In a historic achievement, Odisha has won their first-ever international medal in canoeing and kayaking. Leichonbam Neha Devi, a member of India’s C4 Women 500m team, contributed to the team’s success by securing a silver medal at the Junior Canoe Sprint Asian Championship held in Uzbekistan. This accomplishment follows Odisha’s impressive performance earlier this year at the Khelo India Youth Games in Madhya Pradesh, where the state’s canoeing and kayaking team won a total of 11 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals. This remarkable feat highlights the growing prominence of Odisha in the field of sports and provides a significant boost to the state’s sports ecosystem.
In a historic achievement, Odisha has won their first-ever international medal in canoeing and kayaking. Leichonbam Neha Devi, a member of India’s C4 Women 500m team, contributed to the team’s success by securing a silver medal at the Junior Canoe Sprint Asian Championship held in Uzbekistan. This accomplishment follows Odisha’s impressive performance earlier this year at the Khelo India Youth Games in Madhya Pradesh, where the state’s canoeing and kayaking team won a total of 11 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals. This remarkable feat highlights the growing prominence of Odisha in the field of sports and provides a significant boost to the state’s sports ecosystem.
