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…
Washington: Making her first competitive appearance in over 16 months, tennis icon Venus Williams returned to the court with a statement win at the DC Open. Partnering with fellow American Hailey Baptiste, the duo overcame a sluggish start to defeat wild card entrants Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue in the opening round of the women’s…
New Delhi: India has been officially confirmed as the host of the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Monday. The host city is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. The tournament will feature 206 of the…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Senior National Ranking Badminton Tournament wrapped up on a high note today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, drawing the curtains on an intense week of rallies, smashes, and remarkable athleticism that brought together the country’s finest shuttlers. The week-long tournament, held from July 8 to 15, saw the participation of over…
London: In a captivating finale on Centre Court, the No. 8 seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens captured the 2025 Wimbledon ladies’ doubles title with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over the No. 4 seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko. The win, sealed in 2 hours and 23 minutes, marked a long-awaited Grand Slam…
London: Iga Swiatek delivered a tennis masterclass at the All England Club on Saturday, clinching her maiden Wimbledon title with a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Ladies’ Singles final. The 57-minute demolition not only gave Swiatek her sixth Grand Slam crown but also placed her in elite company, completing a…
