The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Laureus Sport for Good have announced a ground-breaking collaboration that will see both organisations each invest $1 million into a two-year programme to advance youth education and employability through sport in Africa.
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Jul 31, 2018 17:07
LONDON: UK Sport, the British government-backed sports investment agency has claimed that sporting events have raised more than 130 million GBP ($176 million) since the Olympic and Paralympic Games were conducted in the capital city since in 2012. It has been exactly six years since the marquee sporting competition took place.
Jul 30, 2018 17:07
MUMBAI: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games’ official partners, Tokyo Metro and East Japan Railway Company (JR East) have collaborated for a joint venture called ‘Tokyo Sports Station’ which will educate people on the sports to be played at the event and the highlights of the past editions on display screens inside the trains of the city.
Jul 28, 2018 15:07
NEW DELHI: The All India Council of Sports (AICS) at its 10th annual meeting on Friday urged the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSF) and chief ministers of all states to provide athletes with medical insurance, Press Trust of India reports.
Jul 26, 2018 15:07
TOKYO: The organising committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) has become a part of the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide initiative by the UN that will aid businesses in developing their strategies and operations in lieu with 10 basic principles spanning across human rights, labour regulations, the environment and anti-corruption measures.
Jul 26, 2018 13:07
TOKYO: Japanese automobile giant Toyota will ensure that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games will experience its innovative initiative called ‘Mobility for All’.
Jul 26, 2018 12:07
NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) might bid for the hosting rights of an Olympic qualifying tournament next year, continuing its efforts to bring big-ticket events to the country.
Jul 25, 2018 16:07
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) upped its involvement in the growing industry of eSports, announcing the creation of a new platform called ‘Esports Liaison Group’ in partnership with Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF).
Jul 24, 2018 18:07
MANCHESTER: Premier League champions Manchester City replaced their official shirt sponsor Etihad Airways’ logo with that of the Special Olympics World Games during their match against Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup.
Jul 23, 2018 18:07
NEW DELHI: Sports India (erstwhile Sports Authority of India) has announced that 743 youngsters were selected for a scholarship programme under the Khelo India Talent Identification Development scheme.
Jul 23, 2018 17:07
TOKYO: The organisers of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020 introduced both the events’ mascots at a special naming ceremony in the Japanese capital on Sunday.
The mascots were decided following a voting process across Japanese schools globally and 75% of elementary schools in Japan between December 2017 and February 2018.