The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Laureus Sport for Good have announced a ground-breaking collaboration that will see both organisations each invest $1 million into a two-year programme to advance youth education and employability through sport in Africa.
Olympics
Sep 02, 2017 15:09
NEW DELHI: An empowered steering committee (ESC) has been set up by the Union Sports Ministry, based on the recommendations of the interim report of the Olympic Task Force.
Aug 31, 2017 10:08
MUMBAI: Ace shuttler PV Sindhu has been named the first brand ambassador of tyre maker Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of the world’s largest tyre and rubber company and a Worldwide Olympic Partner.
The Olympic Silver medalist has signed a three-year deal with the company, whose parent is one of the sponsors for the Olympics 2020 in Japan.
Aug 26, 2017 15:08
NEW DELHI: Ever since world body FIFA confirmed that its president Gianni Infantino would not be attending the opening fixture of the Under-17 World Cup, the question doing the rounds has been whether the government would go ahead anyway with an official launch function.
Aug 23, 2017 16:08
NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation’s technical committee has proposed that in order to create the most competitive team with the ultimate objective of qualifying for AFC U-19 Championship in 2018 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019, a team can be selected from the current U17 World Cup squad as well as the current U-19 National Team.
Aug 16, 2017 11:08
MUMBAI: The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation hopes that the sport will get a place as a demonstration sport in the 2028 Olympic Games, to be hosted by Los Angeles.
Aug 10, 2017 12:08
MUMBAI: In what it terms is the 'largest online fundraiser' in the country, Epic channel has launched a crowdfunding initiative with Impactguru.com to empower athletes on its roster for the Umeed India show.
Aug 10, 2017 11:08
NEW DELHI: The BCCI is unlikely to change its mind about participating in the 2024 Olympics, if cricket does get included in the event. A decision to this effect could be taken when the board's general body meets next. The BCCI's reluctance to adhere to the Olympic Charter, which would effectively make it a national sports federation, is well known.
Aug 08, 2017 14:08
NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and chief coach of the Indian Junior Pistol team Jaspal Rana has said that the country's chances of winning Olympic medals in the sport has been dealt a body blow by the imposition of Goods and Services Tax on imported sports equipment.
Aug 04, 2017 10:08
PARIS: After much drama, Paris Saint-Germain completed Neymar's world record move from La Liga giants Barcelona on Thursday when the Qatar-owned French Lique 1 club confirmed the Brazilian superstar had signed a five year-deal, earning him an estimated €30 million a year after tax.
Aug 01, 2017 12:08
LOS ANGELES/ PARIS: Paris has been as good as confirmed host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Monday that rival candidate city Los Angeles had agreed to host the 2028 Games.