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May 22, 2019 12:05

Intl Swimming League covers 7 cities in US, Europe

NEW YORK: Olympic Gold medalists and champion swimmers across the globe will hit the water sprinting this October in the International Swimming League's (ISL) inaugural season, which will take place in seven cities across the US and Europe.

The season will culminate in December at a custom-built pool in the heart of Las Vegas…

May 22, 2019 12:05

Can more female leaders make golf more profitable?

BASEL, Switzerland: More female club managers, course superintendents and golf course architects would drive greater profitability in the golf industry, according to a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in business.

Liz Dimmock, founder and CEO of Women Ahead, an award-winning social impact organization committed to…

May 22, 2019 12:05

Race to Rugby World Cup 2019: Cyclists reach Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Cyclists Ron Rutland and James Owens have arrived in Chandigarh as part of their Race to Rugby World Cup 2019. This unique initiative is aimed at providing disadvantaged children and young people in Asia an opportunity to participate in sports and learn vital life skills through rugby for development program ChildFund Pass…

May 22, 2019 10:05

25 b'cast partners to t'cast ICC WC in 200+ territories

DUBAI: The ICC have announced the broadcast and digital distribution plans for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, providing cricket fans across the world with the widest range of platforms to access the tournament across  television, radio and digital platforms, as well as news, in cinemas, at Fan Parks and via other media rights…

May 22, 2019 10:05

GroupM ups Prasanth Kumar to South Asia CEO

MUMBAI: GroupM Asia Pacific has promoted GroupM South Asia COO Prasanth Kumar (PK), to CEO.

May 21, 2019 16:05

Star details 'personalising' strategy implemented for IPL 2019

MUMBAI: Further personalising the experience for fans this year, Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster used a combination of technology, newly introduced dedicated regional channels, a rousing campaign and a host of programming initiatives to broaden the outreach and experience even further for the VIVO Indian Premier League…

May 21, 2019 16:05

SCOTT Sports India announces their 1st female motorsports athlete

NEW DELHI: SCOTT Sports India, a subsidiary of SCOTT Sports SA, a Swiss producer of bicycles, motorsports gear, sportswear and winter equipment, has announced Aishwarya Pissay, winner of four national titles in road racing and two national titles in Indian National Rally Championship, as its first female athlete.

May 21, 2019 15:05

Mastercard teams with Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, Arsenal Women FC

LONDON: Mastercard, one of the world’s most active sponsors of major sporting events, is strengthening its commitment to women’s football.

The credit card company has become the latest major brand to claim a slice of women’s football after signing up to become the first major official partner for both Olympique Lyonnais…

May 21, 2019 15:05

Ganguly to bat for My11Circle as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has joined My11Circle as its brand ambassador, the online fantasy gaming website has announced.

Promoted by PlayGames 24×7 Pvt. Ltd. (which operates one of the largest online rummy websites RummyCircle and social gaming portal Ultimate Games), My11Circle is one of the recent…

May 21, 2019 15:05

CoA sets BCCI election date for 22 October

NEW DELHI: The long awaited elections for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be held on 22 October, Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai said Tuesday.

The three-member CoA, has run Indian cricket for more than two years now, reached the decision after a meeting here.

The Supreme Court-…