Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young swimming talent Aadvika Utkal has brought laurels to the state and the country with an outstanding performance at the 3rd Asian Open School Aquatic Championship 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The eight-year-old student of DN Wisdom Tree Global School, Bhubaneswar, represented India at the international championship held at the Assumption University Aquatic Center…
Bhubaneswar: Four-year-old Elena Mishra has created a remarkable milestone in chess by becoming the youngest female player to hold an official FIDE rating at the age of 4 years, 6 months and 16 days. Elena achieved the feat with a Blitz rating of 1432 at the Odisha State Blitz FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2026,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Sports Management at iLEAD, Kolkata, successfully organised “United Through Sport – Celebrating the Spirit of the Commonwealth Games 2026,” bringing together leaders from diplomacy, sports administration, and inclusive sport for an engaging and thought-provoking interaction with students. The event was graced by Dr. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner for East…
Bhubaneswar: The spotlight officially shifted from Glasgow to Ahmedabad as India took charge of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth flag at the closing ceremony marking the beginning of the country’s journey towards hosting the centenary edition of the Games. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association President…
Bhubaneswar: India celebrated a landmark day in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games as Sharmila Dhankar clinched gold in the women’s shot put F57 event, while Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla was later elevated to the bronze medal position, securing the country’s first-ever double podium finish in a para athletics event at the Games. Ending India’s 20-year…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rise as a leading sports destination received global recognition after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Bhubaneswar’s rugby initiative while addressing the Indian diaspora in Auckland, New Zealand. Referring to the India–New Zealand Rugby Coaching Programme held at Kalinga Stadium in May, the Prime Minister described it as “a great start” towards deeper cooperation…
Bhubaneswar: Some journeys are not measured in medals. They are measured in courage, perseverance and the lives we touch along the way. At just 25 years old, Pallabi Deuri has already lived a story that embodies determination and resilience. Once a promising sprinter from Assam, she earned recognition on the athletics track with an impressive…
Bhubaneswar: Members of India’s Men’s and Women’s U-18 Hockey teams received a grand welcome at Delhi airport upon their return from Japan following their impressive performances at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Players, coaches, officials, and supporters gathered to celebrate the teams’ achievements, with the young athletes being greeted with flowers, applause, and enthusiastic cheers…
Bhubaneswar: A wave of joy swept through Samastipur in Bihar after young cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was selected for India’s upcoming T20I assignments. Family members, friends, and local residents marked the occasion by distributing sweets, bursting crackers, and gathering outside his residence to celebrate the historic achievement. The celebrations were especially significant because the teenage…
Bhubaneswar: Indian sprinter Gurinder Singh scripted history at the 2026 Athletics Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi by winning the gold medal in the men’s 100 metres and setting a new national record. Gurinder clocked an extraordinary time of 10.09 seconds in the final, becoming the first Indian athlete to breach the 10.10-second barrier in the…