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…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented all-rounder, Sushree Dibyadarshini, has secured her place in the 15-member East Zone squad for the upcoming BCCI Senior Women Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, and will take place from March 28 to April 11, 2024. Sushree is the sole representative from Odisha in the…
New Delhi: The anticipation surrounding Rishabh Pant’s return to professional cricket reaches its pinnacle as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declares him 100 percent fit for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter is set to make a triumphant comeback for the Delhi Capitals in their IPL campaign…
New Delhi: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has given the green light to weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s proposal to undergo training at LA FERTE-MILON, Paris, in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games. The decision was made during the 126th meeting of the MOC. Mirabai Chanu, who clinched…
Paris: Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their exceptional prowess on the court as they secured the men’s doubles title at the French Open 2024, marking their first championship victory of the year.
Mangalore: The inaugural edition of India’s International Stand-Up Paddling event, the India Paddle Festival, concluded with a flourish as Fernando Perez from Spain clinched the Men’s Open Sprint Race (200 M) title, while Esperanza Barreras, also from Spain, emerged victorious in the Women’s Open Sprint Race (200 M) category. Additionally, local talents showcased their prowess,…
Mangalore: The inaugural India Paddle Festival witnessed an electrifying finish in the Men’s Open category of the Long Distance Technical SUP race, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Spain’s Antonio Morillo clinched the championship in a closely contested battle, with Denmark’s Christian Andersen securing second place, and top seed Fernando Perez from Spain…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a new era for Indian athletics and swimming today with the inauguration of India’s first Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Indoor Diving Centre, further solidifying Odisha’s commitment to fostering excellence…
Mangalore: The inaugural India Paddle Festival, India’s first-ever international stand-up paddling (SUP) championship, commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at the picturesque Sasihithlu beach in Mangalore, Karnataka. The three-day event, from March 8 to March 10, 2024, has attracted over 40 top SUP athletes from more than 13 countries, showcasing their skills across three categories….
