Sanjiv Goenka announces name of IPL franchise
Jan 19, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Businessman Sanjiv Goenka owned Pune IPL team on Monday (Jan 18, 2016) announced the naming of its franchisee as Rising Pune Supergiants. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Tennis: Sania, Mahesh, Leander, Martina win hearts in Kolkata
Nov 26, 2015, at 05:34 pm
Tennis lovers in Kolkata witnessed a grand celebration of the game on Wednesday when icons Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Martina Navratilova came down here to play the ‘Masters-Kolkata’ event at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. All the stars displayed their signature shots on the court and did not fail to entertain their fans in the east Indian city. The Tennis event was held in Kolkata as a part of the promotional activity for the International Premier Tennis League. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the Tennis meet . Images by IBNS
U18 I-League: Pune FC play out a thrilling 2-2 draw with DSK Shivajians
Nov 03, 2015, at 05:08 pm
Pune, Nov 2 (IBNS) Pune FC missed chances aplenty as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against local side DSK Shivajians FC in a Round-3 Maharashtra Zone encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Pele inaugurates Leukemia Unit of Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital in Kolkata
Oct 15, 2015, at 04:22 am
The King of Football, Pelé, spent time with Dr Rupali Basu, President & CEO, Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group, India and responded to her questions on sports injury and the facilities of sports medicine in Kolkata. He recounted those pain full moments of his injuries during his time and congratulated Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata on creating sports medicine facilities. Pelé autographed on footballs to be distributed amongst the children suffering from Leukemia at Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital, Kolkata. He inaugurated Leukemia Ward of Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital on Oct 13, 2015 and inspired the hospital team to continue the great work in preventing and curing Leukemia in Eastern India.
Pele shares moments with ATK players
Oct 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm
Football legend Pele spent some time with Atletico de Kolkata players and the owners of the team at the team hotel in Kolkata prior to the match against Kerala Blaster FC.
Oct 13, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Football legend Pele was welcomed by the officials at Taj Bengal hotel in Kolkata. Samrat Dutta, General Manager, Taj Bengal along with other dignitaries were present in the hotel to welcome the Brazilian star.
Oct 12, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Brazilian football legend reached Kolkata on Sunday (September 11, 2015). Images by IBNS
New logo of Delhi Dynamos FC unveiled
Oct 10, 2015, at 06:16 pm
New logo of Delhi Dynamos FC was unveiled on Friday (September 9, 2015).
India gear up to face difficult Turkmenistan
Oct 08, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Ashgabat, Oct 7 (IBNS) Ahead of India's Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Turkmenistan, National Coach Stephen Constantine mentioned about the "difficult task at hand."
Atletico de Kolkata practice in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Oct 07, 2015, at 07:33 pm
Gearing up their next clash, ISL side Atlético de Kolkata participated in practice session at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Tuesday (Oct 6, 2o15).
ISL fever grips India, stars dazzle at opening ceremony
Oct 05, 2015, at 07:06 pm
The ISL 2015 kicks off was a star-studded affair in Chennai on Saturday (September 3, 2015) and was attended by superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt dazzled the audiences with a stunning performance followed by A R Rahman’s soulful soul stirring composition of the national anthem.
Atlético de Kolkata gear up for ISL
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:22 pm
ISL champions Atlético de Kolkata are busy practicing in Kolkata for the upcoming season of the tournament . Images by IBNS
Organizers meet press to reveal details of Pele's stay in Kolkata
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:16 pm
The official Press Conference announcing “Legends Tour Of India†featuring Edson Arantes do Nascimento - “Pele†was held in Kolkata on Tuesday (September 29, 2015). The jersey signed by Pele was unveiled in presence of former Indian footballer Subrata Bhattacharya.
ATK officials meet the press in Kolkata
Sep 24, 2015, at 07:00 pm
Atletico de Kolkata (ATK)'s officials met the press and discussed plans for the season of the ISL and the club in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 23, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Dignitaries pay tributes to Jagmohan Dalmiya at CAB in Kolkata
Sep 21, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Former ICC president and chief of the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya, who died on Sunday evening in a private hospital, was cremated in Kolkata on Monday (Sept 21, 2015). Ahead of the cremation, his body was kept at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) building. Many dignitaries including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, ex-Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly, BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur, ICC Chairman N.Srinivasan and IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla paid their tributes to the mortal remains of Dalmiya here. Huge crowd also gathered around the CAB premises to catch a glimpse of Dalmiya's mortal remains during his last journey. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Delhi Dynamos unveils kit in Taj Mahal
Sep 21, 2015, at 09:39 pm
ISL side Delhi Dynamos unveiled their official kit at the Taj Mahal in Agra on Saturday (Sept 19, 2015).
Rohan Bopanna prepares for Davis Cup clash
Sep 17, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna was busy practicing for the Davis Cup at the RK Khanna Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday (Sept 16, 2o15).
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to win CFL
Sep 07, 2015, at 02:34 am
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) In a thrilling Kolkata Derby clash, East Bengal completely dominated the match to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-0 and win the sixth Calcutta Football League (CFL) premier division title in Kolkata on Sunday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to win CFL
Sep 07, 2015, at 02:32 am
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) In a thrilling Kolkata Derby clash, East Bengal completely dominated the match to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-0 and win the sixth Calcutta Football League (CFL) premier division title in Kolkata on Sunday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sep 02, 2015, at 07:54 pm
Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS) Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta and a host of other heavy weights from the film industry here will join hands to play a charity indoor cricket match on Sept 6. The money raised will be used for the betterment of underprivileged children. Images by Shubhodeep Sardar/IBNS
Delhi Dynamos FC gaffer on scoresheet again
Aug 31, 2015, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos marquee player manager Roberto Carlos featured and scored for the World Stars in their game against Iran stars on Saturday.
Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba join Bengaluru Bulls in finals
Aug 22, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): U Mumba entered the finals of the second season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi with a comfortable 35-18 win over Patna Pirates at the Dome @SVP, NSCI here in Mumbai.
Sachin Tendulkar visits the MRF Pace Foundation, shares his insight about cricket
Aug 22, 2015, at 06:54 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS) Ex- Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday visited the MRF Pace Foundation to provide his insight about the game to aspiring bowlers.
Star Sports launches 'Young Heroes' in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS) Star Sports in association with Parle Products and IDBI Federal Life Insurance launched its latest sporting venture ‘Young Heroes’, a 7-a side U-15 school football tournament, designed to handpick the best 16 youth soccer players from Indian schools, here on Thursday.
Aug 06, 2015, at 09:15 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): A stupendous team effort helped Telugu Titans record the biggest win (in terms of point margin – 24 points) in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi today here at the Gachibowli stadium.
Aug 03, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Patna Pirates held Bengal Warriors 20-20 for the first draw in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A match that rose above the ordinary towards the end.
Jaipur Panthers secure second win
Aug 03, 2015, at 07:18 pm
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS): Displaying their might in the raiding department, title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers halted the march of a fighting Puneri Paltan led by the talented Pravin Niwale for their second win in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Pataliputra Stadium here.
Pravin Niwale stars in Paltan's first win
Jul 30, 2015, at 05:57 pm
Jaipur, July 29 (IBNS): Comeback man Pravin Niwale was the star for Puneri Paltan on a day when most of the things fell in place for them. Captain Wazir Singh gave him good support in attack and Ravi Kumar also came to the party.
Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Bengaluru Bulls
Jul 29, 2015, at 09:30 pm
Jaipur, July 28 (IBNS): Playing like true champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers recorded their first win of Season 2 of Star Pro Kabaddi on Tuesday at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium beating Bengaluru Bulls 36-23.
Patna Pirates upset title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jul 27, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Jaipur, July 26 (IBNS): Captain Rakesh Kumar and young Sandeep Narwal helped Patna Pirates upset holders Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 to send them hurtling to their third loss in a row.