Sports Climber Shivpreet Pannu wins bronze at Bangalore Cup, eyes Asian Cup in South Korea

Newsmantra — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:03:43 +0000

Bengaluru, 12 August 2026: Indian sport climber Shivpreet Pannu, a member of the Indian Sport Climbing Team, finished on the podium at the Bangalore Cup, winning the Bronze medal in the competition.

The Bengaluru result comes at an important point in Shivpreet’s track as she prepares for the Asian Cup in Gunsan, South Korea, from October 31 to November 2. The international event is her primary competition target over the next few months, with training now focused on building towards the Korea outing.

Currently training under her coach, Dmitrii Timofeev, through online coaching sessions, Shivpreet is working to refine her technique, strength, endurance, and competition preparedness ahead of the Asian Cup. The international competition will provide an important opportunity for her to test herself against some of the region’s leading sport climbers.

Speaking about the Bangalore Cup and her upcoming plans, Shivpreet Pannu said, “I am happy to have won the Bronze at the Bangalore Cup. This competition has given me the confidence to move on to the next phase of my training and aim higher. The Asian Cup in Korea is my focus right now, and I want to use the next few months to prepare well and give my best there.”

Following the Asian Cup, Shivpreet will return to the domestic circuit for the National Cup and National Championship in November. These competitions will give her another opportunity to compete at the national level and continue building on her performance through the season.

Run Fever Rises as Rourkela Half Marathon–2026 Nears

Newsmantra — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:21:04 +0000

– Official Bibs and T-shirt distribution commences

With the inaugural edition of the Rourkela Half Marathon–2026 just 3 days away, run fever has gripped the steel city. The distribution of the official bibs and T-shirts for the mega sporting event commenced on 20^th January, 2026. Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR) presented the bibs along with the kits to the participants in the presence of Mr. Manas Ranjan Rath, CGM (HR), Mr. B K Jojo, CGM (TE & Horticulture), Mr. T G Kanekar, CGM (TS&CSR), and Mr. Shekhar Narayan, CGM (Sinter).

It is noteworthy that elaborate arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the Rourkela Half Marathon that is being organized to boost the ‘Fit India’ movement. Banners displaying detailed route charts have been installed at strategic locations to inform commuters about road closures and alternate traffic routes.

It is worth mentioning here that the mega sporting event has received an overwhelming response from running enthusiasts from across the country, with more than 5,800 participants registering well before the final day of registration, thereby leading to the closure of the registration process.

Out of the total registrations, over 1000 runners have signed up for the flagship 21.1 km Half Marathon category, which is considered an outstanding achievement for a first-time event of this scale. Besides more than 2000 runners from peripheral villages of Rourkela have also registered for the Marathon. The strong turnout across all categories underscores the widespread appeal of the marathon among professional athletes, amateur runners and fitness enthusiasts alike.

Adding to the excitement, the Rourkela Half Marathon–2026 will witness the presence of renowned sporting personalities, including Arjun awardee Minati Mohapatra, Arjun awardee Sunil Patra, Arjun awardee Romen Ghosh, International Marathon winner Dr. Sunita Godara, Star athlete Rachitra Mistry, Rourkela’s very own Hockey star Birendra Lakra, and several other eminent sportspersons, to inspire the participants.

It is worth mentioning here that there will be 4 categories in the marathon for both men and women viz. 21.1 KM, 10 KM, 5 KM and 2 KM (for Specially-abled persons). A total prize money of Rs. 7,70,800/- has been earmarked for winners across all categories. In addition, special awards are there for rural participants and school students. Each runner completing the marathon in the assigned time will receive a medal and a digital certificate.

The Rourkela Half Marathon–2026 aims to promote fitness, endurance and a healthy lifestyle while positioning Rourkela as an emerging hub for major sporting events. With record registrations and enthusiastic public participation, the event is poised to become a landmark annual sporting fixture in the region.

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Sports Climber Shivpreet Pannu wins bronze at Bangalore Cup, eyes Asian Cup in South Korea

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