New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced the appointment of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker as its new Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today. Manu Bhaker, who has made history as the only Indian to win two individual ...

Bhubaneswar, September 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Athletes from the Odisha-Reliance Foundation (RF) Athletics High Performance Centre (HPC) delivered a remarkable performance at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships held in Chennai, clinching a total of five medals and demonstrating their elite capabilities on an international stage. DM Jayaram emerged as the star of the event, securing two medals: a bronze in ...

Bongaigaon, September 04, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The 7-A-Side Departmental Football Tournament 2024 at NTPC Bongaigaon concluded with an electrifying final match on September 3, 2024, where Operation Thunders secured a hard-fought victory over Operation Strikers with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. The intense match kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the last whistle, capping off a spirited ...

Bhubaneswar, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has been conferred with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award for 2023 for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of sports and games. NALCO Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sridhar Patra received the award on behalf of the company from Odisha Chief Minister ...

Paradip, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Sports Council marked National Sports Day with a spirited celebration on Thursday at Gopabandhu Stadium, here. The event, held annually on August 29th, commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history. The day is dedicated to ...

Angul, August 18, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a nail-biting conclusion to the OP Jindal Cup 2024, Jaga United emerged victorious over Jharsuguda FC with a 4-3 win in a penalty shootout. The gripping final, held at the PTC Ground in Angul, was the culmination of 12 days of intense football competition among 12 teams, and drew a large crowd of ...

Bhubaneswar, August 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The 40th Sub-Junior & 50th Junior National Aquatic Championship, recently held in Bhubaneswar, saw the rise of the Deshwal twins, Saanvi and Anvi, as the standout performers. The event, organized by the Swimming Federation of India, brought together over 1,000 young swimmers from across the country, showcasing India’s emerging talent in aquatic sports. The ...

Paris, July 31, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India has made a stellar start at the Paris Olympics, securing two medals within the first few days of competition. On July 30th, the Indian athletes received a rousing welcome at the inaugural India House in Parc de la Villette, amidst cheers from fans and administrators. Nita M. Ambani, IOC member and Founder-Chairperson of ...

Paris, July 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Heartfulness and Reliance Foundation have partnered to host a groundbreaking athlete-centric meditation program at the India House, Parc de la Villette, Paris, during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The event will be inaugurated by the Guest of Honour, Ms. Alexandra de Coubertin, President of the Pierre de Coubertin Association and a member of the IOC ...

Bhubaneswar, July 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Two talented kabaddi players from Odisha, supported by Vedanta Aluminium, have made their mark on the national stage by representing their state at the 6th Sports Development and Promotion Federation (SDPF) Kabaddi National Championship. Tankadhar Naik and Lepulya Naik, hailing from the remote village of Sijimali in Rayagada district, were instrumental in securing a ...