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From six to sixteen: How Odisha's footprint in Men's HIL grown into power
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
When the Men's Hockey India League first burst onto the scene in 2013, Odisha's presence was modest but meaningful. Six players from the state featured in the inaugural season, quietly carrying forward a legacy rooted in tribal belts, dusty training grounds and an unshakeable love for the sp
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Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj reviews preparations for World At
Updated : 10 months ago IST
"Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully," the minister said during the review, according to an official press release.
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Odisha's Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj promotes Fit
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Odisha's Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj flagged off the marathon, along with former track and field athlete Anuradha Biswal and cyclist Minati Mohapatra. According to a press release from the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department, the event was marked by the exube
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Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj wants to make 'Kho Kho' part of Olympic
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday reflected on the recently concluded Kho Kho World Cup 2025 and said that they will try their best to make Kho Kho a part of the Olympic Games.
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Odisha's Dhauligiri hosts vibrant National Sports Week celebration
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As part of the ongoing celebrations of the National Sports Week from August 26 to 31, the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department organized a performance featuring Kickboxing and Pencak silat in the backdrop of the iconic Dhauligiri Peace Pagoda at the site of the historic Kalinga War
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Odisha's athletes and para-athletes recognised with cash awards for their
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tusharkanti Behera, Minister, Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha today felicitated and presented cash awards to various athletes from the state for their remarkable performances in December 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium.
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Odisha thrives at National Games in Goa, win gold in football, canoeing, k
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Odisha's medal tally currently stands at 43 medals, including nine gold, eleven silver and twenty-three bronze medals
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National Games: Pranati Naik shines in gymnastics; Jhilli, Sneha win bronz
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In an impressive achievement for the state of Odisha, Pranati Naik secured the gold in Women's Artistic Gymnastics. Meanwhile, Jhilli Dalabehera and Sneha Soren, clinched bronze medals in the weightlifting discipline at the 37th edition of the National Games held in Goa.
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Odisha Government announces cash incentives for State's National Games med
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Odisha contingent will feature over 300 athletes including 180 women and will be participating in 31 disciplines.
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Odisha Sports Minister felicitates Kishore Jena for Asian Games success
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
At the Asian Games, Jena clinched the silver medal with a personal best of 87.54m, also securing his place in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera felicitates state athletes with
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera on Saturday felicitated 27 athletes of the state who shone at different Championships at an award ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium.
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Ace swimmer Maana Patel to train in Odisha ahead of Asian Games
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Maana, who has been in fine form and had a few good races at the Senior Nationals in Hyderabad in July, is now set to compete at the Asian Games. Talking about her preparations ahead of the prestigious quadrennial event, the swimmer said, “I am looking forward to how I perform there. After t
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