Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh Return as India Reshuffle T20 World Cup Squad; Shubman Gill Left Out
India have made significant changes to their 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup
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India Crush South Africa by 101 Runs to Go 1–0 Up in T20I Series
Cuttack: India delivered a commanding all-round performance to crush South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20 International at Barabati Stadium on Tuesday, storming to a 1–0 lead in the five-match series. In front of a roaring capacity crowd of 46,000, the Men in Blue dominated both with bat and ball, bundling out the…
Traffic Curbs Announced in Cuttack Ahead of India–South Africa T20 at Barabati Stadium
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium on December 9, 2025, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate on Sunday issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and security during the high-profile event. The advisory will also be in force during the players’ practice session scheduled…
Odisha Hosts 37th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship at Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar: The 37th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship began today at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, marking yet another milestone in Odisha’s growing reputation as a premier sporting destination. The six-day championship, scheduled from 1st to 6th December, is being jointly organised by the Badminton Association of India, the Odisha State Badminton Association and the Sports &…
Historic Triumph: India Lifts First-Ever Women’s World Cup Title, Ends Decades-Long Wait
Bhubaneswar: In a moment that will be etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching the Women’s World Cup title — the first-ever for the country. Playing their third final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, India finally crossed the finish line, defeating South Africa…
India Stun Australia With Record Chase to Enter Women’s World Cup Final
Navi Mumbai: In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the history of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, India stunned defending champions Australia by chasing down a massive 339-run target to win by five wickets in the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The thrilling victory, sealed at 341 for 5, marked…
Gukesh Outclasses Nakamura in Saint Louis, Wins Hearts with Calm Sportsmanship
Saint Louis (USA): World Chess Champion D. Gukesh produced a composed and commanding performance to defeat American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in the rapid format at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 in Saint Louis. The victory, which sealed their mini-match, came amid heightened attention following their controversial face-off weeks earlier. According to NDTV, Gukesh’s win…
Raksha Mantri Confers Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel on Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during a solemn pipping ceremony at South Block, New Delhi. Interacting with Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family, Rajnath Singh hailed the ace athlete…
China Stages Epic Comeback to Enter Final of Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Displaying nerves of steel and trademark resilience, world No. 1 Wang Chuqin led China to a stunning 3–2 comeback win over Japan in the semifinals of the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships at the Athletics Centre, Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The thrilling encounter kept spectators at the edge of their seats as China, down…
ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 Kicks Off at Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar: The wait is finally over for sports enthusiasts as the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 officially commenced today at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The grand inauguration was led by Suryabanshi Suraj, Hon’ble Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Higher Education, and Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Government of…