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BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son from Kaiserganjj for LS polls

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May 02, 2024 18:05

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If last year's elections for the Wrestling Federation of India's executive council was all about proxy candidates whose main claim to fame was absolute loyalty to the WFI's former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh follows an identical template.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is fielding Karan Bhushan Singh, son of the sitting MP Brij Bhushan. It is worth noting that Karan was last year anointed by his father as his replacement for presidentship of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association.

Mar 17, 2021 13:03

‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’: Republic TV to t'cast

SINGAPORE: ONE Championship (ONE), Wednesday announced that reality television series, The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, will premiere in India on Republic TV on 20 March, with new episodes airing every Saturday.

Mar 16, 2021 13:03

Bajrang Punia associates with the sports nutrition brand

NEW DELHI: Optimum Nutrition, which lays claim to being the world's #1 selling sports nutrition powder brand, is associating with Bajrang Punia for all his dietary supplement requirements. Optimum Nutrition Inc is part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition and has been in the market for more than 30 years.

Feb 08, 2021 18:02

WWE reports record 2020 revenues, offers 2021 business outlook

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Feb 08, 2021 18:02

UWW switches Wrestling World C'ships host after CAS Russia ruling

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland: United World Wrestling has confirmed that due to the recent adverse ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport towards the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, the location of the 2022 and 2023 Senior World Championships have been shuffled.

Feb 05, 2021 19:02

Celeb engagement app ropes in ex-WWE star The Great Khali

NEW DELHI: Former WWE superstar 'The Great Khali' has joined Indian celebrity engagement app Unlu, Khali (real name Dalip Singh Rana), a one time Punjab policeman also who comes from a humble background, created history by becoming the first Indian WWE World champion. His journey from a small village to becoming an international name has inspired many.

Jan 29, 2021 17:01

SPSN to broadcast WWE Royal Rumble 2021 on February 1

Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), home to the best of WWE action in India, will telecast WWE Royal Rumble on February 1, 2021. The event held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida will be aired in the Indian subcontinent on SONY TEN 1 (in English) and SONY TEN 3 (in Hindi) channels from 5.30 am IST.

Jan 27, 2021 13:01

Panini to replace Topps as UFC’s global trading card licensee

LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, Tuesday announced a new, multi-year licensing agreement with Panini America, the world’s largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company. The agreement ends UFC’s relationship with Topps, which had held the contract since 2009.

Jan 25, 2021 15:01

COVID protocols get heave-ho at wrestling natls, SAI DG upset

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) director-general Sandip Pradhan has said that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for competitions has to be adhered to strictly.

Jan 18, 2021 17:01

WrestleMania set for Tampa Bay in '21; Dallas in '22; LA in '23

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has announced upcoming host cities for its annual pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, from 2021-23.

Jan 14, 2021 12:01

Abu Dhabi Media announces UFC Arabia on STARZPLAY

DUBAI, UAE: Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE's leading public service broadcaster, and STARZPLAY, the region's fastest-growing subscription video on-demand service, Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to live-stream UFC events across the MENA. The launch comes ahead of UFC Fight Island's return to Abu Dhabi from January 16, and the eagerly anticipated bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier on January 24.

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