Infrastructure

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.

Oct 08, 2018 13:10
BUENOS AIRES: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will continue taking measures to cut costs for Olympic host cities in an effort to make future Games attractive to bidders, the organization’s president Thomas Bach has said. Bach also said that the IOC will not make contingency plans for the 2026 Winter Games amid reports that several cities have withdrawn from the race, Xinhua news agency reported.
Oct 08, 2018 12:10
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh is all set to construct the state’s first ever high-excellence shooting academy, Press Trust of India reports.
Oct 04, 2018 15:10
NEW DELHI: LaLiga’s historic grassroots football development programme in India, LaLiga Football Schools was launched in New Delhi.  Inaugurated by football great, Robert Pires, LaLiga Football Schools is a one of its kind initiative by a European league in India to contribute towards the growth of the sport in the country. 
Oct 02, 2018 13:10
SHILLONG: John Abraham, Bollywood actor and the principal owner of Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) revealed on Monday that the Meghalaya city will get its first football training academy under the club’s brand, Press Trust of India reports.
Sep 25, 2018 13:09
NEW DELHI: After setting up its state-of-the-art facilities in Udaipur and Goa, Vedanta Ltd on Monday unveiled plans to spread its wings to the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, as it aims to build a development model for grassroots football across the country.
Sep 22, 2018 13:09
NEW DELHI: The World Women’s Boxing Championships is set to take place in the capital city from 15-25 November this year with India being the host nation of the marquee event for the first time in 12 years, Press Trust of India reports. An official of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said that all teams need to assemble in New Delhi on 13 November and the deadline for registrations is 5 October. 
Sep 11, 2018 16:09
NEW YORK: The recently concluded US Open 2018 at the Flushing Meadows in the city saw 828,798 spectators watch all the matches in total which included the Qualifiers and the Main Draw. 
Sep 01, 2018 15:09
MUMBAI: Saba Karim, the BCCI’s General Manager of Operations has declared the cricket board ready when it comes to tackling the challenges such as logistics for organizing more than 2000 domestic matches across the Indian cricket season for the first time in history, ESPNcricinfo reports.  
Aug 30, 2018 17:08
CHENNAI: More exciting times ahead at the iconic MMRT with the Madras Motor Sports Club hosting two rounds of the FIA Formula 4 South East Asia Championship and the Caterham Motorsport Championship (Asia) over back-to-back weekends of August 31-September 2 and September 7-9.
Aug 21, 2018 15:08
JAMSHEDPUR: Hero Indian Super League franchise Jamshedpur Football Club, in collaboration with Mt Litera Zee School, Jamshedpur (MLZS), has launched its first football school keeping in line with the vision of the club’s grassroots programme.  The training center will cater to kids of the age groups U5, U8, U10 and U12.