Srinagar: The iconic Dal Lake, long known as the heart of Kashmir’s tourism and culture, is preparing for a historic transformation as it gears up to host the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) from August 21 to 23. The event will mark the maiden national-level water sports competition on the lake, positioning Jammu…
New Delhi: India has officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the venue in its final bid submitted to Commonwealth Sport. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cleared the proposal, with the government committed to fully funding the event. The move follows an earlier Expression of Interest naming Ahmedabad…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the 2021 murder of junior national champion Sagar Dhankar, directing him to surrender within seven days. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra overturned the Delhi High Court’s March order granting Kumar bail,…
Bhubaneswar: The home crowd at Kalinga Stadium erupted in applause on Sunday evening as Odisha hurdler Pragyan Prasanti Sahu powered her way to victory in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. The 25-year-old from Balasore, who has long pursued excellence in the shadow of star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, displayed…
Bhubaneswar: Showcasing its ambition to cement its place as a national sporting powerhouse, Odisha will soon build a world-class stadium in Bhubaneswar at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. The project forms part of a ₹4,124 crore plan to upgrade sports infrastructure in 14 blocks across the state over the next four years. Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: All eyes will be on India’s top javelin thrower Annu Rani and rising sprint star Animesh Kujur as they take centre stage at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The one-day event, offering prize money of $25,000, will witness participation from athletes representing over 15 countries. Annu…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…
New Delhi: In a major decision reflecting a shift in Indian football’s coaching philosophy, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s national team. Jamil’s selection ends a 13-year gap since an Indian last held the position, signalling a renewed confidence in homegrown managerial…
Baku: In a sensational triumph that stunned the chess world, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating legendary compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tie-breaks of the all-Indian final held in Baku. The classical games played over the weekend ended in tightly fought…
Bhubaneswar: In the heart of Odisha’s tribal belt, 16-year-old Bibhuti Mundagadia from Malkangiri district has captured national attention with her remarkable journey from a remote village to the handball court at the Junior National School Sports Championship. A Class 10 student at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Sindhrimala, Bibhuti comes from a modest tribal…
