Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…
Brisbane: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Ashwin revealed his decision at the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to rain. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I…
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced that tickets for all matches of the upcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 in Ranchi and Rourkela will be free of cost. This move aims to bring the sport closer to its fans while encouraging greater participation and support for the game. The decision aligns with Hockey India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the standards of badminton in India, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spread across 77,000 square feet, the centre boasts eight air-conditioned badminton courts, seating for 400 spectators, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate 36 players. Inspired by the…
Singapore: D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a nail-biting 14-game match held in Singapore. Gukesh secured the championship with a 7.5 to 6.5 score, capitalizing on a critical blunder by Ding in the decisive final…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th National Junior Athletics Championships concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, with Reliance Foundation’s young athletes delivering stellar performances. The team clinched 12 medals, including eight golds, two silvers, and two bronzes, while also setting two new meet records during the tournament held from December 7 to 11. On…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th National Junior Athletics Championship concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing exceptional athletic talent from across the country. Team Haryana emerged as the overall champion, amassing an impressive 303 points, while Tamil Nadu secured the runners-up position with 269 points. Haryana also clinched top honors in…
Cuttack: The highly anticipated Odisha Masters 2024 badminton tournament officially commenced with a grand opening at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. This marks the third edition of the prestigious event being hosted at the iconic venue. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, graced the opening ceremony, adding significant prestige…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of talent, Odisha athletes earned two silver medals at the 39th National Junior Athletics Championship held at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday evening. Sabita Toppo secured silver in the Women’s Under-20 100m Hurdles with a time of 14.17 seconds. The gold medal went to Maharashtra’s Crystal Vadakel, who completed the…
Singapore: Reigning Champion China’s Ding Liren bounced back from his defeat in the previous game and came up with a brilliant win against India’s Dommaraju Gukesh in Game 12 to tie the scores in their FIDE World Chess Championship Match at Resort World Sentosa here on Monday. Playing with his back to the wall after making…
