Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team bounced back in style, avenging their 1-3 defeat in the opening game with a commanding 2-0 victory against Spain at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men). The thrilling match, held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, saw a passionate crowd turn up to support the home team….
Bhubaneswar: In a gripping encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Sunday, England secured a hard-fought victory over India in the FIH Hockey Pro League (Women), winning the bonus point in a tense shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Navneet Kaur (53’) and debutant Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (57’) found the net for India,…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning champions, the Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team, landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 matches in India. Currently second on the points table with nine points from four games, the Dutch side is set to face England in their opening match of…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated FIH Pro League kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a thrilling international hockey spectacle that will run until February 25. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the opening ceremony, extending their best wishes to the participating teams and boosting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes made history at the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand, securing five medals in athletics—four Golds and one Silver—marking the state’s best-ever performance in a single edition. The stellar showing in track events accounted for nearly one-third of Odisha’s total 14 Gold medals at the Games. Sprint sensation Animesh Kujur emerged as the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star gymnast Rakesh Kumar Patra has once again made the state proud by winning the gold medal in the Parallel Bars event at the 38th National Games 2025, held in Uttarakhand. His outstanding performance reaffirms his position as one of India’s top gymnasts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded Patra’s achievement and extended…
Ahmedabad: England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC displayed remarkable resilience as they held Punjab FC to a 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men. The match took a dramatic turn just before halftime when Rahul KP was sent off in the 44th minute for a foul. Taking full advantage,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for grassroots sports development, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the construction of stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state, with a total outlay of ₹4,124 crore. Each stadium will be built on approximately 8 to 10 acres of land, significantly enhancing sports infrastructure across rural Odisha. Announcing the project…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sports Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) following the floodlight failure that disrupted the India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The department has sought an explanation from OCA, questioning how such a major technical lapse occurred despite prior preparations for the international match. The match was…
