The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with a thrilling final day of knockout action, showcasing India's top Under-15 girls' rugby talent, according to a release.
This initiative represents a collaborative effort between World Aquatics and the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), aimed at strengthening aquatic sports development across Asia through knowledge sharing, leadership training, and capacity building among aquatic sports administrators, coaches,
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, believes WAVES 2025 is a "great platform" to boost traditional sports, which have yet to reach the heights they should have.
The win proved to be a crucial one for the Bangalore-based side, as the three points took Kickstart FC to second in the league table. Having played nine matches so far, Kickstart have 20 points, equal to that of leaders Gokulam Kerala FC, who too have played the same number of matches. The K
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched, through video conference, sports projects worth more than Rs 120 crores which will boost the sports development in Sambalpur.
On Tuesday, Odisha's Rakesh Kumar Patra starred in all-around as he finished on top, while Railways clinched the Gold medal with 293.00 points on Day one of the National Championship.
Sailendra Jena, Joint Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha graced the medal ceremony and gave away the medals to the winners on Saturday.
In association with the Odisha Gymnastics Association and the Gymnastics Federation of India, the championship will see top gymnasts across the country showcasing their skills at the national stage.
Odisha's Pranati Nayak the shining star of gymnastics, was felicitated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, for her remarkable accomplishments at the 37th National Games in Goa.
The day's result means that the Men's team will face Maharashtra, while the Women's team will face West Bengal in the semi-finals tomorrow with the finals scheduled for tomorrow as well, as per a press release from Sports Odisha.