Olympics

MIES, Switzerland: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday that ORSEN will be its global commercial partner and exclusively handle the commercial rights of FIBA 3x3 competitions worldwide.

"Recognizing the potential for further growth, FIBA believes it is the perfect moment to elevate the sport to the next commercial level. With ORSEN's exceptional ability to forge and lead future-proof partnerships, this collaboration is strategically placed to propel FIBA 3x3's current exponential growth," FIBA announced in the statement.

Nov 28, 2017 12:11
NEW DELHI: International Hockey Federation president Narinder Batra has filed his nominations for the post of the president as well as senior vice president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ahead of the deadline of 2 pm on Tuesday.
Nov 23, 2017 12:11
SEOUL: Airbnb Inc. was announced Wednesday as an Official Supporter for Online Accommodation Marketing Services for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 to handle the influx of visitors amid growing concerns over lack of rooms and high prices in the host city.
Nov 23, 2017 12:11
SEOUL: With less than 80 days to go until the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concluded its final Project Review in PyeongChang confident that a memorable experience awaits athletes and Olympic fans in the Republic of Korea.
Nov 22, 2017 09:11
NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will meet at a special general body meeting on November 29 to "discuss and interpret" the eligibility criteria for election to the post of president and secretary general, ahead of the December 14 polls to elect the new office bearers of the IOA.
Nov 21, 2017 11:11
MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is banking on its digital platform The Olympic Channel for an innovative integrated brand campaign that has just got underway.
Nov 17, 2017 14:11
NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran has confirmed he will not be contesting the upcoming elections at IOA's annual general body meeting here on December 14. That leaves two contestants who are expected to file nominations by the last date of on or before November 29 to replace the veteran sports administrator in FIH president Narinder Batra and former AITA chief Anil Khanna.
Nov 14, 2017 10:11
PUNE: National body Hockey India will conduct a 5-a-side mixed-gender tournament at the Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex in Pune's Balewadi this weekend. The format will be tried for the first time in Pune and will be watched by International Olympic Committee observers, the Times of India quotes Hockey India general secretary Manoj Bhore as saying.
Nov 03, 2017 13:11
NEW DELHI: Three years after its suspension was revoked, the Indian Olympic Association is reportedly facing the prospect of a split ahead of the IOA's elections due next month. 
Oct 27, 2017 14:10
NEW DELHI: Olympian Akhil Kumar has terminated his contract with his management firm IOS Boxing Promoters, citing “unprofessional approach”.  The one time poster boy of Indian boxing, had entered into the contract with IOS in October 2016 and was promised six fights in a calender year. However, in the last one year, the promoters have only managed to arrange one fight.
Oct 18, 2017 18:10
LAUSANNE: In line with Olympic Agenda 2020, the strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement, the new Candidature Process is based on increased flexibility and an in-depth dialogue with the IOC and the Olympic Movement.