Swagatika to join National Women Cricket team
Bhubaneswar: Odisha women cricketer Swagatika Rath have been selected to represent India in the T-20 and One-day international matches to be played against Bangladesh Women’s team at Baroda and Ahmedabad from March 31st to April 12. As like Madhuri Meheta and Rosanara Parwan we are hope that Swagatika will make a special mark in the international arena, said Asirbad Behera. We all confident about the bowling ability of Swagatika as she is one anonge the best bowler of our State, added Behera.
Unit-Vi wins in Bhubaneswar Football league
Bhubaneswar: In a one-sided league match, Unit-VI Athletic Association thrashed Kalinga Sporting by 4-0 goals in the 10th Gatikrushna Memorial Bhubaneswar Football league at Unit-1 High School Ground here on Tuesday, being organised by Bhubaneswar Athletic Association. Antaryami Nayak draw the first blood in the 15th minute. After the lemon breaks, Basanta Nayak nailed double goals in the 50th and 63rd minute and team score reached 3-0. The final goal was scored by Dasarathi Kanahara in the 70th minute. Chandrakanta Barik, Sekhwat Khan, Susanta Kumar Mishra and Somanath Barik were the officials for the match. In the league match on Wednesday, Bir Birsha Youth Club would meet AG Recreation Club.
Cuttack to meet Sundargarh in Women hockey final
Bhubaneswar: Cuttack would meet Sundargarh in the summit clash of the 2nd State Women Hockey Championship at Biju Pattnaik Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday. In the semifinal match at Panpose Sports Hostel Ground, Sundargarh pipped Angul by 10-2 goals. Allin lakra of the winning team nailed five goals and her-mate Reshama lakra scored double goals. However, Birajini Ekka, Pritimala Dung Dung and Sima lakra scored a goal each. D Kujur and Angelina Minz of Angul scored a goal each to reduce the winning margin. In another semifinal match, Cuttack edged out Ganjam by 5-1 goals. Marian Kujur of Cuttack netted brace and Priyanka Ekka, Alima Minz and Manju lakra scored a goal each. However, Sangita Ekka of scored the solitary goal. Nishan Joyti Mohanty, Bijaya lakra, BR Sarangi and Rajen lakra were the officials for the matches.