{"id":145526,"date":"2025-11-18T12:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=145526"},"modified":"2025-11-18T12:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:24:32","slug":"rayagadas-young-champions-shine-at-state-sports-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/rayagadas-young-champions-shine-at-state-sports-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Rayagada\u2019s Young Champions Shine at State Sports Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">By Chandrabhanu Singh<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rayagada: Rayagada district registered an impressive performance at the 69th State-Level School Athletics, Baseball and Softball Championships, organised by the School &amp; Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. The three-day event for under-14 and under-17 boys and girls was held from November 13 to 15, 2025, at Christian High School, Balasore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong 48-member contingent from Rayagada participated in the meet, showcasing exceptional discipline, determination and sporting spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday morning, the team returned home carrying three runner-up trophies, four individual medals and a special trophy awarded to the District Education Officer (DEO) for the district\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Rayagada Railway Station, the athletes received a warm welcome with floral greetings. District Education Officer Ramachandra Nahak and District Sports Officer (DSO) Sheikh Alleenoor led the reception, joined by District School Sports Inspector Harihar Patra, UPTF district representatives and several physical education teachers who gathered to honour the young achievers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medal winners from Rayagada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Lalita Taika (Polama High School) \u2013 Bronze, 3000m race<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Mausumi Majhi (Polama High School) \u2013 Silver, 200m race<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Rekha Jagerenga (Dukum High School) \u2013 Bronze, Shot Put<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Dipika Miniaka (Narayanpur High School) \u2013 Bronze, 400m hurdles (Rayagada\u2019s first-ever medal in this event)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to individual medals, Rayagada secured runner-up trophies in girls\u2019 baseball as well as in both boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 softball, further strengthening the district\u2019s growing reputation in team sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DSO\u2019s role acknowledged<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District Sports Officer Sheikh Alleenoor was widely praised for his pivotal role in the district\u2019s success. Through sustained mentoring, close coordination with schools and consistent support to coaches, he ensured athletes received the guidance and motivation they needed. His supervision throughout the season proved crucial in helping the players perform confidently at the state-level meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches appreciated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DEO Ramachandra Nahak congratulated chief coach Rajesh Barik, manager Ganesh Mahapatra and coaches Gautam Mudili, Rebati Pidisika and Susmita Satapathy for their dedicated efforts in grooming the students. He said Rayagada is home to many gifted children who excel in both academics and sports, and that proper support and opportunities can help them achieve greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collector\u2019s message<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rayagada District Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni also extended his congratulations to all athletes, coaches and officials. He said the achievements have brought immense pride to the district and encouraged students to continue their hard work, discipline and pursuit of excellence in future competitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Chandrabhanu Singh Rayagada: Rayagada district registered an impressive performance at the 69th State-Level School Athletics, Baseball and Softball Championships, organised by the School &amp; Mass Education Department, Government of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":145527,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-top-stories"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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