‘Sport’ Archives
Akshay Kumar calls for support for sports
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is appealing for support for sporting talent in the country. And he is not referring to cricket. “I want something else to come out of this country,” says Akshay Kumar. “I just want it to happen.” Akshay wants to lead by [Read More]
London, Auckland top sports cities
The international focus, adrenalin rush and chance for Aucklanders to see top international athletes in the Fast5 Netball series this weekend is being described by the city mayor as a great example of why Auckland has been named the number two Sports City in the world. [Read More]
Indian sportsmen succeeded despite racism – book
While there have been a few New Zealand cricketers of Indian origin, including the current Black Cap Tarun Nathula, it’s not an easy ride in the sporting field for minorities, suggests a historian in a new book. The courage of Kiwi Indian pioneers in forming sporting [Read More]
Appeal to support rising sporting hero
Ayush is a shy 17-year old; but he is not shy of dreaming big. He’s won a number of national and international competitions in the last two years, which has given him enough confidence to aim for the sky – to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Paralympics in [Read More]
IPL attracts 14m online views
The Indian Premier League (IPL) website recorded 13.7 million views, as against 8.8 million views last year in the first week of the tournament, including the opening ceremony. New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14% each, with Mumbai coming in a close second [Read More]
Over 70,000 run in Auckland’s Round the Bays
New Zealand’s largest fun run marking the 40th anniversary attracted an estimated 70,000 walkers, runners and wheelchair athletes; the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays attracted a large crowd to complete the 8.4km journey from Quay Street to St Heliers Bay at varying [Read More]
Olympics: Australia wins bid over India
The inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games for athletes with an intellectual disability will be held in Australia in December 2013. Newcastle has secured the winning bid against strong competition from cities in India and Malaysia. Newcastle to welcome 1,700 athletes [Read More]
Kolaveri maker releases Sachin song
South Indian actor-turned-singer Dhanush has released his latest song – The Sachin Song, in a tribute to India’s most adored cricket superstar – Sachin Tendulkar. Announcing the release of the song on Twitter, the Kolaveri-fame singer said: ”THE [Read More]
42000 Aucklanders to run for a cause
On the morning of Sunday 18 March over 42,000 runners will line up at Auckland’s Quay Street, ready to run 8.4km distance to St Heliers Bay, as part of the Ports of Auckland Round The Bays Race. Entries are flooding in, says says the event spokesperson Sandra [Read More]
Chance to shine for Indian heroes
A sport charity is inviting nominations from those actively involved in sport and community work in the Indian community. SPROUT, an Auckland-based charity, has launched the Indian Sports & Community Awards to be held on 26 May 2012 at the Sudima Hotel near Auckland [Read More]
