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Tribal youngsters can sometimes be seen running about energetically in a traditional game in several parts of Odisha. The game used to be played similarly in neighbouring Jharkhand but it has now seemingly gone extinct, finds out Niroj Ranjan Misra

Four tribal girls, all all-rounders, from the State have made it to the first-ever Indian women’s cricket team for the blind and the team will be the first to compete in a T20 Bilateral Series for Blind. Niroj Ranjan Misra traces their journey as the quartet is set [...]

On World Sports Day, observed on April 6 every year, NIROJ RANJAN MISRA brings to you the exploits of an unsung Santhal tribal sports star from Odisha in a lesser-known game that has its origin in Japan

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 20,000-capacity Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela to host the 2023 Hockey World Cup. He also announced an award of Rs 1 crore for each player if Team India wins the tournament, The Indian Tribal reports

Facing hardships throughout, for Jharkhand’s sportspersons — tribal or non-tribal — the primary goal, understandably, remains getting a decent job, and not the game, finds out Sudhir Kumar Mishra

Santhali boy Lallu loved cricket from childhood and never let his humble background or his handicap lessen his passion. Niroj Ranjan Misra trails the life's journey of the fiery all-rounder

When Jhili Birua smashes audio balls for fours and sixes, it’s difficult not to be exhilarated. Niroj Ranjan Misra profiles the prodigy whose quiet persona is in contrast to her fiery game on the cricket field

This Koya youth may have run off the track fields, but he is hitting the bull’s eye with his archery. Niroj Ranjan Misra looks on

Various forms of wrestling are in practice across the world, each with its own set of rules. Mizoram has one form too. Proyashi Barua watches the arena

Some simple, traditional games that have been played across generations among the tribals in the western State have now died out. Mayuri Dave describes one such game