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.
Odisha Wins Two Titles at 2nd National Judges Badminton Tournament in Ranchi
The 2nd National Judges Badminton Tournament, organised by the Jharkhand High Court, concluded successfully at the Thakur Vishwanath Sahdeo Indoor Stadium in Ranchi. The two-day event saw enthusiastic participation from...
Bangladesh Refuses to Travel to India for T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has responded sternly to Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman after being advised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India...
PM Modi Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. As the Member of Parliament from Varanasi, he expressed happiness in welcoming...
Women’s HIL 2025-26: Rampal Replaces Menezes as Head Coach
Soorma Hockey Club sacked women’s team head coach Jude Menezes on Sunday, January 4, after a disastrous start to the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season. The team lost all...
Mustafizur’s IPL Exit Sparks Bangladesh’s Protest Against India
Bangladesh announced plans to demand that its T20 World Cup matches be moved from India to Sri Lanka after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman left the Indian Premier League. Asif Nazrul,...
BCCI Responds to Bangladesh’s Request to Shift T20 World Cup Matches from India, Calls It a ‘Logistical Nightmare’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reacted to reports suggesting that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is preparing to approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) to...
India Announces Squad for New Zealand ODI Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, 2026. Shubman Gill will lead...
Hardik Pandya Goes Berserk in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Scores Century From 66 in Just Six Balls
Hardik Pandya delivered a spectacular performance for Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring a blistering century against Vidarbha at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri. The 32-year-old all-rounder went from 66...
PM Modi to Inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi on Jan 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4, 2026, at 12 noon through video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony will take place at Dr Sampoornanand...
Noah Sadaoui Leaves Kerala Blasters on Loan
Moroccan winger Noah Sadaoui has left Kerala Blasters on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, adding to the growing list of overseas players exiting the Indian Super League...
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