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Oct 24, 2019 18:10

Ritu Phogat set for ONE C'ship debut in Beijing

BEIJING: Ritu Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler from the famous Phogat family, is bringing the indomitable spirit of her lineage to the sport of mixed martial arts.

The most high profile Indian wrestler to transition to mixed martial arts, she will take part in her first professional bout at "ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS",…

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

FB boost for Men’s World Team Squash C'ship global t'cast

LONDON: The 2019 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship will be broadcast live across the globe between December 15-21, after an agreement was reached between the tournament hosts Squash On Fire, the World Squash Federation (WSF) and SQUASHTV, the broadcasting arm of the Professional Squash Association (PSA).

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

Bangla players' strike off; India tour on track

DHAKA: The players have called off their strike following the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s promise to meet most of their demands, including pay hike and better facilities. 

“The board has assured us that our demands, requirements will be fulfilled. We are joining the camp on the 25th (Friday),” Shakib Al Hasan told a news…

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

U.S. Polo Assn. launches global digital site

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla: U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has unveiled its new global digital site: uspoloassnglobal.com.

The customized site will be rolled out in multiple languages to some 100 countries worldwide over the next 24 months.

Oct 24, 2019 16:10

Abu Dhabi T10 team Northern Warriors names mkting partner

MUMBAI: Significant Sports Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi T10 league franchise Northern Warriors for the upcoming tournament. 
 
Capt Rashid Khan, founder, Significant Sports, said about the association: “We are glad to partner with the Northern Warriors team. Being in the field of sports…

Oct 24, 2019 14:10

PCB pulls out its players from Abu Dhabi T10

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revoked its conditional No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to its players to participate in next month’s Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

PCB’s decision would affect at least 14 contracted players who were signed by different teams for the tournament which…

Oct 24, 2019 14:10

Yuvraj Singh signs on for Abu Dhabi T10

DUBAI: Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh was on Thursday named Maratha Arabians' icon player for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, which will be his second appearance in a franchise-based competition since taking international retirement in June.

Yuvraj retired from international cricket earlier this year and is not bound…

Oct 24, 2019 13:10

U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 schedule announced

DUBAI: Hosts South Africa will open their campaign against Afghanistan in next year’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, a tournament that showcases the world’s future cricket stars.

South Africa, hosts in 1998 and champions in 2014, play their opening match at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on 17 January. The United Arab Emirates and…

Oct 24, 2019 13:10

FIFA to invest $1bn in women's football in next 4 yrs

SHANGHAI: FIFA will double its funding for women's football to $1 billion over the next four years, the game's world governing body stated following a meeting of the FIFA Council here Thursday.

The council voted to invest $1 billion in women’s football over the course of the 2019-2022 cycle, as a result of an agreement on…

Oct 23, 2019 14:10

Ganguly takes reins as 39th BCCI president

MUMBAI: "It's official - @SGanguly99 formally elected as the President of BCCI." The post from the official Twitter handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced here Wednesday that former India captain Sourav Ganguly had taken over as the 39th president of the world's richest cricket body.