Odisha Govt Honors Four Star Athletes for International Achievements

• Odisha government felicitated four outstanding sportspersons for their remarkable international achievements.
• Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj presented cash incentives to the athletes.
• Loma Swain received Rs 5 lakh for a bronze at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.
• Sarthak Arya was awarded Rs 2.09 lakh for a bronze at the 3rd Asian Youth Games.
• Padmini Rout (chess) and Bidushmita Bhoi (weightlifting) also received cash awards for their medals.

Why It Matters: Odisha government recognized four athletes with cash awards for their international sporting success.