India
BCCI confirms Women’s IPL plans, AGM date
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that it plans to launch a women’s edition of its flagship T20 competition the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the beginning of next year.
EXCLUSIVE: SA20 to be bundled with CSA rights in India
Broadcast rights in India for SA20, the new South African T20 competition due to start in January, will be bundled with wider Cricket South Africa rights, SportBusiness understands
Eurosport India secures rights to India friendlies
Eurosport India has secured rights to the country’s forthcoming matches against Singapore and Vietnam.
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MotoGP lining up first race in India
Dorna Sports, MotoGP’s commercial rights-holder, is poised to strike a deal to take the motorcycling championship to India for the first time.
Bundesliga to share best practices with Indian Super League under new collaboration
The Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed an agreement with Football Sports Development Limited, organiser of the Indian Super League, to share best practices in areas including fan engagement, marketing and …
Capgemini announces new India Rugby 7s sponsorship
French consulting group Capgemini has announced a sponsorship deal with the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to support its Rugby 7s teams
Sony to broadcast Tennis Premier League
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has acquired the domestic rights to the fourth edition of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), which will take place this December
Sony to show Chennai Open in India
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Network acquired the rights for this year's Chennai Open WTA Tour 250 tennis tournament
Indian and Qatari football federations discuss pact
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to strike a 'strategic alliance' with the Qatar Football Association (QFA)
Viacom18 to broadcast El Clásico in Hindi
Indian media group Viacom18 will broadcast the El Clásico fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 16 in Hindi.
Legends League Cricket rights switch from Sony to Disney Star
Disney Star has acquired exclusive rights in India to the Legends League Cricket (LLC) competition
IOC postpones Session, gives Indian Olympic Association ‘final warning’
The International Olympic Committee has moved back its Session in Mumbai next year from May to September or October and reiterated its warning of a suspension of the Indian Olympic Association
Borussia Dortmund extends Footballco tie-up, strikes DB Cargo sponsorship in China
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has extended and expanded its content agreement with digital sports publisher Footballco as part of plans to increase its profile in India, Japan and Southeast…
Manchester United upgrades Therabody deal, signs DreamSetGo as regional partner
Wellness technology company Therabody has deepened and extended its relationship with Manchester United by becoming a global partner in a multi-year agreement
Sharing premium rights is the new normal in India, Disney president Madhavan says
Splitting the rights for market-leading cricket properties between different broadcasters is a feature of the "evolution" of Indian sports media driven by rising costs, K Madhavan, the president of Disney…
Mastercard takes over BCCI title sponsorship rights from Paytm
Payments company Mastercard has agreed a deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to title sponsor domestic cricket in the country, including men's and women's national team home matches, during…
LNJ Bhilwara Group scores fourth Legends League Cricket franchise
LNJ Bhilwara Group has acquired a team in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) competition
Chaubey elected AIFF president, rival alleges political interference
Kalyan Chaubey has been elected president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), promising to end a long-running governance dispute that saw the federation briefly suspended by Fifa, football’s w…