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 ...

Paradip, December 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has announced the much-awaited Paradip Marathon-2025, scheduled for January 3, 2025, as part of its Foundation Day celebrations. The marathon, which will commence from the Hanuman Temple near Gate No. 5, will be flagged off by PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh. Covering a distance of 14 kilometres, the race will ...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, 12th December 2024 (TBB Bureau): A monumental step towards fostering badminton excellence in India was taken today with the inauguration of ‘Shuttle by Dalmia Bharat,’ a High-Performance Centre (HPC) at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The grand event was graced by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, and the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta ...

Bhubaneswar, December 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The 39th Junior National Athletics Championships, slated to take place in Bhubaneswar from December 7 to 11, 2024, promises to be an exhilarating showcase of talent, with 17 athletes from the Odisha Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre (HPC) ready to leave their mark on home soil. Among the standout names are Bapi Hansda (400m), ...

Bhubaneswar, December 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The International University Bilateral Cricket Series was officially inaugurated on Monday at the KIIT Cricket Stadium, here. The event, organized collaboratively by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), KIIT University, and the Odisha Cricket Association, was inaugurated by KIIT and KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta. This marks the first time KIIT University is hosting ...

Joda/Barbil, November 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Athletes from the Jindal Sports Hostel delivered a stellar performance at the 68th National School Games, securing five medals in Wushu. The prestigious event was held in Jammu from November 22 to 26, showcasing the exceptional talent and determination of the hostel’s young athletes. Out of seven participants representing the hostel, Rajesh Nag (40 ...