Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….
Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
Lausanne (Switzerland): India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have maintained their positions in the top 10 of the FIH World Rankings following their performances in the FIH Pro League matches held in Bhubaneswar. The latest rankings, released on Tuesday, placed the Indian men’s team at fifth, while the women’s team secured the ninth spot. During…
Bhubaneswar: A key review meeting of the Sports and Youth Services Department was held today at the Kalinga Stadium under the leadership of Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. The meeting centered around the master plan for the construction of block-level stadiums and the development of the grassroots sports ecosystem in Odisha. Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted that…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of physical and mental abuse at the High Performance Swimming Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The decision comes after swimmers at the sports hostel staged a protest on Saturday night, alleging misconduct by head coach Sandeep Sejwal. The Sports and Youth Services Department…
Dubai: Varun Chakravarthy delivered a sensational bowling performance, claiming 5-42, as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The victory ensured that India topped Group A and set up a high-stakes semi-final clash against Australia on Tuesday, a…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams concluded their FIH Hockey Pro League home campaign at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing commendable performances in their respective eight-match stints between February 15 and 25. The Men’s team delivered an impressive showing, securing five victories from eight matches and climbing to third place in the…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team wrapped up their Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice (26’, 33’) to guide India to a crucial win, lifting them to third place…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, the Indian women’s hockey team pulled off a sensational comeback against defending champions the Netherlands, securing a 2-2 draw before clinching the shootout 2-1 to grab the crucial bonus point in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Trailing by two goals at halftime, India turned the game…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign came to an abrupt end on Monday after New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The result confirmed semifinal berths for India and New Zealand from Group A, leaving Pakistan and Bangladesh without a point after two matches each. India and New Zealand, both…
