Chennai: In a landmark achievement, Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli scripted history by becoming the first Indian batter to amass 12,000 career runs in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during his appearance for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha weightlifters shine at the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Inter-Zonal Weightlifting National Ranking Tournament 2023-24, held in Himachal Pradesh, clinching the team championship title in the senior category. Among the highlights, Mina Santa from Odisha was crowned the best lifter in the youth category, adding to the state’s glory. With a formidable contingent of…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Thursday the appointments for key officials who will lead India’s contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Olympic bronze medallist and renowned boxer MC Mary Kom has been appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for the prestigious event, while table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal will…
New Delhi: The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is finally here, bringing with it the promise of exhilarating cricketing action and intense rivalries. With ten teams vying for glory over the course of two months, passionate fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious and lift the coveted IPL trophy by…
New Delhi: In a major achievement the Indian hockey, both the men’s and women’s teams secured second place in the inaugural Hockey 5s rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday. The Indian men’s team clinched the second spot with an impressive 1400 points each. Despite finishing fifth at the World Cup in…
Bhubaneswar: Former cricketer and renowned cricket coach Ravi Shastri paid a visit to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, sparking discussions on the development of world-class cricket infrastructure in the state. The meeting between the Chief Minister and the former head coach of the Indian cricket team proved to be highly productive, with both…
New Delhi: India and Mumbai Indians’ batter, Suryakumar Yadav, failed the fitness test and has not received clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He will miss the initial matches of the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Another fitness assessment is scheduled for Thursday, and only if he passes will…
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,…
