Athletes from Malkangiri District Win 8 Medals at State-Level School Athletics Meet
By Krishna Ray
Kalimela (Malkangiri), Oct. 14: Athletes from Malkangiri district delivered an outstanding performance, securing a total of eight medals at the 70th State School Athletics Competition held in Keonjhar from October 3 to 7.
In the Under-14 boys’ category, Pitabasa Shisha, a student of Government SSD School, Mudulipada, brought glory to the district by winning a gold medal in the 400m race, bronze medals in both the 100m and 200m races, and a gold medal in the 4x100m relay (team event). Similarly, in the Boys’ Under-14 category, Mahendra Nayak from Government Upper Primary School, Kiang, won a silver medal in the high jump and a gold medal in the relay race. Rajesh Golari from Government Upgraded High School, RSC-6, secured a bronze medal in the discus throw.
In the Girls’ Under-14 category, Karina Dalapati from Government Upgraded High School, Dalapatiguda, won a bronze medal in the shot put competition. Meanwhile, in the Boys’ Under-17 category, the team comprising Jagannath Nayak, Akash Bandam, Salim Madkami, and Abhi Madkami secured third place and a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay race. Malkangiri district secured a total of eight medals in this competition, comprising two gold, one silver, and five bronze medals.
This achievement has generated enthusiasm within the district’s sports community. Following the success of the district’s competitors, District Education Officer Chittaranjan Panigrahi, Additional District Education Officers Manjulata Bhoi and Bhagirathi Behera, District Sports Officer Muna Turuk, and District Physical Education Officer Kartik Chandra Behera extended their best wishes and congratulations to all the players, team managers, coaches, and sports teachers.
