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Odisha Shines at 38th National Games with 46 Medals

in Sports February 15, 2025 Comments Off on Odisha Shines at 38th National Games with 46 Medals 115 Views

Bhubaneswar:15/2/25: Odisha athletes clinched 46 medals, including 14 gold, 15 silver, and 17 bronze, at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand. The state secured the 12th position in the final ranking list and placed itself among the top 15 in the country.

To encourage and reward the outstanding performances of its athletes, the Odisha government has announced cash prizes of Rs 6 lakh for gold medalists, Rs 4 lakh for silver medalists, and Rs 3 lakh for the bronze medalists.

Odisha’s Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj stated, This year, Odisha has made a mark in national games, securing a place among the top 15 states. Winning 46 medals, including 14 gold, is a significant achievement. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes. In recognition of their achievements, we will felicitate them with cash awards. We are committed to supporting our sportspersons and will continue to support and nurture the sporting talent to shine on national and global stages.

It is pertinent to mention here that a total of 302 athletes and 75 support staff represented Odisha at the 38th National Games. Among the standout performers, sprinter Animesh Kujur secured three gold medals, Gymnast Rakesh Patra won two golds, while gymnast Pranati Nayak bagged one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Cyclist Swasti Singh added to Odisha’s medal tally with one gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

Additionally, Odisha athletes set new records in various categories, further strengthening the state’s position as an emerging powerhouse in sports.

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