Kolkata confirmed as venue for AFC Cup Group D games
Kolkata, Feb 28: The Asian supreme football governing body, AFC, has confirmed that Kolkata will host the South Zone Group D matches of the AFC Cup 2022, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said. The group will comprise of Gokulam Kerala FC, Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings, Maziya Sports and Recreation of the Maldives, and the winner of a six-team South Asian contest in the preliminary and playoff Stages. (UNI)
Putin stripped of FINA order; Russia, Belarus can compete
Laussanne, Mar 1: The International Swimming Federation (FINA) on Tuesday decided to withdraw the FINA order awarded to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine. The world aquatics body also announced that no athlete or aquatics official from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete under their countries’ name but can participate as neutrals. “Until further notice, no athlete or Aquatics official from Russia or Belarus be allowed to take part under the name of Russia or Belarus. Russian or Belarusian nationals, be it as individuals or teams, should be accepted only as neutral athletes or neutral teams” the statement read. (PTI)