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Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini were on Tuesday acquitted of corruption charges by a Swiss court for a second time.

Ban On Indian Kabaddi Federation Will Be Lifted Next Month: International Body Chief Vinod Kumar Tiwari

In a respite for Indian kabaddi players, the international governing body of the sport is set to lift suspension imposed on the national federation next month after the court-appointed administrator handed over the charge to the 'elected body'. International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) President Vinod Kumar Tiwari told PTI that the ban will be lifted after an executive council meeting scheduled next month. The IKF had banned the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) in July last year after the 'elected body' was not allowed to take charge.

Gabba, Site Of India's Famous Victory Over Australia, To Be Demolished. This Is The Reason

The iconic Gabba Stadium at Brisbane will undergo demolition following the 2032 Olympic Games, with cricket moving to a new 60,000-capacity stadium in the Victoria Park area of Brisbane, which will be built for the Olympics. The Queensland premier David Crisafulli announced the latest plans for the Olympics infrastructure on Tuesday, with cricket a pivotal part of the outcome. The sport is affected by uncertainty over what state would do after going through various proposals since being awarded the Olympic hosting rights back in 2021.