Out! Wimbledon calls time on line judges in favour of electronic system
LONDON : Wimbledon will break with tradition and replace line judges with electronic line calling from next year's championships, the All England Club confirmed on Wednesday.
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India And Vietnam Set To Renew Historic Rivalry
The story of India and Vietnam's football rivalry goes long back. Between the 1950s and 1970s, India played several tight matches against the erstwhile South Vietnam national team in multiple Merdeka Cups and Asian Games tournaments. But meetings have been rare in the 21st century, and Saturday's match in Nam Dinh will only be the fourth time India will face unified Vietnam in senior internationals. All the previous three were also friendly matches. In 2004, Vietnam nicked a 2-1 win in the LG Cup in Ho Chi Minh City.
IOA Announce Tentative Dates For National Games In Uttarakhand
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) have announced that the 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February, 2025 (subject to approval of IOA's General Assembly, which is scheduled for October 25). The Games, which will see participation from athletes across the nation, will feature competitions in 38 sports (subject to approval of General Assembly of the IOA), with over 10,000 athletes, officials, and coaches expected to participate. The IOA and the Government of Uttarakhand are working in close coordination to ensure that the 38th National Games will be an exceptional experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike, it said in a release.
Dr. Payal Kanodia Set to Represent India Again at the IUKL World Championship 2024 in Corfu, Greece
YFLO Delhi and M3M Foundation are proud to announce that Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson of YFLO Delhi and Trustee of M3M Foundation, will represent India on the global stage at the IUKL World Championship 2024 in Kettlebell Lifting. This prestigious event, organized by the International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL)-a leading non-profit organization with members in over 60 countries-will be held in Corfu, Greece, from October 10 to 14, 2024. The championship will feature competitors in categories ranging from Youth U-16/U-18 to World Grand Prix levels, drawing athletes from 30 countries.
Title Holders India To Open Women's Asian Champions Trophy Campaign Against Malaysia
Two-time champions India will open their title defence against Malaysia in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament beginning in Bihar on November 11. The tournament will feature six teams -- hosts and defending champions India, China, three-time winners Korea, two-time champions Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. According to the official schedule announced by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Tuesday, the tournament, to be played in Rajgir, will conclude on November 20. India won the tournament in 2016 in Singapore before reclaiming the title in Ranchi last year.
Manchester's new late-night smashed burger spot from Almost Famous founder makes big promise
The team behind Super Awesome Deluxe will be the first to tell you it's not the only spot in Manchester city centre serving up ‘smashed’ burgers, but they reckon they’re one of only a small few to truly perfect the concept on our patch.
Trafford's all-pink Archie's Atomic roller rink opening date announced - times, prices and all you need to know
The bright pink roller rink from burger brand Archie's has revealed its opening date inside Trafford Palazzo.
Inside Ronaldo's former Cheshire mansion with plush pool and padel court still on market for £5m
Cristiano Ronaldo's one-time pad is still looking for its new owner after being put up for sale last year. The former Manchester United player was living in the plush mansion during his second stint at the club, before leaving in November 2022.