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Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year

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Lausanne, Feb 11: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period, the Road to the Olympic Esports Games, will start this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

In June 2024, the IOC Executive Board announced that it would create an Olympic Esports Games, with the 142nd IOC Session held during the 2024 Summer Olympics due to vote on the proposal.

In July 2024, it was announced that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games would be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025, following a new partnership with the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee. The proposal was ultimately approved by a unanimous vote on July 23, 2024.

For the organisation of the Olympic Esports Games, IOC is partnering with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) will become the founding partner of the Games.

“The IOC and EWCF will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to establish qualification pathways, enhance competitive integrity, and align the national esports ecosystems with broader global standards,” the IOC said in a release.

A joint committee of the IOC and the SOPC has been set up to steer the Games. It is chaired by IOC Member Ser Miang Ng and co-chaired by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal.

The committee consists of six people, three from each partner, and is currently working to define the games that will be part of the first edition of the Olympic Esports Games.

The cooperation between the IOC and the SOPC was the major topic of a meeting between the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, IOC chief Thomas Bach and the president of the SOPC and Minister of Sports, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal in Riyadh on Sunday.

“There is now a very clear roadmap to the historic first-ever Olympic Esports Games. With the Road to the Olympic Esports Games starting this year, the Games are becoming a reality. This is further evidence of the strength of the partnership between the IOC and the SOPC in many areas,” Bach said.

“The journey to the first-ever Olympic Esports Games is clear, with an immediate timeline that works for all parties and sees the Road to Olympic Esports Games start in 2025. Together with the IOC, there is real momentum, unity, and clarity on the way forward, with the focus now on delivering.

“Already Saudi Arabia is looking forward to welcoming the world and playing its part to help the dreams of so many esports athletes come true,” the president of the SOPC added.

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WPL Full Schedule 2025: Dates, Timings, Venues, Live Streaming & All You Need To Know

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is just around the corner, with the third season set to kick off on February 14th. The opening match promises to be an exciting one, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Giants.

The 2025 Women’s Premier League season is set to break records, with matches taking place across four venues, the highest number in WPL history. The season’s format includes 20 group-stage matches, followed by two thrilling knockout games, ultimately leading up to the highly anticipated final on March 15th.

There will be five teams who will compete for the prestigious championship in the Women’s Premier League. The tournament would be a spectacle for the cricket fans and will boast an array of international stars and talented players.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off from 14th February and there are many exciting cricket matches to come. Here’s your ultimate guide to the tournament, including a comprehensive schedule of matches, featuring dates, timings, and venues for all the thrilling clashes between the top five teams.

The Vadodara venue – Kotambi Stadium

– Feb 14, Fri– Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 15, Sat – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 16, Sun – Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 17, Mon – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30PM 
– Feb 18, Tue – Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 19, Wed – UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  

The Bengaluru venue– M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

– Feb 21, Fri – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 22, Sat – Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 24, Mon – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 25, Tue – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 26, Wed – Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 27, Thu – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 28, Fri – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 1, Sat – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  

The Lucknow venue – Ekana Cricket Stadium

– Mar 3, Mon – UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 6, Thu – UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 7, Fri – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 8, Sat – UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  

The Mumbai venue – Brabourne Stadium

– Mar 10, Mon – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 11, Tue – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  

Knockout Matches – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

– Mar 13, Thu – Eliminator (TBD vs TBD), 07:30 PM  
– Mar 15, Sat – Final (TBD vs TBD), 07:30 PM  

Where can cricket fans watch the live telecast of the WPL 2025 matches in India?

Cricket fans can watch the live telecast of WPL 2025 matches on the Sports18 network in India.

Where can cricket fans watch the live streaming of the WPL 2025 matches in India? 

Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of WPL 2025 matches on the JioCinema app and website in India.

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Air India Super League 2025: Travel High Titans Clinch Title In First-Ever Pan-India Cricket Tournament

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Travel High Titans won the first edition of Air India Super League 2025, Air India’s first-ever pan-India cricket tournament. The Air India Super League 2025 brought together over 500 participants from 48 leading travel partners spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai strengthening its ties with the industry.

Designed as both a competitive sporting event and a dynamic networking platform, the Air India Super League 2025 aimed to foster camaraderie between Air India and its valued travel partners, including travel management companies and online travel agents.

During the tournament, teams from various cities competed in regional Round Robin matches, with winners advancing to the National Finale in New Delhi. Air India flew down qualifying teams to the capital for the grand finale, held on Sunday at Chanakyapuri in New Delhi. Team Travel High Titans won the first Air India Super League 2025 trophy by 62 runs, beating Tripjack Warriors in a thrilling final match.

The Round Robin Winner trophy was awarded to the top team from each of the four cities, while finalists competed for the ultimate championship title. Participants and winners were also recognized in multiple categories, including ‘Man of the Match’, ‘Best Fielder’, ‘Most Catches in Air India Super League 2025’, ‘Player of Air India Super League 2025’, among others.

“With the Air India Super League 2025, Air India aims to create engaging and memorable experiences for its travel partners while also offering them a platform for networking,” said an official from Air India.

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Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI To Take Final Jasprit Bumrah’s Participation For 8-Team Event On THIS Date: Reports

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BCCI will decide on India’s speedster Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy on February 11, which is the deadline for submitting final squads to the ICC.

According to ESPNCricinfo, his fitness remains uncertain after a recent back scan at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The BCCI’s medical team, selectors, and team management will discuss before making a final call.

Bumrah was named in India’s provisional 15-man squad on January 18 but missed the ODI series against England. Though there were hopes Bumrah will be playing the third ODI in Ahmadabad, but instead he travelled to Bengaluru for further assessment.

If Bumrah is ruled out, India may bring in Harshit Rana, who played in the England ODIs. However, if there’s a chance he can recover for the later stages of the tournament, they might keep him in the squad and make a late replacement with ICC approval.

Bumrah hasn’t played since early January when he couldn’t bowl in Australia’s second innings during the Sydney Test. He reportedly had a stress reaction in his back, requiring five weeks of rest.

India will play all their matches in Dubai since the Indian government did not permit travel to Pakistan.Their first match is against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2.

India’s squad for Champions Trophy 2025:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja

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