Home > Sports

Sports

Vedanta Aluminium drives youth sports development with support for Inter-State U-17 Girls’ Hockey in Jharsuguda

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA; APRIL 19, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has extended its support to the Inter-State Under-17 Girls’ Five-a-Side Hockey Tournament being held in Jharsuguda. The tournament, organized in collaboration with the Jharsuguda District Hockey Association, is taking place at the Hockey Stadium in H. ...

Read More »

PNB Half Marathon 2025 inspires nation with a ‘Cyber Run’ for digital security

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 10, 2025 In a landmark initiative blending athletic spirit with digital empowerment, Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s premier public sector banks, successfully hosted the inaugural PNB Half Marathon 2025 under the compelling theme “Cyber Run – Empowering a Secure Digital India.” Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the heart of the capital, the ...

Read More »

NTPC Bongaigaon lifts football trophy at Intra Regional Sports Meet 2024-25

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, APRIL 7, 2025 In a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship, NTPC Bongaigaon clinched the championship title in football at the Intra Regional Sports Meet (IRSM) 2024-25, defeating NTPC Talcher Kaniha 2-1 in a closely contested final held on home turf. The five-day sporting extravaganza brought together football teams from NTPC Darlipali, NTPC Talcher Thermal, and NTPC ...

Read More »

Darpan Irani clinches title at 18th National Chess Championship for Visually Challenged

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 7, 2025 In a thrilling culmination to the 18th National Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged, Gujarat’s Darpan Irani emerged as the new national champion, edging out multiple-time title holder Kisan Gangolli in a nail-biting tie-break after both players concluded the tournament with 7.5 points each. The prestigious championship, hosted at the SAI International Residential School ...

Read More »

When Strategy Met Spirit: Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy inspires champions at the 18th National Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged at SIRS

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 4, 2025 SAI International Education Group, a pioneer in K–12 education in Eastern India, proudly hosted the 18th National Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged. Organized by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) in collaboration with the Odisha Chess Association for the Visually Challenged (OCAVC), the prestigious tournament is supported by the Department ...

Read More »

Intra-Regional Sports Meet – Football 2024-25 Kicks Off at NTPC Bongaigaon

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, APRIL 3, 2025 The five-day Intra-Regional Sports Meet (IRSM) – Football 2024-25, hosted by NTPC Bongaigaon, commenced with great enthusiasm at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Stadium on Tuesday. The event was inaugurated by Arnab Maitra, Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of senior officials, employees, and participants. Four teams are competing in the ...

Read More »

Nuvoco Duraguard Cement launches ‘Sabse Khaas Pehelwaan’ – Haryana’s premier wrestling championship

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU HARYANA, APRIL 2, 2025 Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, India’s fifth-largest cement group by capacity, has launched ‘Nuvoco Duraguard Cement Sabse Khaas Pehelwaan’, an elite wrestling championship dedicated to celebrating Haryana’s rich wrestling tradition. The event aims to provide a professional platform for aspiring wrestlers to compete, showcase their skills, and earn recognition at the state level. Aligning with ...

Read More »

“I had full confidence in my girls — they are unstoppable!”: Nita M. Ambani as Mumbai Indians clinch second WPL title

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, MARCH 16, 2025 “I had full confidence in my girls — they are unstoppable!” These were the words of a proud Nita M. Ambani as the Mumbai Indians (MI) women’s team lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title in three years. The victory was made even more special as MI triumphed in front of a roaring ...

Read More »

Vedanta-supported para athlete wins two bronze medals at 13th National Para Judo Championship

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 10, 2025 Odisha’s rising para judo star, Mohan Sahu, has brought laurels to the state by securing two bronze medals at the 13th National Para Judo Championship 2025. Representing Odisha, the talented athlete from the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district showcased his prowess in the Junior JI (66 kg) and Senior JI (64 kg) categories. Sahu’s achievement has ...

Read More »

NTPC Bongaigaon empowers rural football talent for national trials

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 7, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development by extending financial and logistical support to four budding footballers from rural Assam. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the company provided sports kits, transportation, and allowances to help these young athletes participate in the final selection trials at Sudeva Delhi ...

Read More »