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…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, clinching two gold medals and a silver on Sunday. Bapi Hansda emerged victorious in the Men’s 400m, outrunning Haryana’s Vikrant Panchal, who took silver, and Kerala’s Manu TS, who claimed bronze. The Odisha men’s 4×100m relay team set a new Games…
Cuttack: Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock, smashing a brilliant 119 off 90 balls, as India defeated England by four wickets in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium to clinch the three-match series. Chasing 305, India comfortably reached 308/6 in 44.3 overs, securing the victory with ease. After winning the toss, England opted to bat…
Bhubaneswar: The England women’s hockey team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg matches. The World No. 7 side will face the hosts India and current World No. 1 Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg, scheduled to…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
Bhubaneswar: The National Games 2025 athletics events began on a thrilling note, with Odisha’s Animesh Kujur delivering a standout performance in the men’s 100m final. Kujur sprinted to victory in 10.28 seconds, matching the Games record set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022 and securing the gold medal for his state. The race saw intense competition,…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has announced traffic restrictions in Cuttack ahead of the much-anticipated India vs England ODI match at Barabati Stadium on Sunday, February 9. The measures aim to ensure the security of players and officials while facilitating smooth traffic movement for the public. The restrictions will be enforced on Saturday from 1 PM to…
Bhubaneswar: As the excitement builds ahead of the India vs England ODI scheduled for February 9, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh assured that the Twin City Commissionerate Police is fully prepared for the event. A total of 50 platoons of police force will be deployed to ensure comprehensive security for the high-profile match,…
