Sports

Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) competitions at the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 concluded on a high note, with athletes delivering standout performances across apparatus finals at the Kalinga Stadium. Hosted at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, the championship witnessed intense competition in both junior and senior categories, reflecting the growing…

Bhubaneswar: Spectators witnessed a mix of emerging talent and seasoned excellence on the third day of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27, as competitions intensified across both junior and senior categories. The Junior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Individual All-Around event saw Harschit Damodaran deliver a commanding performance to claim gold with a…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Tapan Mohanty delivered a stellar performance to clinch the All-Around title in the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category on Day 2 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2026–27, reinforcing the host state’s growing dominance in the sport. Mohanty secured the top position with an impressive score of 73.433, showcasing…

Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Junior Team Championship was successfully held as part of the ongoing Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 in Bhubaneswar, showcasing impressive performances from young gymnasts across the country. Teams from multiple states competed at the national level, demonstrating skill, coordination, and competitive spirit. Uttar Pradesh emerged as…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha showcased its rising dominance in school sports by emerging as the champion in both boys’ and girls’ Under-14 categories at the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26, held at Kalinga Stadium. The state secured top honours in both categories, while Bihar finished as runner-up and Maharashtra claimed third…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a hub for school-level sports as it hosts the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 at Kalinga Stadium, drawing young talent from across the country. The national-level championship, featuring both boys and girls in the Under-17 and Under-14 categories, is being held from April 6…

Bhubaneswar: The inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Complex, with Punjab sprinter Gurvindervir Singh stealing the spotlight by clinching the men’s 60m title with a record-breaking performance. The 26-year-old international athlete clocked an impressive 6.60 seconds in a dramatic final that saw only…

Bhubaneswar: The opening day of the National Indoor Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium witnessed a series of impressive performances, including a standout record-breaking effort in women’s pole vault. The event also marks a significant moment for Indian athletics, with officials noting that hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar will further strengthen Odisha’s position…

Bhubaneswar: The inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships is set to begin on Tuesday at the Kalinga Stadium, marking a significant milestone in Indian athletics. Describing the event as a “new beginning” for the sport, Bahadur Singh Sagoo, President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), said the championship will provide athletes with…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s para athletes continued their strong showing on Day 2 of the 24th National Para Athletics Championships 2026 at Kalinga Stadium, delivering impressive performances across multiple events. Leading the charge, Jayprakash Barik clinched the Gold Medal in the Men’s Long Jump T36 event with a jump of 4.83 metres, marking a standout achievement for…