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COVID-19: World Archery Field Championships deferred to 2022

COVID-19: World Archery Field Championships deferred to 2022

The World Archery Field Championships 2020 in Yankton, USA, have been postponed until 2022. The decision is influenced by the COVID-19 threat. This joint decision to delay was made to safeguard athlete wellbeing and due…

It will be bizarre to play in empty stadiums: Rabada

It will be bizarre to play in empty stadiums: Rabada

South Africa and Delhi Capitals seamer Kagiso Rabada like athletes is looking forward to resumption of sports. He hasn’t though bowled after being side lined with a groin injury earlier this year. The seamers, widely…

SA triathlete Schoeman overcomes COVID-19 strain; focuses on Tokyo

SA triathlete Schoeman overcomes COVID-19 strain; focuses on Tokyo

First South African to win an Olympic triathlon medal, Henri Schoeman has defeated the strain of COVID-19. The Rio de Janeiro Olympics bronze medallist is now focusing on Tokyo 2020 Olympics to better the colour…

Cricket Australia announces resumption of game; with crowds!

Cricket Australia announces resumption of game; with crowds!

Cricket action in Australia will resume as early as the coming Saturday. As the cricket returns despite the global COVID-19 crisis, Cricket Australia has  reported some fans will also be present in the stadium during…

Sky agrees to defer Premier League’s £170 mn repayment

Sky agrees to defer Premier League’s £170 mn repayment

Premier League has got a major reprieve on account of an agreement with Sky Sports to defer the payment of £ 170 mn ($ 212.8 mn) rebate till 2021. Since the League has been abruptly…

COVID-19: Deputy CEO quits as NZC offloads 15% staff

COVID-19: Deputy CEO quits as NZC offloads 15% staff

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) deputy chief executive Anthony Crummy has resigned as the board struggles to overcome the financial impact of COVID-19. He has reportedly bid adieu to the NZC headquarters in Auckland last week.…

Rugby Australia slashes over 40% staff; more pressure on CA reel under

Rugby Australia slashes over 40% staff; more pressure on CA reel under

Novel coronavirus is taking a severe toll on sports bodies in Australia. After Cricket Australia had furloughed 80% of its staff to overcome the financial deficit, the rugby governing body Down Under has axed more…

European football resumes as financial pressure pushes broadcasters, leagues

European football resumes as financial pressure pushes broadcasters, leagues

Bundesliga returning to action was among the most watched events for sports fans across Europe recently. After a 61-day break, when the teams got down to business, fans heaved a sigh of relief. They were…

Raise the Bat: An ECB tribute to corona warriors

Raise the Bat: An ECB tribute to corona warriors

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched the #raisethebat campaign, which highlights key workers from the world of cricket who are helping to support their community during COVID-19. Key workers who have been…

Harbhajan inspires fans to join fight against COVID-19

Harbhajan inspires fans to join fight against COVID-19

Harbhajan Singh is continuing his relentless efforts to support the society in fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. In an innovative bid, the star cricketer is inspiring thousands of his fans to contribute personal protection…