Mumbai: KL Rahul has been declared fit to play for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement comes after Rahul missed the last four Tests against England due to a quadriceps strain sustained during the first Test in Hyderabad. Following his injury, Rahul sought medical consultation…
New Delhi: Indian rifle and pistol shooters, including Paris Olympics quota winners Akhil Sheoran, Anish Bhanwala, and Niraj Kumar, showcased stellar performances, clinching six medals, including two gold, to conclude their campaign at the Polish Grand Prix. Currently on an exposure tour to Europe in preparation for Paris 2024, India’s shooters made their mark at…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed renowned Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi, as the ECI National Person with Disabilities (PwD) Icon. This significant announcement aims to promote and encourage voter participation among persons with disabilities in the upcoming general elections. Expressing her gratitude towards the ECI for this honor,…
Mumbai: Aruna Tanwar, India’s para-taekwondo sensation, marked a historic achievement on Sunday by clinching a gold medal in the women’s 47 kg category at the Asian Para-Taekwondo Qualifying Tournament held in Tai’an, China. With this remarkable feat, Aruna secured her place in the 2024 Paralympic Games set to be held in Paris. The Sports Authority…
New Delhi: To prepare the Indian men’s hockey team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, Hockey India has hired the expertise of Dutch goalkeeping specialist Dennis Van De Poole. Van De Poole will be part of the ongoing national coaching camp held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where he will work…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling match at the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC’s women’s team took a significant step towards clinching the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 title by defeating East Bengal FC 2-0 in a crucial penultimate round match on Sunday. The match remained goalless at halftime, but late goals secured a vital victory for Odisha…
Birmingham: Indian badminton prodigy Lakshya Sen scripted a remarkable victory at the All England Badminton Championships, defeating World No. 3 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling encounter to advance to the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament. In a pulsating match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Sen displayed exceptional skill and…
Birmingham: India’s badminton sensation, P.V. Sindhu, faced disappointment as she bowed out of the All-England Badminton Championship after a tough defeat against top seed An Se Young of South Korea in the women’s singles Round of 16 match on Thursday. In a gripping encounter that lasted 42 minutes, Sindhu struggled to find her rhythm against…
Bhubaneswar: During a ceremony held at the Tennis Centre, Kalinga Sports Complex, athletes from Odisha were bestowed with special cash awards for their remarkable achievements across a multitude of sporting disciplines. The event, which took place on Thursday, saw a total of Rs 56,93,000 being awarded to recipients who clinched a staggering 269 medals. Distinguished…
Jaipur: Today marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s sports infrastructure development as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a sports complex in Jaipur, Koraput district. The event also witnessed the launch of 26 multipurpose indoor stadiums across 12 districts, promoting a robust sports culture in the state. The sprawling sports complex in Jaipur, spread over 11…
