Bhubaneswar: The opening day of the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 witnessed an impressive performance by Odisha’s para-athletes at the Kalinga Stadium, with the host state securing two gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Among the standout performers, Jayanti Behera clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 100m T47 event, clocking an impressive…
Bhubaneswar: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium, bringing together top para-athletes from across the country in a celebration of inclusive sports and athletic excellence. Organised by the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of India and the Para…
Bhubaneswar: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 is set to be held at the Kalinga Stadium from March 18 to 21, bringing together top para-athletes from across the country in a celebration of inclusive sports and competitive excellence. The championship is being organised by the Paralympic Committee of India in collaboration with the Sports…
Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be held in Puri district from March 15 to 17 through a joint initiative of the Sports Authority of India and the Department of Sports and Youth Services. The event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the Fit India Mission. A review meeting…
Ahmedabad: India scripted history by successfully defending the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title after a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, becoming the first team to retain the trophy. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India lifted their third T20 World Cup crown…
Mumbai:India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, booking a place in the final against New Zealand. The title clash will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, India posted a massive 253 for 7,…
New Delhi: Signalling a strong push to position India as a global hub for high-quality and affordable sports goods, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a dedicated national initiative for sports goods while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament. The announcement aligns with the first of the Budget’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of sporting excellence and international achievement, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday felicitated four outstanding athletes from Odisha for their remarkable performances on the global stage, underscoring the State’s growing stature in competitive sports. The athletes were honoured with cash incentives in recognition of their dedication, discipline and…
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) champions after edging past Ranchi Royals 3–2 in a gripping final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, sending home fans into raptures. The title clash saw Alexander Hendrickx score twice in the 4th and 27th minutes, while Dilpreet Singh (25’) added another…
Bhubaneswar: Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 4–3 victory over HIL GC in a high-octane encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Amandeep Lakra starred for the Toofans with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 53rd minutes, while Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob…
