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...
FIFA World Cup 2022- Iran team stay silent during national anthem; chose the grandest stage to protest against country’s governance
Iran's World Cup Football team refused to sing their national anthem before the World Cup match against England as a sign of support to the anti-government protesters in the country. Since the death of 22-year old woman Mahsa Amini in police custody in Tehran two months ago, there has been continuous protest in Iran. Amini was arrested after allegedly violating...
FIFA World Cup 2022- Qatar loses to Equador; becomes the first host nation to lose an opening match
Equador won the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating host Qatar 2-0 at the Al Bayt stadium. Qatar, the first Arab nation to host the FIFA Football World Cup, had a disappointing start to the tournament as they lost to Equador 2-0 and became the first host nation to lose an opening match. Of the 22...
The buzz getting louder as the entire Middle East gears up for Football World Cup 2022
The big kickoff is just four days away. With the stars arriving and the fans thronging, the entire Middle East has risen to the occasion to host the Football World Cup 2022. Twelve years after being awarded the rights to host the Football World Cup 2022, Qatar, one of the smallest Gulf states, has prepared eight stadiums, constructed a Metro...
Unstoppable on Wheels- this one-of-a-kind tennis tournament gets positive response in Mumbai
Mumbai’s 1st All India Tennis Association (AITA) ranked Wheelchair Tennis tournament, Mumbai Open 2022 was recently organized by the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour (IWTT) at Navi Mumbai Sports Association. Sport is a wonderful medium to allow people with physical disabilities to shed their inhibitions and transform their lives. Wheelchair Tennis is a form of that which provides sporting opportunities to...