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Book Review, Sport

Ex-Qatar sports journalist’s book tries to cash in on FIFA World Cup

Has he written this book? Obviously not! Many people have ‘contributed’ to his book. I say this because he has aggregated reports published by news agencies and newspapers. Barring the first three of the 31 chapters – Acknowledgments, Introduction and My Journey – nothing is original. He inflicts 352 pages of already published information on the reader. Continue reading Ex-Qatar sports journalist’s book tries to cash in on FIFA World Cup

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Football, Sport

Global sports market will grow 41.5pc

Sports market will continue to grow globally around CAGR 41.5 per cent next year, experts estimate. The Olympics, football, Formula1, tennis and cricket will continue to dominate sports markets because of their allure, massive fan following, and support from sponsors and governments. Continue reading Global sports market will grow 41.5pc

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Cricket, Sport

Nepal’s T20 EPL features 25 foreign players from 11 countries

Six clubs sign players from Canada, Bhutan, Singapore, St Vincent, Sri Lanka, UK and Zimbabwe By Sudeep SonawaneKathmandu, September 22, 2021The fourth edition of the Everest Premier League starting Saturday (September 25) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal features 25 international players from 11 countries in six competing clubs.The tournament, organised by EPL Pvt. Ltd. under the aegis of Cricket Association … Continue reading Nepal’s T20 EPL features 25 foreign players from 11 countries

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Cricket, Sport

Kohli should drop Pujara and promote Rahane to No.3

By Sudeep SonawaneSurat, August 13, 2021Cheteshwar Pujara’s yet another failure in the first innings of the second Test at Lord’s calls for dropping him from the playing XI and changes in India batting order.The second most important batsman in the Test team after captain Virat Kohli continues to scratch for runs. He scored 9 off 23 balls at Lord’s while Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul and … Continue reading Kohli should drop Pujara and promote Rahane to No.3

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Cricket, Sport

Kohli and Shastri guilty of selecting unsuitable bowlers in the final against New Zealand

By Sudeep SonawaneNew Delhi, June 26, 2021.Saying India lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final because of selecting unsuitable players would belittle New Zealand team’s good performance.Kane Williamson’s men deserved to win the Test championship title. They dominated the final despite losing more than a day because of heavy rain.New Zealand fast bowlers, led by Kyle Jamieson, Southee and Boult dominated Indian batsmen. Most batters, … Continue reading Kohli and Shastri guilty of selecting unsuitable bowlers in the final against New Zealand

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Sport

Namibia’s Nambala vows to make history at Paralympic Games in Tokyo

Namibia’s Paralympic athlete Johannes Nambala vows to make history in his sports career at Tokyo 2020 Games.‘I have no doubt Tokyo 2020 Games will be a turning point for me as I will make history in my sports career. I hope to achieve this by raising the bar to a level I have not yet reached,” says Nambala.His determination to succeed in Tokyo follows his … Continue reading Namibia’s Nambala vows to make history at Paralympic Games in Tokyo

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Sport

Manasi hopes featuring on TIME magazine cover will change perceptions on disability

“I’m privileged to represent the disability community that is so under represented in India. I am glad I got a voice because of my sport. I’m fortunate to use this voice to raise awareness about prosthetics, road safety, disability and inclusion,” says Manasi Joshi. Continue reading Manasi hopes featuring on TIME magazine cover will change perceptions on disability

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Sport

Gurjar shakes off Rio trauma and hopes podium place in Tokyo

Sundar Singh Gurjar, centre, beat Dinesh Herath Mudiyanselage and Indian compatriot Ajeet Singh for javelin gold at Dubai 2019. Photograph: Luc Percival I am now throwing beyond 68 metres says India’s Para javelin ace By Jaswinder SidhuNew Delhi, September 27, 2020Sundar Singh Gurjar reached the call room 52 seconds late for the javelin event at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Event organisers disqualified him.India’s top … Continue reading Gurjar shakes off Rio trauma and hopes podium place in Tokyo

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Football, Sport

New deal to deliver Polish football content to 60 million fans globally

Ekstraklasa partners with Dugout to expand London, June 4, 2020A new partnership will broadcast football content from Poland to a global audience of more than 60 million fans.Partners Ekstraklasa SA and Dugout announced the deal Wednesday.The former holds exclusive global media rights of Poland’s top professional league PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa and Dugout.com, well-known media channel in Europe, will distribute the content through its embed … Continue reading New deal to deliver Polish football content to 60 million fans globally

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Hockey, Sport

Qatar Hockey Federation Mulls Arabian Dream League

Qatar News Agency, Doha, 11 August – Qatar Hockey Federation (QHF) is planning to organise here an international league called Arabian Dream League featuring top teams from the world, a senior official said Sunday. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) QHF Secretary General Mohamed Abdul-Nazer said, “We have plans to organise the Arabian Dream League, similar to premier leagues are that conducted by countries that … Continue reading Qatar Hockey Federation Mulls Arabian Dream League

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