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Yearly Archives: 2016

Laureus Sport for Good teams up with Mercedes-Benz to fund two programmes in India – OSCAR Foundation & YUWA!

Laureus Sport for Good has associated with Mercedes-Benz in India, using the power of sport to help underprivileged children overcome social challenges. The new partnership will see Mercedes-Benz funding two Laureus-supported programmes in the country, OSCAR Foundation and YUWA. The collaboration will see the two sport for development programmes located …

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ISL-3: Atletico de Kolkata score penalty win over Delhi Dynamos!

Former Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata scored a lone goal win over Delhi Dynamos FC on Saturday night at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata. In a close encounter it was Iain Hume who scored for ATK from the spot, but earlier Marcelinho blew his penalty over the …

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Indian Women’s League: Quartz SC score 1-0 upset win over Bodyline SC!

On day six of the inaugural Indian Women’s League preliminary round, Quartz SC of Kerala scored a 1-0 upset win over Bodyline SC from Maharashtra at the Odisha Police ground in Cuttack. The winner for Quartz SC came in the second minute of added time (90+2′) through Mamta Kumari to …

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Mohammedan Sporting practice in Gangtok ahead of their Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup opener!

Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting Club will begin their campaign in the 36th All India Governor’s Gold Cup in Gangtok against Kanchenjunga FC of Siliguri in the quarterfinals at the Paljor Stadium on Sunday. Ahead of the game the team had a practice session at the match venue this morning under …

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FIFA delegation confirm Goa as 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup venue!

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) alongside a 13-member FIFA delegation made an inspection to ascertain the readiness of Goa to host matches and training facilities at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Following the visit, LOC and FIFA experts expressed their satisfaction with the work which has been …

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U-16 Youth League: Mohun Bagan win 2-0 over United SC!

The Mohun Bagan Under-16 boys scored a 2-0 win over the United SC Under-16 boys in the Under-16 Youth League – Kolkata regional zone at the Mohun Bagan ground on the Kolkata Maidans today. United SC create numerous chances, but in the second half the Mariners Juniors sealed the game …

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Wolf chosen as Official Mascot 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia & named Zabivaka!

A wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence has been chosen today by the Russian public as the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Named Zabivaka, which suitably hints at “the one who scores” in Russian, the wolf developed by student designer Ekaterina Bocharova received 53 …

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Bembem Devi dubs Indian Women’s League ‘Revolutionary’ for Women’s Football in India!

In a major boost for Women’s Football in the Nation, whilst taking the ‘beautiful game’ to every nook and corner of the country by fostering interest amongst the populace, the All India Football Federation’s Indian Women’s League Preliminary Round kicked-off in Cuttack, Odisha on October 17, 2016. Two Teams qualifying …

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ISL-3: Delhi Dynamos Zambrotta: It will not be an easy match against Atletico de Kolkata!

Delhi Dynamos FC are set to face Atletico de Kolkata tonight in their third away match of the 2016 Indian Super League campaign. The match will be played at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata. The Lions will be hoping to record a victory after earning three consecutive draws on …

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