Tag Archives: Odisha

India’s Igor Stimac praises Odisha’s sporting facilities & government’s commitment!

Indian National Football Team coach, Igor Stimac, recently expressed his admiration for the hospitality and sports facilities provided by the Odisha government during the Intercontinental Cup. Stimac emphasized the quality of the training pitches and a well-maintained match pitch which not only contributed to the players’ performance but also reflected …

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Women’s Nationals VIDEO: Odisha 2-0 Jharkhand – Highlights!

Odisha kicked off their Senior Women’s National Championship 2022-23 campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Jharkhand in a Group A clash at the Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, on Wednesday, June 14. Watch the Senior Women’s National Football Championship match highlights above!

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Odisha & Tamil Nadu register easy Women’s nationals victories!

Odisha kicked off their Senior Women’s National Championship 2022-23 campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Jharkhand in a Group A clash at the Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, on Wednesday, June 14. The winners led 1-0 at the half time. Skipper Pyari Xaxa and defender Karishma Oram scored for the …

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Igor Stimac condoles victims of Odisha train accident tragedy!

Indian Men’s National Team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, condoled the tragic accident of the Coromandel Express that happened in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday. The incident took place after the Coromandel Express collided with a goods train in the Balasore district of Odisha, causing …

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AIFF presents first ticket of Intercontinental Cup to Odisha Chief Minister!

AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, on Tuesday, May 30 called on Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik and presented him with the first ticket of the Intercontinental Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from June 9-18. Present on the occasion was the Head Coach of the Indian National Team …

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Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre at Bidanasi!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) yesterday, May 28 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Bidanasi in cooperation with Bidanasi Club as its 11th grassroots centre. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Sangita Sharma (Joint Secretary, FAO), Birendra …

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Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 27 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Sayed Akmal Ali (Secretary, Kendrapara DAA), Surjit Ghosh (Technical Director, FAO), Sahadeb Rout (Chairman, Women’s …

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FA of Odisha condolence the death of former footballer Suresh Kumar Samal!

The office bearers and members of the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) have expressed its deep sorrow and condolence on the sad demise of Suresh Kumar Samal, who breathed his last yesterday, May 19, 2023 at Cuttack after brief illness. He was 63 years old. Suresh Kumar Samal had the …

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Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre at Khordha Road Jatni!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 13 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Khordha Road Jatni. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Ashok Mohanty (Ex-Assistant Director, Sports & Y.S. Deptt. Govt. of Odisha), Surjit Ghosh …

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Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre in Rourkela!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 13 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Kuarmunda in Rourkela. Dignitaries present for the inauguration by Anthony Bhengra (President, Young Association, Kuarmunda, Sundargarh), Sito Mahakud (Coach), Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary – FAO), T. Mohan Rao (FAO Member), Prabhudutta Dalai …

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