Indian Women’s Hockey Team Faces Coaching Transition as Janneke Schopman Resigns

New Delhi: Janneke Schopman, the Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, tendered her resignation today. The Dutch coach submitted her letter of resignation to Hockey India President Padma Dr. Dilip Tirkey after the completion of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s performance in the FIH Hockey Pro League home leg in Odisha. Schopman assumed…

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Indian Shuttlers Pramod and Sukant storm into BWF Para-Badminton World Championships Semifinals

New Delhi: India’s para-badminton stars, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing spots in the semifinals of the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, currently underway in Thailand. Pramod Bhagat, the Tokyo Paralympic Games Gold Medallist and Padma Awardee, showcased his dominance in the quarterfinals against France’s Mathieu Thomas. The match, lasting…

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CM Patnaik Launches Ambitious Rs. 660 Crore Sports Infrastructure Projects in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a transformative initiative by launching sports infrastructure projects valued at Rs. 660 crore, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering sports at both grassroots and elite levels. The comprehensive plan includes the establishment of 48 multipurpose indoor stadiums, the inauguration of the Cuttack Table Tennis Academy, the Rourkela Gymnastics…

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Odisha Sports Minister Felicitates Young Athletes for Outstanding Achievements

Bhubaneswar: In a prestigious felicitation ceremony held today in Bhubaneswar, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera lauded the remarkable achievements of young athletes from Odisha who excelled in Hockey, Rugby, Kayaking, and Canoeing. The ceremony also recognized the winners of the Digital Competitions under the Nua O initiative, presenting them with well-deserved cash awards. Accompanying the Sports…

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India Secures Olympic Berth Despite Losses at ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships

Busan: In a historic turn of events, the Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics despite encountering defeats in their pre-quarterfinal matches at the ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on Wednesday. This marks the first time India will qualify for the team event of the Olympics…

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Odisha Chief Minister Honours Athletes Pranati Nayak and Mannata Mishra

Bhubaneswar: Today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated two outstanding female athletes from Odisha, Pranati Nayak and Mannata Mishra, recognizing their stellar performances on the international sports stage. Pranati Nayak, a gifted gymnast affiliated with the Odisha AMNS/ India Gymnastics High-Performance Center (HPC), secured the Bronze Medal at the prestigious FIG World Cup 2024 held in…

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Faces Shootout Defeat Against Netherlands in FIH Pro League Clash

Rourkela: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team experienced a heartbreaking shootout defeat against the Netherlands in their sixth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. The tightly contested game ended in a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time, leading to a shootout where the Netherlands emerged victorious…

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India Paddle Festival: APP World Tour Debuts in Karnataka with International Stand-Up Paddling Championship

Mangalore: The Association of PaddleSurf Professionals World Tour (APP) has announced its entry into India with the inaugural India Paddle Festival, set to take place at the stunning Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, from 8th to 10th March 2024. This marks India’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship and is a significant milestone for the…

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Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, Applauds Hockey Enthusiasm in Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar: Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, visited the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela today to witness the Men’s FIH Pro League 2023/24 match between India and Netherlands. Expressing his enthusiasm for the sport, Kartik Pandian highlighted the immense popularity of hockey in Sundargarh and the decisive role it played in the…

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