HIL 2024 schedule announced: Vedanta’s Kalinga Lancers ready for action 

Bhubaneswar, November 11: The Vedanta’s Kalinga Lancers are set to begin their journey with a powerful lineup and a well-structured game plan as the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) arrives after the hiatus of seven years. The team, after dominating the player auction by securing international stars and emerging local talent, is now gearing up […]

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Hockey Association of Odisha announces Senior Men’s squad for 2024 National Championship

Bhubaneswar, November 5: The Hockey Association of Odisha has announced the selection of the 18-member Odisha Senior Men’s squad, set to compete in the 14 Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024. Odisha will take on Hockey Rajasthan in their campaign opener on November 6. Odisha is poised to face strong contenders, including Hockey Rajasthan, […]

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Celebrated swimmer Pratyasa Ray felicitated with 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024

Bhubaneswar, November 4: Odisha’s celebrated swimmer Pratyasa Ray was awarded the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 on Sunday evening in recognition of her outstanding performances at national and international levels over the past two years, from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. The accomplished athlete received a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize […]

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Odisha Central University student to represent India in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship

Bhubaneswar, October 1: Rohit Patro, a first-year student of the Mathematics Department at Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput has been selected to represent India at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, set to take place in Sun City, South Africa, from October 4-13. A native of Koraput district, Rohit is currently practicing Powerlifting at the Municipality […]

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Odisha athletes to compete in 4th Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition 2024

Bhubaneswar, SSeptember 26: Ten promising athletes from Odisha are set to showcase their talent at the 4th Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition 2024, which will be held from September 28 to 30 in Patna, Bihar. These athletes, all of whom train at the Odisha RF Athletics High-Performance Centre, will compete across a range of events, […]

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Paris Olympics: Odisha CM announces cash Award of Rs 4 crore for Odia Hockey star Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar, August 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced a cash award of Rs 4 crore for Odia Hockey star Amit Rohidas after India won bronze defeating Spain 2-1 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Majhi also declared Rs 15 lakh each for all other team members and support staff of Hockey India […]

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Odisha secures First Medal in 13th National Junior & Sub-Junior Para Athletics Championship 2024

Bangalore/Bhubaneswar, July 16: The 13th National Junior and Sub-Junior Para Athletics Championship-2024 kicked off at Kantirava Stadium, Bangalore, with an inspiring performance by Odisha’s young athlete Jayaprakash Barik. Competing in the F-36 category in the Under 19 javelin throw, Jayaprakash won a bronze medal, marking a significant achievement for the State. Jayaprakash’s remarkable throw of […]

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Hockey Association of Odisha Announces Junior Women’s Squad for 2024 East Zone Championship

Bhubaneswar, July 12: The Hockey Association of Odisha has announced the selection of the 18-member Odisha Junior Women’s Hockey team, set to compete in the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women’s East Zone Championship 2024, to be held in Kolkata. The championship will take place from the 14-21 July, showcasing some of the finest hockey talent […]

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Hockey Association of Odisha announces Junior Men’s Squad for 2024 East Zone Championship

Bhubaneswar, July 12: The Hockey Association of Odisha has announced the selection of the 18-member Odisha Junior Men’s Hockey team, set to compete in the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men’s East Zone Championship 2024, to be held in Kolkata. The championship will take place from the 14-21 July, showcasing some of the finest hockey talent […]

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Odisha CM inaugurates India’s First Indoor Athletics Centre & state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Center at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, March 9: In a major boost to Indian athletics and swimming, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday inaugurated India’s first Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium here. He also laid the foundation stone for the Indoor Diving Centre. The Indoor Athletics Centre stands as India’s first capable of hosting […]

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