New Delhi: In a heartfelt announcement, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who has previously hinted that this would be his final year in the sport, is set to compete in his last professional event at the…
New Delhi: The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to make a thrilling return after a seven-year hiatus, with the much-anticipated players’ auction scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th October at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. HIL 2024-25 will feature both men’s and women’s leagues, marking the debut of an exclusive women’s league…
New Delhi: Indian bowlers came up with a clinical performance on a wicket on which their batters had crossed 200, to restrict Bangladesh to 135/9 and win the second T20I by 86-run to take an unsurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. This is India’s ninth successive victory since June this year. After Nitish Kumar…
Dubai: Half-centuries by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ensured India posted 172/3, the highest total of this Women’s T20 World Cup, against Sri Lanka in a crucial Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. After India had a splendid 98-run opening stand, where Smriti made a 38-ball fifty and Shafali Verma…
Bhubaneswar: The 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships concluded on a high note today, with Team West Bengal emerging as the overall champions, securing an impressive 255 points. Team Odisha followed closely, finishing as the overall runners-up with 219 points. In the boy’s category, Team Odisha claimed the top spot with 126 points, while West…
Bhubaneswar: Team Odisha continued its impressive performance on Day 2 of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing 24 medals—10 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze—at the event being held at Kalinga Stadium. The athletes were greeted and encouraged by Bhaskar Sarma, Principal Secretary of the Sports and Youth Services Department, who graced…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha today honoured 72 athletes for their exceptional achievements at national and international competitions. A total cash award of ₹3,85,500 was distributed across nine disciplines during a ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was graced by Deepankar Mohapatra, CEO of the Hockey Promotion Council…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha athletes delivered an exceptional performance on the opening day of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing a total of 27 medals across various track and field events. The championship, which commenced today at Kalinga Stadium, saw athletes from across the eastern region competing at the highest level. The event was…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships from October 7 to 9, 2024, at the renowned Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Odisha Athletics Association in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Services Department under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, the event will feature over…
Noida: Indian hockey legend P.R. Sreejesh has been appointed as the director and mentor of the Delhi SG Pipers, one of the newly-formed teams in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). In his new role, Sreejesh will work closely with the head coaches of both the men’s and women’s teams, guiding the players as they prepare…
