Mangalore: The picturesque Sasihithulu beach in Mangalore is all set to host the country’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling event, the India Paddle Festival, from March 8th to 10th, 2024. This three-day extravaganza will feature the world’s best Stand-Up Paddlers, including the Spanish duo of Fernando Perez (Men’s World No. 2) and Esperanza Barreras (Women’s World…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, riding high on their recent success in the Indian Super League (ISL), encountered another setback, this time on the international stage. The team suffered a significant 0-4 defeat against Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals held at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Australia. Despite entering…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant stride in promoting table tennis with the establishment of two well-equipped academies in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. These academies have swiftly become the hub for young talents, drawing enthusiasts from across the region. Additionally, the multipurpose indoor stadiums in municipalities across the state have emerged as favored spaces for aspiring…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Goa, is on a comprehensive study tour in Odisha to witness the sports ecosystem developed by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the state. The focus of the visit was to understand the High-Performance Model implemented at the renowned Kalinga Stadium. Led by…
Kathmandu: In a hard-fought battle at the ANFA Sports Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, India’s U16 women’s football team faced a setback against Bangladesh, losing 1-3 in the SAFF U16 Women’s Championship. Despite a valiant effort, the young Indian squad struggled against a robust Bangladesh team, marking a challenging encounter in the round-robin tournament. The defeat…
Bhubaneswar: The fervour of competitive tennis echoed through the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Complex in Bhubaneswar as the AITA OTA All India Super Series Boys & Girls Under-12 & Under-14 Juniors Tennis Tournament 2024 commenced on March 2nd. Hosted by the Odisha Tennis Association (OTA), the tournament is scheduled to run until March 8th, bringing together…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace para-badminton player, Padmashri Pramod Bhagat, who clinched one gold and two bronze medals at the BWF World Para Championship in Thailand (2024), received a grand felicitation from the Department of Sports and Youth Services. Minister Tusarkanti Behera presented Pramod with floral tributes, Uttariya, and Tarkasi plaques, while also honoring his coach, Shiv…
Goa: The Odisha FC women’s team showcased a powerful performance, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over Sethu FC with a clean sheet at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Goa on Saturday. The triumph marked a return to winning form for the Kalinga Warriors, with goals coming from Win Theingi Tun (4’), Indumathi Kathiresan (23’), Pyari…
Bhubaneswar: Pratyasa Ray, a distinguished athlete hailing from Odisha and representing Utkal University, showcased exceptional talent and brought glory to her state and institution at the recently concluded 4th Khelo India University Games (KIUG). Pratyasa Ray, a swimming prodigy developed through the Odisha IIS Swimming High-Performance Centre (HPC), emerged as the most successful female athlete…
Bhubaneshwar: Odisha RFC continued its winning streak, securing a resounding victory against Delhi Hurricanes at the National Rugby 15s Championship (Division 1) held at KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The final scoreline stood at 69-5, marking a dominant performance by the local heroes. The Odisha RFC team featured prominent players, including Hupi Majhi, Dumuni Marndi, Tarulata…
