Odisha to Host Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 for the First Time; 22 Nations to Participate

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make history as it hosts the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 for the very first time. The prestigious event will take place from October 11 to 15, 2025, at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The championship is being jointly organized with the support of the…

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India Secures Two More Medals as Pooja Rani, Jaismine Enter Semifinals at World Boxing Championships

Liverpool: India’s impressive run at the World Boxing Championships continued on Thursday with Pooja Rani and Jaismine Lamboria storming into the semifinals, assuring the country of two additional medals. In a thrilling women’s 80kg quarterfinal, two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani overcame a tough challenge from Poland’s Emilia Koterska, winning 3:2 on points. While Koterska edged…

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Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024 Presented on National Sports Day in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports journalists were honoured at the Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024, presented by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on the occasion of National Sports Day, August 29. The annual ceremony celebrated excellence in sports while also recognising acts of bravery. National record holder sprinter Animesh Kujur received the Best…

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Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from IPL, Eyes Overseas T20 Leagues

New Delhi: Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament. The 37-year-old revealed his decision through a heartfelt post on his official ‘X’ account, stating that he now intends to explore opportunities in overseas T20 leagues….

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India Names Squad for Women’s Asia Cup, Salima Tete to Continue as Captain

New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup, confirming that midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the national side in the prestigious tournament scheduled in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The Asia Cup carries added weight this year, with the champions earning a direct entry…

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