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Oct 25, 2019 16:10

84% sports fans interested in women’s sports: Nielsen

MONACO: Statistics, provided by Nielsen, show that 66% of the population are interested in at least one women’s sport, and that 84% of general sports fans are interested in women’s sports.

There is also currently a 37% growth in the annual number of women’s sport sponsorship deals being announced.

These encouraging…

Oct 25, 2019 16:10

Porsche Supercup extends partnership with Formula 1

LONDON: Formula 1 announced Thursday that the Porsche Supercup would continue as a partner for three more years. 

This means the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and Porsche’s national one-make cup series will run as a support race to the FIA Formula One World Championship up to and including 2022.

Oct 25, 2019 14:10

ATP appoints former player Gaudenzi as chairman

LONDON: The ATP has announced the appointment of former player Andrea Gaudenzi as ATP chairman for a four-year term, beginning 1 January 2020.

The 46-year-old Italian will take over from Chris Kermode who will leave his position as ATP executive chairman and president at the end of the year.

Following a highly…

Oct 24, 2019 18:10

Ritu Phogat set for ONE C'ship debut in Beijing

BEIJING: Ritu Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler from the famous Phogat family, is bringing the indomitable spirit of her lineage to the sport of mixed martial arts.

The most high profile Indian wrestler to transition to mixed martial arts, she will take part in her first professional bout at "ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS",…

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

FB boost for Men’s World Team Squash C'ship global t'cast

LONDON: The 2019 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship will be broadcast live across the globe between December 15-21, after an agreement was reached between the tournament hosts Squash On Fire, the World Squash Federation (WSF) and SQUASHTV, the broadcasting arm of the Professional Squash Association (PSA).

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

Bangla players' strike off; India tour on track

DHAKA: The players have called off their strike following the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s promise to meet most of their demands, including pay hike and better facilities. 

“The board has assured us that our demands, requirements will be fulfilled. We are joining the camp on the 25th (Friday),” Shakib Al Hasan told a news…

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

U.S. Polo Assn. launches global digital site

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla: U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has unveiled its new global digital site: uspoloassnglobal.com.

The customized site will be rolled out in multiple languages to some 100 countries worldwide over the next 24 months.

Oct 24, 2019 16:10

Abu Dhabi T10 team Northern Warriors names mkting partner

MUMBAI: Significant Sports Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi T10 league franchise Northern Warriors for the upcoming tournament. 
 
Capt Rashid Khan, founder, Significant Sports, said about the association: “We are glad to partner with the Northern Warriors team. Being in the field of sports…

Oct 24, 2019 14:10

PCB pulls out its players from Abu Dhabi T10

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revoked its conditional No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to its players to participate in next month’s Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

PCB’s decision would affect at least 14 contracted players who were signed by different teams for the tournament which…

Oct 24, 2019 14:10

Yuvraj Singh signs on for Abu Dhabi T10

DUBAI: Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh was on Thursday named Maratha Arabians' icon player for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, which will be his second appearance in a franchise-based competition since taking international retirement in June.

Yuvraj retired from international cricket earlier this year and is not bound…