Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing cricket infrastructure in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the redevelopment of the historic Barabati Cricket Stadium and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the VSS cricket stadium in Sambalpur. The Barabati stadium is set to undergo a transformation into a world-class sports complex, featuring modern…
In a recent match against UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Delhi Capitals’ pacer, Arundhati Reddy, has been fined 10 per cent of her match fees for breaching the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Code of Conduct. Arundhati admitted to a Level 1 Offence under Article 2.5 of the WPL’s Code of Conduct. The violation…
Bhubaneswar: The FIH Pro League 2023/24 made a spectacular mark in Odisha, India, as the Indian leg wrapped up successfully. Over the course of 40 thrilling matches featuring both men’s and women’s categories, the passionate hockey enthusiasts from Odisha and across India came together to create an electrifying atmosphere. The hockey fans played a crucial…
Rourkela: The city witnessed an impressive display of skill as the Indian men’s hockey team emerged victorious against Ireland with a resounding 4-0 scoreline at the Birsa Munda Stadium, marking the conclusion of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 in the city. The game kicked off with Ireland earning a penalty corner in the first…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Para-Badminton sensation Pramod Bhagat staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday to clinch the gold medal in the World Para-Badminton Championships, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Pramod faced tough competition from Daniel Bethell of the United Kingdom in the final of the MS SL3 category, ultimately triumphing with a hard-fought victory of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC maintained their position at the summit of the ISL standings with a crucial point secured from a goalless draw against Mohun Bagan at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. The top-of-the-table clash saw both teams competing fiercely, with Odisha FC now holding 32 points from 16 matches. Facing a formidable challenge from Mohun…
Rourkela: In a thrilling encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a setback as they drew 2-2 against Australia but subsequently lost 0-3 in the shootout at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Saturday. The Indian team took the lead with Harmanpreet Singh (20th minute) and Amit Rohidas (25th…
Ranchi: Yashasvi Jaiswal, the rising star in Indian cricket, etched his name in the record books by becoming only the fifth Indian batter to accumulate 600 or more runs in a Test series. His brilliant knock of 73 on the second day of the fourth Test against England at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium propelled…
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…
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…
