Ahmedabad: The construction of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Sports Enclave in the city is expected to commence in 2025 and is likely to be completed by 2028, aligning with India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with Ahmedabad emerging as a frontrunner to host the international sporting extravaganza. To optimise costs and legacy usage, the Gujarat government has revised the enclave’s master plan, reducing the project cost from ₹6,000 crore to ₹4,000 crore. This was achieved ...Read More

Mumbai: Nita Mukesh Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians, spoke about Mumbai Indians acquiring a lot of young players at the IPL auction in Jeddah on Monday. Mrs Ambani alluded to MI historically producing a lot of players who have gone on to represent India and thanked the MI Paltan for their passionate support with a message in Marathi. “Mega auction mhanje, navin team, navin shurvat, pan toch Mumbai Indians cha utsah (Mega auction means new team, new start but the same Mumbai Indians enthus...Read More

New Delhi: India has taken a significant step toward potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On October 1st, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission, as reported by news agency IANS. This submission follows repeated expressions of interest from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who views the Games as a potential opportunity for national advancement. Notably, Gujarat is a front...Read More

Ahmedabad: The world's largest cricket ground, Narendra Modi Stadium in the city, will host a women's international ODI match for the first time ever. Under the New Zealand Women’s Tour of India ODI Series 2024, all three matches will be held at the stadium in Motera, with the first on October 24, the second on October 27, and the third on October 29. Gujarat Cricket Association Secretary Anil Patel told the media that women’s cricket is being organized for the first time at Narendra Modi...Read More

Porbandar: For the first time in India, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Level 1 Coaching Course is being organized in Porbandar. Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is organising it from October 6 to October 11. This pioneering initiative aims to elevate beach soccer coaching standards across the country and promote the sports growth. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Porbandar Shri Arjunbhai Modhwadia, former minister of Government of Gujarat Shri Babubhai Bokh...Read More

Mumbai: Reliance Foundation, led by Nita M. Ambani, hosted United in Triumph, an evening celebrating equality and excellence through the unifying power of sport on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Antilia, Mumbai. Speaking at the event, Mrs Nita M. Ambani said: “This is truly historic. Over the last two months, our Olympians & Paralympians proudly took the tricolor to the world! Tonight, for the first time, they are all under one roof. Tonight, for the first time, there are over 140 Olymp...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) kicked off the 42nd edition of the Reliance Cup Senior Men's Interdistrict Football Tournament, a cornerstone event that showcases the top football talent across Gujarat. The tournament began yesterday on September 15 at two prime locations: the PDEU Football Ground in Gandhinagar and the SAG Football Ground in Nikol, Ahmedabad. This year’s Reliance Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle with 28 district teams competing for the este...Read More

Ahmedabad: LML School’s girls' Hockey team achieved a stunning victory in the 30th Nehru Cup U17 district-level tournament, defeating Zap School 5-0 in the final match. The team now proceeds for the State Level tournament of U17 – 30th Nehru Cup. Reeva Shah, the top scorer with 4 goals in the final, led her team with exceptional skill. Forwards Jancy Patel, Tanvi, and Dhanvi contributed significantly to the win, while goalkeeper Alissa Shibu and defender Felcia Patel anchored a solid defe...Read More

Ahmedabad: Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term. Upon his election, Shah expressed his intent to advancing the global reach and popular...Read More

The roots of esports can be traced back to the early days of video gaming when informal competitions took place in arcades and living rooms across the globe. However, competitive gaming began to gain mainstream recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Events like the World Cyber Games and the Electronic Sports World Cup helped elevate esports' profile, attracting sponsors and media attention and paving the way for the industry's rapid growth. Today, esports encompasses various game genr...Read More