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Centre to Set up Khelo India Excellence Centre at Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar: The Union Sports Ministry has decided to set up Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) at eight places in the country, including Odisha’s Kalinga Stadium in the state capital.
The Sports Ministry said that one KISCE…
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Lockdown Period has Improved Patience Level, Says Ace Goalkeeper Savita
Bengaluru: Upon resumption of sports activities by the Indian Hockey Teams who have been stationed at the Sports Authority of India Campus, Bengaluru, players from men and women core probables have had the chance to reflect on the lock-down…
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World’s Oldest First-Class Cricketer Vasant Raiji Passes Away
Mumbai: Vasant Naisadrai Raiji, the world’s oldest first-class cricketer, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai on Saturday.
He had turned 100 earlier this year on 26th January.
When India played its maiden Test on home soil, Raiji was a…
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Former Pakistan Cricketer Shahid Afridi Tests COVID-19 Positive
New Delhi: Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19.
45-year-old Afridi posted on his Twitter handle saying that he was feeling unwell since Thursday and asked his supporters to pray for his quick…
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Odisha FC CEO Ashish Shah Parts Away from Team
Bhubaneswar: City based Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC on Friday announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ashish Shah will no longer be with the club as his three-year contract with OFC ended after the 2019-20 season.
OFC…
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India Tour of Sri Lanka Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Mumbai: The India National Team Tour of Sri Lanka, which was scheduled to take place during the month of June, 2020 will not go ahead, as scheduled.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that…
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Back to Basics for Indian Men and Women’s Hockey Teams
Bengaluru: It has been ten days since the Indian Men and Women's Core Probables Group resumed basic sporting activities on the hockey pitch here at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru. After over two months of staying indoors during…
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COVID-19 Impact: Two More ICC Series on Road to 2023 World Cup Postponed
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the postponement of series nine of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 and the second ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
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ICC Bans Use of Saliva to Shine Ball
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series.
As per the decision,…
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Odisha Issues SOP for Sports Activities
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for sports activities in the State.
The Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Central…
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