Johannesburg: South Africa’s cricket fraternity mourns the loss of legendary cricketer Mike Procter, who breathed his last on Saturday due to complications arising from a heart surgery. He was 77. Mike Procter, hailed as one of the greatest all-rounders of his era, leaves behind an extraordinary cricket legacy. His illustrious career encompassed 401 first-class games,…
Bhubaneswar: The Nua-O State Kabaddi Tournament, organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, reached its thrilling culmination in Cuttack on Sunday. The tournament witnessed intense competition in both the men’s and women’s categories, with Cuttack emerging as the champions in the men’s division, while Khordha claimed victory in the women’s division….
New Delhi: India scripted a historic triumph in badminton as they emerged victorious in the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC), defeating favourites Thailand 3-2 in a nail-biting final. The star of the moment was 17-year-old Anmol Kharb, who, ranked 472 in the world, exhibited remarkable composure to secure the decider against world no. 45 Pornpicha…
Tehran, Iran: Jyothi Yarraji, an athlete supported by Reliance Foundation, secured India’s first medal at the ongoing Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran, Iran, by winning the Gold in the 60m Hurdles event. Jyothi’s outstanding performance not only brought home the Gold but also set a new National Record with a remarkable timing of 8.12…
Panchkula: In a hard-fought encounter, UP Yoddhas, the GMR Group-owned franchise, faced a setback against Gujarat Giants in Match 125 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The match, held at Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium, Panchkula, saw UP Yoddhas succumb to a defeat with a scoreline of 29-36. Playing their second last match of the ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, in collaboration with DSYS (Department of Sports and Youth Services), FAO (Football Association of Odisha), and Reliance Foundation, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its inaugural AIFF D License Course. The five-day course aimed to nurture football coaching talent within the state, promoting local expertise and fostering growth. Conducted in Bhubaneswar, the…
Cairo, Egypt: India’s gymnastic talent, Pranati Nayak, secured the bronze medal in the women’s vault at the FIH Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup 2024 held in Cairo on Saturday. Nayak’s average score of 13.620 earned her a place on the podium, marking her as the third Indian to win a medal at the FIG World…
Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team secured a remarkable 1-0 victory against Australia in the Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Forward Vandana Katariya’s splendid goal in the third quarter proved to be the deciding factor, earning India their second win in the tournament. In the…
New Delhi: In a riveting encounter at the World Table Tennis Team Championships, Indian paddlers Ayhika Mukherjee and Sreeja Akula delivered remarkable performances against the world’s top-ranked players, Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi. Despite the spirited efforts, India fell short, losing 2-3 to defending champions China on Friday. Ayhika Mukherjee, ranked 155 globally, set the…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Gurjant Singh’s dramatic last-minute goal propelled India to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Ireland, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Friday. The lone goalscorer, Gurjant Singh, found the net in the 60th minute, securing a crucial win for India. The…
