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

July 16, 2024July 19, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

July 12, 2024July 17, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

July 12, 2024July 17, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

March 9, 2024March 12, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

Odisha issues revised guidelines for cash awards to sportspersons & coaches; Cash awards will be maximum up to Rs 9 crore

January 30, 2024January 31, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, January 30: The Odisha Government has revised the guidelines for extending cash awards to sportspersons and coaches, including the para and differently-abled sportspersons for winning medals in national and international sports competitions. As per the guidelines issued by the Sports and Youth Services Department, the quantum of cash awards will be maximum up to […]

First ticket of Ultimate Kho Kho Season-2 presented to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

December 22, 2023December 25, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 22: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday was presented the first ticket for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 which will commence from December 24 at JN Indoor Stadium in Cuttack where Hosts and defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will take on Rajasthan Warriors. The Chief Minister said that promotion of traditional Indian sport Kho […]

Odisha: CM inaugurates state-of- the-art Sports Science Centre in Bhubaneswar

December 11, 2023December 13, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar December 11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated India’s largest state-of- the-art Sports Science Centre at the Kalinga Stadium. This center has been established in partnership with Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist. This inclusive facility is poised to become a hub for injury management, rehabilitation, recovery and performance enhancement, catering […]

AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy opens in Bhubaneswar to boost football talent

November 21, 2023November 24, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, November 21: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, alongside FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. The inaugural event was held during the India vs Qatar encounter at Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia […]

World Cup 2023 Final: Travis Head stars as Australia beat India by 6 wickets to win record-extending sixth title

November 19, 2023November 21, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Ahemdabad, November 19: Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their six-wicket victory in the final against the tournament’s form team India here on Sunday. In this thrilling World Cup final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia emerged victorious against India, securing their […]

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs, enter World Cup final

November 15, 2023November 18, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Mumbai, November 15: India on Wednesday stormed into their first World Cup final in 12 years after winning 10 games on the trot, the latest being a 70-run win over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium here. Australia and South Africa will meet in the second semi-final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Thursday, with the […]