Bhubaneswar : In a historic and proud moment for Odisha, four tribal girl students from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) have been selected to represent India in the Under-14 Women’s category at the prestigious FIDE ISCF World School Team Chess Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 6th to 11th April…
Ahmedabad:, 22/2: “Look, I don’t think we’ve played our perfect game yet. But we’ve had contributions from most of the players now, barring Abhishek (Sharma). I think we are moving in the right direction. So it’s a good time to peak. And like I said, we have haven’t played our best game yet, but this…
Bhubaneswar, 26/1:In a major sporting development, double strike by dependable drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx powered Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to a 3-2 win over Ranchi Royals in the Hockey India League final here at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday. Earlier, Amandeep Lakra scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 4-3 to finish third in the…
Cuttak, (Correspondence): ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, has been declared the overall champion in the Eastern Zone Sports Meet (TEZ-2025) held at the famous Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from January 6 to 9, 2026. The annual sports meet was organized by ICAR-Central Research Institute of Freshwater Fisheries (ICAR-CIFA). Over 720 players from 24 ICAR…
Dhenkanal, January 10, 2026: After huge success of two consecutive editions of the Tata Steel Kapilash Half Marathon, Tata Steel – in association with the District Administration Dhenkanal and the Odisha Athletic Association – organised the third edition of the marque event at Kapilash, Dhenkanal on Saturday. With the theme “Run to Protect Wildlife”, the…
Cuttack, (Correspondence): The East Zone Inter University Cricket Tournament (Men) of AIU 2025-26 was inaugurated today i.e. 10.01.2026 at Ravenshaw University ground. Mr. Sourajit Mohapatra, Chairman Selection Committee, Odisha Senior Cricket Team (OCA) was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the tournament. In his address he praised Ravenshaw University for organising such a mega event and…
Dhamra, 09.01.2026: Adani Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Adani Dhamra Port, successfully organised Inter High School Athletic Meets for boys and girls across its port peripheral Gram Panchayats, reinforcing its commitment to promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle among school students. As part of this initiative, the Annual Inter High School Athletic Meet was held…
Bhubaneswar, December 01, 2025: India’s growing prominence in global gymnastics received a major boost as athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High-Performance Centre (GHPC) delivered a standout performance at the International Continental Cup held in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 21–23, 2025. Competing against 18 elite gymnastics clubs worldwide, the GHPC contingent secured 20 medals,…
Bhubaneswar, November 26, 2025: Athletes of Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High- Performance Centre (GHPC) have achieved remarkable success at the International Continental Cup held in Lisbon, Portugal during November 21 – 23, 2025. Athletes from the GHPC dominated both Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG). All 12 gymnasts of the GHPC who had participated…
Keonjhar, November 24, 2025: Three outstanding athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre (HPC) displayed exceptional skill and determination, enabling Radhaballav Mahavidyalay, Puri, to clinch the runners-up title at the Inter Higher Secondary Kho Kho (Boys) Tournament 2025–26, held at Baruneshwar Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur. Kuna Behera, Siba Gunta, and Samir Xalxo from…
