.jpg) 10-09-2025, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be involved in an ambitious takeover of a Spanish club fighting for promotion to La Liga, GOAL reports, citing Marca. Ronaldo could become involved in the Saudi takeover of Almeria, who have been purchased by an investment group led by Mohamed Al-Khereiji. The relationship between the new owner and Ronaldo is said to be closer after he facilitated the former Real Madrid star's move to Al-Nassr in 2022. Ronaldo could buy shares in the investment group that has completed the takeover and is linked to media, advertising and sport. The report states it is likely he would then be involved in Almeria in the future. The club are currently battling to win promotion back to La Liga in the final weeks of the season. Ronaldo has been building a business empire away from football, including investments in hotels, fashion, technology and health. He also has a stake in water brand URSU.Ronaldo is likely to feature in Al-Nassr's final two matches of the Saudi Pro League season, against Al-Khaleej and Al-Fateh, though did miss Friday's 1-1 draw with Al-Taawoun. Source Article |
Sania Mirza, Harbhajan Singh named Dubai Sports Ambassador (2024-11-28T13:31:00+05:30)
 New Delhi, (IANS): Six time Grand slam champion and former women's doubles number one, Sania Mirza and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh have been named as Dubai Sports Ambassadors. The announcement was made at the “Dubai Sports Retreat” held on Monday at the futuristic Museum of the Future, organised by the Dubai Sports Council. The event, held under the theme “Dubai: The First Sports Destination,” reflects Dubai’s growing ambitions to establish itself as a global leader in sports excellence. Under the directives of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, the retreat aimed to strengthen Dubai's sporting reputation and promote active, healthy lifestyles across the city. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, highlighted the vision behind the initiative. “I met with Dubai’s sports ambassadors during the retreat — a distinguished group of Arab and international stars who call Dubai home. Their commitment to advancing sports and nurturing talent is truly inspiring,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added, “The ideas and insights discussed at the event will help shape a brighter future for sports, enhance our clubs’ achievements, and nurture local talent. Our goal is to make sports a way of life, a source of happiness, and a key driver of Dubai’s growth.”Mirza, a six-time Grand Slam winner and former doubles world No. 1, expressed her honor at the appointment. “Being named a Dubai Sports Ambassador is a tremendous privilege,” she said. “Dubai has been my home for years, and I am thrilled to help bring people together through sport and celebrate the city’s rich sporting culture.” Sania Mirza, Harbhajan Singh named Dubai Sports Ambassador | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com |
Mellifera unlocks natural sports nutrition with organic honey-based energy gel (2024-03-13T11:29:00+05:30)
 22 Feb 2024 --- Bulgarian-based Mellifera transforms organic honey into sports nutrition in an effort to save the bees, offering a healthier energy gel under the brand MelliGel. Although energy gels have become increasingly popular among pro and amateur athletes, many are based on fructose and maltodextrin, which the company notes is highly processed. Nutrition Insight catches up with Biljana Lowndes-Nikolova, the founder and CEO of Mellifera, to discuss the creation and benefits of the company’s energy gel. “I’m a beekeeper, and I created this product with a mission to help save the bees by creating something that is also good for humans,” she highlights. “We’re targeting athletes and other people who need an energy booster.” “Honey is an excellent carbohydrate, which provides energy. It is the gel’s main ingredient, which contains other certified organic ingredients based on superfoods,” she shares. “We are now trying to conquer other markets and teach people that there are always better alternatives than maltodextrin.” Saving the bees: Lowndes-Nikolova reveals that her aim is to create a higher demand for honey to save and support honey bees. “My goal was to create a product which will extend the use of honey because it is naturally used as a sweetener or as a health remedy,” she explains. “If people have a sore throat or cough, they eat honey, so why not use honey differently? Honey is the perfect carbohydrate, and it can be a healthier alternative to energy gels based on maltodextrin, which is highly processed and offers empty calories.” She underscores that maltodextrin has a very high glycemic index, while honey does not. “It also benefits from being a remedy after endurance sports or exercise.” Recently, Balchem highlighted the growing popularity of sports nutrition targeting post-workout solutions, as active consumers realize the importance of recovery to perform better. MelliGel is certified by Informed Sport, which tests each batch for substances not allowed for professional athletes per the World Anti Doping Agency. “For athletes, it is crucial that the product is clean. For us, it was paramount to have this certification from Informed Sport,” says Lowndes-Nikolova. “Once we had this certification, we got interest from professional and amateur athletes.” She adds that the energy gel’s convenient, durable packaging allows athletes to carry it in extreme conditions. “The Bulgarian expedition in Antarctica takes these gels, as do technical divers who cannot take any food or drink when they’re meters below the water.” Natural energy gel: The base of the energy gels is honey, making up 90% of the finished product. Other organic certified ingredients include spirulina, cacao, and freeze-dried and powdered fruits, which help flavor the gels and benefit athletes. “We have seven flavors, and now we’re expanding to ten. Each ingredient is carefully chosen to bring additional benefits and flavor. We don’t have artificial flavoring or coloring,” notes Lowndes-Nikolova. She highlights that manufacturers of energy gels, based on sugars such as maltodextrin, artificially add fructose to have a better glucose-to-fructose ratio. “However, honey is a natural combination of  The base of the energy gels is honey, with added organic ingredients for flavor and other health benefits.Initially created for athletes, Lowndes-Nikolova comments that other people who need an energy boost also discovered the honey gel.glucose and fructose.” “We started working with university students because if they work for exams or study long hours at night, they take energy drinks and other artificial energy boosters.” Last month, UK health organizations and experts urged their government to renew plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to consumers under 16, following a scientific review on the beverages’ concerning impact on physical and mental health issues in children. Product development: The product launched right after the COVID-19 pandemic, which Lowndes-Nikolova sees as lucky timing. “People became very conscious about their health and started choosing more carefully what they put in their body.” “When we launched, it was an instant success. We got some awards for being innovative and good for consumers’ health,” she stresses. “We created more flavors and started working to improve the recipe.” Starting as an experiment, Mellifera expanded fast and is now supported by investors. “We expanded our experimental manufacturing into a real factory and started working on the product,” Lowndes-Nikolova concludes. “Our next step is to ensure the product becomes known in new markets.”By Jolanda van HalMellifera unlocks natural sports nutrition with organic honey-based energy gel |
Jadeja promoted to top category in India cricket contracts (2024-03-11T15:06:00+05:30)
 MUMBAI - All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been promoted to the highest grade of annual contracts by India's cricket board after his stellar showing following a comeback from injury. Jadeja, a left-arm spinner and an attacking batsman, is now alongside captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in the A plus category, meaning an annual salary of $850,000. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the list of players for the four grades including A, B and C late Sunday for the period from October 2022 to September 2023. The 34-year-old Jadeja, who has moved up from grade A, took 22 wickets and scored Jadeja promoted to top category in India cricket contracts |
What sportsbook promotions are on offer? (2023-03-10T13:52:00+05:30)
 The festive season is all about giving and this year is no exception. With a host of live sporting action over the Christmas period, sportsbook and betting companies are offering an inviting platter of promotions that you can take advantage of. In this article, we’ll take you on a guided tour of some of the best sportsbook offers currently available. You can find enticing welcome offers, multi-million-dollar giveaways and big profit boosts, particularly for the hotly anticipated NBA and NFL games this Christmas. Bet $5 and get $150 One US-based company is offering an appetizing ‘Bet and Get’ offer on NBA and NFL games between December 20th and 26th. Basketball fans tend to get excited this time of year. The NBA in particular doesn’t stop, and to help us get through that food-filled Christmas Day, they have an amazing lineup of fixtures. Boston Celtics take a festive trip to the Milwaukee Bucks in what promises to be a lively game after the Celtics beat the reigning champions convincingly at the TD Garden a few weeks ago. A little later in the day, fans will get to see the Golden State Warriors face off against the Phoenix Suns — the two best teams in the league at the moment. The Brooklyn Nets take on Le Bron James’ LA Lakers after that, and we’ll see Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks play the in-form Utah Jazz to wrap up the day. New players can opt in to get a holiday gift of a free bet worth up to $50. Plus, they can earn $150 in free bets when they place a $5 moneyline bet on all NBA games between December 20th and 26th. The exact same offer is in place for any NFL game taking place between the same days. You can learn more about these online sportsbook promotions here. Big boosts on college football Two other betting firms are offering some enticing festive deals on college bowl football games this month. Between December 17th and January 10th, users can earn a 20% profit boost on any NCAAF Bowl game. Qualifying for the boost is easy. Each game day, simply login and place a maximum bet of $25 on any qualifying college football game. You’ll be able to activate your 20% profit boost and, with a bit of luck, claim additional winnings up to a massive $250. If this sounds like something you’re interested in but you’re new to sports betting, check out the guides on our site. $7m giveaway One of the US’s leading betting companies is offering an incredible $7m in gifts between December 21st and 27th. As well as an excellent welcome bonus for new users — a risk-free bet of up to $1,000 with your first wager — you can opt-in to participate in the “Santa Barkley” promotion. They've partnered up with 11-time NBA All-Star Charles Barkley to deliver a Christmas stocking bursting at the elf-stitched seams with goodies for users. Simply check-in each day to see what special offer Santa Barkley has for you. Bet up to $250 risk-free One of the leading online sportsbook and casino entertainment companies in the world is offering new users an attractive welcome bonus, which they’re promoting this holiday season. When you place your first wager, you’ll qualify for a risk-free bet up to $250. If you’re looking to weigh in on the slate of NFL and NBA fixtures this Christmas, signing up and taking advantage of this bonus could help cover those festive expenses. If you need that extra bit of help, the site provides betting tips, as well as detailed live betting. This sets it apart from its competitors, placing its focus on creating a positive and entertaining user experience above all else. For existing users, keep an eye out over the coming days for the release of some extra festive offers and promotions for the NFL and NBA. Keep your eyes peeled As we race through Christmas, you’ll be able to find even more offers and promotions, particularly for some of the bigger leagues of the festive period — the NBA and NFL in particular.The sportsbook companies we’ve discussed also provide excellent welcome bonuses. Even if you have missed out on their Christmas promotions, you’ll still have a chance at winning some free cash. Source: https://www.baltictimes.com/ |
Saina launches Yonex Nanoray badminton racquet (2014-08-10T00:57:00+05:30)
New Delhi, (IANS) India's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal launched the latest Nanoray 900 badminton racquet from Japanese sports equipment brand Yonex here in the national capital. "It gives me immense pleasure to be here today as Yonex achieves another milestone with this store and some very impressive new products now available in India. The brand has always been synonymous with badminton since its inception, and has played a critical role behind the success of many budding badminton players including me," said Saina. The racquet specially designed and made in Japan boasts of a super slim long shaft resulting in higher repulsion power and faster delivery of drop cut smashes. The product is available for Rs.20,450. Source: Article, Image: flickr.com
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Salman Khan keen to produce sports-based film (2014-04-22T21:15:00+05:30)
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who unveiled the music of an upcoming sports-based film "Khwaabb" here, is himself tempted to produce a movie inspired by a sport. "I would like to produce a film based on sports," Salman told reporters here at the music launch event Friday. "I have played almost all kinds of sports...I have done swimming, have played football...I even used to play cricket," he said, adding that "sports should be encouraged" in the nation. "Khwaabb", directed by Zaid Ali Khan, showcases the life of two atheletes, their struggles, ambitions and aspirations. Salman, 48, lamented how due to lack of encouragement and facilities, sportspersons in the country are sometimes unable to deliver their best, and then face the wrath of the countrymen. "When you will watch such films (like 'Khwaabb'), you will realise that there are no facilities as such, no facilities for training (for the sportspersons) and if there won't be any facility, how will our sportspersons will perform better?" "And when they (sportspersons) do not perform in Olympics and such other sports or do not win a medal, then we criticise them and say 'You didn't win even a single medal'. There is food problem, people are not getting jobs...there is no encouragement," he said. "Khwaabb", slated to release May 9, features actors Navdip Singh, Simer Motiani, Rishi Miglani and Nafisa Ali. Source: Article, Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org
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