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DALLAS, TX: Pickleball, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, is going after a new frontier - India. The United Pickleball Association (UPA), which was created after a merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association in the US last February, and India-based Global Sports have inked a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to the country.

As a part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives to the country, promoting the rapidly-growing sport to a young market. 

Apr 10, 2024 20:04
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
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.
Apr 09, 2024 19:04
Delhi-based Omaxe Ltd announced Monday that the realty firm's wholly owned subsidiary and SPV - Worldstreet Sports Center - will be developing India's first integrated multi sports facility consisting of an international cricket and football stadium, an indoor stadium along with a retail and hospitality hub spread across an area of 50.40 acres in Delhi's Dwarka area for around Rs 1,500 crore ($180 million). 
Apr 09, 2024 19:04
NEW YORK: KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Group TopCo GmbH, including the AstroTurf, Polytan, Rekortan and Laykold brands. Completion of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. 
Apr 09, 2024 19:04
Eveready Industries India, a battery brand reinforces the teachings of its Ultima Alkaline Battery campaign, ‘Khelenge to Sikhenge’ in collaboration with its new brand ambassador Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic gold medallist and World no. 1 men's javelin star. The brand is focusing on enhancing its connection with youth, recognising kids as natural scientists who thrive on experimentation and learning through play.
Apr 09, 2024 19:04
Athletes Unlimited has appointed CNN Worldwide and Bloomberg administration veteran Allie Kleva as chief growth officer of the the US-based network of professional women's sports leagues. ,
Apr 09, 2024 19:04
AMSTERDAM: The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts will be changing its field of play for international, amateur MMA competitions from a ring to the fenced ‘MMA Arena’ to continue its athlete first approach, following a decision made by the GAMMA executive board during its first full meeting as a new board.
Apr 05, 2024 20:04
NEW DELHI: In line with its commitment to sports, Coca-Cola India, through its foundation, has inked a three-year partnership with the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation. 
Apr 05, 2024 20:04
BENGALURU: Dame Valerie Adams, the iconic shot putter, a four-time World Champion and two-time Olympic medallist has been named the International Event Ambassador for the 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru to be held on Sunday, 28th April 2024.
Apr 05, 2024 20:04
LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and sleep aid company Hostage Tape have announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.