.@kickstartfc2016 ties-up with #Dutch club FC SBC for promotion of #football

Kickstart FC, a state of the art football facility located in JP Nagar Bengaluru has tie-up with Dutch club FC SBC (Son en Breugel Combinatie) for the promotion of football at the grassroots level.
FC SBC will share its knowledge and human resource to set up a full-time Dutch coach at the Kickstart FC campus. The club has agreed to send a coach holding a UEFA Pro License to Kickstart FC.

.@kickstartfc2016 ties-up with #Dutch club FC SBC for promotion of #football pic.twitter.com/hAZ1zmFmd6

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 21, 2018

Additionally, the Dutch side will conduct train-the-trainer programme in Netherlands and Bengaluru. It also will support Kickstart Foundation's grassroots programmes and provide access to international facilities for the underprivileged kids from the Foundation. The Kickstart FC Foundation supports more than 200 children in the football hot-beds of Gautamapura, Lingarajapuram and Murphy Town.

More than 300 children across different age groups currently train at the Kickstart FC Academy in JP Nagar. The Academy adopts a scientific approach to training. The Academy also imbibes life skills to its players by conducting regular workshops for its children. The workshops are aimed at making the child a leader, mentally stronger and confident outside the pitch as well. More importantly, the kids are shown how to strike a balance between academics and sports.

Performance sportswear brand @zevenW0rld signs Indian all-rounder @imjadeja as brand ambassador

“We are proud to announce our association with Ravindra Jadeja, who enjoys a tremendous fan following among the aspiring cricketers and sports enthusiasts. A player with exceptional quality and experience, we are certain Jadeja will help us in our mission of catalyzing a billion Indians to get out and play a sport. As a brand, we are confident that Jadeja’s credibility and image will help the brand in creating a longstanding association with the masses” said Mahesh Bhupathi - Director – Zeven.

Performance sportswear brand @zevenW0rld signs Indian all-rounder @imjadeja as brand ambassador #LiveToPlay pic.twitter.com/1bJ8B5MniN

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) December 21, 2016

Commenting on the new partnership, Ravindra Jadeja said, “I am excited to be associated with Zeven, one of the first Indian sportswear brands to make a wave in the international arena for its world-class design and quality.  I strongly relate with the brand’s philosophy to make sport an active part of every Indian’s life and look forward to a long and fruitful association with Zeven.”

Launched February this year Zeven is an Indian performance sportswear brand co-owned by Mahesh Bhupathi.

@CafeCoffeeDay Car Rally puts sleepy Chikkamagaluru on the intl. motor sporting map

Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) India Rally has taken a big leap forward this year by being a round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship which will be run in the coffee producing town of Chikkamagaluru (250km off Bangalore city) from December 3rd  to 5th.It will also be part of fourth round of the FMSCI Indian Rally Championship (IRC).

@CafeCoffeeDay Car Rally puts sleepy Chikkamagaluru on the intl. motor sporting map pic.twitter.com/kr2M3UTX91

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 30, 2016

Farooq Ahmed, Chairman, FMSCI Rally Commission, and Vice-President of Chikmagalur Motor Sports Club, said: “The Coffee Day rallies are one of the most awaited motor racing sport in the country. We are really excited to take our international association to the next level and look forward to an enthralling session this year.”

CCD Car Rally is likely to set a new benchmark in Indian motorsport racing community.Organized by the Motorsports Club of Chikmagalur, the three-day extravaganza, which has attracted a record 50 entries, the most this season, will witness concurrent running of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (4-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive) and the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship, a heady combination that will dish out exciting fare to satiate the multitude of fans expected to throng the coffee town over the weekend. Chikkamagaluru’s rustic charm and scenic setting have not only made the Coffee Town into a popular holiday destination, but also attract the cream of country’s Rally talent every year.

8 women to participate in 750 km ICycle Great Malnad Challenge this year

7th edition of Great Malnad Challenge series, GMC 2016 in association with Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports and Performax starts from Mysore and goes through Kushalnagar, Kukke Subramanya, Sringeri and ends in Guddekere, near Shimoga from October 15 to 22nd October, 2016. Malnad was chosen to host this cycling trek keeping in mind the arduous terrain that it presents, with some of the steepest ascents and descents, sharp hairpin bends, varying elevation with the lowest point of altitude at 17 feet (above sea level) and highest point of altitude at 6159 feet (above sea level).

8 women to participate in 750 km ICycle Great Malnad Challenge this year pic.twitter.com/Wd1u12ulHe

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 6, 2016

Promoting and encouraging cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice Manjesh Chandrashekaran, Founder and Managing Director of ICYCLE.in said “Our 7 year effort to promote cycling as a part of people’s lifestyle is paying off. The increasing number of participants, year on year at all our events shows a positive trend of people taking interest in cycling. This is part of our larger aim to strengthen people’s interest in cycling.”

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav alleges conspiracy

Statement from Narsingh Yadav

Freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has secured a quota for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the 74 kg category, has been alleged to have tested positive for a banned substance. Narsingh maintains that there is a conspiracy against him and he is confident that the truth will come out.
Narsingh tested positive for a banned substance in a random dope test conducted by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Northern Regional Centre in Bahalgarh near Sonepat, Haryana.

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav alleges conspiracy pic.twitter.com/fOWPffkUmE

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) July 25, 2016

"I have been a professional freestyle wrestler for over 15 years and I have undergone almost 25-30 dope tests. I have come out clean every single time and never have any of my samples returned positive results," he said.

"I have undergone three tests in the last month and a half. I appeared for a dope test on the 2nd of June before leaving for a training camp in Bulgaria. I was again tested on my return on the 25th of June and once again on the 5th of July", he said.

"I believe that there is foul play involved in this entire episode. Someone has sabotaged my food supplements and water intake. I take pride in the fact that I have competed in every competition, international and domestic, in an honest, fair and transparent manner and I will continue to do so. I am a responsible athlete with an understanding of the country's expectations and hopes on me. I would never dream of betraying that hope." he said.

Narsingh won a Bronze medal at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas by which he secured a quota for the upcoming Olympic games. Narsingh won the Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and then clinched Bronze medals at the 2014 Asian Games and the 2015 Asian Wrestling Championship. Narsingh has no previous doping infractions and the 27-year-old maintains that he has always complied with World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) and NADA requirements for random tests.

Bulleteer biking club bike rally to help the local tribes of Wayanad

Bulleteer biking club bike rally to help the local tribes of Wayanad pic.twitter.com/XMANQ6fMzh

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) July 4, 2016

Bulleteer Biking Club intends to help the children of the tribe, most of who are 5-10 years of age, with regards to their education and learning. The club will donate an LED TV, DVD player, audio systems, blackboards, dictionaries and encyclopedias, develop an educational video library and provide other materials to the tribe, and also spend time with the children exchanging knowledge.

250 bikers take part in #Bangalore Drag Fest 2016

The director of ‘Team 46 Racing Community’, Karnesh flagged off the fest.The Drag Race organised by Team 46 Racing Community, at the Airstrip that belongs to Taneja Institute of Aerospace and Aviation, Hosur.  Around 250 bikers participated in the event with their nerve wrenching adventures. They competed with one another to finish.

250 bikers take part in #Bangalore Drag Fest 2016 pic.twitter.com/jkLhUB0eaB

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) May 29, 2016

'Team 46 Racing' Community organized the "Bangalore Drag Fest 2016" on 28th & 29th May 2016.

Two-day-long Mobile Game Conference by Reliance Games kicks off in #Bangalore #PGCBangalore #GameOfCubicles

Two-day-long Mobile Game Conference by Reliance Games kicks off in #Bangalore #PGCBangalore #GameOfCubicles pic.twitter.com/XE4H1k5MGG

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 22, 2016

Amit Khanduja, CEO, Reliance Games said, “We have received a phenomenal response on our first day with wide participation from developers, gamers, media and global speakers. With a razor sharp focus on ‘Make in India’, this year Reliance Games aims to extend India’s competitive edge in gaming.  Our investments in the Indie start up ecosystem and the workshop driven tracks this year are meant to fill the gaps in the industry on design, marketing & monetization”

Keep games free and fair to play - Mayur Bhimjiani at #PGCBangalore pic.twitter.com/naouEyA2kl

— RelianceGames (@RelianceGames) April 22, 2016

@bengalurufc wins their second @ILeagueOfficial champions trophy

 

@bengalurufc wins their second @ILeagueOfficial champions trophy pic.twitter.com/byKJHiVlg1

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 17, 2016

We the champions! So proud of @bengalurufc . A lot of passion, hardwork and commitment @ParthJindal11 @chetrisunil11 such a good moment this

— Sajjan Jindal (@sajjanjindal59) April 17, 2016

#viratkohli and #ChrisGayle at @RCBTweets 's jersey launch #PlayBold

#viratkohli and #ChrisGayle at @RCBTweets 's jersey launch #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/wxokJlxoZv

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 8, 2016

ZEVEN, the new sporting brand in India, announced its association with Royal Challengers Bangalore as the team’s Official Kit Partner for IPL Season 9. Commenting on the association, Mahesh Bhupathi, Co - Founder Zeven, said “Zeven is privileged and thrilled to partner with a team as exciting as RCB. We are sure that the technology developed by ZEVEN for Indian weather conditions will help RCB players fight the battle on the field, while the designs will capture the hearts of the RCB fans”.

Indo-Pak cricket series should happen: @SGanguly99 and @InzamamLive at “@aajtak Salaam Cricket”

Indo-Pak cricket series should happen: @SGanguly99 and @InzamamLive at “@aajtak Salaam Cricket pic.twitter.com/gSMl1Y9ym4

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) March 7, 2016

#BREAKING | Only 250 visas to be
issued to Pakistan fans for Indo-
Pak #WT20 clash: Sources#WorldT20 pic.twitter.com/qxup904gLS

— Inzamam Ul haq (@InzamamLive) March 7, 2016

Run for rare disease patients in #Bengaluru today

Run for rare disease patients in #Bengaluru today pic.twitter.com/L4Rc4UfRrZ

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 28, 2016

The 7km long run was flagged off by South Indian Cine Star Kishore Kumar G, Rajeev Gowda, Member of Parliament, and Naz Haji, Quintiles India Head at St. Joseph’s Indian High School.

Indian #tennis ace @MirzaSania unveils @adidasrunning PureBoostX in #Bangalore

Indian #tennis ace @MirzaSania unveils @adidasrunning PureBoostX in #Bangalore pic.twitter.com/SmsVz2WZVC

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 18, 2016

adidas PureBOOST X a running shoe created for women was unveiled  in Bangalore yesterday by Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.adidas PureBOOST X will be available online and in stores at the Price of Rs.  9,999/-.

South United Football Club and Hotfut to set up artificial turfs in #Bengaluru

South United a professional Bangalore based football club has announced a new tie-up with Hotfut, a sports development company, to install artificial futsal turfs across different locations in the city.

South United Football Club and Hotfut to set up artificial turfs in #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/yxHBPmTQDu

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 6, 2016

Sharan Parikh, Owner & Director of South United Football Club, said “South United Football Club’s sole focus is to ensure Indian footballing talent have an avenue to develop themselves. While our club and soccer schools remain a vehicle to showcase talent, our unique partnership with the pioneers of football arenas, HotFut, will allow our youngest talent and stars to play, train, and develop in a secured and high quality environment. Furthermore, our partnership with HotFut will ensure setting up of sports arenas that not only provide a great place to play but also help in building a sustainable culture within the club.”
The first artificial futsal turfs is coming on Sarjapur Road next month.
Pavit Singh, Co-founder & Director of HotFut said, “The fundamental idea behind HotFut was to create better human beings through sport. Our initial focus was to mitigate the disparity in participation via infrastructural solutions. This partnership (SUFC) is a natural extension that renews our commitment to development through sports. Our business model, infrastructural expertise and penetration, combined with SUFC and its education and social platforms make for, a formidable force in the advancement of sport in India.”

#Messi fan 'five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi' from #Afghanistan will soon meet his hero

#Messi fan 'five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi' from #Afghanistan will soon meet his hero pic.twitter.com/ma3ovKYaSN

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 4, 2016

Five-year-old Murtaza, from a poor family in the Jaghori district in the central province of Ghazni, became an unlikely Internet sensation after pictures showing him playing in a shirt improvised from a plastic bag and bearing the name and playing number of his hero Lionel Messi.The Afghanistan Football Federation plans to set up a meeting between Lionel Messi and five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi.

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi @ProKabaddi signs #Sandalwood star Yash as brand ambassador for @BengaluruBulls

 

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi @ProKabaddi signs #Sandalwood star Yash as brand ambassador for @BengaluruBulls pic.twitter.com/akVIpb3TTV

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) January 24, 2016

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, which is promoted by Mashal Sports and Star India with the backing of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and International Kabaddi Federation, will feature a total of 159 players across 8 teams.Star Sports Star Sports Pro Kabaddi will also be broadcasted globally to audience in over 100 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Middle East and Latin America.

#BengaluruBulls CEO Uday Sinh Wala, talks about Bengaluru's unparalleled passion for the sport. #NammaCharge pic.twitter.com/PG8qbqin8H

— Bengaluru Bulls (@BengaluruBulls) January 24, 2016

“I am extremely happy to be associated with Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and am anxiously awaiting the start of Season 3. Star India has been instrumental in promoting and popularising the sport in this exciting new format,"said actor  Yash.

#Harbhajan Singh invites PM #Modi in his wedding with #Bollywood actress #Geeta Basra

#Harbhajan Singh invites PM #Modi in his wedding with #Bollywood actress #Geeta Basra pic.twitter.com/SsJoZet6jJ

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 11, 2015

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh yesterday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him for his marriage with his long-time girlfriend and Bollywood actress Geeta Basra on 29th Oct.

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh met PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/xlbYc12sjj

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 10, 2015

Amateur Corporate Bowling Tournament at #PVR bluO

Amateur Corporate Bowling Tournament at #PVR bluO pic.twitter.com/Xmiddkd9oE

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 29, 2015

Starting from 24th September till 21st October 2015, PVR bluO will serve as a host to over 1000 players from leading corporates across nation.Spread over four weeks, the tournament will be held every Thursday evening at PVR bluO, Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore. The top teams will compete for the finale on 21st October, 2015 and will win the grand prize of Firefox Bicycles along with a luxury gift hamper from Gift XOXO and Experience box worth 3000 from JCB Salon. Besides these the runner up and other participants will have exciting goodies and gifts from multiple associate brands like Hotel Royal Orchid, Club Mahindra, Gift XOXO, JCB Salon and many more

#Steve Waugh visits #Bangalore

A world class Sports Arena at Brigade Orchards was inaugurated by Steve Waugh, Former Australian Cricket Captain and Co-Founder of Sporting Edge and M R Jaishankar, CMD Brigade Group.

#Steve Waugh visits #Bangalore pic.twitter.com/O5sPqRQFDi

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 13, 2015

Sporting Edge, a Steve Waugh company, aims to provide Indian children with opportunities in sports & lifestyle so that they may realize their full potential. Brigade Group has partnered with Sporting Edge to operate world-class academies at the Sports Arena at Brigade Orchards

#StarSports looking for young soccer talents

#StarSports looking for young soccer talents pic.twitter.com/jPR3X5ieG2

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 7, 2015

Star Sports has launched its latest sporting venture ‘Young Heroes’ in association with IDBI and Parle to handpick the 16 most talented soccer players from schools from 15 different cities. Over 650 schools are participating in the 7-a-side under-15 All India football Tournament.
Jamshid Nassiri, Head Mentor, Star Sports Young Heroes, said “Kolkata and Chennai have given us some extremely talented young footballers. I am looking forward to find equally electrifying young football talents during the course of the next two days in Bangalore. Football is still searching its correct place in the country and with the help of the tournament we would like to offer support and training to the budding young footballers. I am keen on searching the hidden football talent from the corners of the country and offer my full support and dedication in training them for the future. ”‎