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Nov 08, 2019 16:11

ATP releases new official mobile app

LONDON: Fans of men's professional tennis can dive deeper than ever before into the ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour following the release of the ATP's new official mobile app.

Developed in partnership with Infosys and available for IOS and Android devices, 'ATP Tour app' delivers official live scores, stats, news and video…

Nov 08, 2019 16:11

Kia announces 2nd season of Oz Open ball-kids program in India

NEW DELHI: Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, announces the commencement of its Australian Open Ballkids International Program 2020 in India after the successful chapter last year. Being the major sponsor of the iconic Tennis Grand Slam - the Australian Open since 2002, Kia Motors commenced the call…

Nov 08, 2019 16:11

Tokyo 2020 announces second lottery Olympic tickets

TOKYO: Next year's most anticipated sporting event is approaching quickly and fans will very soon have another opportunity to obtain tickets to see the world's best athletes perform in the planet's greatest sporting festival.

Starting 13 November to 26 November, if you live in Japan, you can apply for the second lottery…

Nov 08, 2019 16:11

SAI’s Mission Olympic Cell clears proposals worth Rs7m in 7 sports

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) ‘Mission Olympic Cell’ has cleared financial proposals amounting to more than Rs 7 million across seven sports, PTI reports.

During a meeting of the ‘Mission Olympic Cell’, chaired by SAI director general Sandip Pradhan here, three national federations – athletics, boxing and…

Nov 08, 2019 16:11

DSport set to be announced as I-League b'cast partner: Report

MUMBAI: It was on Thursday that SportzPower was alerted that a broadcast deal had been signed for the upcoming season of the Hero I-League. What was not provided was the crucial detail as to which network had signed on as broadcast partner.

Nov 08, 2019 15:11

Former Mohun Bagan secretary Anjan Mitra dies

KOLKATA: Anjan Mitra, former secretary of iconic football club Mohun Bagan, who served in the position for more than two decades, died here on Friday following a heart ailment.

Mitra was one of the longest serving administrators of Mohun Bagan, among the most successful clubs in the history of Indian football.

Mitra…

Nov 08, 2019 15:11

Abu Dhabi T10 scores realty major as title sponsor

ABU DHABI: Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate development, management and investment company, has been announced as the title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi T10.

The tournament, which will be hosted in Abu Dhabi for the first time from November 14-25, will now officially be known as the Aldar Properties…

Nov 08, 2019 14:11

Sanjay Gupta exits Star, joins Google as India Country manager

MUMBAI: Google India on Friday announced the appointment of Sanjay Gupta, currently Star & Disney India Country manager, as its new country manager and vice president of sales and operations for India. 

In his new role, Gupta will drive Internet adoption among consumers and businesses and accelerating innovation. Based in…

Nov 07, 2019 17:11

H'bad's Gen-Next Cricket Inst partners Gaudium Sportopia

HYDERABAD: Gen-Next Cricket Institute, mentored by India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, formally entered into a long-term partnership with Gaudium Sportopia of Hyderabad to "tap and groom excellence" here on Wednesday.

Institute promoter Kirthi Reddy said it was a privilege to be associated with someone like Ashwin whose…

Nov 07, 2019 17:11

Gokulam Kerala FC extends Fast&Up partnership

CALICUT: Hero I-League club Gokulam Kerala FC have extended the partnership with Fast&Up, India’s leading sports and active nutrition brand as their nutrition partner, for a second season. 

The team had first partnered with Fast&Up during the 2018-19 season.