Tag: Kalinga Stadium

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 […]

Bhubaneswar: With unveiling the logo and mascot for the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today formally announced commencement of the mega sports event, to be held at Kalinga Stadium here from July 6 to 9. The endangered Olive Ridley turtle was declared the mascot of the Championship at a special function on […]

Bhubaneswar: A preparatory meeting for the Asian Athletics Championships scheduled to be held here from July 6 to 9, was held here today with Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi, Sports Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and Secretary of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) chalking out strategies for smooth functioning of the event. Padhi informed, the championship […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is going to host the Asian Athletics Championship to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on the first week of July. After inspecting the facilities and infrastructure, President of Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Adille J Sumariwalla termed Kalinga Stadium as one of the best venues in country. The mega sports event […]

Bhubaneswar: As it is almost certain with only official announcement of dates awaited that Odisha will host the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship, a team of officials inspected the facilities and infrastructure and Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today. A delegation of Asian Athletic Association and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officials inspected the venue and gave […]

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Lancers and Delhi Waveriders will lock horns today in the second match of the fifth edition of the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) at Kalinga Stadium here. Moritz Fuerste of Kalinga Lancers and his men and Rupinder Pal Singh of Waveriders and co will be in action at the stadium from 7 […]