ECoR observes National Sports Day in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 29: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday observed National Sports Day at its headquarters at Rail Sadan here to spread awareness of the importance of sports and daily activities in everyone’s life and also to commemorate the 117th birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. Gracing the occasion, ECoR General Manager […]

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National Sports Day: Odisha CM honours sportspersons with Biju Patnaik Awards

Bhubaneswar, August 29: Odia athlete, weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera and shooter Shriyanka Sadangi were conferred with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award for outstanding performance in sports and games by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at an award ceremony here on the occasion of National Sports Day on Monday. Jatni MLA Suresh Routray received a cash reward […]

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Ultimate Kho Kho: CM unveils jersey of Odisha Juggernauts

Bhubaneawar, August 1: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday unveiled the jersey of Odisha Juggernauts, the State’s franchise in the first edition of the Ultimate Kho Kho to be held in Pune from August 15. The Chief Minister launched the jersey at the Kalinga Stadium here. He also interacted with the coach and players and […]

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Odisha: CM felicitates Thomas Cup Champions

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday felicitated Indian men’s team members and coach for the spectacular victory in Thomas Cup 2022. India won this coveted cup for the first time in the history of Thomas cup championship since it started in 1948-49. Apart from Hockey and Cricket, this is only third sporting […]

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SPORT IT -2022 held virtually

Bhubaneswar, April 17: The XAVIER-EMLYON business school, a one-of-its kind Indo-French collaboration between XIM University, Bhubaneswar and emlyon business school, France and the only academic high performance center of excellence in sports industry management of Odisha organised the second edition of SPORT IT virtually on April 15 and 16. The event was organised in collaboration […]

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Sportstar Aces Awards 2022: Pramod Bhagat wins Special Recognition Award

Bhubaneswar, March 20: Indian para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat was given the Special Recognition Award at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. A four time winner of the BWF World Para Championships, the Indian para-shuttler, Pramod Bhagat, needs no introduction. Pramod has been one of India’s finest para-badminton players […]

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UK celebrates Commonwealth Day with Odisha 

Bhubaneawar, March 13: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata commemorated the Commonwealth Day 2022 with a friendly Beach Volleyball Match at the Blue Flag Beach, Puri in a joint collaboration with State Sports & Youth Services Department and Puri Administration on Sunday. British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Nick Low kicked off […]

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Odisha to host IWLF National Weightlifting Championships from March 19

Bhubaneswar, March 11: Odisha is going to host the IWLF National Weightlifting Championships, 2021-22 for Men & Woman under Youth, Junior & Senior Category. Over 1300 athletes, support staff & Technical Officials from 30 States and UTs are expected to participate in this National Championships. Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) in association with Odisha Weightlifting Association […]

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Edgar Mascarenhas appointed to coach Odisha Hockey Teams

Bhubaneswar, March 10: Former India International Player and FIH Level-2 Certified Coach, Edgar Mascarenhas has been appointed to Coach the Odisha Hockey Teams participating in the upcoming Hockey India National Championships. Mascarenhas has over two decades of experience as a player for Air India, Maharashtra, and the Indian National Team as a goalkeeper. His impressive […]

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National Waterpolo Camp for Asian Games underway at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, February 15: The National Camp for Men’s Waterpolo probables commenced at the Kalinga Stadium here and will conclude at the end of February. “Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has entered into an MOU with the Odisha Government for the development of aquatic sport in Odisha and the country. With a sports friendly ecosystem and […]

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