Bastad: World number 51 Nuno Borges defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, at the Swedish Open to secure his first ATP title. This resounding victory came against the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who was playing his first final since 2022. Nadal, now 38, has been battling injuries for the past few years, causing his ranking to…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant financial contribution to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), pledging Rs 8.5 crore to support Indian athletes competing in the Paris Olympics 2024. BCCI President Jay Shah revealed the decision, emphasizing the cricket board’s commitment to backing Indian athletes aiming for…
New Delhi: Indian tennis veterans Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes flexed their dance moves after being introduced into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It was not only a historic moment for the country but also for the continent as they became the first Asian men to receive the accolade. The gala ceremony took place…
Bhubaneswar: On Sunday, July 21, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh delivered outstanding performances, propelling India into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 with a commanding 78-run victory over the UAE. India posted an imposing total of 201 runs in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Kaur and Ghosh, while the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has clarified that the Biju Patnaik Sports Award, named after the legendary leader Biju Babu, will continue to be known by its original name. This statement comes a day after reports suggested that the award had been renamed to “Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.” Addressing the media, Chief Minister Majhi stated…
New Delhi: Manolo Marquez, the current manager of FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL), has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Indian senior men’s national football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). This announcement comes nearly a month after Igor Stimac was dismissed following a five-year tenure. Marquez,…
Bastad, Sweden: Rafael Nadal of Spain staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Croatian qualifier Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday afternoon at the Nordea Open, marking his first tour-level final appearance since winning the 2022 Roland Garros. Nadal’s victory came after a grueling four-hour quarterfinal match against Mariano Navone on Friday. Initially struggling to find…
New Delhi: A total of 24 Armed Forces personnel are among the 117 Indian athletes who are gearing up to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics, commencing on July 26, 2024. This contingent includes 22 men and two pioneering women athletes, marking the first-ever participation of female Service athletes at the Olympics. Star Javelin Thrower…
Bhubaneswar: In a notable decision aimed at enhancing the recognition of sports talent and contributions in the state, the Odisha government has renamed the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ to ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.’ The Sports and Youth Services Department of the state government issued an official notification on Saturday, announcing the change. The Odisha Rajya…
Dambulla, July 19, 2024 — India began their Women’s Asia Cup title defense with an emphatic 7-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament opener held in Dambulla on Friday. The Indian bowlers were in fine form, dismissing Pakistan for just 108 runs, while a solid partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana ensured a comfortable…
