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Joma bets big on sustainability with recycled fabrics!

Joma Sport’s mid-term business plan aims to become a 100% sustainable company. To achieve this goal, the company has already started implementing environmental practices in different areas of its value chain, such as in manufacturing. The sports brand has launched a new line of sports equipment made of innovative fabrics …

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Markus Kattner!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Markus Kattner, former FIFA Deputy Secretary General and Acting Secretary General, guilty of conflicts of interest and having abused his position, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics. The investigation into Mr Kattner covered various charges concerning bonus payments …

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Nike Flight Ball: A Revolution in Football Aerodynamics!

Every football has some unpredictable movement in flight, and due to a variety of aerodynamic parameters. For instance, if a ball is completely smooth, it is gripped by the air, creating a significant wake and causing frequent changes in direction. These shifts can result in misplaced long balls, derailing a …

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Aditi Chauhan: India hosting FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup & AFC Women’s Asian Cup, an advantage!

The one bright spot amidst the Covid19 pandemic Indian Senior Women’s National Team Goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan states was India being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022. In a chat with AIFF TV, Aditi said: “Jo bhi disappointment tha yeh lockdown mein nahi khelne ke liye, woh sab …

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Aditi Chauhan: Legacy of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will allow the girl child to play more!

Indian National Team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan emphasised on the “roles played by parents to expose the girl child to different situations, and allow them to play.” In a live chat with AIFF TV, Aditi one of the flag bearers of Women’s Football in India urged all parents to understand and …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 55th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2020, India stay in 55th position alongside Northern Ireland behind South Africa and Belarus, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last quarter and …

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FIFA Council unanimously approves COVID-19 Relief Plan & other decisions!

The FIFA Council convened by videoconference today and made important decisions for the future of football, chief of which was the selection of Australia and New Zealand as hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Council approved several measures with a view to responding to COVID-19 and helping …

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Australia & New Zealand selected as hosts of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be staged in Australia and New Zealand, following a vote taken by the FIFA Council during its meeting held via videoconference, the result of which was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The joint bid submitted by Football Federation Australia and New Zealand …

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Updated match schedule for 2021 FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup – India released!

The updated match schedule for the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup – India, which is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 7 next year, was released earlier today. Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai have already been confirmed as the five host cities for the tournament …

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Sporting bodies launch Global Design Challenge for Sport & Physical Activity during & after Covid-19!

Ireland’s leading sporting organisations have come together with global partners including the International Sport and Culture Organisation (ISCA), The Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA), TACTHUB, APO Group, The Rugby Site, Sport for Life Canada, PHE Canada, EUPEA, CEREPS, AIESEP, UNESCO Chair for Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings …

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