Naveen Patnaik will be Odisha CM for Life

Because he knows Odisha; and Odisha knows him, observes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, seated, with the Indian men's hockey team, which won India's first Olympic medal......

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan. IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu Saikhom on the podium......

Dilip Tirkey feels, love for hockey will drive votes towards BJD

'The Odisha government has changed the image of the state by making it a sporting hub of the country with high performance centres, state-of-the-art training facilities and hosting big tournaments.......

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association formed a three-member panel, headed by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, to manage the day-to-day affairs of the body. Photograph: ANI Indian wrestling teetered on the edge......

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

IMAGE: The ministry felt the new WFI body was working under the complete control of its former office-bearers, which was not in conformity with the National Sports Code. Photograph: ANI The......

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Photographs: Kind courtesy Hockey India Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the......

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

IMAGE: Curtains dropped on another successful edition of the multi-nation extravaganza. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the......