Months after unveiling, Kolkata removes giant Messi statue over safety fears
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract.
Sood, during a media interaction on Thursday, said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Delhi CM, the state government is set to organize “Khelo Delhi– Delhi Khel Mahakumbh” on the lines of Khelo India, which will begin on Friday, as it will be inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium.
The All India Football Federation's Women's Football Committee held a meeting at the Football House in New Delhi on Sunday.
Kolkata’s much-hyped date with Lionel Messi ended in chaos on Saturday as severe crowd mismanagement at the Salt Lake Stadium forced the Argentine football superstar to cut short his appearance, triggering anger, vandalism and a police crackdown inside the venue.
An inter-village football tournament league was organised in village Tubed.
NHPC Limited has announced its sports scholarship scheme for budding sportspersons across 16 disciplines, including football, hockey, boxing, archery, athletics, cricket, swimming, wrestling, badminton, chess and para sports.
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia says he is not worried about whether the club will be able to register him in the squad in time for their La Liga season opener in Mallorca this weekend.
Organised by SMSES under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board, the Subroto Cup was first held in 1960 and named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, who initiated the event to promote grassroots sports.
Hosts India have been placed in Group D alongside Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei and Lebanon for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers, following the official draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
