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Jan 21, 2017 14:01

PM calls for institutional backing to push sport

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday stressed on the need for an "institutional arrangement" that enables excellence in sports. Modi noted that the Union government as well as all state governments would be keen to popularize sports. 

The Prime Minister further said there is a strong need for proper mapping at the…

Jan 21, 2017 14:01

SC modifies tenure order; to name BCCI admins on Jan 24

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court provided a huge lifeline to India's beleaguered cricket administrators Friday, modifying its earlier order to state that the nine-year cumulative period would be applicable separately to the BCCI and state associations subject to a cooling off period. 

And on the critical matter of the…

Jan 21, 2017 13:01

HIL 5 opens in Mumbai on Sat

NEW DELHI: Having gained the reputation of being the best professional league in the world since its launch in 2013, the fifth edition of the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) is set to enthrall hockey buffs once again as it gets underway at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium in Mumbai Saturday. 

The tone of the league will be set…

Jan 21, 2017 13:01

Bengaluru to host maiden FIBA Women’s Asia Cup

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Political compulsions may be impeding a decision from the powers that be in the government from settling the vexed issue of who should run Indian basketball but the hoop game's world governing body has long decided that it will work with the Bengaluru based faction led by K Govind Raj. FIBA's regional office in Asia…

Jan 20, 2017 16:01

SC rejects 9-member administrative panel proposal

NEW DELHI: Talk about convoluted thinking. And dare we say a serious lack of urgency in concluding matters so all the stakeholders in Indian cricket can "get on with it". The two-member panel appointed by the Supreme Court tasked with forming the Committee of Administrators to run BCCI, on Friday suggested nine names, which the top…

Jan 20, 2017 12:01

AFC kicks East Timor out of 2023 Asian Cup for faking player documents

KUALA LUMPUR East Timor has been expelled from the 2023 Asian Cup for falsifying documents of several Brazilian-born footballers, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Friday.

The AFC disciplinary committee, at its meeting on Thursday held the Federacao Futebol Timor-Leste (FFTL) and its general secretary Amandio de…

Jan 20, 2017 12:01

Wenger sees ISL emerging as next big draw for intl football talent

MUMBAI: Arsenal's celebrated manager Arsene Wenger has warned that it is not just that cash awash Chinese Super League that should be a concern for the leading football leagues in Europe, but the India Super League as well.

Former Premier League stars Luis Garcia, John Arne Riise, Diego Forlan, Florent Malouda and Aaron Hughes…

Jan 20, 2017 12:01

IKA adopts changes to equipment for Olympics

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The General Assembly of the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has adopted class rule changes for the TwinTip:Racing Class and the Formula Kite Class at its annual general meeting held here recently.

Jan 20, 2017 12:01

GEE in t'cast deal for ICC events

DUBAI: Teleport operator Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (GEE) has entered into an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to offer telecasts of major events to commercial flights and cruise ships through its global VSAT networks. 

The ICC has granted GEE worldwide rights to provide 1,140 hours of  live cricket…

Jan 20, 2017 11:01

ECCO Golf renews Asian Tour sponsorship

SENTOSA, Singapore: Leading golf footwear brand ECCO Golf will extend its partnership with the Asian Tour as the Official Footwear Sponsor for the next two years.

The partnership will see ECCO Golf’s new 2017 collection, which includes flagship ECCO COOL and ECCO CAGE PRO models, gaining significant exposure through the Tour’s…