Probe: FIFA President Gianni Infantino cleared
Zurich, Aug 5 (IBNS): Giving relief to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he has been cleared of wrongdoing after a probe into his expense,recruitment and alleged sacking of whistleblowers.
Bengaluru FC signs Cameron Watson
Bangalore, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bengaluru FC on Friday said it has signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson.
Sonia Gandhi wishes Indian contingent of athletes for Olympics
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday congratulated the Indian contingent of athletes for the Olympics.
MoC Manoj Sinha unveils postage stamps on Rio Olympics
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Commemorative Postage Stamps on Rio Olympic Games and said the unique initiative will motivate the Rio-bound Indian athletes.
More than 2000 participate in ‘Run for Rio’
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza begins, more than 2000 people participated in the ‘Run for Rio’ campaign in Kolkata.
Rio set for grand Olympic ceremony
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Maracana Stadium is all set to witness a major ceremony which will mark the opening of the grand sporting event of the year Olympics on Friday.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes Indian contingent for Rio Olympic Games 2016
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sent his good wishes to the Indian contingent in the Rio Olympic Games 2016 on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games.
It’s a challenge to get the best Indian Players: Kila
Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC have come up with an ambitious Academy Programme within three years of their inception. The Academy as their Head Coach John Kila points out is to develop the Academy wards “physically, tactically and in terms of technique.†In a freewheeling interview with www.the-aiff.com, Kila speaks at length about the project, the yardstick, his experience in youth programmes, the future road map and much more. Exceprts:
PGTI members cheer on Indian Olympic hopefuls
Noida, Aug 5 (IBNS): As Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia and Aditi Ashok gear up to fly the tricolor at the Rio Olympics in a few days from now, they received support from the members of the golfing fraternity of India.
Trinbago Knight Riders set up titanic clash with Tallawahs in race to Hero CPL final
Antigua, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have defeated the St Lucia Zouks at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to set up an effective semi-final against the Jamaica Tallawahs.
India to play Bhutan in a practice match on Aug 13
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian National Team will play Bhutan in an unofficial away practice match on Aug 13, 2016.
Guyana Amazon Warriors book place in Hero CPL final
Antigua, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have secured a place in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final with a dramatic win over the Jamaica Tallawahs in the first playoff match at Warner Park, St Kitts.
Chase denies India victory, West Indies earn draw
Jamaica, Aug 4 (IBNS): Roston Chase (137) remained unbeaten as he joined other West Indies players to manage a draw against India in the second Test here on Wednesday.
Amarjit steals a draw against FC Koln
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): India U16 boys shared the spoils with FC Koln tonight, all thanks to a first-half goal by Joysana and a late penalty by Amarjit in the dying minutes of the game. Indian boys came back twice from behind against FC Koln, who have conquered the U17 Bundesliga (West region) twice in recent history.
Man City signs Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras
London, Aug 3 (IBNS): British football giant Manchester City on Wednesday said it has signed Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras.