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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…

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.

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman and LOC…

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. 

One female and one male ambassador per region will take on the role of engaging with the boxing community both in person…

Nov 01, 2019 08:11

Minerva Punjab FC renamed Punjab Football Club

CHANDIGARH: Former I-League champion Minerva Punjab FC has been renamed as Punjab Football Club, a statement from the club said.

All teams of Minerva Punjab FC will now be known as Punjab Football Club as per an agreement with the club's co-owner and 50% stakeholder Round Glass Sports Private Ltd.

Round Glass Sports…

Nov 01, 2019 02:11

ITW Consulting appoints SPN’s Deep Drona as chief biz officer

MUMBAI: Sports management company ITW Consulting, an affiliate of Global Sports Commerce, has appointed Deep Drona as a chief business officer. 

The company specialises in crafting and executing multi-faceted brand management solutions across sports, entertainment, and media.

Drona comes to ITW Consulting from Sony…

Nov 01, 2019 01:11

Kingfisher FC Goa assoc sponsor for 3rd yr running

GOA: Kingfisher is back as the associate sponsor with the football club FC Goa for the 2019/20 season.

This season of the Indian Super League will see the two sides step into their third year as partners.

Kingfisher is one of the most recognizable brands in India and has established itself as a standout in the fields…

Nov 01, 2019 01:11

EbixCash joins Delhi Capitals as principal sponsor

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals Thursday announced the joining of EbixCash, India’s largest financial exchange disruptor, as one of its principal sponsors for the upcoming season of the VIVO IPL. 

The financial and insurance service player will be associated with Delhi Capitals for two seasons of the…

Nov 01, 2019 00:11

Wearable technology to debut at Next Gen ATP Finals

LONDON: For the first time on the ATP Tour, players will be permitted to use wearable technology in competition this year during the Next Gen ATP Finals, to be held 5-9 November at the Allianz Cloud in Milan.

The data collected will allow players and coaches at the 21-and-under event to quantify the demands of the competition…

Nov 01, 2019 00:11

Nitto ATP Finals teams up with Marriott Bonvoy

LONDON: The ATP has announced a new marketing partnership between the global travel programme Marriott Bonvoy and the Nitto ATP Finals, the ATP’s season finale. 

This year’s Nitto ATP Finals, featuring the world’s best eight qualified singles players and doubles teams of the season, will be played at The O2 in London from 10-…

Nov 01, 2019 00:11

Extreme E confirms Desert location in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Extreme E Thursday named the third of its five race locations, confirming that the Desert leg of the new electric rally championship being developed using electric SUVs, will take place in Saudi Arabia, with a number of potential routes currently being examined.