Ahmedabad: India scripted history by successfully defending the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title after a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, becoming the first team to retain the trophy. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India lifted their third T20 World Cup crown…
Mumbai:India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, booking a place in the final against New Zealand. The title clash will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, India posted a massive 253 for 7,…
New Delhi: Signalling a strong push to position India as a global hub for high-quality and affordable sports goods, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a dedicated national initiative for sports goods while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament. The announcement aligns with the first of the Budget’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of sporting excellence and international achievement, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday felicitated four outstanding athletes from Odisha for their remarkable performances on the global stage, underscoring the State’s growing stature in competitive sports. The athletes were honoured with cash incentives in recognition of their dedication, discipline and…
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) champions after edging past Ranchi Royals 3–2 in a gripping final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, sending home fans into raptures. The title clash saw Alexander Hendrickx score twice in the 4th and 27th minutes, while Dilpreet Singh (25’) added another…
Bhubaneswar: Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 4–3 victory over HIL GC in a high-octane encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Amandeep Lakra starred for the Toofans with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 53rd minutes, while Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob…
Bhubaneswar: Ranchi Royals booked their place in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 with a thrilling 3–2 victory over Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Belgian striker Tom Boon delivered a sensational hat-trick, scoring in the 13th, 15th and 34th minutes, to…
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their place in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Belgian defender Alexander Hendrickx starred for the Lancers, scoring both goals to seal the win in a high-intensity encounter. Ranchi Royals began…
Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over the Ranchi Royals after an absorbing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) contest ended 3-3 at regulation time, here on Wednesday. While the Dragons walked away with a crucial bonus point, the Royals did enough to finish second on the points table, setting…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with an action-packed final day, highlighting the rising standard of Under-15 girls’ rugby in the country. Bihar emerged champions with a dominant performance in the final, defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while host Odisha delighted the home crowd by securing third…
