Newdelhi:24/4/25:Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today launched the issuance of sports certificates via DigiLocker at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Before the launch, he inaugurated the National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) at the same venue.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to athlete welfare, ...

Bhubaneswar:20th April, 2025:   The much-awaited Kalinga Super Cup 2025 got off to a thrilling start at the Kalinga Stadium today. The tournament will continue until 3rd May drawing football enthusiasts nationwide. The tournament opener featured a high-voltage clash between East Bengal FC and Kerala Blasters FC, with Kerala Blasters FC emerging victorious in this thrilling match. Deputy Chief Minister, ...

Bhubaneswar:20/4/25:In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure in Odisha, Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 30 Khelo India Centres across all 30 districts of the state. These centres, established with collaboration between the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, aim to nurture sporting talent at the ...

Keonjhar:18/4/25:To boost sports in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest Rs 4,124 crore over the next five years. The announcement was made at the five-day inter-university sports competition at Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar. Under this initiative, modern sports facilities for volleyball, cricket, football, and athletics will be developed in every block of the state. Additionally, the Sports and Youth Affairs department has been allocated Rs 1,319 crore in this ...

Cuttack:12/4/25:The Odisha Olympic Association (OOA) welcomed its newly elected President, Samir Mohanty, as he officially assumed office today at the association’s headquarters in Cuttack. During his inaugural address, Mohanty, a seasoned political leader and administrator, expressed his commitment to transforming Odisha’s sporting ecosystem. Upon taking charge, he engaged with officials and staff members, acknowledging their dedication and pledging to work collaboratively ...

Berhampur:4/4/25: V. Ramesh Rao, the ace para athlete from Chatrapur in Odisha’s Ganjam district, has clinched a Gold medal at the National Para Fencing Championships 2025 held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Showcasing impressive performance in various para-fencing events, Ramesh secured a total of 4 medals. In the final of the foil category team event, he defeated his ...

Ranchi:28/3/25: Hockey Haryana emerged as the champions of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 as they defeated Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in a closely contested encounter here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf in Ranchi, Jharkhand. In the much-anticipated final match for the eleven-day-long competition, Hockey Haryana proved to be the better one ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/25:: Our athletes are our pride. Odisha has carved out a distinct identity on the national and global sports stage due to the dedication and excellence of its athletes, said Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj today. He also emphasized that Odisha’s sportspersons will continue to bring laurels to the state in the upcoming competitions. Today, Sports and Youth Services Department ...

Bhubaneswar Dt. 18.03.2025: Odisha Secretariat secured victory in the All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament (Super Knockout) after decades held in Delhi. Facing Karnataka State Cricket 2025, Odisha delivered a spirited performance to claim a 12-run triumph, marking a historic milestone for the team. Batting first, Odisha posted a competitive total of 156 runs in 20 overs, with vital contributions ...

Cuttack:13/3/25: The 73rd All India Hockey Championship 2025 will be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from April 7 to 15 under the auspices of Odisha Police. A preparatory meeting, chaired by State Director General of Police YB Khurania, was held at the State Police Headquarters to discuss arrangements for the championship. Twenty-seven men’s and 10 women’s police teams from ...