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.

Feb 06, 2020 18:02
NEW DELHI: In a bid to further provide state-of-the-art facilities to junior and sub-junior hockey players across the country, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Hockey India Thursday announced the establishment of high performance hockey centres in seven different locations across India, which will be set up with the objective of producing positive outcomes for field hockey at the 2024 and 2028 editions of the Olympic Gam
Feb 06, 2020 17:02
COLOMBO: ASICS India, a subsidiary of the Japanese sports performance brand, has lined up an aggressive expansion plan to further grow its business with the launch of a new concept store at One Galle Face here, through the local footwear major D Samson & Sons.
Jan 31, 2020 15:01
MIES, Switzerland: The International Basketball Federation announced Thursday that Bengaluru will host the FIBA 3x3 Olympic qualifying tournament from March 18th to March 22, 2020. "We are excited to welcome teams from 36 different countries to Bengaluru, a city which has played host to successful FIBA competitions in recent history", said BFI president Govindaraj Kempareddy.
Jan 30, 2020 19:01
KOCHI: Serie A giants AC Milan are all set to open three international academies in Kerala in collaboration with local company Calicut Sports City LLP this year. 
Jan 29, 2020 12:01
MUMBAI: The Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy (TMGA) Tuesday announced the launch of its first cricket academy and sports centre in the world at DY Patil Navi Mumbai, with the stated aim of creating world class cricketers. 
Jan 27, 2020 19:01
BHUBANESWAR: After the success of the recently concluded 3rd Khelo India Youth Games, which witnessed over 10,000 participants from across India taking part in the U-17 and U-21 age categories, the Odisha state government, under the aegis of Sports Authority of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will host the first-ever Khelo India University Games at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhu
Jan 23, 2020 17:01
ZURICH: In 2022, the FIFA World Cup will be held in the Arab world for the first time, in a fast-growing economy and in the most geographically compact area since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1930.  As any host, Qatar presents common and unique challenges to be addressed, as well as unparalleled opportunities to leave a lasting positive legacy beyond the event.
Jan 22, 2020 18:01
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: I-League side Gokulam FC inaugurated its fifth football academy in the Venpalavattom suburb of Thiruvananthapuram recently.  The academy, the first by Gokulam FC in south Kerala, launched in association with Sparta Sports Arena, a city-based sports club, will serve to find and nurture young talents from the region, New Indian Express reports.  
Jan 22, 2020 18:01
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India Wednesday invited Request for Proposal (RPF) to acquire the right and obligation to provide LED Services for the next three years of the VIVO Indian Premier League – from 2020 to 2022. Interested parties can seek clarification related to the RFP till January 28 and the deadline for proposal submission is February 5 by 11 am.
Jan 21, 2020 17:01
KOLKATA: The National Basketball Association (NBA) India is "collaborating with all the stakeholders" to make a league in the country a reality at the earliest, Rajesh Sethi, managing director of its India business, has told IANS. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had spoken of launching a league in India during his visit for the first-ever NBA Games in the country last October.