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…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been selected to host the prestigious Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. This landmark edition will feature both men’s and women’s teams for the first time, marking a major advancement towards gender equality in sports. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 28 December 2024 to 1 February 2025, with the Birsa Munda…
New Delhi: The 4th General Council (GC) meeting of the Khelo India Scheme was held today under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Youth Affairs, Sports, and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The meeting, held in New Delhi, brought together senior officials from various states, representatives from National Sports Federations, Sports Control Boards, and…
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…
