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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 03, 2019 16:11

FIFA U-17 Women’s WC India 2020 emblem unveiled

MUMBAI: The official emblem for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 was unveiled Saturday during a star-studded launch event at Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India. With exactly one year to go before the tournament kick-off, fans from across India and around the world experienced the excitement and optimism as the official emblem for the tournament was revealed to the public.

Nov 03, 2019 15:11

FIFA launches legal portal

ZURICH: FIFA has launched its new legal portal (legal.fifa.com) to provide direct access to documents of interest to all stakeholders involved in FIFA’s legal and compliance activities.

Nov 02, 2019 12:11

FIA, F1 present regulations for the future; 2021 car revealed

AUSTIN, USA: After more than two years of work involving the most detailed analysis of the sport’s on- and off-track operations, the FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed the future direction of the sport with the publication of a comprehensive set of new regulations that will define the series from 2021 onwards.

Nov 02, 2019 12:11

AIFF signs wide-ranging MoU with German counterpart

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German Football Association (DFB) at its headquarters here. The signing of the agreement coincided with German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nov 01, 2019 09:11

Ganguly says too late to switch Delhi as venue

KOLKATA: Despite the massive pollution and smog in Delhi, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh would take place as scheduled. Pointing out that the contest could not be cancelled at the last minute, Ganguly, however, also said the board will be careful henceforth while selecting venues in the post-Diwali period.

Nov 01, 2019 08:11

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India emblem launch on Nov 2

MUMBAI: The official emblem of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 will be unveiled at a ceremony here on Saturday. The occasion will mark one year to go for the second FIFA tournament that India will host next year.

Nov 01, 2019 08:11

Road to Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom on boxing ambassadors group

TOKYO: India's MC Mary Kom is among ten athlete ambassadors who have been appointed by the Olympic Boxing Task Force (BTF) to engage with and represent boxers in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Oct 31, 2019 20:10

WIFA Women’s League 2019-2020 set for kick-off

MUMBAI: A total of 18 teams will be competing for the top honours in the WIFA Women's Football League 2019-2020, which is scheduled to commence at the Cooperage ground from Friday. There are 11 teams from Mumbai, four from Pune, two from Kolhapur and one from Satara participating in this tournament, which is scheduled to finish on December 22.

Oct 31, 2019 19:10

World Table Tennis to house ITTF’s commercial assets

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The executive committee of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) met recently in Chengdu, China, and agreed on the following key decisions: 1. To fully go ahead with new commercial vehicle World Table Tennis under the proposed structure presented by the Tender’s Selection Panel.

Oct 30, 2019 16:10

Eden Gardens to host India’s first ever Day-Night Test match

MUMBAI: Acting on expected lines, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced that the second Test match of the upcoming Bangladesh tour of India, scheduled to be played in Kolkata from November 22nd, will be India’s first Day-Night Test match.

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