Investments

DALLAS, TX: Pickleball, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, is going after a new frontier - India. The United Pickleball Association (UPA), which was created after a merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association in the US last February, and India-based Global Sports have inked a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to the country.

As a part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives to the country, promoting the rapidly-growing sport to a young market. 

Jun 30, 2022 10:06
MUMBAI: India’s most valuable startup BYJU'S, which has just extended its Team India shirt sponsor deal with the BCCI for another 18 months (until the end of 2023), is on a major cost-cutting exercise. 
Jun 29, 2022 13:06
VIRGINIA WATER, UK: The DP World Tour and the PGA Tour have moved to significantly strengthen not only their existing alliance but also help develop players to compete at the pinnacle of men’s professional golf, by unveiling a ground-breaking new 13-year operational joint venture partnership.
Jun 29, 2022 13:06
MUMBAI: A tinge of Bollywood has been added to Ultimate Kho Kho with popular singer Badshah joining the league as co-owner of the Mumbai franchise alongside film producer, developer and sports enthusiast, Punit Balan. The Mumbai-based team completes the line-up for the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho, which will take off later this year.
Jun 28, 2022 18:06
NEW DELHI: Sports marketing company Rhiti Group, fronted by Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni, has announced a partnership with Mumbai based convenience services provider Stanvee "to help elevate their brand experience and public profile". 
Jun 27, 2022 06:06
NEW DELHI (June 07): In a massive boost for Ultimate Kho Kho, corporate giants Adani Group and GMR Group have acquired the Gujarat and Telangana franchises respectively in the league, which is poised for a 2022 launch with an aim to promote the homegrown sport.
Jun 27, 2022 04:06
DOHA, Qatar: Group ONE Holdings(ONE) and Media City Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a strategic long-term partnership, collaborating in the production and development of a wide range of global content in Qatar across multiple media sectors, including original programming, studio shows, and esports, that will strengthen Qatar’s growing media ecosystem.
Jun 26, 2022 17:06
NEW DELHI: In what can be termed as a massive boost to the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK), the Odisha government has taken ownership of a team in the soon-to-be-launched professional league. It will be the second direct sports venture for the Odisha government, which also owned a team — Kalinga Lancers — in the Hockey India League in 2013.
May 20, 2022 18:05
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee Friday published its 2021 Annual Report, following its approval by the IOC Members on the final day of the 139th IOC Session, held remotely from Olympic House here.
May 20, 2022 17:05
NEW YORK: Major League Cricket (MLC), promoted by Times Group-led American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), USA Cricket's commercial rights partner, has announced an initial close of a $44 million Series A and A1 fundraising round. 
May 19, 2022 17:05
RAJKOT: Marwadi University (MU), which has a declared commitment to nurturing future athletes across all sporting categories, asserts it has till date invested over Rs 8 cr (Rs 80 million) with a plan to build a strong sporting ecosystem to complement academics.