3 sports ministers had warned PM on OC, Kalmadi

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July 4, Vol 01, Issue 669

TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES

Barely a week after Manmohan Singh had downplayed warnings raised by then sports minister Mani Shankar Aiyar against Suresh Kalmadi, letters made public have put the Prime Minister in an uncomfortable spot.

Lanka govt decree gives intl cricket rights to state-owned media

Sri Lankan government awards exclusive television and radio rights for international cricket matches played in Sri Lanka to state-owned media.

Building fan base and youth development key to success: Lajong coach

Undaunted by news of clubs like Mahindra and JCT pulling out of the I-League Shillong Lajong coach Pradhyum Reddy believes the sport is all set to take off.

Autonomy and BCCI’s... oops, ICC’s empty salvo!

VIEW FROM THE GROUND - While the ICC has ordered its member boards to stay away from government interference, the FIH offers a MORE sensible model on how to ensure autonomy, as well as proper functioning, through the government.

Shiv Sena to back Vengsarkar for MCA polls

Shiv Sena throws its weght behind cricketer-turned-administrator Dilip Vengsarkar for the Mumbai Cricket Association presidential poll even as incumbent Sharad Pawar looks all set to confirm his candidature.

Record 32 tourneys in ITTF junior circuit 2012

A comprehensive programme with no less than 12 countries – India, Brazil, China, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Slovenia, Sweden – have opted to host Premium events.

Wifa to launch grassroots coaching programme

In a bid to address the crying need for qualified coaches, Western Indian Football Association will soon be launching a coaching programme for coaches at the grassroots level.

Feature - The Anatomy of a Sports Licensing and Merchandising Agreement

Sport has undergone such a revolutionary change over the past decade that today it constitutes a fascinating industry with the potential to generate substantial revenue for those involved in it. Much of this revenue is generated through the organisation of sports events, sale of broadcast rights and marketing of products related to the participating sportsmen, governing bodies and event organisers.

FROM THE HOME PAGE

COMMENTARY
	2011 European Grand Prix: Sutil Scores For Force India; Narain Creates History THE 2011 European Grand Prix in Valencia was some-what of a bore-fest as we saw Sebastian Vettel grab yet another pole-to-flag victory. Vettel is seemingly trotting away in the Driver’s championship table as the fight for the second spot in the championship intensifies between Mark Webber and Jenson Button.

INTERVIEW
	'In India, opportunity is going to be in number 2 & 3 sport' - RICHARD Brinkman, - The head of sports of KantarSport, the leading specialist sports and entertainment research firm

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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

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Govt Inc alone matches India Inc's top-ten in market wealth (The Economic Times )

CRICKET

Full-strength Indian team for England tour (SportzPower )
Fletcher 'England bonus' claim is bogus: BCCI (The Times Of India )
Sharad Pawar pads up for another innings at MCA (Business Standard )

FOOTBALL

Haryana to come up with football academies in Gurgaon, Rohtak(The Times Of India )
SPL chief sees more than just Old Firm blood lust in Scottish football's surging TV figures(Scotland On Sunday )

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