The day when Pele played against Mohun Bagan and brought ‘Calcutta’ to a standstill
Football lovers in Kolkata could never forget 24 September 1977; the day when the King of Football, Pele, played for Cosmos Club against city giant Mohun Bagan. Pele was in his final year as a professional footballer when the tour of Cosmos Club to 'Calcutta' came about. The Football-crazy city had still then only heard and read about the tales...
15th National Transplant Games- When sports celebrate life and lit up many lives
The 15th edition of the National Transplant Games, a multi-disciplinary sporting event organised exclusively for organ donors and receivers, recently took place in Mumbai. Narmada Kidney Foundation is an organisation striving hard to create awareness about organ transplantation and donation for the last 30 years. In order to demonstrate that donor continues to remain healthy after donating an organ and...
Underdogs, who became ‘surprise entrants’ in Football World Cup semi finals over the years
When Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, they entered the league of surprising semi-final participants in Football's greatest stage. Morocco created history as they became the first African country to ever reach the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup. Their victory against Portugal was celebrated by the entire Arab world because Morocco share...
“A cooperative-based system in Pickleball is perfect to have financial benefits as well as keep its true essence intact,” Carl Burnett
Carl Burnett, the Vice President of International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), recently visited India for the 5th edition of Bainbridge Cup. While on his visit, he took time out for an exclusive interview with Poulomi Kundu, the founder of Sportsavour, and shared his plans for the growth of Pickleball worldwide. On his first visit to India Carl Burnett: India is a...
Stephanie Frappart to become the first woman to take charge of a Men’s World Cup match
History beckons as French referee Stephanie Frappart is set to become the first woman to take charge of a FIFA World Cup match when Costa Rica face Germany in the last round of group matches. Stephanie Frappart, who officiated in two matches in the qualifiers of FIFA World Cup, has been appointed as the referee in Germany's crucial clash against...
Bainbridge Cup- World Cup of Pickleball comes to India; promises five-days of superlative ‘pickling’
The 5th edition of Bainbridge Cup, the greatest global tournament of Pickleball, began in India through a glittering opening ceremony at National Sports Club of India, Mumbai. It was on Bainbridge Island, a small city in western Washington state, where Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum and Bill Bell formulated the sport, Pickleball. To commemorate the founders of Pickleball, the International Federation...
FIFA World Cup 2022- Iran frees hundred after football team win over Wales
Iran has released more than 700 prisoners after the national team won their Group match against Wales in FIFA World Cup 2022. Iran, the country that is facing extreme protests from all quarters due to the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, has released "709 detainees were freed from different prisons in the country" as announced by its...
PT Usha, the legendary sprinter, elected the first woman president of IOA
58-year-old legendary athlete P.T. Usha, has been elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). P T Usha was the lone contender who filed the nomination for the post of President of IOA. Till the deadline day, November 27, there was no other nomination that lead to the legendary sprinter's appointment to the post. PT Usha has become the...
FIFA World Cup 2022- Japan fans celebrate win against Germany by cleaning up stadium
Japanese fans, who came to watch their match against Germany, exhibited extreme restrain and best manner after their prolific win in the World Cup match. Japan defeated Germany 2-1 in their first World Cup 2022 match after coming back from a goal down. Germany went ahead in the 33rd minute when Guendogan dispatched the penalty. They continued dominating the first...
FIFA World Cup 2022- Saudi king declares public holiday to mark the national team’s win against Argentina
Saudi Arabia has declared a holiday after its national football team’s stunning victory over heavyweight Argentina in World Cup Group C clash at Lusail stadium in Qatar. It was a historic result in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as Saudi Arabia defeated favourites Argentina 2-1 in a classic encounter. The Argentine team took the lead in the 10th minute of...