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Delhi court reserves order on charges against Brij Bhushan

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Apr 18, 2024 20:04

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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him.

It bears noting that the original complaint of sexual harassment and stalking against the powerful BJP MP was made by a group of seven female wrestlers, which including a minor. However, in July 2023, the then 17-year-old retracted her allegations.

Feb 14, 2024 19:02

UWW lifts suspension of WFI; Sports Ministry to follow?

Wrestling's world governing body on Tuesday lifted the suspension it imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India "with immediate effect". The development likely paves the way for the Union Sports Ministry, which had suspended the scandal-ridden WFI in December, to follow suit.

Feb 14, 2024 12:02

EA Sports and LaLiga present 'Transforming the game'

MUMBAI: LaLiga and its title sponsor EA Sports are launching a new advertisement together, which will be seen around the world during all matches of the Spanish league. The ad will tell the story of the two brands' determination to create a football "without barriers, a better football, a football for everyone".

Feb 13, 2024 18:02

BCCI to issue notice to 'IPL mode' players skipping Ranji: Report

Indian cricket stars who have turned up their noses at playing Ranji Trophy in recent times despite NOT being on national duty have been read the riot act by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Feb 13, 2024 17:02

PSL hit by pullouts of intl cricketers ahead of season kick-off

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments. The PSL begins in Lahore on February 17 and all six franchises have been hit hard by the withdrawals.

Feb 12, 2024 19:02

ATP part funding 4 Challenger events in India: Vijay Amritraj

CHENNAI: In a landmark deal between the Association of Tennis Professionals and organisers of Challenger tournaments in India, the ATP is providing monetary support to all the four events currently being held in India. The ATP started this initiative this year, Vijay Amritraj, president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA), told New Indian Express.

Feb 12, 2024 19:02

Brij Bhushan's son elected UP Wrestling Association president

In a continuing travesty of governance norms in sports administration in the country, Karan Bhushan Singh, son of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the "former" (only as a fig leaf) czar of the Wrestling Federation of India, has assumed the presidency of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association (UPWA). Karan, already serving as UPWA senior vice president, was "unanimously" elected to replace his father.

Feb 09, 2024 18:02

BCCI Seeks SC view on media rights taxability

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approached Supreme Court seeking its opinion on whether the sale of media rights falls under the purview of taxable ‘franchise services’ making it subject to service tax.

Feb 09, 2024 15:02

BCCI sets base prices for IPL partner slots: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly set base prices for six associate and three special partner slots for the next five seasons of the Indian premier League. The cumulative base price for all the slots mentioned has been set at Rs 2,700 crore ($325.16 million), Economic Times reports.

Feb 08, 2024 20:02

PUMA receives highest score for climate change policies, transparency

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany: Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.

Feb 07, 2024 18:02

SCA stadium in Rajkot renamed after Niranjan Shah

In a tribute to a man whose dedication and commitment to the sport of cricket have been unwavering for decades, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) announced the renaming of its stadium in Rajkot to 'Niranjan Shah Stadium'. The decision was unanimously approved during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association, acknowledging Shah's outstanding contribution as an administrator for Saurashtra cricket.

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