Cuttack: Odisha’s historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to regain its international cricketing glory with the hosting of the second One Day International (ODI) between India and England on February 9 next year. This announcement comes as part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) unveiling of Team India’s international home…
Bengaluru: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana slammed a century each and pacer Pooja Vastrakar bowled a superb final over as India Women defeated South Africa by four runs in a well-fought second One-day International that ended in a thriller and gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the…
Turku, Finland: India’s javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra added another gold medal to his illustrious career, triumphing at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet held in Turku, Finland, on Tuesday. The Olympic and world champion secured victory with a stellar throw of 85.97 meters in his third attempt, solidifying his form as he prepares to…
Wellington: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson etched his name in cricketing history with a breathtaking display during the T20 World Cup, achieving a remarkable feat that set a new benchmark in the sport. In an astonishing four-over spell against Papua New Guinea, Lockie Ferguson achieved an unprecedented milestone by taking three wickets without conceding…
New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh is eyeing to play his debut Olympics in Paris after missing out on the historic bronze medal campaign in Tokyo, Japan. Jarmanpreet has been a constant feature under chief coach Craig Fulton, starting every match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is all set to observe International Yoga Day on June 21 with extensive community participation across the state. This was announced during a comprehensive review chaired by Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the review, Minister Suryabanshi Suraj directed…
Antalya: 18-year-old archer Bhajan Kaur clinched a gold medal in the recurve women’s individual event, securing India a coveted quota place for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Final Olympic Qualifier on Sunday. Kaur’s triumph comes as a beacon of hope for Indian archery, especially after seasoned archer Deepika Kumari’s unexpected early exit. Despite the…
Bengaluru: After decimating South Africa by 143 in the ODI series opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur appreciated vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, as well as all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar for contributing to team’s victory. On a slightly sluggish pitch, Smriti smashed a fantastic 117, her sixth ODI century, to take India…
New York: India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the United States at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, on Wednesday, confirming their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. With this win, India now leads Group A with 6 points and has one match remaining. The result has…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has officially signed midfielder Rohit Kumar on a two-year deal, making him the club’s first summer acquisition. Rohit Kumar, an India International, brings a wealth of experience to Odisha FC with over 80 ISL appearances and 9 caps for the national team. A graduate of DSK Shivajians, Kumar made his debut for…
