Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edge Ranchi Royals in shootout thriller, seal playoff momentum

Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over the Ranchi Royals after an absorbing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) contest ended 3-3 at regulation time, here on Wednesday. While the Dragons walked away with a crucial bonus point, the Royals did enough to finish second on the points table, setting…

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Bihar Clinch Girls’ U15 Title as 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Ends in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with an action-packed final day, highlighting the rising standard of Under-15 girls’ rugby in the country. Bihar emerged champions with a dominant performance in the final, defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while host Odisha delighted the home crowd by securing third…

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10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship Kicks Off at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship–2025 began on a vibrant note at the iconic Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday, marking another major milestone in Odisha’s growing sporting legacy. The tournament is being jointly organised by the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, Rugby India, and the Odisha State Rugby…

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Kalinga Stadium to Host 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take centre stage in Indian rugby as the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, prepares to host the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships for Under-15 boys and girls in January 2026. The championship, organised by Rugby India in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, the Department of Sports & Youth Services…

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Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 Returns to Bhubaneswar; Free Tickets Go Live Ahead of January 17 Kick-off

New Delhi: With the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 set to make a much-anticipated return to the hockey hub of India, Bhubaneswar, from January 17, Hockey India on Tuesday announced that tickets have gone live and will be available free of cost for fans. Ticket booking opened at 11:00 am IST, aiming to ensure…

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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…

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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 &…

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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…

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