Lahore: New Zealand secured a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against India after a commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Batting first, New Zealand posted a record-breaking 362/6, the highest total in the tournament’s history, courtesy of Rachin Ravindra’s scintillating 108 and Kane…
Dubai: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), concluding a remarkable 14-year career in the 50-over format. Smith will remain available for selection in Test matches and T20 Internationals, focusing on his future in these formats. Smith made the announcement shortly after Australia’s semi-final defeat to India in the…
New Delhi: The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 is set to witness participation from several international para athletes, with competitions scheduled from March 20 to 27 in New Delhi, announced Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Building on the success of its inaugural edition in December…
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…
