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Odisha Claims Four Medals at National Para Athletics Championships
Odisha secured four medals on the second day of the National Para Athletics Championships 2024 in Bhubaneswar. The medal count included one gold and three silver medals.
The National Para Athletics Championships 2024 took place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. On the competition's second day, Odisha athletes added four medals to their overall count. Jayprakash Barik won gold in the Men's Long Jump T36 event. Jadunath Majhi, Jayanti Behera, and Managat Hembrom each earned silver medals in their respective events. Majhi competed in the Men's 400m T11, Behera in the Women's 400m T47, and Hembrom in the Men's Long Jump T13.
Key Facts
- Odisha won four medals on the second day of the National Para Athletics Championships 2024.
- The championships are being held in Bhubaneswar at Kalinga Stadium.
- Jayprakash Barik won a gold medal in the Men's Long Jump T36 event.
- Jadunath Majhi secured a silver medal in the Men's 400m T11 event.
- Jayanti Behera won a silver medal in the Women's 400m T47 event.
- Managat Hembrom won a silver medal in the Men's Long Jump T13 event.
- Odisha's total medal count stands at nine.
- On day one, Odisha won two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
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Research Sources
- ODISHA BYTES — National Para Athletics Championships: Odisha Bags 4 Medals On Day 2, Total Tally 9