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Asian Games: Indian rowers row to glory with two silver and one bronze in Hangzhou

Sambad English Bureau Sep 24, 2023

Hangzhou: A few months back Indian rower Arvind Singh was not sure whether he would be able to participate in the Asian Games in Hangzhou because of a serious lower-back injury that threatened to hamper his progress following he and his…

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CM Naveen Patnaik announces financial support of Rs 10 Lakh each to Asian game-bound Odisha athletes

Sambad English Bureau Sep 13, 2023

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday announced financial support for the state's athletes, who are set to participate in the upcoming Asian Games in China, to held from September 23 to October 8. Each Asian…

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Odisha: Artistic gymnastics selections for Asian Games 2023 conclude in State Capital

Suranjan Mishra Jul 12, 2023

Bhubaneswar: Artistic Gymnastics Selection Trials for Asian Games 2023 culminated on Wednesday at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium of Bhubaneswar. The event, organised by the Gymnastics Federation of India in association with the…

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Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh admitted to hospital due to Covid-19

Sambad English Bureau May 26, 2021

Chandigarh: Milkha Singh, who won multiple gold medals in sprint at 1958 and 1962 Asian Games, was admitted to hospital after he contracted Covid-19. The 88-year-old is stable. "Mr Milkha Singh was admitted at Fortis Hospital, Mohali in…

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Odisha CM announces Rs 1 cr cash reward for four women hockey players

Sambad English Bureau Sep 1, 2018

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced Rs 1 crore cash reward each for four hockey players from the State in Indian women's team that clinched silver for the country in Asian Games. The four women hockey…

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PM Modi congratulates Dutee Chand on winning silver at Asian Games

Sambad English Bureau Aug 26, 2018

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Odisha-born star sprinter Dutee Chand on winning a silver medal in the women’s 100 metre final at the Asian Games at Jakarta on Sunday. Taking to Twitter, the PM described the Odia…

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Asian Games: Odisha’s Dutee Chand storms into final of 100m

Sambad English Bureau Aug 26, 2018

Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has qualified for the women's 100m final after finishing third in the semi-finals with a timing of 11.43 seconds at the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday. The star sprinter will hit…

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Odisha CM showers praise on Dutee, poses for selfie. Here’s why

Sambad English Bureau Jul 4, 2018

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated star Odia sprinter Dutee Chand at the State Secretariat here today and heaped praise on the young athlete for her inspiring sporting achievements. The CM congratulated Dutee…

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Odisha’s Dutee Chand, Jauna Murmu make it to Asian Games

Sambad English Bureau Jun 26, 2018

Bhubaneswar: In what could be termed a memorable day for the sporting community of Odisha as two athletes from the State – Dutee Chand and Jauna Murmu have qualified for the Jakarta Asian Games by breaching the qualifying marks in their…