Bhubaneswar, August 30, 2025: Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, attended the State-Level National Sports Day celebration as the Chief Guest and conferred the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports and Bravery Awards to outstanding sportspersons and achievers in the field of sports and adventure.
କୃତୀ କ୍ରୀଡାବିତଙ୍କୁ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଜଣାଇବା ସହ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ସଫଳତା କେବଳ ଏକ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଗତ ବିଜୟ ନୁହେଁ ବରଂ ଆମ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଓ ଦେଶ ପାଇଁ ଏକ ସାମୁହିକ ଗର୍ବ ବୋଲି ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ କହିଛନ୍ତି। ଏଥିସହ ସେମାନେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର କ୍ରୀଡା ମନୋଭାବର ମଶାଲ ବାହକ ଏବଂ ଆଗାମୀ ପିଢ଼ି ପାଇଁ ଆଦର୍ଶ ବୋଲି କହିଛନ୍ତି। pic.twitter.com/zUtJQatGdw
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Congratulating the award recipients, the Governor commended their dedication, saying their achievements are not just personal milestones but a collective pride for the state and the nation. He remarked, “Our sportspersons are not only bringing glory to Odisha but also inspiring future generations through their commitment, discipline, and performance.”
He further stated that these athletes are torchbearers of Odisha’s sporting spirit and have become role models for the youth. The Governor emphasized the importance of promoting a strong sports culture and ensuring continuous support for athletes at all levels.
The National Sports Day, observed in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, was marked with great enthusiasm, featuring cultural performances, sporting demonstrations, and the recognition of talent from across the state.
The event highlighted Odisha’s continued focus on sports development, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
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