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The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina and play in the Southeast division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Originally known as the Bobcats, the Hornets joined the NBA in 2004 as the league’s 30th franchise. In 2006, while they were still the Bobcats, the...

Former Indian athlete PT Usha is set to become the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Usha is the lone candidate for the post and will become the first woman president of the IOA following the elections, which will be held on December 10, 2022. She will also be the first Olympian to hold...

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has partnered with Switzerland Tourism, which will see him become the “Friendship Ambassador”. Chopra, as Friendship Ambassador, will promote the sporty, adventurous and stunning outdoors of Switzerland to the Indian audience.  Also Read – Neeraj Chopra’s Brand Endorsements List, Rewards and Accolades Neeraj Chopra said: “Switzerland is my favourite international...

The Indian Olympic Association finally has its Athletes Commission, which consists of twelve members. Ten of these members were supposed to have been elected from the lot of 42 nominations. The remaining two will comprise former Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and former hockey captain Sardar Singh. They will act as ex-officio members of the...

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has signed a sponsorship arrangement with Saudi Arabian energy company Aramco. The agreement, which runs for two years, makes Aramco an official partner of the CBA. About this partnership, Aramco stated: “We have a long history of encouraging sport, and our sponsorships of international sporting events and organizations reflect our...

TMRW Sports, a tech-focused firm co-founded by Rory Mcllroy and Tiger Woods, has announced a host of athletes and celebrities as part of its investors’ group. The group includes tennis star Serena Williams, seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, Hollywood actor and singer Justin Timberlake and tennis star Andy Murray...

Olympic medalist teams up with sports marketing agency Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has teamed up with JetSynthesys-owned sports marketing agency Real Sports. Through their partnership, the firm will work towards providing Nehwal with new opportunities to develop and grow her brand domestically and abroad. Saina Nehwal, commented, “Following Real Sports’ work which includes a...

Théo Pourchaire, a Sauber Academy driver who is currently participating in Formula 2, will be making his Formula One Free Practice debut at the upcoming United States Grand Prix for Swiss Formula One team Alfa Romeo. The Frenchman will participate in the Free Practice 1 session where he will drive in place of Valtteri Bottas...

W Series, the top level of women’s single-seater motorsports, has announced that the final three races of the 2022 season stand cancelled due to lack of funds, with the focus having shifted to fundraising for the 2023 season to ensure the series makes a swift and strong return.  The cancellation also means Jamie Chadwick will...

MotoGP has announced that India will be making its debut in the sport in the 2023 calendar. MotoGP will be heading to the Buddh International Circuit. The announcement was made by MotoGP series promoter Dorna. The Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh has already hosted motorsports events in the past. The circuit hosted...