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MotoGP extends deal to race at Dutch venue Assen until 2031

SportzPower Team

May 02, 2024 18:05

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A new agreement between MotoGP and the TT Circuit Assen confirms the classic Dutch venue on the MotoGP calendar until 2031, extending its previous agreement that ran until 2026.

Assen is a fan favourite thanks to its incredible layout, fantastic atmosphere and unique final chicane, the latter of which has been the stage for many of the sport’s most iconic moments, then and now. It’s also MotoGP™s longest-serving venue, having hosted Grand Prix motorcycle racing since the inaugural 1949 season – a unique feat on the modern calendar.

Feb 20, 2023 13:02

2nd Test in Delhi: Top economists slam sorry state of Indian stadia

Two renowned Indian economists - former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian and former executive director of IMF for India Surjit Bhalla - have offered scathing comments about the pathetic state of stadiums in the country. Bhalla Was there as well for a 10 wkts extravaganza- but Kotla Jaitley stadium is an embarrassment beyond compare - even pathetic will be a compliment

Feb 14, 2023 19:02

LaLiga ambassador visits women residential academy in Anantapur

MADRID: The growing interest in football within the rural areas of India is evident, and proof of this can be seen in the exponential growth of the number of participants in the project that the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, through the Rural Development Trust (RDT), and LaLiga, through its Women's Football department and its Foundation, have been developing for more than 5 years.

Feb 13, 2023 20:02

3rd Ind-Oz Test shifted out from Dharamsala to Indore

MUMBAI: The third Test of the Mastercard Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take place at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala from 1st to 5th March, has now been moved to Holkar Stadium, Indore. The BCCI stated the move had been necessitated due to the "state of the outfield" at the HPCA Stadium.

Jan 31, 2023 19:01

Jodhpur on BCCI radar to host some IPL 2023 matches: Report

Top officials of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) have reportedly pitched Jodhpur’s Barkatullah Khan Stadium as a venue for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The IPL will see multiple matches across different venues for the first time since the pandemic this year.

Jan 27, 2023 16:01

SMAAASH expands Delhi presence, opens outlet in Rajouri

NEW DELHI: SMAAASH, a sports-centric digital entertainment company backed by cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has opened a new center at R Cube Monad Mall in Rajouri, New Delhi. Flagship games at the new centre include Twilight Bowling & Cricket, Virtual Games, Vending and Arcade Games, Redemption Games, and virtual reality games.

Jan 24, 2023 07:01

YONEX ups India prodn capacity, to make graphite racquets

NEW DELHI: The world’s leading badminton equipment brand YONEX on Saturday announced that it will now manufacture high-quality graphite racquets in the country, expanding its existing production plan and base in India, a move which will bring the cost of full-body racquets down considerably.

Jan 23, 2023 21:01

ICC rescinds Rawalpindi pitch demerit point following PCB appeal

The demerit point handed to the Rawalpindi pitch after the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between Pakistan and England has now been rescinded. The decision was taken following an appeal from the Pakistan Cricket Board. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was given a “below average” pitch rating after the first Test of the series in early December.

Jan 18, 2023 17:01

2024 T20 WC: ICC inspects venues in Frisco, LA, Dallas, Texas

Oakland, Florida, Los Angeles are some of the cities that have been recced by the ICC Venue inspection team as prospective centres for the 2024 T20 World Cup, to be jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies. As per PTI, ICC event's biggest box office fixture - India versus Pakistan - is likely to be held in the USA and not the West Indies keeping in mind the crowd support for both teams.

Jan 18, 2023 16:01

Odisha gets FIH Certification for 1 more hockey stadium

BHUBANESWAR: After the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, which is currently hosting the Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, Odisha has secured FIH certification for another hockey stadium in the state.

Jan 11, 2023 18:01

DPS Jaipur launches tennis academy spearheaded by Zeeshan Ali

JAIPUR: Delhi Public School, Jaipur Wednesday announced the launch of the Devyani Jaipuria Tennis Academy (DJTA). The training facility will be backed by India’s national and Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali.

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