Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that Geoff Allardice of Australia has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive. Allardice, a former cricketer and administrator, joined the ICC in 2012 as ICC General Manager of Cricket, joining from Cricket Australia where he held the role of Cricket Operations Manager. He was…
Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in a grand ceremony in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today, marking a significant milestone for the state. Addressing the gathering, he described Uttarakhand as “resplendent with the energy of the youth” and highlighted the unique significance of hosting the Games during the state’s 25th anniversary. He noted…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to host the highly anticipated One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England on February 9, 2025. Preparations for the grand event are in full swing following a high-level meeting chaired by Odisha Sports Minister Surjya Banshi Suraj at the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today honored the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team for their remarkable victory in the PD Champions Trophy 2025 held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team showcased outstanding resilience and skill, defeating England in the final to claim the prestigious title. Supported by…
Leh, Ladakh: The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commenced today with great enthusiasm at the iconic NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh. This first phase of the event, hosted by the Union Territory of Ladakh, will run until January 27th, 2025. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will then host the snow games from February…
Bengaluru: Odisha FC ended their four-match winless streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday night. Diego Mauricio scored twice from the penalty spot, while Jerry Mawihmingthanga netted the decisive goal in an intense encounter. The match began with…
Bhubaneswar: The CM Trophy Football Championship has commenced across Odisha, providing a significant platform to nurture young football talent under the age of 15. Organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department in collaboration with the Football Association of Odisha, the tournament aims to promote holistic sports development and identify emerging stars from the grassroots….
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams for their historic victories in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. The felicitation ceremony took place in New Delhi following their triumphs over…
Bhubaneswar: India has etched its name in history with a stunning double victory in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, defeating Nepal in both the men’s and women’s finals to clinch the championship titles. The event, held from January 13 to 19 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, marked a momentous occasion for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC’s rollercoaster night at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ended in disappointment as the Kalinga Warriors succumbed to a 2-3 defeat against Kerala Blasters in a dramatic Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Monday. The visitors got off to a dream start when Jerry Mawihmingthanga capitalized on an early opportunity to put Odisha FC…
