Debasis Mohanty has been named this year’s recipient of the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for lifetime achievement in sports and games promotion.
Former international cricketer Debasis Mohanty has been named this year’s recipient of the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for lifetime achievement in sports and games promotion.
The winners of the prestigious awards were announced by the Odisha government on Wednesday.
Jhili Dalabehera, a weightlifter, has been nominated for the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for outstanding performance in sports and games.
Sriyanka Sadangi, a shooter, has also been nominated for the award in the same category for her outstanding performance.
For his outstanding contribution to athletic coaching, Bishnu Prasad Mishra will be honoured with the Biju Patnaik sports award for excellence in coaching.
Benudhar Das has been chosen for the Biju Patnaik sports journalism award for excellence.
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), SAIL has received the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for the best contribution to the promotion of sports and games.
Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik will present the awards on the occasion of National Sports Day on August 29, 2022.
Prasanta Patnaik