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Sep 28, 2018 14:09

ITF selects Madrid to host Davis Cup finals in 2019 & 2020

MADRID: The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the game’s apex governing body announced Thursday that Spain’s Madrid will be host city of the first two editions of the revamped Davis Cup finals competition in 2019 and 2020. Madrid was chosen ahead of French city, Lille.

Sep 28, 2018 13:09

Germany sees off Turkey challenge to host Euro 2024

NYON: UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin declared that Germany has been selected to host the Euro 2024 championships at a ceremony held at the European governing body’s headquarters in the Swiss city on Thursday.

Germany’s main challenger was Turkey as the 17-member UEFA Executive Committee studied and analyzed the final…

Sep 28, 2018 13:09

Mary Kom to promote Tribes India’s ‘Punch Tantra’ collection free of cost

NEW DELHI: The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), the apex governing body of tribal businesses in India under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs named champion boxer Mary Kom as the brand ambassador of ‘Tribes India’ and its “Punch Tantra” Diwali collection at a function in the city on Thursday.

Sep 28, 2018 13:09

Padukone-Dravid Centre of Excellence to host Bengaluru Sports Fest in December

BENGALURU: The southern city of Bengaluru is all set to have its first ever ‘Bengaluru Sports Fest’ on 8-9 December 2018 that aims to inculcate sports as a culture to be followed by every Indian family in the city and state, Press Trust of India reports. The festival would be conducted under the aegis of Sports Excellence Trust at the…

Sep 28, 2018 13:09

Gurugram selected as host city for Deaf ICC T20 WC 2018

NEW DELHI: The Deaf Cricket Society (DCS), the apex governing body of cricket for the deaf in India announced Thursday that Gurugram will be hosting the Deaf ICC T20 World Cup this year from 23-30 November. The eight-day tournament will see participation from over 200 players from countries including England, Australia, Sri Lanka,…

Sep 28, 2018 12:09

Kohli or no, India attracts highest Asia Cup TV ratings  

MUMBAI: India’s matches at the Asia Cup 2018 in the UAE ensured that Star Sports, the tournament’s official broadcaster topped the television charts as per BARC India’s Week 38 data.

Star’s marketing campaign #KnockThemOut especially that focused on India playing Pakistan in an ODI for the first time in more than year on 19…

Sep 27, 2018 16:09

Bengaluru FC scores 3-year Nissin association

BENGALURU: Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC named Nissin as its official instant noodles partner in a multi-year deal on Wednesday. The Japanese giant will be involved for the first time in Indian sport, having top notch global sponsorship deals with Premier League club Manchester United and tennis stars Kei Nishikori and…

Sep 27, 2018 16:09

KBL extends association with Puneri Paltan

PUNE: Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) will co-sponsor the Puneri Paltan team for the second time for the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).       

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), India's leading pump manufacturer, will again co-sponsor the Puneri Paltan, representing Pune, in the 6th season of the Pro Kabaddi…

Sep 27, 2018 15:09

Malaysia’s Petronas strengthens investment in MotoGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s leading oil and gas MNC, Petronas has extended its sponsorship deal with MotoGP till the end of 2020 which will see the company trackside advertising at their home track, Sepang International Circuit, and Buriram International Circuit – hosts to the Malaysia and Thailand Grand Prix respectively.  

Sep 27, 2018 15:09

Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY plugs in assn with ABB

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UK: Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY has announced an agreement with technology leader ABB to serve as the Official Charging Partner for the new Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series.