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Bhubaneswar: "We are here to cause an upset," asserted captain Rupert Shipperley after arriving in Odisha for Wales' first-ever FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. The excitement and anticipation for the mega event was evident on their faces as they touched down at the Biju Patnaik...

Rajkot: After scoring a match and series-winning century in the third T20I, Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday revealed his success mantra in the shortest format of the game, saying that it's important to put pressure on yourself during the practice session, which makes situation a bit...

New Delhi: His athleticism has left even the iconic Michael Johnson in awe recently and India's Neeraj Chopra has now set himself a target in the new year: breach the 90-metre mark with his javelin. After the historic gold in Tokyo, the 24-year-old Olympic champion...

Bhubaneswar: Two-time champions Germany's first goal is to reach the semifinals of the upcoming FIH men's Hockey World Cup but their ultimate aim is to win their third world title, said head coach Andre Henning Saturday. Germany, who have won the title twice in the...

New Delhi: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who miraculously escaped a horrific car accident last week, has successfully undergone knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, according to the BCCI sources. "Rishabh Pant has successfully undergone knee ligament surgery on Friday. He will be under observation. Further...

Bhubaneswar: Three-time champions Australian and the England team arrived in Odisha for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023, and were afforded a warm welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, here. While Australia are eyeing a fourth title, England's best finish has been...

Rourkela: Amid a row over the status of Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela among major stadia across the globe, the Odisha government claimed that it is the world's largest facility in terms of seating capacity and certified by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The...

London: David Beckham's son Romeo has joined the B team of English Premier League club Brentford on loan until the end of the season. Romeo Beckham has been training with Brentford B for a couple of months to keep fit in the Major League Soccer...

New Delhi: Former doubles No.1 Sania Mirza has confirmed her plans to retire from professional tennis at Dubai Tennis Championships, a WTA 1000 event, which begins February 19. The 36-year old Mirza initially intended to hang up her racquet at the end of last season,...

Pune: Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed left-arm fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh for bowling five no balls in his two-over spell during the hosts' 16-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Pune. Arshdeep, who returned to Indian colours after missing the opening...