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After SC gets tough, AIFF prez moves to withdraw poll petition

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May 07, 2024 19:05

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The Supreme Court's reading the riot act to BJP leader and All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalya Choubey in its previous sitting has had the desired impact.

Choubey on Monday informed the apex court that he has filed an application in the Calcutta High Court to withdraw his petition challenging the 2022 elections for the Maniktala assembly constituency in West Bengal.

It bears noting the the Calcutta High Court was equally culpable in delaying any final orders and granting deferral after deferral to Choubey's repeated requests for adjournments.

Oct 17, 2019 22:10

3 cities set to host FIFA Futsal WC Lithuania 2020

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Oct 17, 2019 00:10

A-League clubs rope in Scudamore as special advisor

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Oct 16, 2019 09:10

Star Sports launches regional campaign with Kerala Blasters

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Oct 15, 2019 07:10

Tottenham Hotspur strikes regional partnership with HSBC

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Oct 14, 2019 12:10

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Oct 14, 2019 07:10

FSDL appoints former Sunderland AFC chief Martin Bain as CEO

MUMBAI: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) Saturday announced the appointment of Martin Bain as its chief executive officer (CEO). Bain comes with over 25 years of experience, having held top positions at various football clubs and leagues globally.

Oct 12, 2019 08:10

Data mgmt key to sports strategy success: LaLiga prez

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Oct 11, 2019 06:10

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Oct 10, 2019 23:10

EA SPORTS FIFA 20 celebrates 10m players

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Oct 10, 2019 17:10

BFC confirm Kanteerava to host home games

BENGALURU: Reigning Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC confirmed Thursday that BFC will be playing its home games for the 2019-20 ISL season out of the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. A statement issued via the club's Twitter handle reads: "STATEMENT: We can confirm that Bengaluru FC will be playing its home games for the 2019-20 season out of the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. #WeAreBFC #RoomForMore"

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