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Nov 19, 2019 16:11

Jonty Rhodes on board GSK's online training platform

MUMBAI: Boost, one of GSK’s leading brands in health food drinks category, has collaborated with retired South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes to train sports enthusiasts on its online platform – Boostcamp. 

On Boostcamp, Rhodes, who is regarded as one of the greatest fielders in the history of cricket, will be sharing his…

Nov 18, 2019 20:11

Hockey Pro League 2020: Kalinga to host India's home games


LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Monday confirmed the venues and match timings of the second edition of the 2020 Hockey Pro League, which will be played between 11 January and 28 June 2020.

Bhubaneswar will host India's home matches, the sport's governing body announced on Monday. 

The 144…

Nov 18, 2019 19:11

IOC checks in to major global Olympic partnership with Airbnb

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb Monday announced a significant agreement to support the Olympic Movement through to 2028. The nine-year, five-Games partnership is designed to create a new standard for hosting that will be a win for host cities, a win for spectators and fans, and a win for athletes.

Nov 18, 2019 15:11

Man City kicks off 3-city India trophy tour

MUMBAI: Manchester City is bringing its silverware to three cities in India from 16th to 24th November to celebrate with fans as part of the final stop on its global trophy tour, presented by Etihad Airways. 

The Trophy Tour is a part of a club celebration after making football history by becoming the first English football…

Nov 18, 2019 15:11

Ritu Phogat earns dominant victory in MMA debut

MUMBAI: Indian wrestling superstar Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat made a successful mixed martial arts and ONE Championship debut, putting together a dominant performance en route to a technical knockout victory over South Korea’s Nam Hee Kim.

Phogat immediately scored on a takedown in the opening seconds of the bout. She…

Nov 18, 2019 15:11

Kerala Blasters sponsor Skyfoam launches limited edition mattress

KOCHI: Skyfoam Mattresses, from the house of Periyar Polymers, a prominent name in the forefront of the bedding industry and the Main sponsor of Kerala Blasters FC for the 2019-20 season, launches a premium Blasters Limited edition mattress exclusively for the KBFC Fans.

Nov 18, 2019 15:11

SAP, Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team power up partnership

WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (SAP) today announced that the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team is using the SAP HANA® platform and the SAP® Sports One solution to prepare for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team will make its debut at the first race of the season…

Nov 18, 2019 15:11

Sarita Devi elected to AIBA Athletes Commission

LAUSANNE: Six boxers from 5 continents were elected as members of AIBA Athletes Commission. Two of them – one man and one woman – will be elected as chairperson and vice chairperson and serve as AIBA EC members.

The election of the Athletes Commission members was organized during AIBA Men and Women World Boxing Championships…

Nov 18, 2019 12:11

IAAF name, brand switch to World Athletics completed

LAUSANNE: The International Association of Athletics Federations is now officially World Athletics, a statement said. 

"We're now World Athletics," the sport's international governing body said on its website. "Welcome to the new World Athletics website, the place to come for all things about our wonderful sport. We'll be…

Nov 18, 2019 11:11

IOC awards Japan Consortium media rights through to 2032


LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the Japan Consortium (JC) the broadcast rights in Japan for the Olympic Games during the period from 2026 to 2032.

The broadcaster has acquired the exclusive television and digital broadcast rights with a commitment to broadcast its most comprehensive…