Odisha’s athletes continued to make the state proud at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand with stellar performances in gymnastics and kayaking, adding multiple medals to the tally. Odisha’s ace gymnast Rakesh Patra delivered an exceptional performance on Thursday, clinching the gold medal in the Parallel Bars event. His precision, strength, and flawless execution set him apart, securing the top spot.
Adding to the gymnastics achievements, Tapeswarnath Das brought home a silver medal in the vault event, making it a double delight for Odisha in the gymnastics category. Earlier in the day, Odisha’s women’s kayaking team—comprising Oinam Bidya Devi, Oinam Binita Chanu, Shruti Chougule, and Khwairakpam Dhanamanjuri Devi—delivered a dominant performance in the K4W-500m event, securing the gold medal.
Meanwhile, Khwairakpam Dhanamanjuri Devi added another medal to Odisha’s tally, winning bronze in the K1W-500m event. With these latest victories, Odisha now stands at 12th place in the overall medal tally, boasting: 14 Gold Medals, 15 Silver Medals and 17 Bronze Medals.
The state’s athletes continue to showcase their talent and dedication, aiming for more glory as the National Games progress. Odisha’s sports community is celebrating these remarkable achievements, reinforcing the state’s growing prominence in Indian sports.
Odisha’s athletes continued to make the state proud at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand with stellar performances in gymnastics and kayaking, adding multiple medals to the tally. Odisha’s ace gymnast Rakesh Patra delivered an exceptional performance on Thursday, clinching the gold medal in the Parallel Bars event. His precision, strength, and flawless execution set him apart, securing the top spot.
Adding to the gymnastics achievements, Tapeswarnath Das brought home a silver medal in the vault event, making it a double delight for Odisha in the gymnastics category. Earlier in the day, Odisha’s women’s kayaking team—comprising Oinam Bidya Devi, Oinam Binita Chanu, Shruti Chougule, and Khwairakpam Dhanamanjuri Devi—delivered a dominant performance in the K4W-500m event, securing the gold medal.
Meanwhile, Khwairakpam Dhanamanjuri Devi added another medal to Odisha’s tally, winning bronze in the K1W-500m event. With these latest victories, Odisha now stands at 12th place in the overall medal tally, boasting: 14 Gold Medals, 15 Silver Medals and 17 Bronze Medals.
The state’s athletes continue to showcase their talent and dedication, aiming for more glory as the National Games progress. Odisha’s sports community is celebrating these remarkable achievements, reinforcing the state’s growing prominence in Indian sports.
