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1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning hockey goalkeeper Manuel Frederick dies

By Odisha News Online Oct 31, 2025 179

NEW DELHI, OCT 31 : Former Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper and member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning side Manuel Frederick died in Bengaluru on Friday morning. Frederick was 78 and is survived by two daughters. He had been suffering from prostate cancer for the last 10 months. Frederick, born on October 20, […]Continue Reading

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Such filth can’t be ignored: Political pitch hots up over cricketers’ molestation

By Odisha News Online Oct 25, 2025 222

NEW DELHI, OCT 25 : The alleged molestation of two Australian cricketers in Indore has drawn sharp criticism of the Madhya Pradesh government, with opposition leaders blaming the ruling BJP for failing to ensure safe spaces for women. The BJP, however, harped that the government acted swiftly and arrested the accused, identified as Aqeel Khan. […]Continue Reading

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India Women at 167/5 after 39 overs overs, continue no-handshake policy with Pakistan; bugs interrupt match twice

By Odisha News Online Oct 5, 2025 331

COLOMBO , OCT 5 : As was expected in the lead up to the contest, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the start of the Women’s World Cup match here in Colombo. Since the first men’s Asia Cup game between the two countries in Dubai last month, […]Continue Reading

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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Championships

By Odisha News Online Oct 3, 2025 248

Forde, Sep 3 : Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (48kg) clinched a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category here, extending her glittering record in the marquee event where she has been on the podium twice earlier. The 2017 world champion and 2022 silver-medallist produced a total lift of 199kg (84kg in […]Continue Reading

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India not awarded Asia Cup trophy after their refusal to take it from Pak minister Naqvi, celebrate empty-handed on stage

By Odisha News Online Sep 29, 2025 322

NEW DELHI, SEP 29  : In an unprecedented turn of events, Team India was not awarded the Asia Cup trophy following their five-wicket victory over Pakistan, after players reportedly refused to accept the silverware from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. The post-match presentation descended into confusion and delay, with Indian […]Continue Reading

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Farhan says gunshot gesture not political in ICC hearing: Dhoni, Kohli have done same

By Odisha News Online Sep 26, 2025 314

NEW DELHI, SEP 26 : Sahibzada Farhan said his on-field celebration during Pakistan’s Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was not politically motivated, clarifying at the ICC hearing on Friday that he did not intend any political message. India Today learned that […]Continue Reading

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BCCI complains against Rauf, Sahibzada to ICC; PCB lodge protest against Suryakumar

By Odisha News Online Sep 25, 2025 318

DUBAI, SEP 25 : India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative gestures during the two sides’ Asia Cup Super 4 game here last Sunday. It is reliably learnt that the BCCI filed the complaint against the duo on Wednesday and ICC is […]Continue Reading

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for worlds final in first attempt, Arshad Nadeem needed three throws

By Odisha News Online Sep 17, 2025 455

CHENNAI, SEP 17 : As the World Athletics Championships entered the fifth day, all eyes were on javelin throw qualification event back home in India. One man that has captured the imagination of crores of fans back home and made javelin a household event was throwing to qualify for the final on Thursday. Tokyo is […]Continue Reading

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No handshake row | Pakistan protests with ACC; Who is behind India’s decision?

By Odisha News Online Sep 15, 2025 551

NEW DELHI, SEP 15 : Pakistan lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council over the Indian players’ decision not to shake hands after their Asia Cup encounter on Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) termed India’s actions “unsporting” and said it was against the spirit of the game. PCB team manager Naveed Cheema filed […]Continue Reading

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Gill named T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup; big names Iyer, Jaiswal, Sundar, Krishna excluded

By Odisha News Online Aug 19, 2025 686

MUMBAI, AUG 19 : India’s announcement of their Asia Cup 2025 squad has sparked intense debate, not only for the strength of its core group but also for the shock exclusion of several star performers who were widely expected to feature prominently. While Test captain Shubman Gill was appointed T20 vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel as […]Continue Reading