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U-17 Women's World Cup: India look to salvage pride against Morocco

BHUBANESWAR: A crushing 0-8 defeat in the opening match denting their confidence severely, India would look to pick up the pieces and salvage some pride when they play Morocco in their second group match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup here on Friday.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022

U-17 Women's World Cup: India not up to USA standards but can certainly play better, says coach Dennerby

BHUBANESWAR: India head coach Thomas Dennerby admitted that his team was no match to the USA after it suffered a 0-8 humiliation in their FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup opener but insisted that the home team is capable of playing better.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

U-17 Women's World Cup: Contenders Brazil labour to victory riding Jhonson's solitary goal

BHUBANESWAR: The Brazil U-17 national team has so far failed to replicate the achievements of its senior men or even that of the senior women. But before a scanty crowd of just over 4000 at Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday, the young Brazilians showed their potential by beating Morocco 1-0…

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

FIFA women's U-17 World Cup: India open campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

BHUBANESWAR: One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India will begin as clear underdogs in their FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup opening match against the mighty USA here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2022

'Football for All' to popularize soccer in Odisha schools

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched ‘Football for All,’ a first such initiative in the country by FIFA, to take the culture of football to the grassroots in Odisha.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2022

U-17 World Cup: Thomas Dennerby working on India's defence

BHUBANESWAR: In a rain drenched afternoon session at the Police Battalion ground here on Sunday, the Indian U17 women's team trained under the watchful eyes of coach Thomas Dennerby.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2022

NHRC seeks report from Odisha govt on overcrowding issue of Bhadrak jail

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the director general of prisons, Odisha and sought a detailed reply from the officer on the overcrowding and precarious condition of Bhadrak jail.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2022

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup | Odisha stadium spruced up with state-of-the-art amenities

The event will kick off at the venue from October 11, 2022 with an opening ceremony and two matches.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022

Odisha: Aide of Jagannath temple’s servitor held for sexually abusing boy

BHUBANESWAR: A servitor’s assistant (jatri gumasta) at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor boy inside the shrine, the third such arrest since 2021 from the temple precincts.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2022

India announce 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

BHUBANESWAR: Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women's World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2022