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Sony, Natekar Sports to invest $10m+ in World Pickleball League

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May 09, 2024 21:05

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MUMBAI: India’s growing reputation as a potential racquet sports hub is all set to get a massive boost with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the first-ever professional pickleball league, envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) and Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI).

NSG, is a company promoted by ‘former Davis Cup star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and his wife, ‘Arati Ponnappa Natekar, also a former India #1 in Tennis. SETVI is a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Mar 19, 2020 17:03

adidas encourages women of all ages to participate in sport

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to forge a gender-equal world, adidas launched its latest campaign “#FasterThan”, that inspires women across all fields and ages to participate and celebrate sport in their daily lives. Bringing together real women, influencers and athletes; the campaign focuses on ‘Women in Sport’ and inspires them to be bigger than their challenges.

Mar 18, 2020 18:03

Tokyo 2020 deferment looks inevitable, but IOC remains stoic

TOKYO: In the face of major sports organisations across the world either canceling or postponing major events in the face of the spiralling COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest of them all - the International Olympic Committee - on Tuesday remained steadfast in its messaging that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would go ahead on scheduled and there was "no need for any drastic decisions at this stage".

Mar 17, 2020 12:03

IOA hopeful of Kho Kho's inclusion in 2026 Asian Games

INDIAN OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday said he is hopeful that Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport, will be included in the 2026 Asian Games roster scheduled to be held in Japan. Kho Kho is currently played by 25 countries across the globe. "Kho Kho was formally recognised by the Olympic Council of Asia during the 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2018.

Mar 17, 2020 11:03

Hockey India announces new dates for various National Championships

HOCKEY INDIA has postponed various National Championships for Junior and Sub Junior (Men and Women) categories which were to begin from April 10 onwards at different venues spread across the country. The decision was taken by the Hockey India Executive Board following growing concerns around Covid19 situation in India.

Mar 07, 2020 19:03

Twitter honours #EveryWoman Dutee Chand

MUMBAI: This International Women's Day Twitter wants to celebrate #EveryWoman/ #प्रत्येकमहिला with a custom emoji on the service; encouraging positive conversations. Honouring #EveryWoman’s voice on the platform, Twitter India is celebrating Dutee Chand @DuteeChand, the #RecordBreaker:

Mar 07, 2020 18:03

Assam government offers DSP post to to Hima Das

GUWAHATI: Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Friday that Hima Das will be offered the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police. Sarma made the announcement during the ongoing budget session in the Assam state assembly.

Mar 06, 2020 17:03

AAI pulls Indian team out of Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The Archery Association of India (AAI) has pulled out its team from the upcoming Asia Cup world ranking tournament in Bangkok scheduled from March 8 to 15 owing to the coronavirus threat there, ANI reports. This would have been India's first international competition since their return from a five-month suspension in January which was lifted after the AAI's election.

Mar 06, 2020 16:03

COVID-19 forces postponement of shooting World Cup in Delhi

NEW DELHI: The organizers of the World Cup in New Delhi have addressed the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) with a proposal to postpone the tournament from March 15 to later dates when the situation with the COVID-19 virus may become better and all athletes who would like take part in the World Cup could do it.

Mar 06, 2020 15:03

MotoGP, MLS log in to Facebook Watch

NEW YORK: Facebook has unveiled content partnerships with MotoGP and Major League Soccer that will see exclusive content from the world’s fastest motorcycle racing championship and highlights of all MLS matches made available globally on Facebook Watch.

Mar 04, 2020 17:03

MLB expands Google Cloud association

SUNNYVALE, CA: Google and Major League Baseball (MLB) Tuesday announced a multi-year collaboration to upgrade MLB’s business processes and support next-level experiences that inspire fans around the world.

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