Bhubaneswar/Raipur: Odisha has achieved a proud sporting milestone as both its men’s and women’s hockey teams emerged champions at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games held in Raipur.
ଛତିଶଗଡ଼ର ରାୟପୁରଠାରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ପ୍ରଥମ ‘ଖେଲୋ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ଜନଜାତି କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା’ ରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଉଭୟ ମହିଳା ଓ ପୁରୁଷ ହକି ଦଳ ଚମ୍ପିୟାନ ହୋଇଥିବାରୁ ସମସ୍ତ କ୍ରୀଡ଼ାବିତ୍ଙ୍କୁ ଆନ୍ତରିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଜଣାଉଛି। ଏହି ସଫଳତା ଆମ ରାଜ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୌରବର ବିଷୟ।
ଆମର ଜନଜାତି କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା ପ୍ରତିଭାଙ୍କ ଏହି ଅସାଧାରଣ ସଫଳତା ଓଡ଼ିଶା… pic.twitter.com/3ZjlyQ64yV
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 2, 2026
The double victory highlights the exceptional talent and determination of athletes from the state’s tribal communities, marking a significant moment in Odisha’s sporting journey.
Sports enthusiasts and officials have extended heartfelt congratulations to the players, praising their dedication and outstanding performance on a national stage. The achievement is being seen as a major boost for grassroots sports development, especially among tribal youth.
This success not only brings pride to the state but also signals a promising future for Odisha in Indian hockey. With continued support and recognition, these athletes are expected to scale even greater heights and further strengthen the state’s reputation in the sporting arena.
