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Esports World Cup 2025: India’s S8UL Signs North America’s Leading Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Roster

Esports World Cup 2025: India’s S8UL Signs North America’s Leading Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Roster

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S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially acquired the renowned North American Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team formerly known as BloodThirstyKings (BTK). With this move, S8UL makes a historic entry into the MLBB competitive circuit, becoming the first Indian organisation to sign a top-tier international MLBB roster ahead of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 and other major tournaments. The roster joining S8UL comprises: Michael “MobaZane” Cosgun Ian “FwydChickn” Hohl Jang “Hoon” Seong-hun Ziameth-Jei “ZIA” Caluya Vo “Shark” Trung Carlos “Bestplayer1” Ortega Vega Founded in 2020, BTK rose to international prominence after their third-place finish at the MLBB M3 World Championship, where they notably defeated the Filipino powerhouse Blacklist International, taking home $80,000 (INR 68.4 lakh). Since then, the team has been a consistent force in North America’s MLBB ecosystem, with multiple regional championship wins and strong global performances to their name. The roster officially qualified for the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the upcoming EWC 2025 following a dominant run in the recently concluded North …

‘No Excuse’: Government To Roll Out Mandatory Fitness Tests For Athletes Ahead Of Major International Events

‘No Excuse’: Government To Roll Out Mandatory Fitness Tests For Athletes Ahead Of Major International Events

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Representational image.© AFP In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing performance and accountability, the government is planning to implement mandatory fitness tests for all athletes before they are cleared to represent India at major international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics. The proposed measure comes in the wake of repeated instances where athletes, after failing to deliver expected results at high-stakes competitions, cited a lack of full fitness as a reason for their poor performance. This has raised concerns within the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports about the selection process and the overall preparedness of athletes being sent to global platforms. According to sources familiar with the matter, the government has taken serious note of the issue and is formulating a framework that would make passing a fitness test a prerequisite for participation. Strict action may also be taken against athletes who fail to comply or bypass the process. “Many athletes go to big events like the Olympics or Asian Games, and when they underperform, they say …

Ministry Musings: BCCI Wants To Adopt Olympic Sports; Government Mulling Approval To OCI Athletes

Ministry Musings: BCCI Wants To Adopt Olympic Sports; Government Mulling Approval To OCI Athletes

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The BCCI is “keen on adopting two to three Olympic disciplines” in the sports ministry’s ambitious plan to have corporate-backed individual Centres of Excellence, the work for which will begin this year. This was conveyed by the cash-rich cricket body in a meeting with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Thursday. The gathering also featured “representatives from 58 corporate houses”. “Mr Rajeev Shukla, who represented the BCCI in this meeting, said that the Board is willing to adopt two to three Olympic disciplines and would leave it on the ministry to decide what those disciplines would be,” a source in the sports ministry said. “The ministry welcomes this. Our plan is to build Olympic Centres for each sport, which would train 100 to 200 of the very best in the country keeping in mind the current and the next Olympic cycle. “There were 58 corporates in today’s meeting and all of them were keen to support this plan,” the source added. Currently, India has 23 National Centres of Excellence operated by …

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

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India’s motorsports scene shifted into high gear with the inauguration ceremony of Turbo Track, a trailblazing go-karting facility located in Sector 58, Gurugram on May 10, 2025. A visionary project of Ms. Atisha Pratap Singh, a celebrated Kuchipudi dancer and national-level footballer, and Mr. Abhishek Bhatnagar, a seasoned strategist in international trade, government policy, and sustainable development, Turbo Track shares shared ambition to modify motorsports in India, transforming it into an aspirational and inclusive pursuit, and a credible career path for young talent. The launch not only unveiled a premier karting destination but also marked the beginning of a powerful strategic alliance with JK Tyre, the pioneering force behind India’s racing revolution. “We are proud to partner with the biggest name in Indian motorsport,” said Ms. Atisha Pratap Singh. “This association reflects our commitment to not just entertainment, but to nurturing the next generation of Indian racers.” This collaboration reflected shared values of excellence, accessibility, and youth development. From track design to training protocols, JK Tyre’s involvement ensures international standards in every aspect …

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition

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The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has now been officially recognised by the Government of India via the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to act as the national sports federation in the country. It has been entrusted with the responsibility to govern, promote, and develop pickleball across the country. This landmark recognition validates IPA as the sole apex body for the sport in India and marks a turning point in its national and global journey. With systematic and painstaking groundwork laid by the members of IPA and a fast-growing community behind it, IPA is ready to drive the next chapter: building a nationwide ecosystem of access, excellence, and opportunity. This includes embedding pickleball in schools, communities, and elite training programs, and preparing Indian athletes for the global stage. The Indian Pickleball Association envisions a robust and inclusive sporting ecosystem built on the following pillars: 100,000 active registered players regularly participating in events and National-level competitions across all age groups. A comprehensive grassroots development programme and the establishment of more National High-Performance Centres for …

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack

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Representational image© X (Twitter) Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month’s Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad. PVF official Abdul Ahad said India had confirmed sending a 30-member squad, including 22 players for the championship starting May 28 at the Jinnah complex. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, diplomatic tension has grown between the two nations. “The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam,” Ahad said. “It is disappointing to know India has withdrawn from the championship and they will be replaced either by Afghanistan or Sri Lanka.” Teams from Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are scheduled to compete in the event.  Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

South California City Of Pomona To Host Cricket During Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

South California City Of Pomona To Host Cricket During Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

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Representational image.© AFP South California city of Pomona will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced in Dubai on Tuesday. The cricket event, which will feature six teams each in men’s and women’s categories, will be held at the Fairgrounds in Pomona with the sport set to be a part of the Olympics after 128 years. ICC chairman Jay Shah said in a release, “We welcome the announcement of the venue for cricket at Los Angeles 2028 as it is a significant step towards the preparation for our sport’s return to the Olympics.” “Although cricket is a hugely popular sport, it will be a fantastic opportunity to expand traditional boundaries when it features in the Olympics in the fast-paced, exciting T20 format that should appeal to new audiences.” Cricket, which made its only appearance in the Olympics at the Paris Games in 1900, was included in the Los Angeles Olympics programme after IOC’s 141st Session at Mumbai in October 2023. Cricket joined five new sports at LA28, …

India Begins Olympics 2036 Preparation, To Have 10 Olympic Training Centres: Sources

India Begins Olympics 2036 Preparation, To Have 10 Olympic Training Centres: Sources

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) began its preparation for Olympics 2036 as India will have 10 Olympic training centres. According to sources, every centre will have one discipline and 150 athletes will be brought to them. The athletes will be chosen from Khelo India. The Khelo India Youth Games will take place in Bihar from 4th to 15th May with around 10,000 plus athletes taking part. The games will be taking place in different cities across Bihar and it will be have 28 sports in total. Earlier, Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India’s bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her “ideas” on the selection of future host in coming days. The 41-year-old Coventry was elected president of the IOC on Thursday to become the first woman and first African to get the biggest job in world sports. Asked if there is any chance of India’s bid to be converted to “accelerated targeted dialogue” before incumbent president Thomas Bach leaves office on June 23, Coventry …

In A First Of Its Kind, FMSCI Felicitates Volunteers And Officials

In A First Of Its Kind, FMSCI Felicitates Volunteers And Officials

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In a first of its kind endeavour, The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), honoured the volunteers and officials in Chennai on Saturday at the Annual Awards ceremony. Speaking at the FMSCI Annual Awards function here, President Arindam Ghosh lauded the efforts of the volunteers and officials for the smooth and flawless conduct of all the events. “The volunteers and officials are one among the five connecting pillars of motor sports and they deserve all the accolades,’ Ghosh said.  “The others are participants, officials, corporates and media. If all the five are inter-connected in a proper manner, motor sports will grow by leaps and bounds,” he added.  He also informed the august gathering about the substantial enhanced bidding for events which shows the growing popularity of motor sports in India. “The bidding amounts have gone up from lakhs to crores,” Ghosh informed. Among the officials and volunteers who were honoured at the FMSCI Annual Awards 2024 programme were Manoj P Dalal (Race Director), Subash H (Marshal), Gowthaman (Marshal), Dr. Paramesh Kumar …

Will Share Ideas On Selection Of Future Host Soon: Kirsty Coventry On India’s 2036 Olympics Bid

Will Share Ideas On Selection Of Future Host Soon: Kirsty Coventry On India’s 2036 Olympics Bid

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Kirsty Coventry delivers a speech after being elected IOC president.© AFP Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India’s bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her “ideas” on the selection of future host in coming days. The 41-year-old Coventry was elected president of the IOC on Thursday to become the first woman and first African to get the biggest job in world sports. Asked if there is any chance of India’s bid to be converted to “accelerated targeted dialogue” before incumbent president Thomas Bach leaves office on June 23, Coventry said, “At the end of the day there is a process in place and that process is ongoing and that will remain, as far as I know, for the next few months.” “I do think that we need to involve the members in the selection of future host and I have few ideas and may be willing to share those, may be next week,” she said at the press conference after her election. She …