Kolkata: In a nail-biting semi-final clash at the iconic Eden Gardens, Australia emerged victorious against South Africa, setting the stage for an electrifying 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final against India. Travis Head played a crucial role, top-scoring with 62 runs, supported by key contributions from Steven Smith (30), Josh Inglis (28), Mitchell Starc (16…
Mumbai: In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India stamped their authority on the World Cup stage, securing a resounding 70-run victory over New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup. Batting first India set a target of 398 with a loss of three wickets. The New Zealand gave a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a definitive step towards promoting indigenous sports by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS India) to establish a High-Performance Centre dedicated to Kho Kho. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik lauded the initiative, emphasizing the state’s commitment to supporting traditional sports like Kho Kho. The collaboration with AMNS…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the stellar performance of para badminton star Pramod Bhagat in the Asian Para Games 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore. Bhagat clinched the gold medal in the para badminton men’s singles SL3 event, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination. Amidst a tough competition, Bhagat emerged victorious…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Women’s Rugby team claimed a sensational gold-medal victory, outplaying Bihar in a gripping final match with a score of 12-7 at the 37th National Games. Demonstrating their prowess, the Women’s Rugby team exhibited a dominant performance, securing a triumph over Bihar with a score of 12-7. Their commendable display of skill remained…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s para shuttler, Pramod Bhagat, added another remarkable achievement to his name by securing a gold medal in the men’s singles category at the Para Asian Games in China. In a closely contested match, Pramod clinched victory over his compatriot Nitesh Kumar with a score of 22-20, 18-21, and 21-19, claiming the top spot…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rugby teams, both the Men’s and Women’s, triumphed in their respective matches, securing places in the semi-finals. The Men’s team displayed exceptional determination, clinching a convincing 19-4 win against Bihar, while the Women’s team dominated the field with an authoritative 64-0 victory over Karnataka. With their eyes set on the semi-finals, the Men’s…
Bhubaneswar: State athletes set to compete at the 37th edition of the National Games in Goa will receive cash incentives, announced by the Department of Sports and Youth Services, as per Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s directive. Gold medalists will be awarded Rs. 5 Lakhs, silver medalists Rs. 3 Lakhs, and bronze medalists Rs. 2 Lakhs…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a significant cash incentive of Rs. 10 lakh each for the 7 para-athletes representing Odisha at the upcoming Asian Para Games, scheduled to commence from 22nd October 2023. The Asian Para Games is a distinguished event that serves as a platform for elite para-athletes from all corners of…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik celebrated Odisha’s hockey champions, Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka, for their exceptional achievements at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Amit Rohidas received a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for the gold medal, while Deep Grace Ekka was honored with a Rs 50 lakh cash prize for the bronze. Both…
