Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha held a significant workshop today at the Kalinga Stadium to refine the draft Odisha Sports Policy. The event brought together key stakeholders, including State Sports Associations, the Odisha Sports Journalists Association, and prominent sportspersons, to gather insights aimed at elevating the sports ecosystem in the…
Dubai: New Zealand’s women’s cricket team made history on Sunday, winning their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The victory marks a milestone for the White Ferns, as they become only the fourth nation to claim the prestigious title in the tournament’s…
New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday unveiled the 22-member Indian Men’s Hockey team set to compete in a highly anticipated two-match bilateral series against reigning World Champions Germany. The matches, scheduled for 23rd and 24th October at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, mark the return of international hockey to the national capital and are expected…
Bengaluru: India batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he completed 9,000 Test runs in the ongoing match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He reached the milestone during India’s second innings. Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to reach the feat after Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265)…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride and enthusiasm, Odisha welcomed the “Trophy Gaurav Yatra” today as it made a grand and symbolic stop in the state ahead of the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Hockey Championship Trophy 2024. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Peace Pagoda at Dhauligiri, senior officials from the Sports &…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward bolstering international environmental cooperation,Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, met with Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, today in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed key global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity…
Dubai: India crashed out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as New Zealand came up with a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan in their last league match and finish with six points. India was hoping for Pakistan to beat the White Ferns in the match and those hopes had soared when New Zealand were…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey ace Amit Rohidas was snapped up for Rs 48 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) men’s auction for the 2024-25 season, held on Sunday. Rohidas, a key defender for the Indian national team, will play for the Chennai-based franchise, Tamil Nadu Dragons. A vital member of India’s backline, Amit Rohidas has…
Hyderabad: India secured a commanding 133-run victory over Bangladesh in the third T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, sealing a series whitewash. After choosing to bat first, India set a new team record, posting a massive 297-6 in 20 overs, their highest-ever T20I total and the second-highest by any team in the format.
Ho Chi Minh City: Odisha FC wrapped up their maiden Asian Women’s Champions League campaign with a 0-4 defeat against Taichung Blue Whale from Chinese Taipei, held at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
