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Jan 10 Vol 01, Issue 1120

TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES

Only Indian citizen can represent India: Ministry to Aita

After the revolt by the eight top players for the forthcoming Davis Cup tie against South Korea tie, beginning February 1, the association was considering US passport holders Prakash Amritraj and Rajeev Ram for selection

WTA 2013 prize money up by 10 per cent; China will host 5 events in 2014

In 2013, across 54 events in 33 countries, the overall prize money at WTA events will increase more than 10-percent from $53.3Mln in 2012 to $58.7M, up 67-percent since the road map was introduced in 2009

WSF president Ramachandran praises players, bodies on Olympic bid

World Squash Federation President N Ramachandran has praised the sport's athletes and their player bodies, the PSA and WSA, for their support for the sport's bid to join the Olympic Games programme in 2020

ManU, Indonesian tyre major Multistrada unveil sponsorship deal

Manchester United announce three-and-a-half year partnership with Indonesian tyre manufacturer Multistrada; both parties working on plans for a CSR program targeting Indonesian youths

BBC retains World Snooker C’ship right till 2016

The BBC will continue as host broadcaster of the World Championship, the UK Championship and the Masters until the end of the 2016/17 season, and there is also the option to continue with one further event after 2014

LPGA adds Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic to 2013 Tour schedule

In addition to sponsoring the tournament, the cosmetic company Pure Silk also joins the Tour’s growing list of official marketing partners as the official rich and luxurious shave cream of the LPGA

Learning Module – Immigration Procedures and Requirements for Athletes in the United States of America

The United States of America (“US”) is one of the most sought after destinations for athletes, entertainers, performers and artists. From college leagues to professional teams, the platform offered to a sportsman in terms of education, training and performance in the US is perhaps the best in the world. However, for an international athlete, immigrating to the US can be overwhelming, as the norms prescribed under US immigration laws are complex and not very easy to meet.

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