The interim board was established in November with the help of Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa's sports minister. Its term was to have expired on January 15 but has been extended by a month. Yacoob said the board might seek more time to complete its work. But, just as it was up to the members council to appoint the interim board - which it refused to do initially - so it will be the members council's decision whether the structure survives beyond February 15. "If the members council does not approve the extension, unless something happens or the minister does something, or unless there is some agreement, out we go," Yacoob said. "So we really are at the mercy of the members council and we don't know what they are going to decide." … [Read more...] about Australia’s South Africa tour still on, but could be complicated
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India Says Russia’s Far East ‘Important’ to Its Indo-Pacific Strategy
India’s Strategic Interest in Russian Far East Analysts believe that making Vladivostok a major shipping port in Delhi's Indo-Pacific Vision would lead to a greater Indian maritime presence in the South China Sea, which accounts for a third of the world’s maritime trade. Several reports have reckoned that this would help New Delhi balance China’s growing strategic weight in the region. … [Read more...] about India Says Russia’s Far East ‘Important’ to Its Indo-Pacific Strategy
Fire Breaks Out At World’s Biggest COVID Vaccine Plant in India
The site in Pune, in the western state of Maharashtra, is also preparing to produce the vaccine being developed by the U.S. company Novavax Inc. Pune's fire office told Reuters news agency five fire trucks had been sent to the site. There was no immediate word on any casualties, nor on the cause of the fire. … [Read more...] about Fire Breaks Out At World’s Biggest COVID Vaccine Plant in India
12th Esports World Championship: India’s Abhinav Tejan seals spot in the Finals
While in DOTA 2, Team India Dota, comprising captain Omkar Urunkar, Khaja Hussain, Amit Malwal, Omkar Gharat and Akshay Dhodi, will be the last team in action from India at the Regional Qualifiers as they begin their quest for the place in the World Championship Finals on November 18. … [Read more...] about 12th Esports World Championship: India’s Abhinav Tejan seals spot in the Finals
12th Esports World Championship: India set for regional faceoff on October 28
In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming Esports World Championship has remodeled its format with a mix of online and offline competitions. The Regional Qualifiers were also introduced for the first time and the winners of each region will proceed to the World Championship Finals. Indian contingent is placed in the South Asia Region alongside Sri Lanka and Nepal. … [Read more...] about 12th Esports World Championship: India set for regional faceoff on October 28