THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 The inaugural MGM T20 Championship 2025 is officially underway at the MGM School of Sports, a world-class cricket academy located in Kapursingh, Cuttack. Running from February 8 to February 11, this high-profile tournament is set to highlight emerging cricket talent and further elevate Odisha’s sporting community. The four-day competition was launched with an inauguration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JODA/BARBIL, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 Athletes from Jindal Sports Hostel have brought immense pride to Odisha with their stellar performances at the 38th National Games, held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from January 28 to February 1, 2025. Bablu Munda clinched the gold medal in the 48 kg men’s Wushu category, while Manju Munda secured silver in the 45 kg women’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, JANUARY 27, 2025 The 38th edition of the National Games, hosted in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, will feature a strong contingent of over 50 Reliance Foundation athletes competing in eight disciplines. The games are set to showcase the talents of India’s top athletes in athletics, boxing, badminton, shooting, judo, weightlifting, wrestling, and table tennis. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 25, 2025 Centurion University, in partnership with the Australian Rules Football Association of India (ARFAI), successfully hosted the 10th National Championship of Australian Rules Football and the inaugural Women’s Zonal Championship . The three-day event took place from January 24 at the University’s state-of-the-art sports complex in Bhubaneswar, marking a historic milestone for the sport in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JANUARY 18, 2025 The Jindal Steel Premier League 2024-25 concluded in a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, wrapping up a month-long celebration of sportsmanship and skill at Jindal Steel & Power (JSP). Spearheaded by JSP-HR Angul, the tournament ran from December 7, 2024, to January 17, 2025, captivating audiences with intense competition in the JSP Gents, JSP ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 8, 2025 Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday inaugurated the Minati Mohapatra Cycling Velodrome at the KIIT-KISS campus. The velodrome, named in honour of Minati Mohapatra, Odisha’s first Arjuna Awardee in cycling, is set to become a significant hub for cycling enthusiasts. During the inauguration, the Union Minister shared his thoughts ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 3, 2025 In a significant move to promote the traditional sport of Kho Kho, the Odisha government has announced its sponsorship of the national Kho Kho team for the next three years. This initiative, which is set to run from January 2025 to December 2027, is a significant boost to the sport and is expected to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, JANUARY 3, 2025 The 20th Paradip Marathon 2025, organized by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), concluded with resounding success on Friday, marking a fitting tribute to the 64th Port Foundation Day. Odisha Police athletes Ashok Dandsena and Susmita Tigga stole the show with their stellar performances in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. ...

Lanjigarh, December 31, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a remarkable achievement, Sanjay Majhi, a rising star from the Vedanta Sports Program, has secured a bronze medal in the Indian Round category at the prestigious NTPC Senior National Archery Championship 2024. This historic victory marks the end of Odisha’s 21-year wait for a senior national medal in archery, bringing immense pride to ...

Bhubaneswar, December 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In an electrifying prelude to the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) comeback, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, Odisha’s franchise team, unveiled their official jersey and anthem in a grand event held in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The event was attended by Odisha’s Minister for Sports and Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, Principal Secretary of the Sports and Youth ...