Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Level Inter University Athletics Competition 2023-24 is organized by Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar from 15th – 19th February, 2024. A total of 37 Universities which includes all Public & Private Universities of the State participated in this mega athletics meet. The Valedictory Ceremony was held today morning at Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Utkal University in presence of the following guests.
Ø Chief Guest – Mrs. Sulochana Das, Mayor, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation
Ø Guest of Honour – Sri Aravind Agarwal, IAS, Commissioner cum Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha
Ø Special Invitee – Ms. Dutee Chand, Olympian & Arjuna Awardee
Ø Prof. Sabita Acharya, Vice Chancellor, Utkal University
Ø Dr. Kahnu Charan Dhir, Registrar, Utkal University
KIIT University Athletics Team bagged the Overall Champions Trophy for its excellent performance by winning 16 Medals (9 Gold, 5 Silver & 2 Bronze).
KIIT Athletes Women Events Results :
Event Name | Athlete Name | Medal |
100Mts Race | Sabita Toppo | Gold |
100 Mts Hurdles | Prangya Prasanti Sahu | Gold |
200 Mts Race | Prangya Prasanti Sahu | Gold |
800 Mts Race | Susmita Tigga | Gold |
1500 Mts Race | Susmita Tigga | Gold |
High Jump | Dipa Kisan | Gold |
Javelin Throw | P. Arpita Archana Sahoo | Gold |
4 X 100 Mts Relay | Prangya Prasanti Sahu,
Satakshi Rai, Sabita Toppo, Jamuna Tudu |
Gold |
Shot Put | P. Arpita Archana Sahoo | Silver |
Discuss Throw | Maitreyi Parulekar | Silver |
Long Jump | Jamuna Tudu | Silver |
KIIT Athletes Men Events Results :
Event Name | Athlete Name | Medal |
4 X 100 Mts Relay | Lalu Prasad Bhoi,
Mahendra Santa, Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram Chiranjeev Mahakud |
Gold |
100Mts Race | Lalu Prasad Bhoi | Silver |
Long Jump | Lalu Prasad Bhoi | Silver |
High Jump | Panchu Majhi | Bronze |
200 Mts Race | Mahendra Santa | Bronze |
All the athletes of KIIT thanked Prof. Samanta for his constant support & guidance in their athletics journey.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT & KISS and Member of Parliament Kandhamal congratulated the KIIT Athletics Team on being overall Champions. He also thanked Higher Education Department and Sports & Youth Services Department, Govt. of Odisha for organizing this State Level University Sports Meet which is an excellent platform for university students to showcase their sporting skills. He also congratulated the management of Utkal University on conducting this athletics meet in a befitting manner.
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