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.
Mohsin Naqvi to Receive Gold Medal for Asia Cup Trophy Row, Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi is set to be honoured with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal for his “principled...
India Tightens Grip on 1st Test: Rahul, Jadeja, and Jurel Shine as Hosts Declare at 448/5
India tightened their stranglehold over the West Indies in the opening Test, declaring at their overnight score of 448/5, to secure a commanding 286-run lead on Day 3. Resuming from...
Australia Retains Chappell-Hadlee Trophy After Rain Washes Out Second T20I
Heavy rain disrupted the second T20I between Australia and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, affecting the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series. Officials reduced the match to nine overs after a...
Praggnanandhaa and Aronian Head to Speed Rounds After Draws in Grand Chess Tour Finals
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa drew both classical games against American GM Levon Aronian. The third-place match in the Grand Chess Tour Finals 2025 now moves to speed rounds. Two rapid...
FIFA Unveils Trionda, Official Ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA introduced Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, in New York. Adidas designed the ball, continuing its legacy since the 1970 tournament. Trionda reflects the unity...
WTA Chennai Open 2025 Welcomes Global Tennis Stars
Top-ranked women tennis players will compete in the WTA Chennai Open 2025 from October 27 to November 2. The event returns to India after three years and will be held...
Rasanara Parwin Retires: Odisha’s First T20 World Cup Star Says Goodbye
Rasanara Parwin, Odisha’s trailblazing woman cricketer, has announced her retirement from international cricket. She became the first woman from Odisha to represent India in a T20 World Cup squad. Her...
Shubman Gill Joins Sunil Gavaskar in Rare Feat, Becomes First Indian Captain in 47 Years to Score Fifty in First Home Test
Shubman Gill made a memorable start to his captaincy in home Tests, registering a half-century on Day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi...
Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver at World Weightlifting Championships
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu returned to the podium at the World Championships, clinching silver in the women’s 48kg category with a total lift of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg...
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Opens Applications for 2025 National Sports Awards
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has officially invited applications for the prestigious National Sports Awards 2025. These awards recognize excellence and lifelong contributions in the...
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