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COVID-19: Sourav Ganguly offers Eden Gardens to Bengal government for quarantine facilities

Mar 25, 2020, at 02:14 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has offered the indoor facility and the players' dormitory of the iconic Eden Gardens to West Bengal government for the quarantine facilities to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.

COVID-19: UN health agency advice informs decision to delay Olympic Games for first time since 1944

Mar 25, 2020, at 10:49 am

New York/IBNS: The International Olympic Committee declared on Wednesday that it is postponing the 2020 Summer Olympics which were due to take place in Japan, based on information provided by the UN health agency, WHO, on the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese star footballer expected to recover from coronavirus within two weeks, expert says

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:17 pm

Beijing/Xinhua/UNI:  Chinese best-known footballer Wu Lei can recover from COVID-19 in one week or two if the illness does not cause severe symptoms, said a Chinese expert.

US Olympic committee calls for postponement of Tokyo Olympics

Mar 24, 2020, at 01:38 pm

Washington/Xinhua/UNI: The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Monday that "the path toward postponement" of the Tokyo Games is "most promising" after surveying about 2,000 American athletes.

Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar slams people for their 'attitude' in dealing with COVID19, urges govt to take strong action

Mar 24, 2020, at 10:09 am

Islamabad/IBNS: In his Youtube video, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his unhappiness over people's casual approach towards dealing COVID 19 outbreak in the country.

Ex-Manchester United footballer Marouane Fellaini tests positive for COVID 19

Mar 23, 2020, at 04:08 pm

London/IBNS:  Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for COVID 19.

COVID-19: 'Cancellation of event out of question', say Tokyo Olympics organizers

Mar 23, 2020, at 03:13 pm

Tokyo/Moscow/Sputnik: The cancellation of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic is out of question, Organizing Committee CEO Toshiro Muto said on Monday, adding that different scenarios will be studied.

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz dies after COVID 19 infection

Mar 22, 2020, at 08:33 pm

Madrid/IBNS:  Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz passed away after being infected by COVID 19, officials said on Sunday.

Thomas & Uber Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020, at 03:20 pm

Copenhagen/Xinhua/UNI: The TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup, scheduled for May 16-24, has been postponed until August 15-23, according to Badminton Denmark in a press release issued.

COVID-19: Chinese star footballer Wu Lei tests positive in Spain

Mar 21, 2020, at 03:15 pm

Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Chinese international footballer Wu Lei has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptom as he currently conducts self-isolation at home in Barcelona, Spain, a source confirmed to Xinhua on Saturday.

2020 PGA Championship postponed due to coronavirus

Mar 18, 2020, at 06:59 pm

Los Angeles/Xinhua/UNI: The 2020 PGA Championship in San Francisco, originally scheduled to be held from May 11 to 17, has been postponed, the PGA of America announced on Tuesday.

Juventus midfielder Matuidi tests positive for COVID-19

Mar 18, 2020, at 06:56 pm

Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serie A giants confirmed on Tuesday.

French Open shifted to September-October amid COVID19 scare

Mar 18, 2020, at 09:29 am

Paris/IBNS: Amid Coronavirus scare, one of the major sporting events of the year-French Open- has been shifted to September and October, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Rio suspends football for two weeks

Mar 17, 2020, at 04:42 pm

Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Rio de Janeiro's state championship is the latest Latin American football competition to be suspended because of the coronavirus.

Uganda postpone Tri-Nations Football tournament

Mar 16, 2020, at 10:13 am

Kampala/Xinhua/UNI:  The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has postponed the Tri-Nations Football tournament that was scheduled to take place on March 17-21 in Kampala.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Shoaib Akhtar blames Pakistan's all-weather ally China for its eating habits

Mar 15, 2020, at 01:49 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: While Pakistan government seemed to be standing by its strategic ally China in the time of Coronavirus scare worldwide, to the point that it made no effort to evacuate its own students from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, the South Asian nation's people seemed not amused.

COVID-19: All domestic matches put on hold by BCCI

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BCCI on Saturday announced that all domestic matches, including Irani Cup have been put on hold till further notice due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID19 fear: All footballing activities stay suspended till Mar 31, 2020, says AIFF

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  All India Football Federation on Saturday said adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several state governments, all footballing activities stay suspended till March 31, 2020 due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockie Ferguson, who was put in isolation over coronavirus fear, will now fly to NZ

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:08 pm

Sydney/IBNS:  Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand fast bowler, was put in isolation after the cricketer complained of sore throat at the end of the first ODI against Australia.

Coronavirus hits cricket: ODI, Two series between Australia and New Zealand postponed

Mar 14, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Amid Coronavirus spread across the globe, Australia's one-day international series against New Zealand has been postponed.

Safety first: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan over postponement of IPL amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 14, 2020, at 01:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who was present at a meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the postponement of the beginning of Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the Coronavirus outbreak, on Saturday said the safety of players, spectators and the cities which will host matches were of utmost importance.

Stay safe, be vigilant: Virat Kohli tells fans amid Coronavirus fear

Mar 14, 2020, at 11:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus across the globe, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Saturday asked his fans to "stay safe" and remain "vigilant" to combat the virus.

Coronavirus Spread: Premier League and EFL suspended until Apr 3

Mar 13, 2020, at 05:43 pm

London/IBNS: Amid spread of coronavirus in different corners of the globe,  all elite football games in England, which draws a huge number of spectators in the grounds, has been suspended until at least Apr 3.

BNP Paribas Open postponed due to coronavirus

Mar 09, 2020, at 02:53 pm

Los Angeles/Xinhua/UNI: The 2020 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers announced.

Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 06, 2020, at 09:27 am

Dubai/IBNS: the International Cricket Council today announced that the second series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A set to begin on 16 March in Malaysia has been postponed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Coronavirus scare: Azlan Shah Cup hockey tourney postponed

Mar 02, 2020, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Monday was pushed from April to September due to outbreak of deadly Coronavirus across the world.