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…
New Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, delivered the keynote address today during an insightful discussion on India’s preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Paralympics. The event, organized by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, took place in New Delhi and saw the participation of prominent…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, eminent athletes, senior officials from…
Mumbai: Cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic have officially confirmed their separation. The couple released a joint statement on Instagram, revealing their decision to part ways mutually after four years together. This announcement follows weeks of speculation regarding their relationship status and comes just days after Natasa reportedly left Mumbai with their three-year-old son,…
Dambulla: Ahead of opening their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence against Pakistan, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has said that winning each game and giving their best in the tournament is of utmost importance. The Asia Cup comes at a critical juncture for India, especially with the T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh in October….
