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Eco Parkside Strengthens Community Spirit Through Parkside Premier League Season 2.0

Eco Parkside Strengthens Community Spirit Through Parkside Premier League Season 2.0

Sports
Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 4: Reinforcing its commitment to community engagement, inclusivity, and collective growth, Eco Parkside is set to host the much-anticipated Parkside Premier League (PPL) Season 2.0 from June 5 to June 7, 2026, at the Eco Parkside Ground. Designed as more than just a sporting event, the three-day tournament aims to foster stronger social connections, encourage healthy competition, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of community living. Over the years, Eco Parkside has emerged as a benchmark for resident-driven initiatives, and PPL Season 2.0 represents another significant step in nurturing a culture of participation and togetherness. The tournament will commence with a grand opening ceremony, graced by Chief Guest Shri Kailash Ji Hakim, whose presence is ex...
Parshavv’s Espotz Is Building a Participatory Ecosystem for the Future of Global Esports

Parshavv’s Espotz Is Building a Participatory Ecosystem for the Future of Global Esports

Sports
New Delhi [India], May 26: The gaming industry is rapidly transforming into one of India’s largest digital entertainment sectors, and most platforms are racing to host the next tournament. Espotz, founded by Parshavv, is doing something fundamentally different. Rather than building another tournament portal, it is constructing what it calls a participatory economy for the global esports sector, an infrastructure layer designed to connect every stakeholder in competitive gaming within a single, scalable platform. Espotz has grown rapidly since its launch, now serving over 100,000 users across five countries, with more than 100+ tournament operators, 20 K+ registered teams, and 30 K+ matches completed. Espotz is also regulated by the Dubai Sports Council, lending significant credibility t...
SBS University Makes History, North India’s Oldest University Hosts Its First-Ever State Basketball Tournament

SBS University Makes History, North India’s Oldest University Hosts Its First-Ever State Basketball Tournament

Press Release, Sports
Built on 32 years of academic excellence, a 90%+ placement record, and 11,000+ alumni leading across the world, SBS University now adds a defining new chapter to its legacy by successfully staging its first-ever State Basketball Tournament. Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 2: For three days in April, the campus of Sardar Bhagwan Singh University (SBS University) in Dehradun sounded different. The squeak of basketball shoes on court, a crowd packed into the stands, the sharp whistle of a referee in a semifinal that could have gone either way, it was the sound of a university finding its sporting voice for the first time. The inaugural 3-Day State Basketball Tournament, held from April 16 to 18, 2026, was not just SBS University’s first. It felt like a statement. Eight teams. League...
Indian Pickleball Association Names ‘Athletiq’ as Official Performance Partner to Accelerate Sport’s Growth in India

Indian Pickleball Association Names ‘Athletiq’ as Official Performance Partner to Accelerate Sport’s Growth in India

Sports
(From L to R) Harsh Sharma, Founder of Athletiq and Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the Indian Pickleball Association New Delhi [India], April 30: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the apex governing body for Pickleball in India recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, today announced a landmark partnership with homegrown sports brand ‘Athletiq’ as it’s Official Performance Partner. This strategic alliance is designed to bolster the sport’s infrastructure, nurturing talent from grassroots levels to the international stage. The partnership unites two organizations dedicated to the next phase of Pickleball’s evolution in India. Athletiq will collaborate closely with the IPA to enhance the sport’s visibility through high-profile tournaments, targeted grassr...
She Started Playing Squash at 32. The World Said No. She’s India #2 Now

She Started Playing Squash at 32. The World Said No. She’s India #2 Now

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Palak Maheshwari picked up a squash racket for the first time at 32. Three years later, she holds the national No. 2 ranking in the W035 category and is preparing for the World Squash Masters. This is not a late-bloomer story. It is something more deliberate than that. New Delhi [India], April 30: There is a particular kind of confidence that does not announce itself. It shows up in decisions, the kind that look questionable from the outside and obvious only in hindsight. When Palak Maheshwari walked onto a squash court for the first time at the age of 32, most people around her would have had questions. She did not seem to have any. Today, three years after that first session, she is ranked No. 2 in India in the W035 squash category — runner-up at the Squash Masters Nationals (a 7-s...
Cricketainment and the One-Hour Game: Could T60 Be Cricket’s Next Fast Lane?

Cricketainment and the One-Hour Game: Could T60 Be Cricket’s Next Fast Lane?

Press Release, Sports
Can cricket get shorter than T20? Exploring T60 format, cricketainment trends, and the future of fast-paced cricket New Delhi [India], April 25: Cricket, the Gentleman’s Game, has increasingly moved beyond the boundaries of sport to become a full-fledged entertainment spectacle, a phenomenon many fans now casually describe as “cricketainment.” Packed stadiums, prime-time television slots, and high-energy franchise leagues have transformed how the game is consumed. As audiences grow more accustomed to shorter, faster sporting content, the question naturally arises: could cricket become even more compressed without losing its appeal? If history is any guide, the sport has rarely resisted reinvention. Over the past four decades, limited-overs cricket has undergone multiple structural ch...
Gallant Sports Marks 10 Years with National Expansion Plans

Gallant Sports Marks 10 Years with National Expansion Plans

Sports
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 15: As Gallant Sports & Infra Ltd. completes a decade of transforming India’s sports infrastructure landscape, the company is stepping into its next phase of growth with plans for large-scale arena expansion and a strengthened focus on owned and operated sports ecosystems. The milestone will be marked by a 10-year celebration on April 25, 2026, at DLF 5 Club, Gurugram, bringing together partners, collaborators, and the wider sports community to celebrate the journey so far and unveil what comes next. Founded in 2016 with a vision to democratise access to world-class sports infrastructure, Gallant Sports has delivered 800+ projects across 20+ states, spanning FIFA-certified football turfs, FIH-compliant hockey fields, World Athletics tracks, and a gr...
Real Cricket Cements Its Place as India’s Home of Cricket Gaming

Real Cricket Cements Its Place as India’s Home of Cricket Gaming

Sports
The 4.7 update comes with 7 officially licensed T20 franchises, Irfan Pathan’s voice in the commentary box, RCPL and Season-Long Community Experience Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 09: As India’s T20 season reaches fever pitch, Real Cricket is bringing the party to every player’s phone.KRAFTON India and Nautilus Mobile have launched the 4.7 update – the most ambitious content drop in the franchise’s history. Seven officially licensed IPL franchises are playable in the game, complete with authentic jerseys and real player faces. Irfan Pathan brings his voice to the commentary box. Twenty international cricketers get their real bowling actions. Two new global stadiums join the roster. And a season-long community tournament gives every player a team to fight for. For fans who live and b...
GM Pravin Thipsay Endorses Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess Festival

GM Pravin Thipsay Endorses Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess Festival

Sports
New Delhi [India], April 06: India’s expanding competitive chess circuit is set to witness another significant addition this summer, as the Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education prepares to host the Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial Classical Chess Festival in May 2026. The upcoming championship has drawn early attention within the chess fraternity after receiving endorsement from Pravin Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee and widely recognised as India’s third Grandmaster — a development that has added credibility and anticipation around the tournament. Scheduled to be conducted at the centrally located Marina Dreams Banquets, Delhi, the event will unfold in two competitive segments. The Open category will take place from 17th to 21st May, followed by the B-1800 rati...
GD Goenka Group Joins Delhi Capitals as Official Knowledge Partner for Indian T20 League 2026 Season

GD Goenka Group Joins Delhi Capitals as Official Knowledge Partner for Indian T20 League 2026 Season

Sports
New Delhi [India], April 01: GD Goenka Group, one of India’s leading education groups, has partnered with Delhi Capitals as their Official Knowledge Partner for the Indian T20 League 2026 season, bringing together two institutions shaped by a shared belief in ambition, resilience, teamwork, and growth. At the heart of the partnership is a natural alignment of values. GD Goenka’s THRIVE philosophy stands for being Team-centric, Harmonious, Resilient, Innovative, Versatile, and Empathetic, while Delhi Capitals are guided by Courage, Excellence, Teamwork, Care, and Ownership. Together, these values speak the same language: backing one another, pushing boundaries, taking responsibility, and continuing to grow stronger through every challenge. There is a powerful symbolism in the coming t...