Other Sports

In a groundbreaking development, "drone soccer" made its official debut in India. Combining the thrill of aerial robotics with the competitive spirit of soccer, this innovative sport promises to revolutionize the landscape of recreational and professional gaming alike.

Oct 13, 2023 17:10
Cricket (T20), squash, baseball/softball, flag football, and lacrosse (sixes) are the five sports submitted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Executive Board (EB) to the upcoming IOC Session as additional sports for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). 
Oct 12, 2023 18:10
The British & Irish Lions have appointed global sports and culture company IMG as its worldwide licensing agency in a multi-year deal through 2027.  
Oct 12, 2023 18:10
NEW DELHI: The People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) on Thursday announced that India has been given the rights to host the Asian Armwrestling Championships in 2025.  The announcement was made during the Asian Congress held at the World Armwrestling Championship, where the proposal put forth by the PAFI, led by the federation's president Preeti Jhangiani, was unanimously approved.
Oct 12, 2023 17:10
MUMBAI: Financial services company Ambit Thursday announced Indian chess Grandmaster (GM) Vidit Gujrathi as its brand ambassador.  This partnership signifies a significant milestone in Ambit’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to fostering strategic alliances in the world of chess, to help develop the game.
Oct 11, 2023 20:10
PLANO, Texas: Toyota and The National Football League (NFL) jointly announced Tuesday they have entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement designating Toyota as the Official Automotive Partner of the NFL.  With this agreement, Toyota will leverage the year-round NFL calendar as a marketing platform to communicate its brand message to football fans across the U.S.
Oct 10, 2023 14:10
Five sports have been proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee for inclusion at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in five years' time, pending approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  They are cricket, squash, baseball-softball, flag football (a limited-contact version of American football) and lacrosse.
Oct 05, 2023 19:10
PANAJI: IRONMAN, the organisers of long-distance triathlon races around the world, announced their partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, and Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, for the IRONMAN 70.3 India.  The triathlon in Goa is considered one of the world's most significant multi-discipline endurance challenges.
Oct 05, 2023 18:10
NEW YORK: Major League Rugby (MLR) and Legends, a global premium experiences company, have announced a long-term partnership to drive commercial revenue and accelerate growth for the North American professional rugby league.  Through this comprehensive partnership, Legends will manage global partnerships, digital marketing, and business intelligence to drive fan engagement and optimize revenue generation.
Oct 04, 2023 17:10
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) has appointed IMG to drive the development of its new digital and content channels strategy. 
Sep 28, 2023 19:09
PARIS: With Rugby World Cup 2023 in full swing, MatchWornShirt will give fans a unique opportunity. Each of the tournament’s 48 matches will be accompanied by an online auction in which members of the public can place bids on the official match-used balls. The collaboration was facilitated by World Rugby’s global master licensee IMG.