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OMEGA adds Neeraj Chopra to sporting ambassador roster

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May 10, 2024 18:05

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Olympic and world championships gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been roped in as the sporting ambassador of Swiss luxury watches brand OMEGA, which is also the Official Timekeeper for this year's Paris Olympics.

The star Indian athlete was invited to the OMEGA boutique in Doha, ahead of his participation at the first leg of Diamond League on Friday.

Oct 30, 2017 12:10

Indian fantasy sports regulatory body launched

MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), a self-regulatory body, which represents 13 Indian fantasy sport operators was officially launched on 24 October in India. The registered not-for-profit trade body, has been formed to protect the interests of all Indian users by creating regulations for fantasy sports operators in India, says a report in the Asia Gaming Brief.

Oct 28, 2017 16:10

K'taka govt annnounces Rs10m Bengaluru Open 2017 Golf C'ship

BENGALURU: Karnataka Tourism has announced the inaugural Bengaluru Open 2017 Golf Championship offering prize money of Rs10 million. The maiden tournament, organised in association with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA), is scheduled from November 14 to 18 here at the KGA course.

Oct 27, 2017 14:10

Akhil Kumar terminates contract with IOS

NEW DELHI: Olympian Akhil Kumar has terminated his contract with his management firm IOS Boxing Promoters, citing “unprofessional approach”. The one time poster boy of Indian boxing, had entered into the contract with IOS in October 2016 and was promised six fights in a calender year. However, in the last one year, the promoters have only managed to arrange one fight.

Oct 27, 2017 14:10

Vijendar's next bout in Dec

NEW DELHI: Indian boxing superstar Vijender Singh on Thursday revealed that his next fight likely to take place on December 16. "As far as my future plans are concerned, I can only say that my next fight will take place on December 16," PTI quotes Singh as having said here during a session of the 112th AGM of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thursday.

Oct 26, 2017 16:10

AIBA reiterates backing for BFI

NEW DELHI: At a time when the Abhay Singh Chautala-led coterie that ran the erstwhile Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) is attempting a comeback, world body AIBA on Wednesday made clear that the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is the only national federation it recognises in India.

Oct 26, 2017 15:10

Toyam Industries to launch martial arts league

MUMBAI: Public listed Indian company Toyam Industries is planning to launch a martial arts based Kumite 1 League in the country. The league will be launched with an exhibition match between India and Pakistan and will be followed by fighters from across the globe in the competition next year, says the company.

Oct 25, 2017 15:10

IOA officials spar over BFI, IABF

NEW DELHI: Current Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N Ramachandran and IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta have locked horns over the issue of recognition to the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF), just six months after the IOA recognised the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Oct 25, 2017 15:10

IMG moots IPL style league for rugby

MUMBAI: Sports marketing agency IMG has floated a proposal to establish European Sevens franchises based on the Indian Premier League Twenty20 model. The plan, currently under review by governing body World Rugby, envisages franchises in six major European cities, including two within the United Kingdom and one in Ireland, for a tournament that would take place in August.

Oct 25, 2017 15:10

World Rugby extends archive partnership with IMG Replay

LONDON: IMG has extended its long-standing exclusive worldwide archive partnership with World Rugby to include all major events until the end of 2020.

Oct 25, 2017 14:10

Kolkata 25K ups prize purse, confirms live t'cast

KOLKATA: The fourth edition of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, promoted by Procam International, will this year focus on a strong international elite field with road runners and specialists for this distance taking the start-line.

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