THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, DECEMBER 2, 2025 In the soft, unhurried rhythm of Chanalima village, where a farmer’s daughter once balanced schoolwork with tending crops alongside her mother, a remarkable story of grit and grace was quietly taking shape. Seventeen-year-old Rachana Majhi, who grew up with no exposure to organised sport, now stands among Odisha’s finest young archers — a national ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 1, 2025 In a landmark moment that blends sporting excellence with financial leadership, Punjab National Bank (PNB) today announced Indian Women’s Cricket Captain and World Cup Champion Harmanpreet Kaur as its first-ever female brand ambassador. The announcement marked a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing brand transformation and its vision of “Banking On Champions.” The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 In a move that blends the nation’s love for colour with its greatest sporting passion, Asian Paints has announced a landmark partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), becoming the Official Colour Partner of Indian Cricket for the next three years. The association spans all Men’s, Women’s, and Domestic series ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KEONJHAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 The Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre (HPC) reaffirmed its growing legacy in nurturing future sports champions as its athletes delivered an inspiring performance at the 69th Odisha State School Kho Kho Tournament 2025–26, held at D.N. High School, Keonjhar. The tournament witnessed intense competition and exceptional sporting spirit, with U-17 category ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU FARIDABAD, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India, has launched a Sports Talent Nurturing Program in partnership with Manav Rachna Sports Academy (MRSA), Faridabad. The initiative aims to identify and develop sporting talent among underprivileged children by offering structured coaching, scientific training, and competitive exposure in badminton and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., extended its support to the District Level School Athletics Meet (U–14 & U–17 for Boys & Girls) 2025–26, held at Utkalmani Bidyapitha, Safa, Tangi, Choudwar, Cuttack. The event, aimed at nurturing young sporting talent, reflects DBF’s commitment to promoting grassroots sports and holistic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Paradip Port Authority celebrated the centenary of Indian Hockey with great zeal and patriotic fervour at the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad, turning the occasion into a spirited tribute to India’s glorious hockey legacy. The event not only showcased the essence of teamwork and sportsmanship but also reaffirmed Paradip Port’s unwavering commitment to nurturing sporting excellence. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship and youth empowerment by hosting the 20th Odisha State Sqay Martial Arts Championship at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda. Organized in collaboration with the Sqay Association of Odisha, the championship witnessed spirited participation from over 190 young athletes representing ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 Buzzing with enthusiasm and unity, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Sunday celebrated Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with a spirited walkathon that turned the port town into a moving symbol of honesty and transparency. Held under the powerful national theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” the event reflected PPA’s steadfast dedication to fostering integrity at every ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 28, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently hosted a prestigious martial arts colour belt promotion exam at the Vedanta Martial Arts Centre in Jharsuguda, marking a pivotal milestone in its ongoing mission to empower local children and youth. This event is part of the company’s broader youth development and skill-building programmes, which underscore ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, OCTOBER 13, 2025 In a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and determination, NTPC Bongaigaon Football Club (NTPC FC) has been crowned champions of the “A Division” Inter-Club Football League 2025 under the Kokrajhar District Sports Association (KDSA). The victory marks a remarkable milestone for the team, which was formed under NTPC Bongaigaon’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 11, 2025 In a powerful testament to youth leadership and inclusive sporting spirit, over 500 volunteers from India’s leading universities have joined hands to support para-sporting events under the aegis of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). The initiative, designed to strengthen grassroots engagement in para-sports, marks a defining moment in nurturing a new generation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 11, 2025 Odisha’s sports fraternity celebrated another proud moment as badminton prodigy Swetaparna Panda was named the winner of the 33rd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2025. The prestigious award, instituted by IMPaCT and managed by IMFA, honours outstanding sporting talent from the state and has become one of Odisha’s most coveted recognitions in sports. The Ekalabya Puraskar ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCTOBER 10, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is celebrating a significant triumph for its grassroots sports initiative in Lanjigarh as young archers from its programme emerged as the ‘Overall Champion’ at the Odisha School Archery Championship. Held in Sundargarh and organised by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), the competition saw archers from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Cricket became more than just a sport on Sunday as the Indian Women’s Cricket Team stepped onto the field in pink jerseys to champion a life-saving cause. SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted life insurers, in partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), took the global stage to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has developed a fitness-cum-amusement park for 700 students of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama School at Hatamuniguda in Rayagada district. The park, equipped with diverse play and fitness facilities, aims to promote physical activity, recreation, and holistic growth among children. The facility was inaugurated by Prateek Kumar, Vice President ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is championing the development of young archers in Kalahandi district through its flagship Sports Training Initiative in Lanjigarh. Recently, 21 of these talented athletes — 12 males and 9 females — qualified for the prestigious 26th Odisha State Open Archery Meet 2025. These archers earned their spots after ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has lauded the stellar performance of young athletes from its Jharsuguda-based Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, who showcased remarkable discipline and sporting prowess at the National Karate Federation (NKF) East Zone Karate Championship 2025. The prestigious event, held at Birbhum Indoor Stadium in West Bengal, witnessed the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, AUGUST 24, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has proudly extended heartfelt congratulations to Commandant Sanat Kumar Patel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for his outstanding accomplishment in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, held on Sunday. Competing in the Full Marathon category (42.195 km), Commandant Patel completed the gruelling course in an impressive 3 hours and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, AUGUST 18, 2025 The curtain came down on the O.P. Jindal Memorial Football Tournament 2025 on Monday with an electrifying finale at Kadam Padia, Angul, as Sports Hostel Cuttack clinched the prestigious O.P. Jindal Cup after a nail-biting penalty shootout against Bargarh United. The contest, which kept thousands of spectators on the edge of their seats, ended ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 9, 2025 The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘FICCI Special Appreciation Award 2025’ as a ‘Socially Responsible Company for Promotion of Sports’. The award was presented by Rajashree Birla, Chairperson, FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre of Excellence, at a special ceremony hosted by FICCI to celebrate and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 8, 2025 Odisha is poised to make sporting history by hosting India’s first-ever World Athletics Global Meet — the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze — at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. Organized in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India, this prestigious event cements Odisha’s place on the international athletics ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 4, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday felicitated Sweta Rani Mahanta, a promising athlete from the Jindal Sports Hostel, for her winning a bronze medal in the 48 kg category at the 12th Asian Junior Wushu Championship held in China. The honour was conferred during the closing ceremony of the 64th Senior Men’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 24, 2025 In a heartening recognition of grassroots sports excellence, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati felicitated two rising Wushu stars — Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda — at a special ceremony held on July 23 at Raj Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hailing from the tribal heartland of Barbil and trained under the Jindal Foundation’s Wushu Programme, the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 23, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is celebrating a remarkable achievement by Khirod Kumar, a promising young archer from Odisha’s Kalahandi district. A product of Vedanta’s Archery Training Initiative in Lanjigarh, Khirod clinched two gold medals and one bronze at the CBSE East Zonal Archery Championship held recently in Kolkata. Competing in the Under-19 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 20, 2025 In the tribal heartland of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, long known for its socioeconomic struggles, a quiet yet powerful movement is emerging — one that swaps stories of deprivation for dreams of victory. In Lanjigarh, a place once associated with malnutrition and poverty, the twang of bowstrings now signals a new era of opportunity, thanks ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 16, 2025 The Jindal Foundation, the social wing of Jindal Steel, was honored with the CSR TIMES Gold Award in the Sports Promotion category for its exceptional work in grassroots sports development. The award was presented by Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to India, to Prashant Hota, President & Group Head (CSR) ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, JUNE 26, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) hosted a vibrant felicitation ceremony last evening at Jayadev Sadan to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its athletes and artists. The event, presided over by PPA Chairman P. L. Haranadh, recognized 88 distinguished individuals with cash awards for their stellar performances in the All India Major Port Competitions held during ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organized a two-day Grappling Training Camp at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda, attracting participation from over 50 enthusiastic young martial artists. The camp was led by Arko Dasgupta, Technical Director of the Grappling Committee of India and a seasoned grappling trainer. Launched earlier this ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2025 India’s ace gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by winning the bronze medal in the women’s vault at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, held at the Jecheon Gymnasium in South Korea. The 30-year-old athlete delivered a commendable performance, scoring 13.466 to secure third place, finishing behind China’s Yihan Zhang ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 10, 2025 In a country where sporting aspirations often remain confined to metropolitan hubs and elite academies, Odisha is charting a bold, inclusive path — one that is deeply rooted in its villages, tribal regions, and small towns. Over the past year, the Government of Odisha has launched a transformative grassroots sports development initiative that combines ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 9, 2025 In a spectacular triumph for Indian sports, Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda, two rising Wushu stars from the Jindal Sports Hostel in Barbil, Odisha, clinched gold medals at the prestigious Moscow Wushu Star International Championship 2025, held from June 1 to 7 in Russia. Representing India in the Senior Men’s 48 kg and 52 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 13, 2025 In a remarkable feat that has brought pride to Odisha and the entire nation, athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre (HPC) delivered outstanding performances at the 7th Khelo India Youth Games, held in Gaya, Bihar, from May 4 to 9, 2025. As many as 13 athletes from the HPC were ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 8, 2025 Celebrating World Athletics Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading producer of aluminium, has spotlighted its unwavering commitment to nurturing grassroots sports talent across Odisha. Through transformative initiatives in Kalahandi and Jharsuguda, the company is empowering over 200 youth from underserved communities with professional coaching, top-tier infrastructure, and competitive platforms to thrive. At the heart of ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 30, 2025 Vedanta-groomed Kalahandi tribal protégé , a promising young archer from the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district of Odisha and a beneficiary of Vedanta Aluminium’s community sports programme, has brought laurels to the state by clinching a bronze medal in the Under-17 category at the prestigious Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Tribal Archery Meet 2025, held recently in Visakhapatnam, ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU PARADIP, APRIL 26, 2025 The Officers’ Club at Paradip Port buzzed with excitement on Saturday as the 5th Invitation Corporate Badminton Tournament 2025 was officially inaugurated. This much-anticipated event aims to foster sportsmanship, camaraderie, and healthy competition among employees from a wide range of organizations across the Paradip Port region. The tournament was formally inaugurated by PL Haranadh, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH (ODISHA), APRIL 24, 2025 In a resounding stride towards empowering grassroots sporting talent, Vedanta Aluminium has announced the expansion of its archery training initiative in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, targeting the grooming of over 80 budding tribal archers. The ambitious move will see Olympian Rahul Banerjee, one of India’s most decorated archers, step in as chief mentor, lending ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, APRIL 21, 2025 “Vedanta has consistently exemplified its dedication to community development. Their generous contribution towards the construction of the Administrative Building of the District Athletics Association in Jharsuguda, along with their continued support for grassroots initiatives like this hockey league, are truly commendable,” said Suresh Pujari, Revenue Minister of Odisha, as he lauded Vedanta Aluminium’s unwavering ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DUBAI, MARCH 3, 2025 Global Sports, a leading force in the world of pickleball, has announced the much-anticipated Pickleball Open 2025 in Dubai, scheduled to take place from 8th – 11th May 2025. Organized in collaboration with PickleTurf Pickleball Club Dubai and the Dubai Sports Council, the tournament boasts an impressive prize pool of USD 50,000, making it ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, MARCH 2, 2025 The 24th Annual Invitation Cup Golf Tournament concluded on a high note at the Paradip Port Golf Course, with Ajay Kumar Sahu of Bhubaneswar Golf Club emerging as the Overall Gross Champion. The prestigious event, held from March 1st to 2nd, 2025, was jointly organized by the Paradip Golf Club and Paradip Port Sports ...