6th October 2023, Panaji, Goa: In a high-profile press conference today, Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, alongside the State Sports Minister, the Sports Secretary of Goa and senior officials of the state, unveiled details about hosting the prestigious 37th edition of the National Games. ~The upcoming National Games will feature a record-breaking 43 sports, including both Olympic and indigenous disciplines~ For the first time in its history, Goa is poised to play host to the largest-ever National Games, featuring an impressive array of 43 sporting disciplines. This prestigious event promises to be a spectacular showcase of athletic excellence, camaraderie, and a…
Author: Ruhika Saxsena
Mumbai, 6th October 2023: IRONMAN, the organisers of long-distance triathlon races around the world, announced their partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, and Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, for the IRONMAN 70.3 India. The triathlon in Goa is considered one of the world’s most significant multi-discipline endurance challenges. IRONMAN also has a partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa IRONMAN 70.3 is an event of long-distance triathlon races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The 70.3 refers to the total distance in miles (113.0 km) covered in the triathlon race, consisting of a 1.2-mile…
New Delhi, October 5: Punjab FC (PFC) will face NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in their first home game of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season tomorrow which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The third round match is scheduled to kick-off at 8 PM. PFC will look to bounce back from back to back losses in the previous two matches. Punjab FC lost their previous match in a close encounter away from home against FC Goa by a solitary goal. The team will be looking to open their account in the league with a spirited performance against NEUFC…
New Delhi, October 5th, 2023: The people of Delhi are all set to create a fantastic atmosphere at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on 15 October 2023. Thousands of amateurs will come together to run for good and motivate one and all to lead a healthy lifestyle. Speaking about the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Olympic Bronze Medallist Sakshi Malik said, “Let us all run for one cause – #RunForZeroHunger. For every kilometre you run, Vedanta will provide one meal to a child through their Nand Ghar initiative. Let’s all come together and join this campaign.” Indian TV actor Kangan Nangia also…
Hangzhou, 5th October 2023: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 0-4 loss against China in the 1st Semi-Final of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Despite creating multiple chances, India were not able to get on the scoresheet, while China netted four goals through Jiaqi Zhong (25’), Meirong Zou (40’), Meiyu Liang (55’), and Bingfeng GU (60’). The match kicked off with China swiftly infiltrating deep into India’s territory, immediately challenging India’s defense. This early offensive move resulted in China earning the first Penalty Corner of the game, but India’s Captain and goalkeeper, Savita, came up with a crucial save…
India, 4th October 2023: DP World, a global leader in smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has today unveiled the new ‘Beyond Boundaries’ initiative, in partnership with cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and the ICC, aimed at driving the growth of cricket around the world. ~ Global supply chain leader will use smart logistics offering and end-to-end network to deliver much needed kit and equipment to grassroots cricket clubs around the world ~ This global mission will see DP World use its end-to-end network and smart logistics capabilities to distribute fifty repurposed shipping containers to grassroots cricket clubs around the world, each one…
Bengaluru, October 4, 2023: Northeast teams dominated the quarterfinal line up of the Sub Junior Boys in the 62nd Subroto Cup International Football Tournament being played here at Garden City. The quarterfinals will be played on Friday, 6th September at the Army Service Corps Centre, Domlur. The first quarterfinal will be played between Chawngfianga Middle School, Saiden, Kulasib, Mizoram and H.K Singh Memorial Secondary School, West Jaintia Hills, Jowai, Meghalaya which will be followed by Manikpara High School, Jhargram, West Bengal facing Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok, Sikkim in the second quarterfinal. N.N.M.H.S.S Chelembra, Malappuram, Kerala will face Minerva Public School, Mohali, Punjab in…
Hangzhou, 5th October 2023: The stage is set for a thrilling final at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 as the Indian Men’s Hockey Team get ready to face off against the 2018 Asian Games Gold medalist Japan on Friday. With a chance to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics, both teams will be highly motivated to win the Final and claim the elusive Gold medal. ~ India will face off against Japan in the Final on Friday ~ The last time India won the Gold at the Asian Games was back in 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. India…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed FIFA’s decision to invite Member Associations from the AFC to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034, while expressing his full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the coveted hosting rights. “The AFC endorses the FIFA World Cup hosting decisions taken by the FIFA Council as we strongly believe it paves the way for a more equitable opportunity for all Confederations to bid for, and host, the prestigious FIFA World Cup – the pinnacle of world men’s football,” said the AFC President. “We…
With 100 days to go to Asia’s most prestigious men’s tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023TM Local Organising Committee (LOC) today unveiled the official slogan of the competition: Hayya Asia. Presenting fervent fans of Asian football with the opportunity to have their voices heard, Hayya Asia was confirmed as the official slogan of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023TM from a shortlist of 11, following a global online engagement campaign launched on 12 September to mark the tournament’s four-month countdown. Chairperson of the Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup Mariano V. Araneta Jr., who addressed representatives from the 24…