Stadium

China to allow football fans for first time in stadium for CSL match since coronavirus pandemic

It is a major step towards normalising football in China, where the virus was first detected last year, and paves the way for a limited number of supporters to attend selected future fixtures.

As sporting action resumes in post COVID world, it is time to reimagine IPL with new realities

Even as broadcasters would grapple hard to create an atmosphere for the viewer, it must be accepted that IPL, in particular, and sport, in general, will seem very different for some time to come.

25 injured after portion of stadium in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar caves in; Vasundhara Raje orders inquiry

At least 25 people were injured after the roof of a stadium in Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan caved in on Sunday, media reports said.

Taiwan earthquake: Death toll rises to nine as two more bodies are discovered in Hualien, dozens remain missing

Taiwanese rescuers braved powerful aftershocks to search for survivors, locating two more bodies early on Thursday to bring the death toll to nine.

Turkey blasts: Besiktas a venerable Istanbul football side with opposition streak

Besiktas football club of Istanbul, is one of Turkey's oldest sports organisations with an impassioned fan base known for their opposition to the authorities.

3D printers being used to make World Cup stadiums 'desert-proof' in Qatar

Scientists at Qatar University are testing 3D-printed models of football stadiums that Qatar is building for the 2022 World Cup to see if they can endure the Gulf state's punishing desert climate. Qatar has sought to allay concerns about its summer heat and moved the competition to the cooler month of November.

Qui est Zouheir? Mystery surrounds the 'Muslim' guard who 'prevented' terrorists from entering Paris' Stade de France

The rumour related to the Paris attacks that a Muslim security guard prevented a terrorist from entering the Stade de France reveals a lot about us.

Hardik Patel detained at Rajkot: Mobile Internet blocked at India-SA match, stadium fortified

Mobile internet services have been blocked in Rajkot in the wake of Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel threatening to stage a protest at the venue of the third one-day international.

Kerala Cricket Association to name stadium after Sachin Tendulkar

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) is all set to name one of its stadiums after Sachin Tendulkar.

Eden Park a challenging venue for World Cup cricket

Eden Park, New Zealand's largest stadium, was designed to host rugby matches, not cricket.