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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Inter Kashi crowned champions of India's second division after CAS ruling
Find out what's new on ST website and app. BENGALURU - Inter Kashi have been named champions of India's I-League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favour of the club in their dispute with the All India Football Federation. In May, the AIFF named Churchill Brothers winners of the country's second division, after the governing body's appeals committee ruled against Inter Kashi for fielding an 'ineligible player' in Mario Barco. According to reports in Indian media, Inter Kashi registered Barco twice, signing the Spaniard before the season and then replacing him when he suffered an injury, only to bring him back into their squad two months later. The AIFF's appeals committee said all matches played by Barco since his return from injury would be forfeited by Inter Kashi, leaving Churchill Brothers at the top of the standings. Inter Kashi, which was established in 2023 in collaboration with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and Andorran club Inter Escaldes, filed an appeal with CAS last month. "I still don't understand what is the mistake we have made," Inter Kashi president Prithiijit Das told Reuters. "A player got injured, the club spent money, looked after his rehabilitation, he became fit and then his right to play football (was) not being allowed... what is his fault? Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Asia Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case Singapore Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore 7-year-old girl, cabby taken to hospital after vehicle pile-up in City Hall area Singapore Former NUH male nurse charged after he allegedly molested man at hospital "We are all grateful that truth has won." In its statement on Friday, sport's highest court CAS said it had "ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winner of the I-League 2024-25." Following the ruling, the AIFF congratulated Inter Kashi on becoming champions. Churchill Brothers did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Das said he was hopeful that as the I-League champions, Inter Kashi would meet the necessary criteria to play in the top division. The top-tier Indian Super League (ISL), however, is on hold after contract renewal talks between the federation and their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited, stalled over a case to implement a new constitution for the AIFF ongoing at the Indian Supreme Court. "It's a very worrying situation, because there are so many people involved in the ISL. So many players, livelihoods," Das said. Inter Kashi are also in talks with the Uttar Pradesh state government to upgrade a stadium at their home city of Varanasi, 900 kilometres east of the capital New Delhi, and play there as soon as 2026, he added. REUTERS
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Inter Kashi becomes I-League champion—CAS rejects AIFF Appeals Committee ruling
Inter Kashi was handed a reprieve by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday as it ruled in the club's favour in a dispute over Mario Barco's registration, ultimately declaring it the I-League champion for the 2024-25 season. The controversy arose after Kashi registered the Spanish player twice—a move that was challenged and deemed invalid by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Competitions Committee. Barco was initially registered before the season but suffered an injury in December, leading to his replacement by Matija Babovic. However, two months later, Kashi re-registered Barco as a replacement for Juan Pérez del Pino, who had mutually terminated his contract with the club. According to I-League Regulation 6.5.7, a foreign player can be replaced by another foreign player up to three times in cases of injury, illness, or mutual contract termination. While clubs are permitted three registrations, re-registering a player after an injury—which, under the rules, should have ruled him out for the season—was considered invalid by the Competitions Committee. The League Committee initially overturned this decision, but the Appeals Committee reinstated it, deducting four points from Kashi. However, the CAS ultimately sided with the I-League club, overturning the penalty. This is Kashi's second successful appeal at the CAS this season, after it previously won a case against Namdhari FC for fielding the suspended Cledson Da Silva, a decision that awarded Kashi three points. With Friday's decision, Kashi gained an additional three points, taking its total to 42—enough to clinch the title ahead of provisional leader Churchill Brothers, which dropped to second due to an inferior goal difference. 'The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) serves as the highest judicial authority for resolving disputes in the field of sports. The All India Football Federation respects and upholds the decisions delivered by the CAS,' Kalyan Chaubey, the AIFF President, told Sportstar. 'In light of the recent ruling, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Inter Kashi on being officially declared the I-League Champion.' Will Kashi play in the ISL next season? There is no clarity on whether the club will play in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season, with the ISL officially put on hold with no confirmation on the future of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA). The Supreme Court, on April 26, had advised the AIFF to stall negotiations with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) until it rules on the Federation's constitution. A decision on the same was expected on July 18, but is now likely to be postponed. The last time there was a discussion between the AIFF and FSDL, there was a draft proposed by the latter, wherein it stated that 'ISL shall be limited to the current number of teams for at least five years,' adding 'No Expansion through Promotion from Lower Tiers, unless explicitly voted for by all stakeholders.' Rules of promotion/relegation in the draft At least a 10-year moratorium on Promotion/Relegation from ISL to lower tiers, and not until complete alignment of lower tiers as per the new roadmap, pre-agreed between parties. No club to get promoted to ISL unless it (i) meets strict financial and licensing criteria and (ii) has been in existence for at least five years under the same ownership that meets fitness test. The AIFF had replied to the draft with a revised version of the existing MRA, which runs until December 8, 2025, with a five per cent increase in its Rs. 50 crore revenue. It was, however, rejected by FSDL. Promotion of I-League winners to the ISL has happened in the last two seasons, with Punjab FC and Mohammedan Sporting being the two sides promoted.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
CAS Declares Inter Kashi I-League 2024-25 Champion, Orders AIFF To Pay
Last Updated: Inter Kashi are I-League champions after CAS ruled in their favour over Mario Barco's registration. AIFF must declare them winners and cover 55% of the arbitration costs. Inter Kashi are finally the I-League champions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in their favour regarding a case about the registration of Mario Barco. CAS overturned the decision of the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Appeal Committee, which had awarded the I-League title to Churchill Brothers of Goa. The AIFF had declared Churchill Brothers as the champions after its Appeal Committee ruled against Inter Kashi regarding the fielding of an ineligible player. Following this ruling, the Varanasi club had been relegated to second place due to points being deducted from their tally. 'The appeal filed on 4 June 2025 by Inter Kashi FC against the decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is partially upheld. The decision issued on 31 May 2025 by the Appeal Committee of the All-India Football Federation is set aside," CAS's order read. What Exactly Happened? The controversy arose after Barco was registered twice by the club, a move questioned and deemed invalid by AIFF's Competitions Committee. Initially, Kashi registered Barco before the start of the season. However, following his injury in December, Inter Kashi signed Matija Babovic as his replacement. Two months later, Kashi re-registered Barco to replace Juan Perez del Pino, who had mutually terminated his contract with the club. According to Clause 6.5.7 of the I-League regulations, a foreign player can be replaced by another foreign player up to three times in the competition, either due to injury or illness that rules a player out for the rest of the season, or after a mutual termination of contract. While the rule allows three such changes, re-registering an injured player, who was earlier expected to be out for the season, sparked debate. The CAS ruling ended the debate on Friday. What About AIFF? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has also imposed financial penalties, with AIFF ordered to cover 55% of the total arbitration costs. The remaining 45% of the expenses will be distributed among the three I-League clubs involved in the case: Churchill Brothers, Real Kashmir, and Namdhari FC. 'The costs of the arbitration, to be served to the Parties by the CAS Court Office separately, shall be borne for 55% by the All-India Football Federation, 15% by Churchill Brothers FC Goa, 15% by Namdhari FC and 15% by Real Kashmir FC The All-India Football Federation shall pay an amount of CHF 3,000 (three thousand Swiss francs) and Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC and Real Kashmir FC shall each pay an amount of CHF 1,000 (one thousand Swiss francs) to Inter Kashi FC as legal contribution towards its legal costs and other expenses incurred during these arbitral proceedings," the order added. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 16:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cinemark to Host Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemark Holdings, Inc. ('Cinemark') (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2025 operating results pre-market and host a webcast and conference call to discuss the results on: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time Interested parties can listen to the call via live webcast. Please access 5-10 minutes before the call: A replay of the call will be available at following the call and archived for a limited time. To automatically receive Cinemark financial news by email, please visit our Investor Relations website and subscribe to email alerts. About Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) provides extraordinary out-of-home entertainment experiences as one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world. Based in Plano, Texas, Cinemark makes every day cinematic for moviegoers across approximately 500 theaters, operating in 42 states in the U.S. (304 theaters; 4,246 screens) and 13 South and Central American countries (193 theaters; 1,398 screens). Cinemark offers guests superior sight and sound technology, including Barco laser projection and Cinemark XD, the world's No. 1 exhibitor-branded premium large format; industry-leading penetration of upscale amenities such as expanded food and beverage offerings, Luxury Lounger recliners and D-BOX motion seats; top-notch guest service; and award-winning loyalty programs such as Cinemark Movie Club. All of this creates an immersive environment for a shared, entertaining escape, underscoring that there is no place more cinematic than Cinemark. For more information, visit
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
HDR By Barco Projection Technology To Underpin New ‘EPIC By Vue' Branding
Caption: Bringing together the best in image quality and audio cinema presentation technology, in ... More HDR by Barco and Dolby Atmos, EPIC by Vue is great news for cinemagoers. Vue Barco, the global leader in laser projection, and Vue, the number one privately owned cinema operator in Europe, have announced a partnership that will see HDR by Barco technology expand across Europe as part of the cinema chain's new 'EPIC by Vue' branding. Vue says that 11 'EPIC' screens will open in the U.K., Italy, and the Netherlands by the end of 2025, with 50 more to follow by the end of 2027. The first will be open by the end of July, in Nottingham, U.K. The news follows on from Barco and Vue's partnership announced earlier in the year to bring laser projection to over 1000 screens. While that deal focused on replacing older Xenon-lamp-based digital projectors with its Series 4 projectors, HDR by Barco represents the bleeding edge of cinema-based projection technology. It uses Barco's 'Lightsteering' technology, which combines high-brightness lasers with cutting-edge GPU-powered algorithms, to ensure that light inside the projector is focused exactly where it needs to be onscreen, on a frame-by-frame basis. This allows it to deliver six times the brightness of standard digital cinema, giving it enough headroom to offer enough brightness and an expanded color range (98.5% of Rec. 2020) to deliver true high dynamic range (HDR) images to cinemas for the first time. Vue's new EPIC brand means that it can now offer a premium cinema format to compete with its multiplex rivals, which have had leading-edge formats such as IMAX Laser and Dolby Cinema for some time. In the UK, Vue has lagged in this area, with only the Manchester Printworks, with its combined dual laser and 15/70mm IMAX capability, representing a flagship cinema offering. As per all other premium large format brands, Vue says that all EPIC theatres will also feature Dolby Atmos audio, though the presence of HDR by Barco means the Vue EPIC should leapfrog them to take the lead in terms of image quality. 'After researching and testing a variety of premium large format options, we decided to create EPIC using the very best market-leading technology available. By combining cutting-edge HDR laser projection by Barco and Dolby Atmos immersive sound, breathtaking colour, expansive screens and studio quality audio, we will bring the very latest technology to our biggest screens across Europe and give our customers the opportunity to enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.' While no details were provided on décor plans for the brand , the chain did say that every EPIC by Vue screen will offer the largest screen at the site. As to how much of threat this will be to the likes of IMAX and Dolby Cinema, but it's good news for the industry that there are more quality options for the public to tempt it to head out 'to the pictures' to see the latest film rather than waiting for it arrive on streaming. Further reading: Barco Light Steering Uses AI Tech To Brings True HDR To The Big Screen Vue And Barco Partner To Bring Laser Projection To Over 1000 Screens Barco HDR Cinema Tech To Reach 30 US Theatres By The End Of 2025
