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MotoGP Bharat back on track as UP govt becomes co-promoter

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May 23, 2024 18:05

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The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped in to rescue the MotoGP race in India, assuring the commercial rights holders Dorna that all financial obligations will be met "by the end of this week".

Motorsport.com had reported on May 13 that the Buddh International Circuit round, scheduled for 20-22 September, was set to be axed from the calendar after the race promoter Fairstreet Sports "breached contract terms" with Dorna Sports (read non-payment of dues).

Nov 09, 2019 16:11

IFSG appoints Mumbai ex-DGP AN Roy as strategic advisor

MUMBAI: The Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG) on Friday announced the appointment of Mumbai's former police chief AN Roy as its strategic advisor. Roy, whose contribution to the police force has been commendable, will play a strategic role and work closely with the IFSG board members to create guidelines for responsible industry practices.

Nov 08, 2019 16:11

SAI’s Mission Olympic Cell clears proposals worth Rs7m in 7 sports

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) ‘Mission Olympic Cell’ has cleared financial proposals amounting to more than Rs 7 million across seven sports, PTI reports.

Nov 06, 2019 19:11

Odisha govt paid out Rs670m for hosting Hockey WC 2018

BUBANESWAR: Nearly 11 months after the conclusion of the Hockey World Cup in the city, the state government revealed the expenditures incurred for hosting the showpiece event in the state.

Nov 06, 2019 16:11

IPL GC puts on hold proposal for 'friendlies abroad'

MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League governing council has put on hold, for the time being, a proposal from some IPL franchises for "friendlies abroad" till it has clarity on the ICC's Futures Tours Programme (FTP). While the matter came up for discussion, a senior IPL governing council member told PTI that "it's been discussed and the matter has been filed".

Nov 06, 2019 16:11

Kolkata to host IPL players' auction on Dec 19

MUMBAI: The players' auction for the next Indian Premier League will be held on December 19 in Kolkata, the IPL governing council decided at a meeting here on Tuesday. The players' auction, being conducted for the first time in Kolkata, is the home turf of BCCI president Sourav Gangulay as well as the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders franchise.

Nov 06, 2019 13:11

I-League 2019-20 fixtures released; t'cast details awaited

MUMBAI: The 2019-20 Hero I-League season fixtures have been been made available to the participating clubs. The 2019-20 I-League season will kick-start November 30 with Aizawl FC facing Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and Gokulam Kerala hosting NEROCA FC.

Nov 05, 2019 15:11

Yuvraj backs strong players' association

MUMBAI: Yuvraj Singh appears to have found his voice post retirement now that he is free of the long (and vindictive) arm of the BCCI. The champion soutpaw has now championed the need to institute a players' association to protect the interests of Indian cricketers.

Nov 05, 2019 10:11

ITF shifts India-Pak Davis Cup tie away from Pakistan

MUMBAI: Months of effort by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) has paid off! The International Tennis Federation announced late Monday that the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group I tie between India and Pakistan, which was scheduled to be contested in Islamabad on November 29-30, will be played at a neutral venue.

Nov 04, 2019 09:11

Delhi T20I: Team India silent on 'apocalyptic' conditions; nuff said

REMEMBER THE FANFARE with which the domestic media received the announcement by the BCCI that it had officially given sanction for the formation of the Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA), made up of retired cricketers?

Nov 03, 2019 17:11

Naveen Patnaik receives FIH President's Award

BHUBANESWAR: The International Hockey Federation Saturday officially honoured Naveen Patnaik with the prestigious FIH President’s Award in recognition for the Odisha Chief Minister's contribution to the sticks game in particular and sports as a whole.

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