New Delhi, October 06, 2026: Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) has announced BookMyShow as its Official Ticketing Partner for the 2026/27 season, strengthening the club’s focus on making its matchday experience more accessible to football fans across Delhi-NCR.

As part of the partnership, BookMyShow will serve as the official ticketing platform for SC Delhi’s home matches during the 2026/27 Indian Super League season, providing fans with a convenient way to access tickets and be part of the club’s matchday experience.

The association comes as SC Delhi prepares for its second season of competitive football, with the club looking to build a strong connection with supporters across the capital and create an engaging matchday environment around its home fixtures.

Dhruv Sood, CEO, Sporting Club Delhi, said, “Football is ultimately about the connection between the team and its fans, and we want to make that connection as strong as possible in Delhi. Having BookMyShow as our Official Ticketing Partner gives our supporters a trusted and familiar platform to access tickets and be part of our journey throughout the season. We are delighted to partner with BookMyShow and look forward to welcoming more fans to the stands as we begin the 2026/27 season.”

A spokesperson from BookMyShow, said, “We are delighted to partner with Sporting Club Delhi as the club’s Official Ticketing Partner for the 2026/27 season. Football has a passionate following in Delhi, and we look forward to playing our part in bringing fans closer to the action and helping create memorable matchday experiences. Through our association with SC Delhi, we aim to make it easier for supporters to experience the excitement of live football and be part of the club’s journey this season.”

The partnership with BookMyShow is another step in SC Delhi’s efforts to build a strong and accessible matchday experience for football fans in the capital as the club enters the 2026/27 Indian Super League season.

National, October 1, 2026: The Indian Super League (ISL) today announced its partnership with JSW MG Motor India for the Title Sponsor of the 2026-27 season, marking the return of a title sponsor to India’s premier football league after three seasons. The league will be known as the MG Indian Super League.

MG will become an integral part of the ISL’s 2026-27 season, as the league enters a new chapter with a renewed focus on accessibility, fan engagement and building a sustainable football ecosystem in India. The partnership with JSW MG Motor India comes at an important juncture for the ISL, with the 2026-27 season set to begin on October 10 and the competition entering a new club-led commercial era.

Speaking on the partnership, Karan Yadav, CEO, Indian Super League, said, “We are delighted to welcome MG as the Title Sponsor of the Indian Super League at an important moment in the league’s journey. The return of a title sponsor after three seasons is a significant milestone and a strong reflection of the belief and opportunity around Indian football. As a club-led league, we are entering a new chapter with a clear ambition to build a stronger, more commercially sustainable and fan-focused ISL. MG shares our ambition to connect with a new generation of India, and together we look forward to making this partnership bigger than a brand association and using it to create greater engagement and experiences for football fans across the country.”

Vinay Raina, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “At JSW MG Motor India, we have always believed in the ability of sport to bring people together, inspire young minds and create a positive impact in communities. Football has been an important part of MG’s story in India, from our association with Liverpool FC to supporting the next generation of football talent through initiatives such as our work with the Patan Girls.

Our partnership with the Indian Super League is a natural progression of that journey, allowing us to take our engagement with football to a much larger national platform. We look forward to creating exciting and memorable experiences for fans and using the power of football to build a deeper connection between MG and a new generation of India.” 

MG, an iconic 102-year-old British automotive brand, has built a consistent association with sport globally and in India through both grassroots initiatives and athlete partnerships. Its football journey includes its association with Liverpool FC as the club’s Official Global Car Partner and an ongoing multi-year partnership agreement with Arsenal, which MG used to create fan experiences and engage with India’s growing football community. In India, this extended to supporting the Patan Girls, a grassroots football team from Gujarat, with infrastructure and community-development support. Beyond football, MG has supported women in sport through partnerships with golfer Tvesa Malik, Paralympic medallist Bhavina Patel, and Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awardee Deepa Malik.

The 2026-27 ISL season will return to a full home-and-away format, with clubs competing across the country as the competition builds towards a new era of Indian football.

With MG coming on board as Title Sponsor, the league will enter the new season with a renewed commercial identity and a shared ambition to take Indian football to a wider audience.

The 2026-27 Indian Super League season is set to kick off on October 10, with Bengaluru FC hosting Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, while FC Goa takes on Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa.

Bengaluru, 28^th September 2026: The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has appointed Sean Kelly as Performance Coach, Swimming. Kelly brings over three decades of experience in swimming and high-performance coaching and will work with the athletes and coaches at IIS as the swimming programme enters its next phase of growth.

Most recently, Kelly served as High Performance Coach and Foreign Technical Consultant to the Indian National Team during the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, following a 45-day preparatory camp in Ahmedabad. Prior to this, he served as National Performance Director and Head Coach of the Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) from 2020 to 2024. During his tenure, the Spanish programme won one World Championship gold and two silver medals, including Spain’s first men’s World Championship gold in 33 years, and qualified four relays for the Olympic Games.A former Performance Director at Stockport Metro and Head Coach at the National Training Centre in Great Britain, Kelly has worked across different levels of the sport. He has attended five Olympic Games and delivered three Olympic medals as a coach. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he was Team GB Head Coach for the Open Water team.

Kelly also served as Foreign Technical Consultant for Team India at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Ahead of the Games, he conducted a 45-day preparatory camp with India’s leading swimmers in Ahmedabad.

As part of this new high-performance direction, IIS and Kelly will also be part of a talent recruitment drive to identify new and emerging talent, as well as current swimmers, who aspire to be part of the programme.

Gary Hall, said, “Sean brings the experience and drive we need to take swimming, not just at IIS but across India, to the next level. He has demonstrated his ability to deliver results during his stint with Spanish swimming and has produced several champion swimmers.”

At IIS, Kelly will work closely with the swimming athletes, coaches and support staff. His role will include athlete development, coach development and strengthening the day-to-day high-performance environment. He will also bring his experience of building programmes that support athletes over the long term.

Sean Kelly, Performance Coach, Swimming, Inspire Institute of Sport, said, “I am here with one goal in mind: to raise the standard of swimming in India. When I was in Spain, I said Spanish swimmers could achieve great things, but not everyone believed me. Four years later, we had exceptional talent in the sport. I see no reason why Indian swimmers cannot reach the world level.”

Over the years, IIS has built a strong support system around its athletes. This includes sports science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, physiotherapy, recovery and performance analysis. The institute continues to bring together coaching and performance support to help athletes prepare for international competition.

Kelly’s appointment adds international high-performance experience to the IIS swimming programme. He will work with the team as IIS continues to develop swimmers and coaches for the highest levels of competition.

~Partnership for the 2026 season includes SG Cougar Claw bowling honours across the men’s and women’s competitions and playing-kit sponsorship for emerging Canadian talent~

VANCOUVER, BC — September 23, 2026 — Canada Super 60 has announced Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) as its Official Match Ball Partner for the 2026 tournament, bringing one of cricket’s most established equipment brands into a partnership that combines on-field excellence with support for emerging Canadian players.

SG will supply its Test LE White Cricket Leather Ball for every match across the men’s and women’s competitions, taking place at BC Place in Vancouver from September 29 to October 4, 2026. The appointment represents an important step in SG’s strategy to expand its cricket-ball presence internationally and support the growth of the game in emerging cricket markets.

The partnership builds on SG’s longstanding cricketing heritage of over nine decades. SG’s legacy is built on a foundation of precision, craftsmanship and commitment to quality. SG will also present the SG Cougar Claw Bowler of the Match and SG Cougar Claw Bowler of the Tournament awards in both the men’s and women’s competitions, celebrating outstanding bowling performances throughout the event.

Beyond the tournament awards, SG will officially sponsor playing kits for emerging Canadian men’s and women’s players through its Emerging Player Support Programme. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to helping developing cricketers access the support they need to progress.

Paras Anand, CEO of SG, said, “We are extremely excited to support this initiative for Associate nations through our partnership with Canada Super 60. Under the able leadership of cricketing legend Yuvraj Singh, events like Canada Super 60 provide a valuable platform for these countries to showcase their talent and create opportunities for their players. At the very core of SG ethos is to develop the game of cricket and provide access to quality products across globe, SG has built its cricket-ball expertise over several decades, including at the highest level of Test cricket, and we are committed to taking that experience to players and competitions around the world.

“Canada is an exciting and rapidly developing cricket market. Supplying the Test LE White Cricket Leather match ball across both the men’s and women’s competitions gives us an opportunity to demonstrate the quality, consistency and performance of SG balls in a demanding short-format environment.

“Our involvement goes beyond supplying equipment. Through the SG Cougar Claw bowling awards and our support for emerging Canadian players, we want to recognise performance while contributing meaningfully to the continued development of cricket in Canada.”

Abhishek Shah, Founder and Chairman of Canada Super 60, said, “We are delighted to welcome a legendary cricket brand like SG to the Canada Super 60 family. This partnership reflects a shared philosophy: a belief in creating opportunities, backing emerging talent, and helping cricket grow. SG’s commitment to supporting emerging Canadian men’s and women’s players with playing kits is particularly commendable. Alongside its role as our Official Ball Sponsor and presenter of the SG Cougar Claw bowling awards, this support gives the partnership a purpose that extends beyond the competition itself.”

For Canada Super 60, the partnership brings together the equipment used on the field, recognition for outstanding performances, and practical support for emerging players—connecting the tournament experience with the continued development of Canadian cricket.

The partnership embodies Nayara Energy’s positioning of Fuel Meets Performance, bringing together two brands driven by innovation and excellence. This association will support the two flagship championships under the IRF umbrella, the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). As India’s only city-based franchise league for four-wheel racing and the world’s first gender-neutral racing series, IRF continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the country’s motorsport ecosystem.

The 2026 edition of IRF will feature five competitive race weekends, which has already begun with Kari, Coimbatore, and will culminate in Navi Mumbai later this year. The championship will bring together leading Indian and international drivers, showcasing elite racing talent, engineering excellence and strategic competition across multiple circuits.

The 2026 season will feature six city-based teams representing Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Goa across the Indian Racing League and Formula 4 Indian Championship. With growing fan engagement, increasing participation from international talent and a continued focus on developing motorsport in India, IRF is emerging as a premier platform that combines sporting excellence, cutting-edge technology and competitive racing.

Nayara Energy’s continued association with IRF reinforces its commitment to supporting platforms that celebrate performance, innovation and the spirit of pushing boundaries, both on the road and on the racetrack.

Mr. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), commented, “We are pleased to renew our association with Nayara Energy as the Indian Racing Festival Official Fuel Partner for the 2026 season. Motorsport represents the intersection of performance, precision and innovation, values that closely align with Nayara Energy’s commitment to delivering quality fuels and supporting high-performance environments. Our continued partnership with IRF reflects our belief in the growth of motorsport in India and the opportunities it presents to connect with an evolving community of racing enthusiasts. We look forward to another exciting season and to supporting the Indian Racing Festival as it brings together talented drivers, competitive racing and a growing motorsport ecosystem across the country.”

The champion squad — Agastya Agarwal, Avie Raj Singh, Dhanish Agarwal, and Atharva Chandra — won all six of their matches across the tournament, finishing with a maximum 12 match points and 20 game points, comfortably ahead of the field.

A Dominant Run

Competing in a strong regional field that included Amity International School Noida, Amity International School Vasundhara, Lotus Valley International School, Delhi Public School (Knowledge Park-V), and dozens of other schools from Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, Shiv Nadar School Noida’s team stood out with a flawless six-wins-from-six record — no draws, no losses.

Their closest rivals, Amity International School Noida and Amity International School Vasundhara-6, both finished with 5 wins and 1 loss (10 match points each), underlining just how difficult it was to keep pace with the Shiv Nadar Noida quartet through the tournament.

Nationals Awaits in Jalandhar

Having topped their zone with a perfect record, Agastya, Avie, Dhanish, and Atharva now progress to the CBSE National Chess Championship, to be held in Jalandhar, Punjab — one of the most prestigious stages in Indian school chess, where zonal champions from across the country will compete for the national title.

Proud Moment for the School

An unbeaten run through a 47-team zonal field is no small feat, and it reflects the strength of Shiv Nadar School Noida’s growing chess programme. As the team heads to Jalandhar, the school community will be cheering them on to carry their winning form onto the national stage.

Mumbai, 21st September 2026: The Indian Super League (ISL) today announced Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a new leadership chapter for India’s premier football league, as it operates under a new club-led model. With close to two decades of experience across sports, media, marketing, commercial strategy and operations, Yadav brings a combination of football roots and sports-business expertise to the League Office.

His career in sport began with football in 2010, when he co-founded TheHardTackle.com, a digital football publication that he built and led as Editor-in-Chief, managing a global team of more than 50 writers and 10 editors. His career has spanned commercial strategy, sales and marketing, sports rights management, athlete management, and operations.

He has led the sports and content practice at Wavemaker (WPP), headed sports sponsorships and activations at unicorn startup ACKO, and most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports, where he led a ₹300-plus crore P&L across sports franchises, talent management and brand consulting. At JSW Sports, he also shaped the commercial strategy for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, managed JSW’s kitting partnership with Team India at the 2024 Paris Olympics and played a key role in launching the Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s first global athletics IP, in 2025.

As CEO, Yadav will lead the League Office and the strategic, commercial and organisational direction of the ISL, working closely with the League’s clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). His mandate will include shaping the League’s overall strategy and commercial direction, strengthening relationships with clubs, broadcasters, sponsors and other stakeholders, while building a high-performing League Office that supports the long-term growth and sustainability of the competition.

The model also creates greater opportunity for alignment between the League Office and clubs across commercial strategy, partnerships, broadcast, fan engagement and the development of the competition. Yadav will lead this effort while working with the clubs to build a cohesive League strategy and strengthen the ISL’s position within the wider Indian football ecosystem.

“The ISL is entering an important new chapter, and I am excited by the opportunity to help shape what comes next. The club-led model gives us a strong foundation to work with the clubs and the Managing Committee of ISL, with a shared ambition for the League and for Indian football. Our focus will be on building a strong and effective League Office, strengthening the League’s commercial and broadcast proposition, deepening its connection with fans and creating an environment where clubs can grow sustainably. Ultimately, we want to build a League that is stronger, more connected and capable of taking Indian football forward,” said Yadav.

For Yadav, the appointment brings his career in football full circle. From building a football publication as a passionate fan and writer, to working across the commercial and operational side of professional sport, he now returns to the game in a leadership role at the heart of Indian football.

Yadav becomes the first CEO of the ISL under its new club-led League Office structure, taking charge at a pivotal point in the League’s evolution. His appointment brings together commercial, operational and stakeholder leadership at a time when the ISL is strengthening its structure and ambitions within Indian football.

Ahmedabad, 16^th September 2026: Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) athletes Millie Shah and Rakesh Nidagundi delivered historic performances for India at the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships in South Korea, winning Gold and Silver in the team events.

Millie Shah clinched the Gold Medal in the R2 Team Event, while fellow VBF athlete Rakesh Nidagundi secured the Silver Medal in the R1 Team Event.

The landmark results mark India’s first-ever team medals in rifle at the Para Shooting World Championships, with the two athletes together securing Gold and Silver for the country and further highlighting India’s growing strength on the international para shooting stage.

Millie’s gold adds another significant milestone to her international career, while Rakesh’s silver further reflects the growing depth and potential of Indian para rifle shooting. 

Both athletes have been training at VBF’s High-Performance Centre, where they continue to benefit from an integrated high-performance ecosystem focused on nurturing athletes and preparing them to compete at the highest level of international sport. 

The historic performances at Changwon underline the impact of sustained high-performance training and mark an important milestone in the journey of Indian para shooting.

एनटीपीसी बोंगाईगांव स्पोर्ट्स काउंसिल द्वारा आयोजित इस समारोह में एथलेटिक्स मीट, साइकिल रेस और तैराकी प्रतियोगिताएं शामिल रहीं। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत हॉकी के जादूगर मेजर ध्यानचंद के चित्र पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित कर हुई। एनटीपीसी बोंगाईगांव के महाप्रबंधक (ओ एंड एम) श्री अनुराग गुप्ता और बर्दवी शिकला लेडीज क्लब की अध्यक्ष श्रीमती कस्तूरी मैत्रा ने खेल आइकन को श्रद्धांजलि दी।

श्री अनुराग गुप्ता ने खेल और फिटनेस को रोजमर्रा के जीवन का अभिन्न अंग बनाने पर बल दिया। इस अवसर पर स्पोर्ट्स काउंसिल के अध्यक्ष श्री बोन्थु बालाजी, महासचिव श्री सौविक सेन और उप महाप्रबंधक (एचआर) सुश्री देबलीना दास सहित कई वरिष्ठ अधिकारी उपस्थित रहे।

समारोह के मुख्य आकर्षण में स्थानीय युवाओं और कोकराझार जिला खेल संघ के सहयोग से एनटीपीसी की सीएसआर पहल के तहत समर्थित टीम “पावर वॉरियर्स” के बीच आयोजित एक फुटबॉल मैच रहा, जिसने स्थानीय खेल प्रतिभाओं को बेहतरीन मंच प्रदान किया।

The partnership will establish a long-term framework for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus on jointly offering the Post Graduate Certificate Programme (PGCP) of AISTS INDIA, to create stronger pathways for students through student exchange opportunities, internships, industry exposure and placements, connecting learners with the broader Indian and international sports ecosystem while also exploring the development of internationally benchmarked programmes across sports management and related disciplines.

Through this collaboration, AISTS INDIA and YIPESU will work together on academic programme development, executive and professional education, curriculum enhancement and faculty development, bringing together international expertise and local institutional capabilities to create high-quality learning opportunities for students and professionals in the sports sector.

Expressing happiness at this development, Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Hyderabad Metropolitan Area & Department of Sports, Govt of Telangana, committed full support to this partnership to ensure that it could benefit a wide cross section of the youth in Telangana.

Speaking on the partnership, Ravneet Gill, Founder, AISTS INDIA said, “Telangana is a magnet for India’s youth given its vibrant industrial & cultural environment and spirit of enterprise. Not surprising, therefore, that the state Govt is very focused on building a strong sports ecosystem. The founding of the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU) is the perfect manifestation of that intent. AISTS INDIA is proud to collaborate with YIPESU to not only strengthen the state’s sports culture but also position it as a hub for world class sports education.”

Dr. Kishore Gopinathan, Vice Chancellor, YIPESU said, “Through this partnership with AISTS INDIA, we take a decisive step toward a dream we have long held — placing the Indian sports academic system firmly on the global stage. Together, we will build a cycle of excellence that meets the highest international standards, so that our institutions, our coaches, and our athletes are never found wanting when measured against the best in the world. This collaboration enables the university to move decisively toward its goals, with immediate academic pursuits that can begin without delay and are designed to benefit the students of Telangana directly. Through AISTS INDIA’s expertise, our students will gain access to a quality of learning that strengthens the wider sporting ecosystem of the state in a lasting, sustainable way — building the foundation we need as India looks ahead to major sporting milestones in the years to come, including its Commonwealth Games and Olympic ambitions toward 2036”.

With sports in India undergoing rapid professionalisation across leagues, federations, technology, infrastructure, media, sponsorship and governance and India’s bid for the Olympic Games, the partnership seeks to develop talent equipped to lead and manage the next phase of India’s sports growth.

The collaboration between AISTS INDIA and Young India Physical Education & Sports University marks a significant step towards building a globally connected sports education ecosystem in Telangana and further strengthening the state’s ambition to emerge as a leading hub for sports, education and innovation.