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Puri Coastal Marathon: CM Mohan Charan Majhi backs Odisha's coastal running vision

IANS | October 4, 2026 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, outlined its vision for the upcoming Puri Coastal Marathon 2026 in the presence of Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM Pravati Parida. The event highlighted Odisha's growing focus on sports, fitness, tourism and community participation ahead of the marathon, scheduled to take place in Puri on December 13.

10 years ago we were 44th in the world, now we are on top: BFI chief hails boxers' medal rush in Asian Games

IANS | October 4, 2026 12:02 PM

Nagoya, Oct 4 (IANS) After Indian boxers bring home six medals, including three golds, from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh has lauded Indian boxing's consistent progress in the last decade, noting that 10 years ago India were 44th in world boxing, and are now on top.

3rd ODI: 'Jaddu bhai wasn't dropped,' says Gill on all-rounder being 'rested' against WI

IANS | October 4, 2026 11:36 AM

New Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill highlighted that Ravindra Jadeja was 'rested' and not 'dropped' for the third ODI against the West Indies for other players to get a chance to play in what was largely an experimental 50-over series, especially for the bowlers.

'Not much time to experiment': Gill wants India to play World Cup combination next

IANS | October 4, 2026 11:04 AM

New Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill emphasised that India need to field their World Cup combination from the next series onwards and that there is not much time to experiment with the global showpiece, now only a year away.

Once rejected for poor health, how farmer’s daughter Kirti grabbed Asian Games archery glory

IANS | October 4, 2026 10:55 AM

Nagoya, Oct 4 (IANS) Indian triumph at the women’s recurve team event at the Asian Games also has a Haryana connection, in the form of Kirti Sharma. Born in a farming family among the patriarchal milieu of rural Haryana, Kirti had to battle a host of obstacles to travel from the nondescript village of Ritauli to Asian Games glory.

'Early Olympics qualification gives preparation time': Manpreet after Asiad gold and LA 2028 berth

IANS | October 4, 2026 10:37 AM

Kakamigahara, Oct 4 (IANS) India's veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh said early qualification for the 2028 Olympics will give the Indian team extra preparation time ahead of the Los Angeles Games.

'Players were more disappointed than fans after WC...': Hardik on silencing critics with Asian Games gold

IANS | October 4, 2026 10:18 AM

Nagoya, Oct 4 (IANS) Indian men's hockey had faced intense criticism after failing to reach the semi-finals of the FIH World Cup, but the team had a golden redemption on Saturday, successfully defending its Asian Games crown and earning a direct berth to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Antim Panghal, women's golf team for silver medals

IANS | October 4, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal and the women's golf silver-medal-winning team for their strong performances at the Asian Games 2026.

Will serve olympic movement with integrity: Rajeshwari Kumari on being appointed to OCA Athletes Commission

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:59 AM

Nagoya, Oct 4 (IANS) Former India trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari has been unanimously elected as a member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes Commission, following the conclusion of the Athletes Committee elections at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya.

Estonia beat Luxembourg to move into second place in Nations League group

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:00 AM

Tallinn, Oct 4 (IANS) Estonia defeated Luxembourg 1-0 at Tallinn's A. Le Coq Arena to claim their first victory in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League and strengthen its position in League C Group 4.

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Puri Coastal Marathon: CM Mohan Charan Majhi backs Odisha's coastal running vision

10 years ago we were 44th in the world, now we are on top: BFI chief hails boxers' medal rush in Asian Games

3rd ODI: 'Jaddu bhai wasn't dropped,' says Gill on all-rounder being 'rested' against WI

'Not much time to experiment': Gill wants India to play World Cup combination next

Once rejected for poor health, how farmer’s daughter Kirti grabbed Asian Games archery glory

'Early Olympics qualification gives preparation time': Manpreet after Asiad gold and LA 2028 berth

'Players were more disappointed than fans after WC...': Hardik on silencing critics with Asian Games gold

Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Antim Panghal, women's golf team for silver medals

Will serve olympic movement with integrity: Rajeshwari Kumari on being appointed to OCA Athletes Commission

Estonia beat Luxembourg to move into second place in Nations League group

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