A total of 12 teams – comprising six players in different categories will be fighting for the top honours and the handsome winners’ purse of Rs one lakh.

The categories are- Sub-junior (U-15) boys’, Junior (U-19) boys’ & girls’, Women, Men, and Men Veterans (40+).

The team owners, along with their coaches and mentors, will select their teams through a players’ auction.

This league is basically to encourage young, talented, upcoming, and amateur players, who will get an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete among equals. As such, the top eight state-ranked players will not be allowed to participate in this NXTTGN league.

The runners-up team will become richer by Rs 50,000. The two losing semi-finalists will receive a cash award of Rs 25,000 each. 

Exciting prizes will be presented to the top performers, recognizing their outstanding skills and achievements. Every participating player will receive guaranteed compensation, ensuring their involvement is rewarding.

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PUNE: SuperGaming, the studio behind one of India’s most successful mobile games, announced that its flagship first-person shooter game MaskGun has crossed 100 million players worldwide across Android and iOS. This milestone underscores MaskGun’s journey from a homegrown title to one of the few Indian shooters to achieve scale globally.

Since its launch, players have formed millions of clans and spent over 40 million hours in the game, making it one of the most played and community-driven shooters from India. MaskGun is powered by SuperGaming’s proprietary SuperPlatform, enabling large-scale multiplayer experiences while fostering vibrant social connections across clans and players.

MaskGun 100 Million Milestone Rewards

• Limited-Time Midas 100M Crate: Exclusive premium crate gifted to all players logging in during the celebration.
• 2X XP Boost: Double XP on all matches played during the celebration period.
• Community Spotlight: Top players and community members have been added to MaskGun’s in-game credits as a mark of recognition.
• New Splash Screen: A refreshed in-game look to commemorate the 100M milestone.
• Clan Leaderboard Rewards: Exclusive rewards for top-performing clans globally.

Roby John, CEO and Co-Founder of SuperGaming, said, “When we started making MaskGun, we never imagined it would become a community this large and vibrant. This milestone belongs entirely to our players. The best part about MaskGun has never been the guns or the maps; it’s the people. Their friendships, rivalries, and stories have made this journey special. Today we celebrate not just 100 million players, but 100 million connections.”

Building on Genre Mastery: Perfecting the Art of Multiplayer Shooters

The success of MaskGun demonstrates what is possible with a focused approach to a single genre. By mastering the art of creating accessible yet competitive shooters, SuperGaming has built the foundation for its next milestone: Indus, the Indo-Futuristic Battle Royale, which has already surpassed 9 million downloads in its first year.

Each game in SuperGaming’s portfolio builds on the learnings of their previous titles, whether in gameplay balance, live service updates, community engagement, or cultural storytelling. This philosophy of genre mastery reflects the company’s ability to refine and elevate with every new release, ensuring each title delivers greater scale, sharper design, and stronger impact.

Fuelled by Series B Funding

This milestone follows SuperGaming’s recent $15 million Series B funding round, which brought the company’s valuation to $100 million. The round was led by global investors, including Skycatcher, Steadview Capital, a16z Speedrun, Bandai Namco 021 Fund, Polygon Ventures, Neowiz,and LOUD.GG, and others. The new capital will fuel international expansion of SuperGaming’s titles, accelerate the growth of SuperPlatform, and support the development of new original IPs.

MaskGun’s success highlights SuperGaming’s ability and strength to create original Indian IP that resonates globally.

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To meet these rising expectations, more D2C brands and sellers are actively seeking fast, reliable, and cost-effective delivery solutions. While not aiming to match the ultra-fast timelines of quick-commerce platforms, D2C brands are accelerating the fulfillment of orders placed on their websites or marketplaces.

To support this growing demand for faster deliveries, logistics management platform Shipway has enhanced its services to include same-day, next-day, and hyperlocal delivery options across major metro cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.

With these new offerings, brands can now choose between standard e-commerce delivery (2–3 days) or opt for expedited same-day and next-day options. Orders placed before a morning cut-off time qualify for same-day delivery, while those placed before 5 PM are eligible for next-day delivery—both within and between cities. Since January 2025, Shipway has achieved a 94% success rate for its next-day delivery service.

By leveraging a robust multi-courier network of hyperlocal partners, Shipway is now also facilitating hyperlocal deliveries, effectively bringing physical stores closer to the customer’s doorstep.

Saurabh Kumar Choudhary, Chief Business Officer at Shipway, said: “More brands are recognizing the value of faster delivery. Customers are increasingly expecting quick fulfillment, and when brands meet these expectations, it leads to higher conversion rates and improved customer loyalty. Fast deliveries also drive impulse purchases and help reduce return-to-origin (RTO) incidents, ultimately improving operational efficiency. At Shipway, we’re committed to enabling businesses, big or small, with better, faster, and competitively priced delivery solutions.”

Shipway will continue to expand its same-day, next-day, and hyperlocal delivery services to additional locations in the coming months

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Founded in 1889, Mohun Bagan Super Giant is one of the oldest and most prestigious football clubs in Asia. The club’s rich history includes being the first all-Indian team to win a championship against a British club, a significant milestone during India’s struggle for independence. MBSG is more than just a football club; it symbolizes pride, sentiment, and identity for West Bengal and across India. The club’s matches are cultural spectacles deeply embedded in the East Indian market, with a passionate fan base that mirrors the enthusiasm of European football. Currently, MBSG is one of India’s top-performing clubs, having won the ISL League Title for the 2023-2024 season.

While Skechers has widely been recognized for its supreme comfort in footwear, the brand continues to focus on expanding its influence in the performance category. Skechers has partnered with athletes around the world who compete in the brand’s footwear across various sports including football, cricket, basketball, golf, pickleball, and running. Along with existing official partnerships with the Indian Pickleball Association and the Mumbai Indians, these initiatives reflect Skechers’ commitment to enhancing its reputation in the sportswear market and providing athletes with innovative, high-performance gear.

Rahul Vira, CEO of Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with a club as iconic as Mohun Bagan Super Giant. With more and more players globally experiencing our signature Comfort That Performs on the pitch, this association is an extension of our commitment to developing a strong sports culture in India while reinforcing Skechers as a leading performance brand to consumers everywhere. Mohun Bagan’s legacy and its passionate fan base align perfectly with our brand values, and we are excited to be part of their journey as they continue to inspire and achieve further milestones on the field.”

Vinay Chopra, Director of Mohun Bagan Super Giant, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Skechers, a global leader in performance and lifestyle apparel, to fuel our pursuit of excellence on and off the pitch. This association is a testament to our shared values of innovation, quality, and a passion for performance. With Skechers by our side, we’re confident that our team will be equipped with the best apparel to take on the toughest challenges in the Indian Super League and beyond. We look forward to a winning partnership that will inspire our fans and take Indian football to new heights.”

As the new ISL season approaches, Skechers looks forward to seeing its brand proudly displayed on the jerseys of Mohun Bagan Super Giant. This partnership not only aligns with Skechers’ mission to be a key player in the performance sportswear category but also honors the legacy and cultural significance of MBSG.

The latest Skechers performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel for men and women is available at Skechers.in as well as Skechers retail stores throughout India. Football fans can get behind-the-scenes access to Skechers Football product launches and more by following @skechersfootball on Instagram.

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BIRMINGHAM, UK: The Next Generation Cup 2024 campaign began with Indian clubs Punjab FC and Muthoot FA giving a tough run to their opponents Aston Villa FC and Everton FC respectively. The Toffees had to wait till the second half to find a way past a disciplined Muthoot FA team for their 1-0 victory. On the other hand, Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2023-24 champions Punjab FC put up an impressive fight before going down 3-2 in front of Aston Villa FC on the opening day of the tournament.

The two games were arguably of stark contrast, with there being a fair bit of flair in the Punjab FC encounter, thanks to the two teams constantly going back and forth against each other. Muthoot FA’s style of play drew praise from Everton FC coach and ex-England player Leighton Baines as well. Here’s a brief rundown of the concerned fixtures. 

Muthoot FA vs Everton FC

Muthoot FA produced a fitting contest against Everton with the Toffees scoring the only goal of the match in the 34th minute.

The third-place winners of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2023-24 were neatly organized at the back and didn’t offer their Premier League opponents many clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities in the opening half of the contest.

Eventually, it took a concerted team effort on their behalf to break through the Muthoot FA backline.

Jacob Beaumont-Clark pierced through the defense of the Indian side with a dazzling run through the center. He released the ball to an onrushing Callum Bales on the right flank.

Bales received the ball with a deft first touch, before setting up Kean Wren with a squared-up pass that the latter comfortably tapped in to break the deadlock after a gripping passage of play.

“It was a tough game. It was a different challenge for our lads to play against well-organised opponents. I am hoping that they learn something from it and it came across as a big challenge for us. Muthoot FA came in with a clear idea of how they might get success out of this game. They’ve got a good idea of when they have the ball, and what they would want to do in those moments. We don’t always get to practice in such situations, which is good for our lads and for the overall development of players,” Everton FC coach Leighton Baines said after the game.

Brief Scores

Everton FC 1 (Kean Wren 34’) – 0 Muthoot FA

Punjab FC vs Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FC triumphed over Punjab FC by 3-2 in a closely contested game, with the English outfit taking the lead through their forward Rory Wilson in the 12th minute of the match.

In a template that was visible throughout the encounter, both sides ensured that they didn’t allow their opponents ample space to work with the ball outside of the 18-yard box.

It resulted in an overcrowding of the penalty area, but players from the two ends delivered a high-scoring clash.

Wilson complemented his opening goal with another strike in the 33rd minute, with almost identical goals coming as a result of his ability to put the ball into the back of the net from close spaces.

But before that, Omang Dodum from Punjab FC equalized the scores in the 22nd minute, collecting a ball on the run in the left flank and depositing it past Aston Villa FC goalkeeper Sam Lewis. Travis Patterson and Mason Cotcher joined hands at the 40th-minute mark to add another goal to Aston Villa FC’s tally.

Patterson’s cross from the left flank was perfectly met and converted by Cotcher to get the scores to 3-1 up. However, Punjab FC struck quickly on the counter, with No. 10 Manglenthang Kipgen striking from a few yards away from the left flank a minute later to cut the deficit.

Eventually, Aston Villa FC held their nerves until the end to secure the win.

“We need to focus more on tactical decisions. We were intact for large portions but lost concentration for a bit and conceded the easiest of goals. We were having a good run of chances, but couldn’t capitalize on that and an unwanted error resulted in us going 1-0 down. The players are high on confidence but we need to address a bit in the execution part of things. We are lacking a bit of instinct and this is the best possible platform for us to work on things and learn a lot going forward,” Punjab FC coach Sankarlal Chakraborty said.

Brief Scores

Aston Villa FC 3 (Rory Wilson 12’ 33’, Mason Cotcher 40’) – 2 Punjab FC (Omang Dodum 22’, Manglenthang Kipgen 41’)

Schedule – August 2, 2024

Muthoot FA vs Crystal Palace FC – 2:30 PM IST

Aston Villa FC vs Stellenbosch FC – 2:30 PM IST

Everton FC vs East Bengal FC – 7:30 PM IST

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Punjab FC – 7:30 PM IST

Where to Watch

The matches will be streamed live on the following platforms -:

Reliance Foundation Youth Sports: https://youtube.com/@RelianceFoundationYouthSports

Premier League: https://youtube.com/@premierleague

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MUMBAI: Some of cricket’s biggest stars will be lighting up the latest edition of the Global T20 Canada League, from July 25 to August 11. Australia’s David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, and Chris Lynn; West Indies’ Sunil Narine, Craig Brathwaite, and Kyle Mayers, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurban, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq are some of the players who have signed up to play cricket in the North.

GT20 Canada is in its fourth edition and has managed to carve out a space for itself given the high quality of competition. The best of associate players also get to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the game. Canada also made its debut in the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, showcasing the impact that the league has had on the game in the country.

This year promises to be one of the most exciting considering the players that have signed up for the league. Vancouver Knights, Toronto Nationals, Bangla Tigers Mississauga, Montreal Tigers, Brampton Wolves, and Surrey Jaguars are the six teams that will be competing and each team has some stars in their team. While Warner & Tye will be appearing for Brampton, Romario Shepherd, and van der Dussen will be playing for Toronto Nationals.

Stoinis and Narine will be in the Surrey Jaguars line-up, while Shakib and Gurbaz will be appearing for the Bangla Tigers. Montreal Tigers boast of Chris Lynn and Naveen-ul-Haq. In more exciting news for Indian fans, the timings of the games will be 8:30 PM and 1:30 AM. The league phase will go on till August 6, while playoffs are scheduled for August 9 before the final on August 11.

FanCode will be exclusively live-streaming all the matches on the platform. Besides the first day, doubled headers are scheduled for the 10 league match days. A total of 25 matches will be played, including the final.

Cricket fans can watch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, Prime Video Channels, Jio Platforms, VI Movies & TV, OTT Play, WatchO and www.fancode.com. The full tournament is accessible at Rs.89.

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INDIA: There are several competitions and leagues that bring a large number of players to the World Cup, but after the end of the group stage, and with half of the teams already eliminated, it is LaLiga Santander that remains the league that brings the second most international players to the event in Qatar. 

Thus, with nearly 60 players of different nationalities, who will play in the Last-16 round, LaLiga Santander is only behind the Premier League, and ahead of the other three major European leagues (Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1).  

The Spanish top flight thus accounts for 22.3% of the players in the European Top 5 for the Last-16 round, who come from 15 different LaLiga Santander clubs.  

It is worth noting that, despite being in second place, LaLiga Santander is the league that has lost the fewest players since the start of the World Cup, with -28.9% of the original volume of players. The league that has lost the most players from its original volume is the Bundesliga (-48%), followed by Serie A (-40%), Ligue 1 (-37%), and finally the Premier League (-31.3%). 

“We are proud that nearly 60 top players from our competition are still in the World Cup at such a crucial time. We have a high level of representation and we are sure that, as the competition progresses, this will be maintained,” said Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga.

This Tuesday, the teams that will advance to the quarter-finals will be decided, with players from the five major European leagues battling it out to be among the four best teams in the world. 

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