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

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 […]

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Inter Club Weightlifting Championship-2023 to begin tomorrow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 27: The All Odisha Inter Club Weightlifting Championship, 2023 will be held at the Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar from June 28 to June 30. Over 200 weightlifters from 10 districts and 20 weightlifting clubs across Odisha will showcase their skills and compete for top honours. Additionally, […]

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik buys first ticket for Intercontinental Cup 2023

Bhubaneswar, May 30: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday bought the first ticket for the upcoming Intercontinental Cup 2023 that will be played at Bhubaneswar from 9-18 June. Captain of the Indian Football team, Sunil Chhetri handed over the first ticket for the marquee event to the Chief Minister in the presence of Dr. Shaji […]

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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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CM reviews progress of sports infra projects in Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, December 16: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday visited the Kalinga Stadium here and reviewed the progress of the major ongoing sports infrastructure projects being carried out within its premises, particularly the indoor aquatic centre, which once complete, will be an iconic facility for swimmers. In addition, the Indoor Athletics Stadium, will be the […]

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Amid protests, Mahima Dhaba near Kalinga Stadium demolished

Bhubaneswar, November 25: The joint enforcement of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Commissionerate of police on Thursday demolished the Mahima Dhaba, illegally built on a patch of Government land near gate number 9 of Kalinga Stadium here, amid protests from the locals, including large number of women and as well as […]

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FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 declared open

Bhubaneswar, November 24: The much-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar-2021, which will see 16 top teams from across the globe vie for the title, was declared open by Governor of Odisha Prof Ganeshi Lal at the Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday. State Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera, FIH president Dr […]

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Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Sports Minister visits Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, November 21: With just two days to go for the Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, almost all of the participating teams have arrived in the host city, Bhubaneswar, and are training rigorously at the Kalinga Stadium for winning the Champions title. And to ensure all preparations for the World Cup are on track, Odisha […]

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