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#Indian #sports #wrap #April #Shreyas #Iyer #named #Brand #Ambassador #Formula #Official #Program #India">Indian sports wrap, April 30: Shreyas Iyer named Brand Ambassador for Formula 1 Official Program in India ESPORTS
Shreyas Iyer named brand ambassador for F1 Program in India
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited announced the appointment of cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the official brand ambassador for the F1 Program in India.
The programme will be held under an agreement that grants Mumbai Falcons the rights to host an official Formula 1-sanctioned sim racing competition. The F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 is aimed at establishing a national competitive platform for emerging talent across the country.
The appointment reflects Mumbai Falcons’ approach to building sporting culture and infrastructure across disciplines.
Iyer has established himself as one of Indian cricket’s most consistent match-winners and a leader across formats.
“Sport has always been about finding your edge and staying disciplined enough to act on it. When I heard what Mumbai Falcons is building in terms of a real pathway that takes young Indians from where they are today to where they could go, I didn’t need much convincing. This is the kind of initiative I would have wanted access to growing up, and I’m proud to be part of what’s coming,” said Iyer, brand ambassador for the F1 Program in India led by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.
The championship will be contested on F1 25, the official game of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, featuring the same circuits, competitive formats and team liveries as the global series.
Registrations will begin on April 30, 2026, through the MFRL App, available on Play Store and Apple App Store.
– Team Sportstar
FOOTBALL
Dream Sports Foundation partners with Premier League for Dream Sports Championship
Dream Sports Foundation, the sports development arm of Dream Sports, has announced a strategic partnership with the Premier League for the upcoming Dream Sports Championship, which will be held in Goa from May 3 to 14.
The collaboration builds on DSF’s role as the official youth development partner of the All India Football Federation and will be integrated into key national platforms, including the Under-16 AIFF Junior League and the Dream Sports Championship.
The Premier League will conduct coach-development workshops and masterclasses for participating coaches and support staff at the Dream Sports Championship and the AIFF Under-16 Junior League.
The sessions will focus on training methodology, match management, physical conditioning, psychology and leadership, while bringing global best practices to the Indian football academy ecosystem.
By working closely with coaches, academies and clubs across the country, DSF and the Premier League aim to support Indian football through workshops, mentorship and knowledge-exchange initiatives.
– Team Sportstar
GOLF
LIV Golf appoints independent board, targets new investors after loss of Saudi backing
LIV Golf moved quickly to establish a new direction on Thursday after confirmation that Saudi backing for the circuit is set to end, announcing a new board and a search for long-term financial partners.
Sources at Reuters said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund would cut funding, which has totalled more than $1 billion a year since 2022, at the end of the league’s 2026 season.
Without mentioning PIF, LIV on Thursday announced a “transition from a foundational launch phase to a diversified, multi-partner investment model” and a new independent board led by business consultants Gene Davis and Jon Zinman.
LIV upended golf in late 2021 when, armed with PIF’s backing, it enticed some of the sport’s biggest names to leave the long-established PGA Tour.
Major winners Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed were all recruited to play team golf around the world for millions of dollars in prize money.
The league will now need to convince its big-name players, who are on lucrative contracts, of its long-term viability without Saudi backing.
– Reuters
Published on Apr 30, 2026
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#Indian #sports #wrap #April #Veteran #Indian #golfer #Vijay #Kumar #passes">Indian sports wrap, April 29: Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar passes away
GOLF
Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar dies
Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar has died in his home town Lucknow due to a heart attack. He was 57.
The winner of the 2002 Indian Open and a four-time Order of Merit champion, Vijay was among the most accomplished and respected names in Indian professional golf.
Vijay turned professional in 1988. He dominated Indian domestic golf from the mid-1990s to the early part of the next decade with an illustrious career marked by numerous titles.
Vijay’s iconic triumph at the 2002 Indian Open remains a landmark moment in Indian golf. He is one of only nine Indian golfers to have won the Indian Open. Vijay also represented India at the Alfred Dunhill Cup 1999, played at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Widely admired for his skill, consistency, competitive spirit and exemplary conduct, Vijay inspired generations of golfers and contributed significantly to the growth of the sport in the country.
Kapil Dev, President, DP World Professional Golf Tour of India, said, “Vijay Kumar ji was one of the true stalwarts of Indian golf. His achievements, humility and commitment to the sport made him a role model for generations of golfers.
“His passing is a great loss to Indian golf, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”
-PTI
CRICKET
Super Kings Academy to continue across six centres in Chennai
The Super Kings Academy’s summer cricket coaching camp will continue in May at the six centres in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings announced on Wednesday.
Super Kings Academy is a cricket coaching centre for boys and girls with state-of-the-art infrastructure and expert coaching.
An initiative by Chennai Super Kings, the Academy was launched in April 2022. Super Kings Academy has more than 45 centres operating across India, the USA, Australia and Canada.
The summer camp will be held from May 1 to 31.
In Chennai, the camp will be held at Thoraipakkam, Velachery (Guru Nanak College), Porur (Sri Ramachandra Medical College), Vanagaram (SV High School), Injambakkam (Akshar Arbol International School) and Ottiambakkam (MS Dhoni Global School).
All boys and girls aged six to 23 will be able to join the camp.
-Team Sportstar
Published on Apr 29, 2026
GOLF
Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar dies
Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar has died in his home town Lucknow due to a heart attack. He was 57.
The winner of the 2002 Indian Open and a four-time Order of Merit champion, Vijay was among the most accomplished and respected names in Indian professional golf.
Vijay turned professional in 1988. He dominated Indian domestic golf from the mid-1990s to the early part of the next decade with an illustrious career marked by numerous titles.
Vijay’s iconic triumph at the 2002 Indian Open remains a landmark moment in Indian golf. He is one of only nine Indian golfers to have won the Indian Open. Vijay also represented India at the Alfred Dunhill Cup 1999, played at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Widely admired for his skill, consistency, competitive spirit and exemplary conduct, Vijay inspired generations of golfers and contributed significantly to the growth of the sport in the country.
Kapil Dev, President, DP World Professional Golf Tour of India, said, “Vijay Kumar ji was one of the true stalwarts of Indian golf. His achievements, humility and commitment to the sport made him a role model for generations of golfers.
“His passing is a great loss to Indian golf, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”
-PTI
CRICKET
Super Kings Academy to continue across six centres in Chennai
The Super Kings Academy’s summer cricket coaching camp will continue in May at the six centres in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings announced on Wednesday.
Super Kings Academy is a cricket coaching centre for boys and girls with state-of-the-art infrastructure and expert coaching.
An initiative by Chennai Super Kings, the Academy was launched in April 2022. Super Kings Academy has more than 45 centres operating across India, the USA, Australia and Canada.
The summer camp will be held from May 1 to 31.
In Chennai, the camp will be held at Thoraipakkam, Velachery (Guru Nanak College), Porur (Sri Ramachandra Medical College), Vanagaram (SV High School), Injambakkam (Akshar Arbol International School) and Ottiambakkam (MS Dhoni Global School).
All boys and girls aged six to 23 will be able to join the camp.
-Team Sportstar
Published on Apr 29, 2026
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#Indian #sports #wrap #April #Rugby #Premier #League #womens #franchises #S8UL #represent #India #Worlds">Indian sports wrap, April 27: Rugby Premier League to have women’s franchises; S8UL to represent India at Worlds
RUGBY
Rugby Premier League Season 2 introduces women’s franchises
The second edition of the Rugby Premier League will introduce women’s franchises, building on the success of the men’s league in the 2025 season.
Four of the existing six men’s teams—Chennai Bulls (owned by Avid Sys Sports), Delhi Redz (owned by RMZ Corp), Mumbai Dreamers (owned by Dream Sports), and Kolkata Banga Tigers (owned by Hunch Ventures), formerly Kalinga Black Tigers and now relocated from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata—will also field women’s teams.
“It has always been our dream at Rugby India to have an RPL Women’s edition. This year, that dream comes to fruition,” Rahul Bose, President, Rugby India, said.
The 2026 edition of the Rugby Premier League is scheduled to be held from June 16–28 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The player draft and auction for the four women’s teams and six men’s teams, including Hyderabad Heroes and Bengaluru Bravehearts, will take place in Hyderabad on April 30.
Sujoy Ganguly, CMO, GMR Sports, added, “At GMR Sports, we have always believed in building platforms that drive meaningful change in Indian sport. The inclusion of women’s teams in the Rugby Premier League is a natural and important progression for the league.”
ESPORTS
S8UL wins national qualifier to seal spot in Pokémon UNITE World Championship
S8UL won the India Qualifier of the Pokémon UNITE World Championship Series 2026, and will now represent the country at the Worlds in San Francisco between August 28 and 30.
The tournament will feature a prize pool of USD 500,000 (~INR 4.7 crore).
The India Qualifier featured a double-elimination format, with all matches played as best-of-three series except the grand finals, which were contested in a best-of-five showdown.
Led by Captain Manmohan Singh (All Might), the S8UL roster comprising Anklesh Satelkar (Novaa), Darshan Nate (Kai), Naitik Jain (Wolf), and Md Sarim Hasan (Qing) delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament.
With the win in the qualifier, S8UL claimed USD 15,000 (~INR 14.1 lakh) from the tournament’s overall USD 25,000 (~INR 23.5 lakh) prize pool.
“For us, the focus was on staying disciplined, communicating clearly, and adapting quickly in every match. I’m proud of the way everyone on the team stepped up when it mattered most,” Manmohan Singh, aka All Might, Captain of S8UL’s Pokémon UNITE team, said.
Published on Apr 27, 2026
RUGBY
Rugby Premier League Season 2 introduces women’s franchises
The second edition of the Rugby Premier League will introduce women’s franchises, building on the success of the men’s league in the 2025 season.
Four of the existing six men’s teams—Chennai Bulls (owned by Avid Sys Sports), Delhi Redz (owned by RMZ Corp), Mumbai Dreamers (owned by Dream Sports), and Kolkata Banga Tigers (owned by Hunch Ventures), formerly Kalinga Black Tigers and now relocated from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata—will also field women’s teams.
“It has always been our dream at Rugby India to have an RPL Women’s edition. This year, that dream comes to fruition,” Rahul Bose, President, Rugby India, said.
The 2026 edition of the Rugby Premier League is scheduled to be held from June 16–28 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The player draft and auction for the four women’s teams and six men’s teams, including Hyderabad Heroes and Bengaluru Bravehearts, will take place in Hyderabad on April 30.
Sujoy Ganguly, CMO, GMR Sports, added, “At GMR Sports, we have always believed in building platforms that drive meaningful change in Indian sport. The inclusion of women’s teams in the Rugby Premier League is a natural and important progression for the league.”
ESPORTS
S8UL wins national qualifier to seal spot in Pokémon UNITE World Championship
S8UL won the India Qualifier of the Pokémon UNITE World Championship Series 2026, and will now represent the country at the Worlds in San Francisco between August 28 and 30.
The tournament will feature a prize pool of USD 500,000 (~INR 4.7 crore).
The India Qualifier featured a double-elimination format, with all matches played as best-of-three series except the grand finals, which were contested in a best-of-five showdown.
Led by Captain Manmohan Singh (All Might), the S8UL roster comprising Anklesh Satelkar (Novaa), Darshan Nate (Kai), Naitik Jain (Wolf), and Md Sarim Hasan (Qing) delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament.
With the win in the qualifier, S8UL claimed USD 15,000 (~INR 14.1 lakh) from the tournament’s overall USD 25,000 (~INR 23.5 lakh) prize pool.
“For us, the focus was on staying disciplined, communicating clearly, and adapting quickly in every match. I’m proud of the way everyone on the team stepped up when it mattered most,” Manmohan Singh, aka All Might, Captain of S8UL’s Pokémon UNITE team, said.
Published on Apr 27, 2026
RUGBYRugby Premier League Season 2 introduces women’s franchisesThe second edition of the Rugby Premier League…
