of its upcoming SOUL “Iconic Kutch Drive, Desert Trail, Bhuj” from 9th to 14th February. 
The SOUL members are all set to experience the unprecedented beauty of the White Desert of Kutch, coupled with the festivities of Rann Utsav, visits to Kala…

Feb 08, 2020 13:02

3 NBA India Academy prospects selected for BWB Global Camp

NEW YORK: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Friday announced the top 64 boys and girls from 34 countries and regions who will travel to Chicago for the sixth annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global Camp, which will be held Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16 at…

Feb 07, 2020 19:02

Global sports drink mkt to reach $32.61bn by 2026: Study

PUNE: The global sports drink market size is predicted to reach $32.61 billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. 

The growing number of health-conscious consumers around the world will consequently aid the sports drinks market growth in the forthcoming years. Furthermore, the growing number of…

Feb 07, 2020 19:02

F1 set for rule tweaks to shut down 2021 revamp loopholes

LONDON: It’s the dawn of a new era for Formula 1 in 2021, with a complete overhaul of the championship’s sporting, technical and financial regulations on the way. 

As part of this revamp, F1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn says there will also be tweaks to the way the sport is governed to allow the FIA and F1 to make changes to the…

Feb 07, 2020 18:02

SPN to t'cast CA’s Bushfire Cricket Bash

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights in the Indian subcontinent for Cricket Australia’s Bushfire Cricket Bash, which will be played at Junction Oval, Melbourne on Sunday, February 9, to raise funds for the victims of the bushfires in Australia and will be telecast live and exclusive on…

Feb 07, 2020 17:02

Indian women's hockey team's China tour cancelled

NEW DELHI: The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus has hit the Indian women's hockey team's preparation for the Tokyo Olympics following to cancellation of next month's scheduled tour of China. 

The Indian women's team was scheduled to travel to China from March 14 to 25. "We had to travel to China but that has been cancelled…

Feb 07, 2020 17:02

AITA retains Rajpal as Davis Cup captain for 2020 season

NEW DELHI: Rohit Rajpal will continue as India's non-playing Davis Cup captain while veteran Leander Paes, too, has retained his place in the six-member squad picked for the tie against Croatia next month. 

India are scheduled to travel to Croatia for their next tie on March 6 and 7.

Zeeshan Ali will be the coach.…

Feb 07, 2020 17:02

MLS, adidas unveil 2020 jersey collection at 25th season celebration

NEW YORK: To kick off Major League Soccer's historic 25th season celebration, the League and adidas made history Thursday by unveiling the complete collection of 2020 performance kits at the celebrity-packed event, FORWARD25, ahead of Fashion Week in New York City.

Feb 06, 2020 19:02

China, Pak wrestlers will get visas for Asian C'ships: WFI

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India on Wednesday said it has got assurances from the Central government that “quarantined” Chinese wrestlers will not be denied entry into the country for the upcoming Asian Championship despite fears surrounding the deadly coronavirus.

The Indian government has suspended the e-visa…