Sports

The sports culture in Odisha is as vibrant and diverse as its rich heritage. From traditional games to globally recognised sports, the state has produced athletes who have made significant contributions on both national and international stages. This article highlights key sports in Odisha, showcases...

New Delhi: Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lauded BCCI's move to have DRS in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, saying it will help an upcoming batter to make necessary technical tweaks before his possible initiation into international cricket. Ashwin was pinning his argument on the leg before...

New Delhi: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Singh lashed out at wrestler Vinesh Phogat, a day after she and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls and accused her of cheating at the Olympics. Singh Saturday claimed...

Los Angeles: Reality television star Kim Kardashian faced the ire of passionate Real Madrid fans after she recently paid a visit to the Real Madrid CF squad. Kardashian took to her Instagram, and shared a string of pictures in which she would be seen posing...

Paris: Landmine blast survivor Indian shot-putter Hokato Sema came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a bronze medal for the country in the men's F57 category final at the Paralympic Games here Friday. The 40-year-old Dimapur-born Army man, who had won...

Rourkela: At an age when most children love to play and do their studies, a seven-year-old taekwondo kid from Rourkela is representing the state and the country, eyeing for a gold medal in the Asian Taekwondo Olympics to be held in 2026. Meet Kousik Kumar...

Paris: India's Praveen Kumar dazzled with a record-breaking performance in the men's high jump T64 event, adding a Paralympic gold to his Tokyo Games silver here Friday. The 21-year-old from Noida, who was born with a short leg, smashed the Asian record with a best...

New Delhi: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress Friday ahead of the Haryana assembly polls, with the party saying its Central Election Committee would decide if they would contest the elections. Phogat and Punia joined the party in the presence of Congress...

New Delhi: Legends League Cricket sets up a blockbuster opening clash between Harbhajan Singh-led defending champions Manipal Tigers and Konark Suryas Odisha (previously known as Bhilwara Kings) captained by Irfan Pathan at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur September 20. A total of 25 matches will...

New Delhi: Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat Friday resigned from the Indian Railways citing personal reasons amid speculations that she would be joining the Congress party. "Serving Indian Railways has been a memorable and proud time of my life," she posted on X with a...