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Jan 08, 2024 18:01
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed veteran sports executive Raghuram Iyer, whose last posting was as CEO of RPSG Sports (owner of    Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants), as its new chief executive following a "meticulous selection process conducted by the nomination committee".
Dec 21, 2023 17:12
LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, Wednesday announced that last July’s International Fight Week in Las Vegas, headlined by UFC 290: VOLKANOVSKI vs. RODRIGUEZ, generated $99.3 million in economic impact for the Las Vegas metropolitan area, according to a study conducted by research firm Applied Analysis. 
Dec 20, 2023 18:12
The Union Sports Ministry on Wednesday put its stamp on the nominations for the annual sports awards, confirming the prestigious Khel Ratna honour for badminton players Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the Arjuna award for 26 sports persons, including pacer Mohammed Shami. The awards will be conferred on the athletes by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9.
Dec 20, 2023 18:12
Martial arts organization ONE Championship (ONE) Wednesday announced three bouts for ONE 166: Qatar, the promotion’s debut in the country on Friday, March 1 2024 at the Lusail Sports Arena. 
Dec 20, 2023 17:12
JERSEY CITY, NJ and NEW YORK: BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL) Wednesday announced a multi-year North American partnership extension. 
Dec 19, 2023 18:12
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.: Unilever beauty brand Dove will be featured in a TV commercial during the 2024 Super Bowl with a 30-second TV commercial, which will premiere in the first quarter of American football's biggest night. 
Dec 15, 2023 15:12
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.: U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its premier edition of Field X Fashion – presented by U.S. Polo Assn., an annual digital magazine about sport, fashion, and influencer events and how these connect for the global, multi-billion-dollar, sport-inspired, lifestyle brand.
Dec 14, 2023 20:12
The Odisha government and Tata Steel on Wednesday signed an MoU to establish high-performance centres (HPCs) for archery and sport climbing.
Dec 14, 2023 19:12
LAS VEGAS: UFC and Toyo Tires Thursday announced a muti-year renewal of their US marketing partnership that showcases Toyo Tires within UFC’s biggest events.   The renewal further continues a relationship that originally began in 2006 and now makes Toyo Tires UFC’s longest-standing current partner.
Dec 13, 2023 19:12
DUBAI: World League of Fighters (WLF), a "sportainment" league that has the stated aim to position MuayThai on the global stage, has been launched in partnership with the World Boxing Council MuayThai. Per an official release, the partnership has the potential to "branch out to other forms of combat sports".