In a first, for a Odisha State Swimming Championship, 9 para swimmers competed in 6 special events at its 61st Edition which concluded yesterday. Chief Guest, Secy, E&IT Department Odisha Shri Manoj Mishra ମନୋଜ ମିଶ୍ର interacted with the young athletes and presented the medals to all of them.

Surprised and happy to read this sports piece in today's The Times Of India by Sri Pradip Padhee, president Odisha #Swimming association. Indeed proud of the way Naveen Patnaik 'a #Odisha has prioritised #Sports for future. And mighty proud with mannata for her dedication.

Proud of the way our HCM Naveen Patnaik has prioritised #Sports for the future generation. All the best to mannata for her dedication and future endeavours.

Proud of you ⁦mannata⁩ 🎉

#MahaShivRatri #LingarajTemple #Bhubaneswar Om Namah Shivay 🙏🏼

There is my girl. Champion always mannata ⭐️

#Bhubaneswar's mannata (2134 points) and #Cuttack's Anmol Mohanty (2078 points) who were adjudged the best swimmers of the Championship also won the individual Championship in Girls & Boys Group I respectively. Many Congratulations 👏👏

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When #sportswomen arrive at sports arena, they not just face opponents, they face #femalehygiene challenges-often not discussed. My daughter mannata, a national level swimmer has highlighted the anxieties of half of our population Thank you Femina & Kalwyna Rathod

Well done mannata; an incredible last lap to pack it up at the #48thJuniorNatonalAquaticchampionships2022. Three finals is a great start and a lot of promise is what you carry on your little shoulders, girl. #OdishaSwimmers

Damn girl 🔥 our kiddo mannata clocking 5th and making us proud. Go Mannata !!! Odisha Sports

Salute to all Women athletes who face basic hygiene challenges bravely, each day 🫡 and still emerge victorious in their field of Sports. They are a true inspiration for the society as they continue to break barriers in all aspects. More power💪🏼 Femina mannata

Very humbling to be able to write for a magazine I grew up reading. Thank you ⁦Sportstar⁩. Hockey World Cup 2023: How the tournament has positively impacted #Odisha’s economy. #HockeyWorldCup #OdishaForSports sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/odisha-…

🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ Exciting display of swimming prowess at the Kalinga Super Swimming Series! Swimmers showcased their skills at the Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool, Kalinga Stadium Sports Complex Bhubaneswar. #OdishaForSports JSW Sports

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Joy is to see kids getting rewarded for their commitment and effort. mannata and her 100 mts medley relay team wins Bronze at the #NationalGamesGoa2023. 2023 is the first time #Odisha has won medals in #Swimming at national games. First steps, but very sure steps.

Just so proud! mannata has made us all proud by breaking the #NationalRecord in 100 mts breast stroke in the international swimming event being held at Durban, #SouthAfrica. She has clocked 1.12.90 and broken the existing Indian record of 1.13.13. She has won a bronze, a

🏊‍♀️ Record Alert! 🏆 Mannata Mishra has shattered the 100m breaststroke (short course) senior national record with a stunning time of 1:12.90, surpassing Chahat Arora’s 1:13.13! The incredible feat was achieved at the KZN Premier Provincial Tournament in Durban, South Africa. 🌍

This is how the National Gold Medal feels like. mannata #Swimming #NationalGamesUttarakhand #GoldenGirl

Congratulate #Odisha's 4x100 Medley Relay Women's Swimming Team on winning Gold Medal at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. May the team excel further and bring glory for the state and the country. Best wishes. #OdishaForSports #38thNationalGames