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Feb 24, 2017 16:02

Sindhu accepts AP's job offer

HYDERABAD: Badminton star PV Sindhu has accepted Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's offer of a Group-I officer job in the Andhra Pradesh government. 

The state government is reportedly preparing orders for an appointment in the deputy collector grade.

Currently, she is employed in the Central public…

Feb 23, 2017 21:02

Mallya pins high hopes on Force India's 2017 race car

LONDON: Vijay Mallya has promised Force India will "dream big" in what is a milestone tenth year on the Formula1 circuit for the Silverstone based team, as they look to break into the top three of the constructors' championship this season.

The fugitive former business baron, now based in Britain, remains the co-owner of Force…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

Force India unveil 2017 racing car

LONDON: The Silverstone circuit was the venue as Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon pulled back the covers to reveal the Sahara Force India’s new car, the VJM10, including an updated livery and expanded partner portfolio. 

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

‘Strengthening Football Ecosystem’ theme of DIT's 2nd India interface

MUMBAI: The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) together with India On Track (IOT) and the Premier League, will bring key British and Indian football clubs, sports organisations and businesses together at the second holding of ‘The Football Movement’ conference here. 

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

Salt Lake renovation on track: Ceppi

KOLKATA: The Salt Lake Stadium, which is getting ready to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup in October, will be almost ready for the youth showpiece by the end of March when the FIFA delegation visits for another round of inspection, tournament director Javier Ceppi said here on Thursday.

"I am extremely satisfied with the progress…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

Pathan brothers open 2nd cricket academy

RAIPUR: Former India players Yusuf and Irfan Pathan opened the second branch of their 'Cricket Academy of Pathans' (CAP) here Wednesday. 

The Pathan brothers have a plan of launching academies in six different cities with an eye on increasing it to 20 by the end of 2017, PTI reports.

"It's time to give something back…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

ICC proposes relook at membership norms

DUBAI: This is a development that, practically speaking, will not affect cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and England, but could theoretically do so. 

According to ESPN Cricinfo, an email circulated among ICC members has put forth a proposal for discussion that full membership of ALL boards should be opened up. The…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

Goel announces cash prizes for Blind T20 WC winning squad

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday announced a cash prize of Rs500,000 for each member of the victorious Blind cricket T20 World Cup winning squad.

Speaking at the launch of the Delhi Gramin Khel Mahotsav, Goel told reporters that the government is committed to support the differently-abled players.

"…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

Sports Ministry partners Delhi govt for rural competition

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Gramin Khel Mahotsav 2017 is being organized by the Sports Ministry in association with Delhi government from 25th to 31st March, to invite talent from rural areas of NCT of Delhi to come and participate in a multi-…

Feb 23, 2017 20:02

AFC scores multi-year Allianz partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: The growing stature and appeal of Asian football was further underlined Wednesday when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Allianz, the international financial services company, announced a multi-year pan-regional partnership.

The exclusive category partnership will see Allianz become the official sponsor…