Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC will play host to Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday with head coach Sergio Lobera hoping for his 10th win against the team from Kochi. Both these teams have won once each in their three matches so far. While the Juggernauts…
Beijing: World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to beat reigning champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to lift his first China Open ATP 500 title here on Wednesday. The Spaniard came from a set down to register a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) triumph against World No. 1 Italian. With his title run on the…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Association of Odisha has announced the 18-member squad that will represent the state in the 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024. The tournament, which runs from September 30 to October 10, is set to take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. The Odisha team,…
Kanpur: Team India sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win against Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur, completing a 2-0 series sweep. Strong performances from the Indian bowlers, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah, played a key role in restricting Bangladesh to 146 in their second innings, setting up a modest target of 95 for the hosts.
Bhubaneswar: The 4th Indian Open Under-23 Athletics Championship concluded today in Patna, Bihar, with athletes from Odisha making a significant mark. The 18-member Odisha team bagged a total of 7 medals, including 5 gold and 2 silver, securing third place in the overall medal tally. Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight, clinching two gold…
New Delhi: The Indian Army hosted the highly anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, showcasing its pivotal role in India’s sporting ecosystem. As the nation eyes hosting the 2036 Olympics, the conclave served as a critical platform to align national efforts, with a focus on fostering collaboration among key stakeholders such as the Indian Olympics Association, the…
Mumbai: India on Sunday revealed their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with several high-profile players, including Rishabh Pant, missing from the lineup.
Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced new player retention policies ahead of the 2025 player auction, allowing each of the 10 franchisees to retain up to six cricketers, with no restrictions on nationality and including one uncapped player. The IPL Governing Council, which met on Saturday, also reintroduced the Right to Match (RTM) card option.
Bengaluru: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially inaugurated its cutting-edge National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, now rebranded as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Rameswaram: Tamil Nadu’s Sekar Patchai and Tanvi Jagdish dominated the Men’s and Women’s Technical categories, respectively, on the first day of the Palkbay Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Challenge 2024, held at Pirappanvalasi Beach. The national SUP championship, organized by Quest Academy under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, saw thrilling competition across all categories….
