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Dutee, Srabani under IAAF scanner over Rio selection

Bhubaneswar: Odia sprinters Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda are under scanner over qualifying for Rio Olympics as the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has raised suspicion over the automatic timer used for recording their qualification timings. Along with Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda, triple jumper Ranjit Maheswari and long jumper Ankit Sharma have also […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Rio experience will help in next Olympics: Srabani

Bhubaneswar: Despite her disappointing performance in the Rio Olympics, ace woman sprinter Srabani Nanda feels that the experience she gained at the mega event would help her put up a much better performance at the next Olympics as well as forthcoming international events. “I gained very good experience at the Rio Olympics, which is unique […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Srabani seeks blessings of people of the State

As the people of Odisha wait with bated breath to watch their star sprinter Srabani Nanda to perform in the 200-meters event in the evening today, she has sought the blessing of people of Odisha for her success

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Family prays for Srabani’s success in Rio Olympics

With the people of Odisha waiting with bated breath to watch the performance of their star sprinter Srabani Nanda, who will compete in the 200 metre run, her family members in Phulbani town in Kandhamal district have prayed the God seeking his blessings to give her the success

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Srabani meets Bolt, Pryce; hopes to better her personal best

Ace woman sprinter of Odisha Srabani Nanda believes that she can beat her personal best in the 200-meter sprint, her chosen event, at the Rio Olympics

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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As Dutee gears up to hit the tracks at Rio, parents, villagers conduct special puja

Gopalpur (Jajpur): As star Odia sprinter Dutee Chand readies for her Olympics debut at Rio de Janeiro tomorrow, family members of the sprint sensation and villagers conducted special pujas to pray for her success at Gopalpur, her village here in Jajpur district, today. Parents of the sprint queen offered special pujas praying for a medal […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Olympic exclusive: Srabani Nanda talks of her sprint from Phulbani to Rio

Rio de Janeiro: With the Olympics all set to begin in Rio today, star Odia athlete Srabani Nanda, who is representing India in the 200-metre and 4X100 metre relay events, is determined to make this opportunity a memorable one. OTV caught up with her at Rio to trace her journey from Phulbani to the Olympics […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Srabani Nanda leaves for Rio

Bhubaneswar: With a dream in her eyes to win a medalin the Olympics for the nation as well as for the state, star Odia ace sprinter Srabani Nanda on Saturday left for Riode Jaeniro in Brazil to participate in the mega international multi-sports event. According to reports, Srabani left for Dubai from Bengaluru last night. […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Rs 60 lakh bonanza for 6 Rio qualifiers from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced Rs 60 lakh cash special incentive for six sportswomen of the state, who have qualified for the Rio Olympics beginning from August 5. The six sportspersons—sprinters Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda and four hockey players Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Sunita Lakra—would receive Rs 10 […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Dutee figures on NYT, India Today cover

Bhubaneswar: Ace woman sprinter of Odisha, Dutee Chand, has figured on the cover pages of New York Times, one of the frontline news magazines of USA, and the leading Indian news magazine, India Today. In its exclusive article, NYT has given a detailed account of the Dutee’s travails after she failed the test conducted to […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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4 Odias in Indian Women’s hockey team for Rio

Bhubaneswar: In a development that would cockle the hearts of sports lovers of the state, four Odia girls found place in the Indian Women’s hockey team for Rio Olympics which was declared today. According to reports, Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Sunita Lakra from Odisha will represent the national team in the […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Foreign countries have better sports infra: Srabani

Bangalore: Ace woman sprinter of Odisha Srabani Nanda, who hogged the limelight after qualifying for the Rio Olympics in the 200-metre run and 4X400 relay race, feels that foreign countries have better sports infrastructure compared to India. “In foreign countries, you get the opportunity to compete with promising athletes. Besides, you also get advanced training […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Upbeat Dutee Chand aims for Olympic medal

"There is no end to dreams. Aspirations of human beings keep increasing with each passing day. After getting a number of successes in my career, now I am dreaming to bag a medal in the Rio Olympics for my state and country," said a confident Dutee Chand after returning from Kazakhstan today

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Dutee, Srabani qualify for Rio Olympics in 4X100 metre relay

Bhubaneswar: Two ace women sprinters of Odisha, Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda, today brought pride for the state and the country after the Indian 4x100m women’s relay team led by them created a new national record clocking 43.42 seconds and qualified for the Rio Olympics at the Kazakhstan National Athletics Championships at Almaty on Monday. […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Perseverance key to Srabani’s success, says coach

Srabani Nanda's first coach feels it was her sheer perseverance and grim determination that finally earned her a berth for the Rio Olympics in August

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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