Odisha tennis sensation Debasis Sahoo has been selected for the prestigious 31st Ekalabya Puraskar for 2023. The international tennis player, boasting an impressive record of four international and 11 national titles, has been chosen as the standout victor this year. Alongside him, athlete Bapi Hansda and weightlifter Jyoshna Sabar will also be honored for their exceptional achievements on both the international and national fronts. The ceremony will witness Debasis being presented with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a commendation, while Bapi Hansda and Jyoshna Sabar will each receive Rs 1 lakh along with citations. The Ekalabya Puraskar, instituted by IMPaCT and overseen by IMFA, has evolved into Odisha’s most esteemed sports award since its inception in 1993, rivaling national accolades. This award, granted annually, recognizes the remarkable performances of young Odisha athletes over the preceding two years.
Odisha tennis sensation Debasis Sahoo has been selected for the prestigious 31st Ekalabya Puraskar for 2023. The international tennis player, boasting an impressive record of four international and 11 national titles, has been chosen as the standout victor this year. Alongside him, athlete Bapi Hansda and weightlifter Jyoshna Sabar will also be honored for their exceptional achievements on both the international and national fronts. The ceremony will witness Debasis being presented with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a commendation, while Bapi Hansda and Jyoshna Sabar will each receive Rs 1 lakh along with citations. The Ekalabya Puraskar, instituted by IMPaCT and overseen by IMFA, has evolved into Odisha’s most esteemed sports award since its inception in 1993, rivaling national accolades. This award, granted annually, recognizes the remarkable performances of young Odisha athletes over the preceding two years.
