Bhubaneswar: In a splendid gesture of recognition, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, has announced cash awards of Rs. 3 Lakhs for every member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team along with their support staff. This commendable tribute celebrates the team’s remarkable achievement of clinching a bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in recognition of defender-drag flicker Amit Rohidas’ pivotal role in India’s historic Gold Medal win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, has announced a substantial cash award of Rs. 1.5 crores for the athlete. Rohidas, a prominent figure from Odisha’s Sundargarh region, showcased exceptional prowess in the tournament, earning…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s historic Gold Medal victory at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a well-deserved cash award of Rs 5 lakh each for the players and support staff who contributed to this remarkable achievement. Their convincing 5-1 win over defending champions Japan in the Final…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has announced a cash prize of Rs 1.5 crore for Kishore Kumar Jena, the state’s exceptional javelin athlete, who secured a silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Kishore, boasting a personal best of 87.54m, has also earned qualification for the Paris Olympics. Kishore’s remarkable achievement…
Bhubaneswar: After hosting the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and Intercontinental Cup matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, football fans in India, especially Odisha, have a new reason to celebrate. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially informed the Football Association of Odisha that the state will serve as the host for the…
Bhubaneswar: On the commemoration of National Sports Day, the Odisha government honoured sports personalities from various fields for their remarkable contributions in the realm of sports and games. In an award ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conferred the coveted Biju Patnaik Sports Award upon Cyclist Swasti Singh, recognizing her exceptional achievements in the world of…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) celebrated the exceptional achievements of three Ironman triathletes from Odisha. Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera presented awards to Soubhagya Rath, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, and Bijaya Kumar Das. Soubhagya Kumar Rath, who earned the Ironman title in 2019 and 2022 in Hamburg and Kazakhstan, recently added another achievement…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023, currently underway at Bhubaneswar’s iconic Kalinga Sports Complex, has introduced a new era of swimming competition with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Centre. This cutting-edge facility, already renowned for hosting international sporting events, has provided a transformative experience for young swimmers…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023 kicked off in Bhubaneswar, Odisha with a splash of remarkable achievements. The newly inaugurated Indoor Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Sports Complex provided an international backdrop for the exhilarating races on the opening day. Assam’s Jananjoy J Hazarika set the pace by smashing the…
Bhubaneswar: With the goal of nurturing diverse hockey talent in Odisha, former Indian Women’s Hockey Team captain, Rani Rampal, has initiated a women’s strikers camp at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. This unique camp, organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha in collaboration with the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance…
