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More: Olympics Adam Jones, five-time MLB All-Star, becomes Olympic eligible Russia boxers to boycott Olympics if sanctions not lifted ‘Trouble in paradise’ between Yuzuru Hanyu and Brian Orser? Coach says no A look at new sports and new events with one year to the Tokyo Games, which will have the most sports (33) and events (339) in Olympic history … New SportsBaseball/SoftballNot entirely “new.” Baseball and softball were on the Olympic program in the 1990s and 2000s, but voted off following the 2008 Beijing Games. This could be the sports’ lone return to the Games. Baseball and softball were not proposed by Paris 2024 organizers, and it remains to be seen what will happen for Los Angeles 2028. It appears that MLB players will not take part (as it was in baseball’s previous Olympic appearances), but two U.S. Olympic softball stars of the past are hoping to get back to the Games — pitchers Monica … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics to feature new sports, return of baseball, softball in 2020

The South Asian Games concluded on Tuesday (December 10) with India topping the table for the 13th time in a row, winning 312 medals including 174 gold, 93 silver and 45 bronze. The silver and bronze winners will receive Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively. "Going forward, we will have will have a structured cash reward policy for medallists in South Asian Games, as we have it for other multi-sporting events like the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games," said Rijiju at a felicitation ceremony for the medallists. Sports minister @KirenRijiju, in the presence of IOA Gen. Secy. @rajeevmehtaioa , felicitated #SAG2019 medallists for their brilliant performance in Nepal! The overall medal tally stood at 312.pic.twitter.com/mNGfjgXTEP — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) December 11, 2019 "These Games should be a stepping stone for bigger things ahead. I congratulate all the medal winners and even those who participated. I wanted to give them more but due to financial constraints we could … [Read more...] about South Asian Games: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju felicitates SAG medallists, announces cash rewards

Sports Secretary Radheshyam Jhulaniya, who along with NADA DG Navin Agarwal met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri along with the Board's GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim here on Friday, said that the Board has given in writing that it would adhere to the anti-doping policy of NADA. "All cricketers will now be tested by NADA," Jhulaniya said. The implication of this development is expected to be massive as BCCI now becomes a designated NSF and will face a more pressure to come under the Right To Information (RTI) Act as per government norms. "The BCCI raised three issues before us about the quality of the dope testing kits, competence of pathologists and sample collection. We assured them that whatever facilities they want, we will provide but there will be some charge for it. But that higher facility will be equal for all NSFs. BCCI is no different from others. They have to follow the law of the land," Jhulaniya said. "The BCCI will agree to the law of the land," said Johri, adding, "We have … [Read more...] about BCCI finally comes under NADA, officially becomes National Sports Federation

Andrew Coltart and Kit Alexander join regular host Josh Antmann for the final episode of the year, where the trio look back at the sport's main talking points and reflect on their 2019 highlights. Listen or subscribe on:Apple PodcastsSpotifySpreaker Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland The panel give their take on Reed's bunker incident during the Hero World Challenge and how they interpreted his behaviour, as well as looking at how it could damage the American's reputation. Reed's antics continue to dominate the golfing agenda of this week's Presidents Cup, live on Sky Sports, with Andrew and Kit discussing how it could add some extra tension to the biennial contest. Away from Reed's bunker drama, the guests discuss Stenson's victory in the Bahamas and the finale to the Ladies European Tour season, leading to some unusual debate about the strangest trophies in golf. Also See: … [Read more...] about Sky Sports Golf podcast: Patrick Reed’s controversy and 2019 highlights

Getting some of the biggest agencies and marketers under one roof Star Sports returned with a new season of ‘Clash of The Baddies’. An inter-corporate tournament, it gave the teams a true flavour of what happens in a real badminton tournament.According to the broadcaster, ideated and launched with the objective to engage on a deeper level with brand heads and agency leads, Clash of The Baddies, turned out to be one of the most exciting inter-corporate badminton tournaments of the year played between agencies and marketers across the country.While the Premier Badminton League provides an opportunity for brands to engage with the consumers, ‘Clash of the Baddies’ provides a unique chance to engage through playing where marketers can showcase their passion for the sport. A total of 26 teams participated in the championship across Delhi and Bangalore, it added.Abhishek Chauhan- Media Group Head, Wavemaker, said “I first played badminton as the captain of my … [Read more...] about Star Sports returns with ‘Clash of The Baddies’ – an inter corporate tournament