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AICF seeks govt, sponsor support to bid for world title match

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Apr 25, 2024 13:04

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The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is assessing the possibility of hosting the World Chess Championship in India with the 17-year-old chess Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh qualifying to challenge world champion China's GM Ding Liren.

The match will be played in November. Hosting rights will be awarded by FIDE, the world body, through a bidding process.

Apr 25, 2024 13:04

1st edition of ‘Cue Sports Premier League’ to be held from May 4

Multiple-time world champion Pankaj Advani and national women's title holder Vidya Pillai will be among several stars lending heft to the inaugural Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL), to be held here from May 4 to 10.

Apr 25, 2024 13:04

UFC, Morgan & Morgan marketing partnership

UFC, Morgan & Morgan agree multi-yr mktng partnership renewal

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and part of TKO Group Holdings, together with Morgan & Morgan, America's largest injury law firm, Wednesday announced a multi-year renewal of their U.S. marketing partnership in which Morgan & Morgan will strategically activate its brand within a selection of key high-profile UFC assets.

Apr 23, 2024 21:04

Novak Djokovic Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024

Nole is Laureus world sportsman; Spanish women among top winners

Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles were among the big winners in Madrid on Sunday night, as Spain was at the centre of world sport with an unrivalled collection of sport’s greatest talents celebrating the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Apr 22, 2024 20:04

FIDE Candidates win: Gukesh youngest-ever challenger for world title

Chennai teen sensation D Gukesh created history on Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever Candidates winner in Toronto. He also became the youngest World Championship challenger, and only the second Indian to win the Candidates after legend Viswanathan Anand.

Apr 19, 2024 18:04

EFI announces 41 events in 24-25 equestrian calendar

NEW DELHI: The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has announced an extensive calendar of 41 competitions for the 2024-25 season, that includes many firsts.

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Bodyarmor is NHL's new sports drink, replacing BioSteel

NEW YORK: The NHL and NHL Players' Association on Tuesday announced a multi-year North American agreement with Bodyarmor Sports Drink to be the league’s official sports drink. Bodyarmor replaces BioSteel in that department after BioSteel filed for bankruptcy last year.

Apr 17, 2024 18:04

MLB inks water sponsorship with BlueTriton Brands

STAMFORD, Conn.: The new baseball season is here, and Major League Baseball has a new big league partner. BlueTriton Brands have been announced as the Official Water of MLB for at least the next three years and will be activating at MLB Jewel Events, including the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard and the World Series presented by Capital One.

Apr 12, 2024 19:04

Women’s Rugby League launches player-run TikTok account

Rugby League Friday launched two brand new social channels dedicated to the Women’s game – including what it claims is "the world’s first TikTok account run exclusively by players".

Apr 10, 2024 20:04

Summer Olympic feds exclude IBA; grant asst membership to ICC

The 48th General Assembly of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations, which convened Tuesday in Birmingham, United Kingdom, excluded the International Boxing Association (IBA) as an ASOIF Member.

Apr 10, 2024 20:04

World Athletics introduces prize money for Olympic gold medallists

In a landmark decision, World Athletics has today (10 April) announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games, financially rewarding athletes for achieving the pinnacle of sporting success, starting at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.

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