Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance viewer excitement, a revamped points system takes center stage as the reigning champions, Odisha Juggernauts, clash with Rajasthan Warriors to kick off Season 2 of India’s premier Kho-Kho carnival at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack this Sunday. Initiated by Amit Burman in collaboration with the Kho Kho…
Cuttack: In a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the iconic Barabati Stadium have been unveiled, aiming to transform it into a world-class facility with an estimated investment ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 700 crore. Following the meeting, OCA Vice-President Pankaj Lochan…
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 concluded with thrilling victories, as Satish Kumar Karunakaran claimed the Men’s Singles title, and Nozomi Okuhara secured the Women’s Singles championship. The tournament’s standout performance came from the dynamic duo Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, who triumphed in the Mixed Doubles category, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill at JN Indoor…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its commitment to nurturing sports talent, Odisha has added two new feathers to its cap with the establishment of High Performance Centres (HPCs) in Archery and Sport Climbing. A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state of Odisha and Tata Steel today in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik….
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 commenced at the JN Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Acknowledged as one of Asia’s premier badminton competitions, the tournament features an impressive prize pool of USD 100,000 and holds the distinguished status of being a BWF Tour Super 100 event. Day 1 witnessed spirited matches with players from more than 30…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering collaboration between the Sports & Youth Services Department, Odisha, and ‘Aspire for Her,’ a groundbreaking initiative named “HER Sport Ki Champion” was unveiled today. This initiative is dedicated to empowering and supporting women in sports as they transition to their post-athletic careers. “HER Sport Ki Champion” by Aspire For Her is…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s largest Sports Science Centre at the Kalinga Stadium, establishing a transformative partnership with Abhinav Bindra. This facility, designed to serve athletes from diverse disciplines, is positioned to become a focal point for injury management, rehabilitation, recovery, and performance enhancement. It promises to comprehensively address…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous event held at the vibrant Kalinga Stadium during India vs Qatar match of Round 2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualification campaign, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, accompanied by FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy. This…
Ahmedabad: In a stunning display of cricket prowess, Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup trophy by defeating India by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This triumph adds to their previous victories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015. Breaking the hearts of over 1.4 billion Indians, Australia’s commanding performance left…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took another stride towards becoming a chess hub as it hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for renowned Grand Masters in India at the Kalinga Stadium. Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna in an event honored chess stalwarts including R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, K Sasikiran, S S Ganguly, Abhijit Kunte, and other luminaries, acknowledging their remarkable…
