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FIH president Mohammad Tayyab Ikram set for second term

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Sep 11, 2024 11:09

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Mohammad Tayyab Ikram, the serving International Hockey Federation president, is set to be elected unopposed for another term at the 49th FIH Congress in Muscat, Oman on November 9.

The FIH confirmed Tuesday the nominations received by the deadline of 31 August 2024 (midnight CET) for the positions to be elected by member national associations at its Statutory Congress.

Sep 10, 2024 18:09

Kerala Blasters extends support to Wayanad landslide affected

In a gesture of support for families affected by the devastating natural disaster in Wayanad, Kerala Blasters FC has launched the ‘Goal for Wayanad’ campaign and additionally donated Rs 25 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).

Sep 09, 2024 19:09

AIFF set to pay Igor Stimac $400k in compensation: Report

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reportedly reached an agreement with Igor Stimac, wherein the former men’s national team head coach will receive $400,000 (Rs 3.36 crore approx) after tax as compensation for being prematurely terminated from the job.

Sep 09, 2024 18:09

OCA elects Randhir Singh as its 1st president from India

The Olympic Council of Asia elected Raja Randhir Singh as its new president unopposed for the term 2024-2028 at the 44th OCA General Assembly in New Delhi on Sunday. The 77-year-old has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches, Reuters reports.

Sep 09, 2024 18:09

India to bid for Youth Olympics in 2030: Sports Minister

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India is set to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, a precursor to the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.

Sep 06, 2024 11:09

BCCI AGM in B'luru on Sep 29, secy poll not on agenda: Report

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will reportedly be held in Bengaluru on September 29. As per the protocol, notice for the AGM, which will coincide with the inauguration of the High Performance Centre in the city, were sent to the state associations on Thursday, Cricbuzz reports.

Sep 04, 2024 19:09

Sportz Village campaign pitches for sports in school syllabus

Sportz Village has launched a new campaign based on the premise that ‘Champions are not born; they are created in schools’.

Sep 03, 2024 19:09

Record transfers in '24; women’s game growing fast: FIFA

The number of transfers reached a new record high, with more than 12,000 transfers in men’s and women’s professional football combined during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, FIFA declared Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2024 13:08

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Rajgir

Bihar to host Women’s Asian Champions Trophy '24 from Nov 11

Asian Hockey Federation president Fumio Ogura has announced that the 8th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in India. The event, a joint effort between Hockey India and the Bihar Government, will take place at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium between 11th November and 20th November.

Aug 30, 2024 11:08

Inspire Institute of Sport United World Wrestling MoU

IIS signs MoU with UWW to promote wrestling dev in India

The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global governing body United World Wrestling (UWW) to promote the sport in India.

Aug 28, 2024 18:08

Reliance, Disney win CCI ok for $8.5bn India media assets merger

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries have secured approval for their $8.5 billion merger of Indian media assets, subject to certain conditions, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) declared on Wednesday. The CCI, while confirming its approval of the merger, did not provide additional details.

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