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AICF seeks govt, sponsor support to bid for world title match

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Apr 25, 2024 13:04

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The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is assessing the possibility of hosting the World Chess Championship in India with the 17-year-old chess Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh qualifying to challenge world champion China's GM Ding Liren.

The match will be played in November. Hosting rights will be awarded by FIDE, the world body, through a bidding process.

Apr 09, 2024 19:04

Omaxe arm to build Rs1500cr multi-sports facility in Delhi

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

KPS Capital Partners to acquire AstroTurf maker Sport Group

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 charges 'Javelin Man' Neeraj Chopra in latest TVC

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 names Allie Kleva as chief growth officer

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

GAMMA to use ‘MMA Arena’ for its future championships

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

Coca-Cola India Anju Bobby Sports Foundation

Coca-Cola India partners with Anju Bobby Sports Foundation

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

TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 Valerie Adams

World 10K B'luru intl ambassador is shot put icon Valerie Adams

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

UFC names Hostage Tape global sleep aid partner

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.

Apr 02, 2024 19:04

U.S. Polo Assn. targeting $1bn retail sales in India

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla: USPA Global has announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has delivered a record $2.4 billion in global retail sales in 2023.

Mar 28, 2024 18:03

Paris '24: IOC TOP sponsor Samsung inks deals with 3 Oly sports

IOC TOP sponsor Samsung has announced new agreements to support competitions for three of the Olympics' newest sports in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Games.

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