Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre athletes shine at SGFI Under-17 National Championship

By Subrat Sarangi

Bhubaneswar, Jan.7 : Seven athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre (HPC) represented Odisha and Maharashtra teamsat the prestigious School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Under-17 National Championship held recently in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The Odisha Girls team have made the state proud by securing a bronze medal in the tournament.

The Odisha Girls team included five athletes from the HPC -Bhagyashree Nayak, Ashika Kujur, Archana Pradhan, Raktima Bhandaa, and Lisarani Raita. They displayed remarkable strength, skill, and dedication throughout the tournament. Their achievements stem from the intensive training and expert guidance they received at the HPC, where they refined their talents using advanced training techniques.

Adding to thestature of the HPC, Sharad Ghatge and Uday Padalkar representing Maharashtra,played pivotal roles in their team’s silver medal victory in the tournament.Notably, Uday Padalkar was awarded the prestigious Best Defender Award for the tournament, a testament to his consistent and exceptional defensive skills and crucial contributions to his team’s success.

Earlier last year, eleven athletes from the HPC had represented Odisha in the Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2024 winning runners up position in both Odisha Boys and Girls teams. These achievements at the national level speak volumes about the quality of training and coaching being provided at the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre.