March 14, 2026

Sports

Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre Inaugurated at Kalinga Stadium

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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…

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India’s D Gukesh Becomes Youngest-Ever World Chess Champion, Defeats Ding Liren

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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…

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Reliance Foundation Athletes Shine at National Junior Athletics Championships 2024

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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…

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Team Haryana Dominates 39th National Junior Athletics Championship; Odisha Shines with 11 Medals

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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…

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Odisha Masters 2024 Kicks Off with Enthusiasm at Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium

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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…

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Odisha Athletes Shine with Silver at National Junior Athletics Championship

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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…

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World Chess C’ship: Ding Stitches A Masterpiece To Beat Gukesh, Levels Scores 6-6

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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…

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Indian Deaf Team Felicitated by Union Minister After Record Medal Haul at Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

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New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian deaf sports team on Monday, celebrating their historic success at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur. The team returned with a record-breaking 55 medals, marking an 11-fold increase from their five-medal performance in the…

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Bangladesh Beat India By 59 Runs To Lift Second Consecutive U19 Asia Cup Title

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Dubai: Riding on the performances of Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim, who clinched three wickets each, Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the final to lift their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India skipper Mohamed Amaan won the toss and invited the defending champions to…

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