Tag: Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Lord Sebastian Coe today praised the facilities and infrastructure of the Kalinga Stadium, the venue for the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship that will be inaugurated tomorrow. “I went to the warm up area, saw athletes practicing there and saw the facilities there. The warm […]

Bhubaneswar: The Asian Athletics Championship fever has gripped the Capital city and the frenzy is visible everywhere. Throughout the city, people are welcoming the mascot Olly while flags of the participating countries are on display across Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar: Putting an end to all speculations, Pakistan team on Monday reached Odisha to participate in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from July 5. President of the Pakistan Athletics Federation, Akram Sahi expressed happiness after reaching the Biju Patnaik International Airport here and lauded the efforts of […]

Bhubaneswar: Sprinters Dutee Chand, Amiya Mallick, Srabani Nanda and Jauna Murmu were presented Rs 3 lakh cheque each by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Kalinga Stadium today. The Chief Minister reviewed the infrastructure facilities at the stadium and also inaugurated the warm up track ahead of the Asian Athletics Championship from June 5. He […]

Bhubaneswar: With opening ceremony of 22nd Asian Athletics Championship scheduled to be held on July 5 at Kalinga Stadium here, all government offices in the capital city will observe a half-day holiday in view of it. As per a notification of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, all government offices located in Bhubaneswar will be […]

Bhubaneswar: Putting an end to the controversy, the Athletics Federation of Pakistan has confirmed that it has received visa clearance for its contingent representing in the 22nd Asian Athletics Meet to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from July 5. Replying to a query by OTV, President of the Pakistan Athletics Federation, Akram Sahi […]

Bhubaneswar: Uncertainty looms large over the participation of Pakistan Athletes in the upcoming 22nd Asian Athletics Championship to be held at Kalinga Stadium here at Bhubaneswar from July 5. In an exclusive interview to OTV, President of Athletics Federation of Pakistan Akram Sahi attributed the uncertainty over participation in the mega event as their contingent […]

Bhubaneswar: Tension erupted at the Kalinga Stadium here today when some sports aficionados created commotion over non-availability of tickets at the stadium counter for the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship. Though sports lovers waited for long hours to get a ticket for the inaugural ceremony, the ‘tickets sold out’ board was displayed at the counter within […]

Bhubaneswar: The preparation for the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship is in full swing. Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik will showcase Odisha’s rich art and culture through his art during the Championship scheduled to be inaugurated here at the capital city on July 5. Sources said Sudarsan will carve out sand arts at the premises […]

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga stadium, has got the ‘go ahead’ from International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) to host the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship starting from July 5. IAFF Technical director Shen Chunde, who reviewed the infrastructure at Kalinga stadium on Friday, expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and other preparations for the event. Also Read: Indians will […]

Bhubaneswar:  Odisha Government will launch a massive ‘citizen connect drive’ to involve people for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship at Kalinga Stadium to be held from July 5. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would launch the programme at Pathautsav here in Bhubaneswar on June 25, official sources said. “As it is a historic event, we want […]

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship, the Commissionerate Police have made elaborate security arrangements for the smooth management of the biggest ever sporting event at the state capital, scheduled to be held here from July 6 to 9 at the Kalinga Stadium. Speaking to the mediapersons here on Monday, Police Commissioner YB Khurania […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Sports and Youth Service Department today released a video for promotion of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship scheduled to be inaugurated at the Kalinga stadium here on July 5. The video showcases glimpses of Odisha culture and tourism. The Athletic Championship will be the biggest ever sporting event at the state capital. […]

Bhubaneswar: The Asian Athletics Championships frenzy has just started to take the twin city residents in its grip with the 22nd international meet scheduled to kick off on July 2 at the Kalinga Stadium. The ground is almost ready with final preparations continuing for the international meet. The eight-lane track at the Kalinga Stadium, the […]

Bhubaneswar: Two mini trucks carrying ‘Olly’, the mascot of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar next month, were flagged off by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today for road shows across the State during a 22-day tour. Elaborating on arrangements for the Asian Athletics Championship from July 6 to […]