Sports
Dive into the latest sports news and updates from Odisha, India, and around the globe. Covering cricket, football, athletics, and more, this section delivers real-time scores, match highlights, and in-depth analysis.
Australian Open 2026: Wawrinka Receives Wildcard in Farewell Season
The Australian Open organisers awarded Stan Wawrinka a wildcard entry for the 2026 edition, marking his farewell season on the professional tour. The 40-year-old Swiss star, currently ranked World No....
P V Sindhu Storms into Malaysia Open Semifinals After Yamaguchi Retires
India’s star shuttler P. V. Sindhu advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi retired due to injury during their quarterfinal clash...
Tilak Varma Faces Race Against Time After Abdominal Injury; T20 World Cup 2026 Participation in Doubt
India have suffered a potential setback ahead of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with middle-order batter Tilak Varma sidelined due to an abdominal injury. The left-hander’s participation in...
National Shooting Coach Suspended After Minor Athlete Alleges Sexual Assault in Faridabad
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has suspended a national-level shooting coach after Haryana Police registered a criminal case against him for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old athlete during...
Odisha Welcomes Young Football Talents at CM Trophy–2025 Induction
The Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, organised an induction ceremony for football talents selected through the CM Trophy-2025 at Kalinga Stadium today. Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister for...
Odisha Archers Hit Bullseye at SGFI Championship
Students from Odisha achieved remarkable success at the 69th National School Games (SGFI) Under-17 Boys’ and Girls’ Archery Championship, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from January 6 to January 10, 2026....
National-Record Holder Jinson Johnson Retires from Athletics
Indian middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson, one of the country’s finest athletes, announced his retirement from competitive athletics through a heartfelt social media post. Johnson, 34, currently holds the Indian National...
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Power Through Malaysia Open First Round
PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy opened their Malaysia Open Super 1000 campaign with commanding victories, giving India a strong start to the...
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts History with 63-Ball Century as Youngest U19 Captain Against South Africa
Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to redefine age-based milestones in international youth cricket. At just 14 years old, the India U19 captain delivered a record-breaking performance by scoring a scintillating century in...
Hero Hockey India League Tickets Go Live in Bhubaneswar with Free Entry
The Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 announced that tickets for its final leg in Bhubaneswar went live today at 11:00 am IST. Moreover, Hockey India confirmed that tickets will be...
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