GUWAHATI: Play was called off on the fourth and final day of the Elite Group C, Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Services at Barsapara Cricket Stadium here Thursday as a fallout from the raging protests that have engulfed the state against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha (upper House of…
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Dec 12, 2019 18:12
Rohit Sharma LaLiga's 1st non-football brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma, one of the world’s premier batsmen in the modern era and a football aficionado, has joined hands with LaLiga - Spain’s top division football league as its brand ambassador in India.
He is the first non-footballer in the history of the league to have signed the dotted line with them. Rohit comes on board…
Dec 11, 2019 19:12
Tokyo 2020 offers platform for India’s best Olympic performance: Rijiju
NEW DELHI: Kiren Rijiju, MoS (IC), Youth Affairs and Sports, Wednesday expressed hope that the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics will provide India a good platform to have its best ever performance at the mega event.
Dec 11, 2019 19:12
LaLiga’s OTT platform building new global following
MADRID: New streaming service LaLigaSportsTV has surpassed 400,000 global users. Collecting data from this and other digital platforms is leading to new data-driven campaigns.
In the next ten years, more than 50% of audiovisual revenue will arrive through over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. That’s the opinion of Jose Carlos…
Dec 11, 2019 18:12
India critical to fiscal health of world hockey: FIH CEO
CHENNAI: The Indian men's hockey team is ranked fifth in the world, and the women's team ninth. But when it comes to financial power, it is fast gaining top dog standing.
The International Hockey Federation’s chief executive Thierry Weil has admitted as much while explaining the decision by the FIH to hand India hosting…
Dec 11, 2019 18:12
100+ clubs interested in playing Indian Women’s League: AIFF
NEW DELHI: A significant expansion of the Hero Indian Women's League, which currently comprises 24 teams, is on the anvil, I-League CEO Sunando Dhar has confirmed.
“108 clubs across 14 states have shown interest to play in the Hero Indian Women’s League. The aim is to increase the matches,” Dhar informed the All India Football…
Dec 11, 2019 17:12
AFC Champions League '21: Direct entry for ISL league toppers
NEW DELHI: The league stage winners of the 2019-20 Hero Indian Super League will get a direct entry into the AFC Champions League 2021, while the 2019-20 Hero I-League champions will get a direct slot to the AFC Cup 2021.
This was confirmed by I-League CEO Sunando Dhar, who apprised the All India Football Federation's…
Dec 11, 2019 17:12
Wesley Group to invest Rs2.2bn to develop MP golf course & resort
BHOPAL: The Wesley Group will invest over Rs 2.2 billion to set up an international level 27-hole golf course and a resort hotel near the world famous Sanchi Stupas at Ninod in Raisen district, which hopes to boost sports tourism in Madhya Pradesh.
State chief minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday gave away the "letter of award" to…
Dec 11, 2019 17:12
Harley-Davidson announces India rider training academy initiative
NEW DELHI: India Bike Week 2019 (IBW) witnessed the launch of the global Harley-Davidson Riding Academy for the first time in India, especially curated for the local market conditions by the iconic American motorcycle brand.
Dec 11, 2019 13:12
BARC India appoints Mahendra Upadhyay as chief information officer
MUMBAI: Broadcast Audience Research Council India, the largest TV measurement company in the world, has appointed Mahendra Upadhyay as chief information officer of BARC.
Mahendra is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Telecom, Banking, Retail and Media & Advertising industries with expertise in data…