The climax of the videos of Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates having vada pav and bonding over Crennis has been revealed with a partnership of the Gates Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation to jointly champion the holistic development of children as true Partners in Progress. The journey kicked off with a teaser that had everyone talking: a viral video of Bill Gates and Sachin Tendulkar enjoying Mumbai’s beloved street food, vada pav, captioned “A snack break before we get to work” and ending with a tantalizing “Serving soon.” Gates, on his third visit to India in as many years to…
Author: Sachim Karekar
Mumbai, 5 March, 2025: In a historic moment for rugby in India, the Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) and GMR Sports revealed the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), marking a significant step toward establishing rugby as a premier sport in the country. This milestone heralds the launch of the world-class, franchise-based Rugby 7s league, set to debut in 2025. The league will feature six city-based teams, showcasing elite talent from top rugby nations around the globe, along with top-tier players from India. The RPL logo captures the dynamic essence of rugby, representing a thrilling blend…
Mumbai, 28th February: ICC Chairman Jay Shah was honoured with the Icon of Excellence Award at the 14th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA 2025), recognizing his remarkable contributions to cricket administration. From his impactful tenure as BCCI Secretary to becoming the youngest-ever ICC Chair, Mr. Shah has been at the forefront of driving innovation, inclusivity, and growth in the sport. The award was presented to him by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico Limited and KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank at a prestigious event held at the JIO World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Mr. Jay Shah’s…
Hyderabad, February 28, 2025: In a groundbreaking move to develop grassroots tennis in the state, the Telangana State Tennis Association (TSTA) has joined hands with the Tennis Premier League (TPL) to organise Telangana state-ranking tournaments along with the Race to Gold Scholarship program for the top-ranked players. This collaboration marks a significant step toward cementing Telangana’s position as a powerhouse in Indian tennis. A key highlight of this partnership is TSTA’s integration of TPL’s nationwide Race to Gold (RTG) initiative. The RTG program is an effort to identify and nurture India’s most promising young tennis players, ultimately aiming to produce…
Mumbai, February 22, 2025: OSCAR Foundation is set to launch its first-ever community football pitch at the Mohammed Umar Rajjab Mumbai Public School in Madanpura, marking a major milestone in its mission to empower youth through football and education. This initiative is part of the ‘Healthy Goals Programme,’ with Mumbai City FC supporting as technical partners. Since 2023, OSCAR Foundation has been working to raise funds for developing and refurbishing community football spaces while running youth-led football and leadership programmes. With the support of Mumbai City FC, the first pitch under the Healthy Goals Programme is now a reality, offering…
Mumbai, February 13, 2025: The prestigious Sportstar Aces Awards 2025 is back with its seventh edition as the biggest sports personalities of India are set to be honoured for their incredible performances in 2024. The awards will be held at the Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, Mumbai on February 14 and will be attended by star athletes from various sports like double Olympic medallists P. V. Sindhu and Manu Bhaker, former hockey goalkeeper P. R.Sreejesh, chess star Divya Deshmukh, para athlete Navdeep Singh and many more. Also gracing the event will be ICC Chair Jay Shah. 2024 was a remarkable year…
New Delhi, January 6, 2025: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations – Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands – has taken a significant leap forward with renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan investing in the property as a co-owner. The ETPL, which has been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to get underway from July 15th – August 3rd, 2025, and will feature the best of talent from the three nations rubbing shoulders with world-class players from across the world in true European style. Abhishek…
Pune, 29 December, 2024: The Haryana Steelers, who finished top of the table in the league stage during PKL Season 11, produced an outstanding display on the mat on Sunday evening, as they went onto clinch their maiden PKL crown, after they defeated the Patna Pirates, at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune. With the Show Stopper Shadloui in full flow, the Haryana Steelers won the final with a scoreline of 32-23. For the Haryana Steelers, the champions, Shivam Patare scored 9 points, Mohammadreza Shadloui bagged 7 and Vinay added 6 more to the cause. The champions were…
Ticket prices start at INR 200; early bird bookings to see upto 50% discount for fans New Delhi, December 24, 2024: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has onboarded Ticmint as the official Ticketing Partner for the premier badminton tournament, Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025, scheduled from January 14-19. The tickets will be sold exclusively online on Ticmint’s website, offering badminton enthusiasts a user-friendly platform to access one of the sport’s most prestigious events. This technology-driven platform will allow fans to seamlessly book tickets and enjoy the marquee tournament. Ticmint, an enterprise ticketing platform, simplifies ticket booking with its hyper-personalized solutions…
New Delhi, December 24, 2024: GMR Sports, a pioneer in India’s sports ecosystem, is proud to announce a landmark 10-year strategic partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for rugby, to launch the Rugby Premier League (RPL). Set to debut in 2025, the RPL will be one of the world’s first franchise-based rugby leagues, featuring six city-based teams and showcasing elite talent from top rugby nations globally. This partnership signifies a bold step forward for GMR Sports as it extends its legacy of innovation and excellence into the realm of Rugby 7s, one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic…