Female game changers, mentors meet for leadership programme
Oct 03, 2015, at 10:09 pm
Zurich, Oct 3 (IBNS) A week-long workshop as part of FIFA’s Female Leadership Development Programme – an initiative aiming to improve the gender balance in football decision-making – has concluded in Zurich on Friday.
ICC Women's Team Rankings launched
Oct 03, 2015, at 03:21 pm
Dubai, Oct 3 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.
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Duminy destroys Indian bowlers, South Africa beat MS Dhoni's men to take 1-0 lead
Oct 03, 2015, at 04:13 am
Dharmasala, Oct 2 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma's century went in vain as JP Duminy smashed a magnificent knock of 68 runs off 34 balls to beat India by seven wickets in the first T20 match here on Friday.
Oct 03, 2015, at 01:21 am
Panaji, Oct 2 (IBNS) Pune FC Women’s Team strikers Sasha Pimento and Smriti Girish have been selected to represent the Maharashtra Under-18 squad in the upcoming Junior Women’s National Football Championship to be held in Goa from Oct 5.
BCB disappointed at tour postponement by CA
Oct 02, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Dhaka, Oct 2 (IBNS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday said it is disappointed at the decision of Cricket Australia (CA) to postpone the Test series in Bangladesh on 'security' grounds.
Special toss coin launched for Freedom Series between India, South Africa
Oct 02, 2015, at 10:13 pm
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a specially minted toss coin with the iconic images of Gandhi ji and Nelson Mandela for the Freedom Series.
India slips 12 positions in latest FIFA rankings
Oct 02, 2015, at 09:40 pm
Zurich, Oct 2 (IBNS): India has slipped 12 places in the latest FIFA rankings.
Cricket Australia postpones Bangladesh tour
Oct 02, 2015, at 08:12 am
Sydney, Oct 2 (IBNS): Amid security concerns, Australia on Thursday announced its decision to postpone their tour to Bangladesh.
Gurkirat Singh romps home to Kolkata Juniors title
Oct 02, 2015, at 06:40 am
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS): Overnight co-leader Gurkirat Singh strolled to a comfortable five stroke win at the Kolkata Juniors at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club after carding one-over 73 for the day and finishing with a gross of five-over 149 for the week.
CEAT signs 3-year bat endorsement deal with Suresh Raina
Oct 02, 2015, at 06:22 am
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IBNS) CEAT Ltd. has signedace Indian cricketer Suresh Raina for a 3-year long bat endorsementassociation.
Pankaj Advani meets Narendra Modi
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:47 am
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Billiards player Pankaj Advani, who recently won the IBSF World Billiards Championship, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
New York City to host FIWC 2016 Grand Final
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:19 am
Zurich, Oct 1 (IBNS) The 2016 FIWC Grand Final will be hosted by New York City, FIFA announced on Thursday.
ICC Women's Team Rangkings rankings launched : Aussies on top
Oct 01, 2015, at 06:23 pm
Dubai, Oct 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday launched the official ICC Women's Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.
LOC Board Meeting marks 2-year countdown for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Oct 01, 2015, at 03:51 am
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal here kicked off the first ever board meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U 17 World Cup 2017.
AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers: Pune FC youngster Ashique Kuruniyan named in 23-man India U19 squad
Oct 01, 2015, at 12:52 am
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) Peninsula Pune FC Academy player Md. Ashique Kuruniyan has been named in the 23-man India Under-19 team for the upcoming AFC Under-19 Championship Qualifiers which kick-off in Al-Ram, Palestine on Oct 2.
Oct 01, 2015, at 12:06 am
Chandigarh, Sept 30 (IBNS) Defending Champions Pune FC Under-17s showed their class in coming from a goal down to defeat home-side Chandigarh Football Academy 3-1 in the showpiece final and retained their 13th Administrator’s Challenge Cup title at the Sector-17 Football Ground in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Teams confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy 2017, Bangladesh joins, West Indies misses a spot
Sep 30, 2015, at 10:58 pm
Dubai, Sept 30 (IBNS) Bangladesh will return to the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time since 2006 after the eight sides were confirmed for the 2017 tournament, which will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) from 1 to 18 June.
Gurkirat, Kunal lead Kolkata Juniors
Sep 30, 2015, at 10:54 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): Local lads Gurkirat Singh and Kunal Naidu led the way at the end of the first round of the Kolkata Juniors with identical scores of four over par 76. They enjoy a two stroke lead at the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here.
Indian team to assemble in Mumbai on Oct 4
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) : The following Players will report to Mumbai on Oct 4 afternoon for Indian national team’s back to back forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Qualification way matches against Turkmenistan and Oman.
India and South Africa gear up for ICC World Twenty20 2016
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:41 pm
Dubai, Sept 30 (IBNS) India and South Africa will have one eye on next year’s ICC World Twenty20 2016 when they go head to head in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series in Dharamsala on Friday.
Delhi Dynamos FC signs Vinicius Ferreira de Souza
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) : Delhi Dynamos FC announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Ferreira de Souza on Wednesday at a press conference held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Coach and support staff registration for MCL is now live
Sep 30, 2015, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai, Sept 30 (IBNS) The Masters Champions League (MCL) governing council on Wednesday announced that the registration process for individuals interested in becoming coaches and in taking up allied positions during the tournament is now live.
Tata Steel Kolkata 25K logo unveiled in Kolkata
Sep 30, 2015, at 08:06 pm
Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS) Steel manufacturing giant, Tata Steel’s latest fitness venture, ‘Tata Steel Kolkata 25 K’, a half marathon event, witnessed the unveiling of its official logo, here on Tuesday.
Pele to visit Eden Gardens during his stay in Kolkata
Sep 30, 2015, at 03:40 am
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) Football legend Pele, who will be arriving in Kolkata after a gap of 38 years next month, will be visiting Eden Gardens stadium where he had displayed his skills in front of a huge crowd of football lovers in 1977.
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS) : FC Goa beat Dempo Sports Club 3-1 in a practice match played at the TilakMaidan stadium in Vasco, Goa, on Monday.
FPAI award winner Haokip 'cannot wait' for the ISL to start
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:52 am
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS):FC Goa forwardThongkhosiemHaokip feels "honoured" to win the Football Players' Association of India (FPAI) for the "Best Young Player of the Season" award.
Hero Indian Super League signs Dhanush as its brand ambassador in Tamil Nadu
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:37 am
Mumbai, Sept 29 (IBNS) With the country’s biggest football extravaganza, Hero Indian Super League, all set to kick off in Chennai, football fever in the region received a big boost with Tamil superstar Dhanush becoming the face of the league in Tamil Nadu. With a bigger and better season 2 on offer, the opening game will feature the defending Champions Atletico de Kolkata taking on the home team Chennaiyin FC on Oct 3.
Sri Lanka's Tharindu Kaushal allowed to bowl off-break in international cricket
Sep 30, 2015, at 01:43 am
Dubai, Sept 29 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said that Sri Lanka’s Tharindu Kaushal is permitted to continue to bowl his stock delivery (off-break) in international cricket following an independent assessment of his action, which took place at the Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai earlier this month.
India A beat South Africa in T20 clash
Sep 30, 2015, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): South Africa were stunned in their first match after coming to India to play a series here as India A beat the side by eight wickets in a practice T20 encounter here on Tuesday.
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:54 am
Chandigarh, Sept 28 (IBNS) Defending champions Pune FC Under-17s fought back from a goal down to beat Mahilpur Football Academy 2-1 and seal their place in the big final of the 13th Administrator’s Challenge Cup at the Sector-17 Football Ground in Chandigarh on Monday.