Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha today organised the vibrant “Aitihya Ganadouda” marathon in Bhubaneswar, blending heritage with fitness and community spirit. The event began at the historic Khandagiri and concluded at Kalinga Studio Square, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including youth, cultural lovers,…
Miami: Jakub Mensik overcame rain and an opponent chasing history when he stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for the Miami Open trophy. The 19-year-old Czech player stopped Djokovic from claiming the 100th tour-level title of his career to become the second-youngest titlist in tournament history behind Carlos Alcaraz, who lifted the trophy in 2022…
Costa Navarino, Greece: Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in its history. Coventry was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session held in Costa Navarino, Greece, on Thursday. Coventry secured victory over a field…
New Delhi: In a significant policy shift, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on using saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The decision, which marks a return to pre-pandemic cricketing practices, was taken following a meeting with team captains and managers…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore to honour Team India following their remarkable victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The reward acknowledges the efforts of the players, coaching staff, support staff, and selection committee members who contributed to the team’s success….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj praised the state’s athletes for their dedication and excellence as the Sports and Youth Services Department honored 165 athletes for their outstanding performances across 24 different sports disciplines. The awards ceremony, held today, recognized the efforts of athletes who have brought laurels to the state in various competitions. A…
New Delhi: The Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 celebrated a century of Indian hockey and marked the golden jubilee of India’s historic 1975 World Cup victory, bringing together the country’s greatest hockey talents and dignitaries in a grand ceremony in New Delhi. This year’s event was particularly special as Hockey India felicitated the 1975…
Bhubaneswar: The city is set to witness high-octane hockey action as the 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship 2025 is scheduled to take place at Kalinga Stadium from April 7 to 15. Organized under the aegis of Odisha Police, the tournament will feature 27 men’s and 10 women’s police teams from across the country, along…
Dubai: Shubman Gill, India’s dynamic opening batsman, has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025. This marks his third win of the prestigious award, with the 25-year-old outshining Australian star Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. Expressing his delight, Gill said, “I am elated to win the ICC Men’s…
Dubai: In a nerve-wracking final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged past New Zealand by four wickets to lift the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday night. The victory sealed India’s third Champions Trophy title, following their triumphs in 2002 and 2013, and capped off an unbeaten campaign in the tournament. The defining moment…
