Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday honoured outstanding sports activities personalities of the state with the Biju Patnaik Award and likewise gave them a complete money prize of about Rs 2.12 crore.
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Patnaik in a particular operate held on the event of National Sports Day congratulated all of the sportspersons, coaches and others linked to the sports activities actions.
“It is a proud moment for us to honour you all. I am sure the achievements of the sports persons being felicitated today, will motivate more youth to take up sports as a career”, he mentioned.
Noting that sports activities is a vital medium for the event of youth and society, Patnaik mentioned, “We are investing in sports across the state and supporting the sportsperson in their endeavour to achieve excellence.”
Among the sportspersons who received the celebrated Biju Patnaik Award have been weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera and shooter Shriyanka Sadangi.
While coach Bishnu Mishra was conferred with the Biju Patnaik Sports award for Excellence in Coaching and acquired Rs 1 lakh, a quotation and a trophy, the Biju Patnaik Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism was conferred to Benudhar Das. He acquired Rs 50,000, a quotation and a trophy.
The Biju Patnaik Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports and Games was given to former Odia International cricketer, Debasis Mohanty. He acquired Rs 3 lakh, a quotation and a trophy.
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) bagged the Biju Patnaik Sports award for Best Contribution to Sports and Games. Atanu Bhowmick, Director, RSP, acquired Rs 1 lakh, a quotation and a trophy on behalf of the organisation.
Jatani Congress MLA Suresh Routray acquired an award from the chief minister on behalf of his son Siddhartha Routray, who just lately scaled Mt Everest.
For their humanity and selfless act of braveness and bravado, the 14-year-old Pratap Tarei and 10- 12 months previous Subhashree Rout have been conferred with the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award. They acquired Rs 1 lakh every, a quotation and a silver medal from the Chief Minister.
On this event, 53 meritorious sportspersons and para-sportspersons of Odisha acquired their appointment order for his or her excellent efficiency of their sports activities disciplines and bringing laurels to their state and nation.
Bodybuilder Chandan Kumar Sahu, para-athlete Jayanti Behera, badminton participant, Rutarparna Panda, para-badminton athlete Sunil Pradhan, rugby participant, Muna Murmu, hockey gamers Jiwan Kishori Toppo and Janhabi Pradhan acquired their appointment order from the Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera in presence of the Chief Minister.
Besides, 291 sportspersons have been felicitated with money awards, for his or her spectacular efficiency on the nationwide and worldwide degree.
Commonwealth Games 2022 medal winners in hockey, Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka have been additionally honoured by Chief Minister. While Amit acquired a money award of Rs 75 lakh for profitable silver, Deep acquired Rs 50 lakh for profitable bronze.
Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda have been felicitated for participation in CWG 2022, Padmini Rout for participation in FIDE Chess Olympiad, Dinesh Kumar for participation in CWG 2022 acquired Rs 7.5 Lakh every from Sports Minister, Tusharkanti Behera on the ceremony.
Similarly, Chess participant Saina Salonika acquired Rs 1.5 Lakh, soccer participant Tankadhar Bag acquired Rs 2 lakh, Blind Chess participant Soundarya Pradhan acquired Rs 2 lakh, Wheelchair fencers, V Ramesh Rao, Rakhal Sethy acquired Rs 2 lakh and Malati Panure acquired Rs 3 lakhs from the Sports Minister for his or her achievements in worldwide platforms.
A complete of Rs 2,12,82,500 was offered in money awards by the Sports and Youth Services Department.
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