India
Yes Bank joins IPL’s sponsorship roster
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has filled one of its main sponsorship categories ahead of the sixth season of the Twenty20 cricket tournament after announcing a five-year deal with Yes Bank.
Taj TV secures Commonwealth Games rights
Indian subcontinent pay-television broadcaster Taj TV has snapped up the broadcast rights to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games across the region after agreeing a deal with the event’s organising committee.
New Delhi to host inaugural Hockey World League Finals
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has reiterated its commitment to the Indian market by announcing New Delhi as the host of the inaugural World League Finals, along with the 2013 Junior World Cup.
Former Nimbus exec Colaco to lead NBA’s Indian growth plans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has appointed former Nimbus Sport chief operating officer Yannick Colaco as managing director of the league’s Indian arm.
FIH revved up by new Hero deal
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has hailed the signing of a new four-year partnership with Hero MotoCorp as a landmark deal for the sport.
Delhi’s Commonwealth Games officials set for trial
Former 2010 Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi was among 10 senior officials put on trial on Monday in a corruption case relating to a controversial contract awarded during New Delhi’s preparations for the major event.
ICC resolves question marks over India’s Women’s World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has added Cuttack as a second venue for the 2013 Women’s World Cup, ending concerns over India’s staging of the forthcoming tournament.
Women’s Cricket World Cup to remain in India
Indian cricket officials have maintained that the forthcoming 2013 Women’s World Cup will remain in the country amid security concerns over Pakistan’s participation in the tournament in Mumbai.
IOC offers olive branch to Indian Olympic Association
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken the first step towards lifting its suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by inviting officials from the Indian government and the country’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to Lausanne for talks.
Golf becomes latest sport to take lead from IPL
Golf is set to become the latest sport to be afforded the Indian Premier League (IPL) treatment through the launch of a new competition modelled on the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Hockey India League nets Hero deal
The Hockey India League (HIL) has agreed a multi-year deal that will allow Hero MotoCorp to assume title sponsorship of the competition ahead of its debut later this month.
IOC announces suspension of Indian Olympic Association
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a dispute over a controversial election that was scheduled to be held today.
BCCI doubles value of IPL title sponsorship with Pepsi deal
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that PepsiCo will become the new title sponsor of the Indian Premier League, with the five-year deal worth double the amount paid by the Twenty20 competition’s inaugural sponsor DLF.
Sun TV secures new IPL franchise in Hyderabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that South India-based media conglomerate Sun TV has secured the rights to own and operate a new Indian Premier League (IPL) team in Hyderabad.
Barcelona makes Indian connection with Nokia
FC Barcelona has agreed its first major commercial deal with an Indian company by signing a partnership with Nokia India.
BCCI launches IPL franchise tender as Deccan Chargers are terminated
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a tender for a new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after the termination of the Deccan Chargers team was confirmed on Friday.
BCCI’s profits double in 2011-12
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has further enhanced its status as the sport’s financial powerhouse by doubling its net profit to US$71.5 million for the 2011-12 financial year.
BCCI terminates Deccan’s IPL franchise
The future of beleaguered Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise the Deccan Chargers has taken a new twist after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday opted to terminate the team owing to its owners’ “absolute inability” to run the franchise.