News

Sportspersons of Odisha continue to shine at Khelo India Youth Games 2022

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha contingent at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games 2022 being held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh are going strong with their performance in various sporting events. While our Girls and Boys Kho Kho teams clinched gold and bronze medals, respectively, the sportsperson in Kayaking and Canoeing brought numerous medals.

The Girls Kho Kho team dominated the gold medal match from start to finish and produced a scintillating win by 32-26 against Maharashtra. On the other hand, the Boys Kho Kho team defeated West Bengal by 14-12 in the bronze medal match.

Odisha is also did well in Kayaking and Canoeing. They won 11 medals in Kayaking and Canoeing.

Odisha Athlete Sabita Toppo clinched Gold medal in the Long Jump event. While Jayaram Dondapati won Gold for Odisha in 100m sprint with a new Khelo India Youth Game Record of 10:53 sec.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Nari Shakti Vandan Act to Transform Women’s Role in Governance: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Emphasising a paradigm shift in India’s democratic framework, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on…

21 hours ago

Odisha Digitises Urban Governance with Statewide Rollout of OSWAS

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards digital governance, the Odisha government has successfully implemented the…

21 hours ago

Odisha Launches ‘Aarohan’ Initiative to Strengthen Early Childhood Education

Bhubaneswar: Marking the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year, the…

2 days ago

Heritage Walk in Puri Showcases Pottery Traditions and Sacred Landmarks

Puri: Blending history, culture, and living traditions, the latest edition of the Puri Heritage Walks…

3 days ago

Odisha to Introduce ‘De-addiction Cess’, Revamp Excise Policy to Curb Alcohol Use

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is moving ahead with a revamped excise policy focused on discouraging…

3 days ago

No Power Disconnections for Households in Odisha During Summer, Says Deputy CM

Bhubaneswar: With temperatures soaring across the state, the Odisha government has stepped in to ensure…

3 days ago