At the reveal of the adidas kits for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sports brand has announced that 86% of pieces of apparel worn on and off the field of play have been created using design principles that ensure they work for athletes with and without a disability.
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Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Delhi court reserves order on charges against Brij Bhushan
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…
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Sakshi Malik among 'TIME100: The Most Influential People'
Olympic wrestling medallist Sakshi Malik has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2024 by TIME magazine.
TIME released its list of the 100 Most Influential People for 2024 on Wednesday. The annual list, which asks cultural and political icons to highlight the changemakers of the past year, features dozens of…
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Pokémon partners with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024
Pokémon, a global entertainment brand, has become an official partner of the Mumbai Indians for the 2024 season, in an unexpected tie-up between sports and entertainment. Pikachu, the most well-known and loved Pokémon, has been present at the Pokémon booth in the Wankhede stadium to show support for the team and interact with visitors…
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Gaming start-up LightFury secures $8.5m seed funding
LightFury Games, a gaming startup launched by Karan Shroff, former chief marketing officer of Unacademy, has secured $8.5 million in its seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, MIXI,Gemba Capital, and Angels, with participation from other investors such as Cred’s Kunal Shah, and Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal.
The company plans…
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Circle of Games raises $1m from Nazara, Hashgraph Association
Circle of Games, a Web3 multi-gaming platform, announced Tuesday that it has raised $1 million funding from Nazara Technologies and The Hashgraph Association, in an indication of a potential revival in the Web3 gaming space.
In an exchange filing, Nazara Technologies said it is making an investment of up to $500,000 in Circle…
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Dhawan investor, ambassador of men’s grooming brand Svish
Svish, a D2C brand in men’s grooming and hygiene, announces its collaboration with Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
Dhawan is investing in Svish and also assuming the role of brand ambassador, to bring in a unique blend of passion and influence to the brand's journey ahead.
"I am delighted to embark on this exciting…
Apr 18, 2024 19:04
‘Women's Hockey League can be pathway to Indian team’: Ex-captain
NEW DELHI: Hailing Hockey India's yet another ground-breaking initiative, National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025, former Indian skipper Pritam Rani Siwach championed its significance for aspiring players who are looking to reach the national team set-up.
Apr 18, 2024 19:04
M'rashtra govt awards Rs10l for Asian Games 2022 Esports athletes
NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Services of the government of Maharashtra has awarded INR 10 lakhs to each Esports athlete of the state who represented India in the Asian Games 2022, held in Hangzhou.
This is the first time any state has included Esports alongside mainstream sports in prize money rewards for…
Apr 18, 2024 19:04
Call for UK cricket clubs to stand together to tackle racism
Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) is proud to be part of the Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism in Sports Group – a collective with the aim to stand with community sports organisations in a commitment to being anti-racist.
The group, launched last year, is made up of people from Active Humber, Bradford Council, North…