New Delhi, July, 2024. Thums Up, the homegrown billion-dollar beverage brand under The Coca-Cola Company, is thrilled to announce its new campaign, ‘UthaThums Up, JagaaToofan’ for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The campaign is based on a simple but powerful idea: the motivating effect of a ‘thumbs up’ on athleteswhichencourages them to give their…
New Delhi, July 24, 2024. Olympic gold medal winning shooter Abhinav Bindra was on Monday awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The award which was presented to Bindra for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement, will be officially handed over to him during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on…
New Delhi, July 23, 2024. Khelo India, which is the government’s flagship project to promote sports at the grassroots level, was once again the biggest beneficiary in the union budget for the sports ministry as it was assigned Rs 900 crore from the overall allocation of Rs 3,442.32 crore on Tuesday. Kehlo India’s share, announced…
New Delhi, July 15, 2024. Mukesh Kumar’s four wickets meant that India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/10 resulting in a 42-run victory in the fifth of the five-match T20I series in Harare on Sunday. Earlier, a half-century from Sanju Samson helped India to get 167/6 after Sikandar Raza won the toss and put India into bat…
New Delhi, July 15, 2024. Spain officially became the best-ever football team in Europe. They beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final to become the first side to win four titles. Spain’s previous victories came in 1964, 2008 and 2012. Germany, with three titles, are second in the list. England, for the second time…
New Delhi, July 15, 2024. After controlling the first two sets and withstanding Djokovic’s comeback in the third, Alcaraz was one point away from the championship while serving at 5-4, 40-love. However, he then double-faulted, missed a backhand, a volley, and two forehands. Suddenly, it was 5-all. Alcaraz seemed unsettled, Djokovic saw a glimmer of…
New Delhi, July 12, 2024. Fun88, a leading online entertainment and gaming platform, is thrilled to announce its Associate Partnership with the highly anticipated Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL). As kabaddi continues to gain immense popularity in India, Fun88 is proud to support the growth of the sport at the state level with the UPKL’s…
New Delhi, July 11, 2024. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre . The Trophies unveiled include the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and Shimla Trophy. In her brief remarks on the occasion, the President said that football…
New Delhi, July 2024. London Olympic bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang on Monday replaced Mary Kom as India’s Chef-de-Mission for the Paris Olympics where ace shuttler PV Sindhu will be the female flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said the 41-year-old Narang’s elevation from deputy CDM position…
Mumbai, July 09, 2024. India won the 2024 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last month by getting the better of South Africa by seven runs in the final played at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29. The win over the Proteas in the final helped India end the 11-year wait for an ICC trophy….
New Delhi, July 09, 2024. Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, announced the company as the principal sponsor for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Adani said “As we get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, I wish the very best to the exceptional athletes who will represent our nation on the world’s…
Jaipur, July, 2024. In the heart of Jaipur, a city steeped in vibrant art and culture, DPS Jaipur student Avalokit has emerged as a beacon of sporting excellence. Avalokit’s journey into squash began at the tender age of eight under the watchful eye of his father, a distinguished curator, who recognized his son’s natural agility…
New Delhi, July 04, 2024. Exuberant fans lined up to express support despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment before Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted them for breakfast as India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket stars returned to a euphoric reception, here on Thursday. Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national…
New Delhi, June 2024. The Global Chess League, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, is set for a highly anticipated second edition in London. Following the success of the first edition, the league aims to unite…
New Delhi, June 25, 2024. Riding on their captain Rashid Khan’s fantastic cameo, Afghanistan have managed to post 115/5 at the end of their 20 overs against Bangladesh in their last Super Eight match at the St Vincent on Tuesday. Rashid scored a brisk 10-ball 19, including three sixes to help his team reach a…
Bhubaneswar, June 21, 2024. The newly-elected BJP-led Odisha government has pledged to continue its association with hockey, extending its sponsorship deal with Hockey India until 2036. The year 2036 holds special significance for Odisha as it marks the centenary of its establishment as an independent state in 1936, a momentous occasion for the people of…
Mumbai, June 14, 2024. An extended second season of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will be held from January to March 2025 with an increased number of races as well as venues, organisers said. The registration of riders for the second season will commence at the end of this month and an auction is…
New Delhi, June 12, 2024. World Athletics on Wednesday announced a five-year global broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications, making the Indian telecom major a partner in the coverage of marquee events from next year, including the Tokyo World Championships. Tata Communications will be a “key strategic supplier” for the world body with a view…
New Delhi, June 12, 2024. Hmingthanmawia Ralte, also known as Valpuia, extended his contract with Mumbai City FC and will now remain with them until 2027, the club announced on Wednesday. Valpuia, who hails from Mizoram, has been a ‘reliable player’ at the club being a part of the team’s 2020-21 historic season when they…
New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Mansukh Mandaviya took charge of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on Tuesday and promised to work with full commitment to improve the country’s sporting landscape. “…to empower the youth of the country and strengthen the country in the field of sports, today I took charge of @YASMinistry in…
New York, June 11, 2024. Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York with the BCCI saying the move was aimed at “fostering international sporting collaborations.” BCCI secretary Shah is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup. “In a significant move towards fostering international…
Mumbai, June 11, 2024. With the T20 World Cup in full swing, the legendary Dabbawallas community from Mumbai came together with adidas to display their sportsmanship and unwavering support for Team India. Over 1000 Dabbawalas were spotted in the streets donning the adidas Team India T20 jerseys to showcase their love for the sport, rallying behind the…
New Delhi, June 10,2024. Indian bowlers, led by an outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, were collectively brilliant, firing their team to a thrilling six-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) gave nothing away while defending a paltry 120, and India restricted Pakistan to 113…