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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has determined that athletes must strictly adhere to their weight limits, without exceptions, as it explained its dismissal of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final in the 50kg event. Additionally, the CAS arbitrator labelled the UWW weighing rule as “draconian”. On August 14, an ad-hoc division of CAS dismissed Phogat’s appeal, following her disqualification from the final for being 100 grams overweight — a ruling that sparked strong criticism from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). On Monday, CAS released a detailed statement outlining the reasons behind…

What’s in common between Mike Halloran, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Blake Bachelor, an undergraduate student living in the US? Both were clueless about cricket and introduced to it by Saurav Pathak, a cricket fanatic and university professor in Virginia, USA. To him, it was therefore thrilling to receive Blake’s message during T20I CWC, which read “Hey Prof, saw the historic upset by the US over Pakistan, supposed to be huge, correct?” Mike too had promptly remarked, “Sounds like the US-India game is shaping up to be quite a match”. Has USA Cricket (USAC) done enough to attract more Blakes and…

– Press Release From time immemorial, kabaddi has been one of the most followed and loved sports in the Indian sporting ecosystem. As the nation celebrates its Independence Day, Kabaddi, the sport that is so deeply rooted in India’s culture, took centre stage when Pro Kabaddi League stars Pardeep Narwal and Maninder Singh visited the Mumbai Public School, a government school supported by Disney Star in collaboration with Yuva Unstoppable, for the special flag hoisting ceremony. After the ceremony, Pardeep and Maninder, who are among the most loved kabaddi players in the country, had a fun kabaddi session with the…

Emami East Bengal FC is thrilled to announce the signing of Indian national team defensive stalwart Anwar Ali on a permanent transfer from Delhi FC. Anwar has committed to a 5-year contract with the club, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed. Welcoming Anwar to the Emami East Bengal family, Mr. Vibhash Vardhan Agarwal of the Emami Group expressed his excitement, saying, “Anwar is among the best defenders in the country and a regular starter for the national team. Emami has been closely following his progress for a long time, and when the opportunity arose, we couldn’t pass it up. He…

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, in New Delhi, Spanish coach Manolo Márquez held his first media session since becoming the head coach of the senior men’s national team. During the interaction, Márquez expressed his joy, stating that leading the Blue Tigers was a dream come true for him. He began by expressing his gratitude to the AIFF for their trust in him, mentioning how surprising it was for him to have spent five years in India—a country that he now considers his second home after Spain. Márquez, who had arrived late Saturday night, had a busy Sunday in the capital…

The highly anticipated hearing of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has concluded. Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling final at the Paris 2024 Olympics for failing a second weight test by a mere 100 grams, is appealing for a shared silver medal. The final outcome of the arbitration is expected soon. Hearing Details The hearing was conducted in two rounds, with arguments presented by various stakeholders. The proceedings began with Phogat’s French legal team, followed by the United World Wrestling (UWW) representatives, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and finally,…

– Press Release On July 13th, Edgbaston witnessed an electrifying atmosphere with almost 20,000 fans in attendance. Even more impressively, nearly 100 million people tuned in via TV, OTT platforms, and social media to watch the “Father of All Rivalries” – India vs. Pakistan. The match fell into the legend category of cricket, and its staggering viewership numbers left many in awe. But how did the WCL (World championship of legends) achieve such remarkable success? To understand this, let’s recap the strategic steps WCL took to reach this pinnacle. Strategic Moves of WCL *1. *Securing Approval from a Renowned Cricket…

The Shrachi Group has taken legal action against the promoters of Rajasthan United Football Club following the collapse of their investment deal. This deal, which was supposed to bring substantial resources to the Rajasthan-based club, fell apart after the terms were renegotiated post-signing. Tensions heightened during a press conference in Delhi, where disruptions reportedly led to what Shrachi calls an extortion attempt. In response, the group has issued legal notices and contacted the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to address the issue. Despite the legal battle, Shrachi remains determined and is exploring other opportunities within Indian football. They are reportedly…

All India Football Federation President Shri Kalyan Chaubey recently engaged in an informal discussion with several players from the Indian senior men’s and women’s teams during an event in the capital. They covered topics such as the National Teams’ performance, player needs, injury management, scouting processes, smooth player transitions from youth to senior levels, and the overall future of Indian football. Attending the meeting from the Indian senior men’s team were Sandesh Jhingan, Amrinder Singh, Jay Gupta, and Amey Ranawade, while the Indian senior women’s team was represented by Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Dalima Chhibber, Shreya Hooda, Anju Tamang, and Sanju.…

– Press Release The World Cricket League (WCL) has emerged as one of the most-watched global league in India. The India – Australia Semi Final saw the reflection of yesteryear’s Yuvraj Singh, Pathan Brothers and Harbhajan Singh and the India Pakistan Finals was a great trip down the memory lane with with more than 30 Million audience experiencing it. Record-Breaking Viewership In India alone, the WCL garnered a staggering 145 million viewers. Of these, 75 million unique viewers tuned in on Star Sports, and approximately 70 million engaged through the digital broadcast platforms. Pakistan also saw impressive numbers, with digital…