Esport: Rise of the virtual Indian champ

Sahil Jakhar, a 23-year-old esports circuit icon known as ‘Soul Omega from Team Soul’, has earned a staggering $47,681 (approximately ₹40 lakh) in the past four years. What was once a pastime is now his main earning source.  Jakhar, who has already taken part in two official tournaments with huge cash prizes, is currently preparing … Read more

FIFA lifts 9-month ban of Kenyan soccer federation

By EVELYNE MUSAMBINovember 28, 2022 GMT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A ban preventing Kenya from taking part in international soccer activities has been lifted after nine months. Soccer governing body FIFA notified the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Monday the decision was made following the reinstatement of the federation’s executive committee by Kenya’s new sports … Read more

Full Socceroos squad announced, who is in and out, Graham Arnold, Tom Rogic, Garang Kuol, Mitch Langerak, Socceroos fixtures

Graham Arnold has revealed his 26-man World Cup squad for this month’s World Cup, confirming a dream call-up for 18-year-old sensation Garang Kuol and some bombshell omissions. Arnold announced the squad from Qatar on Tuesday afternoon, with star midfielder Tom Rogic — considered by many as Australia’s best player — overlooked despite being widely tipped … Read more

Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fans

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat COVID-19, organisers said Thursday. All visitors aged 18 and over must also download a government-run phone application tracking people’s movements and health status, called Ehteraz. “A green Ehteraz (showing … Read more