Cyclist Swasti Singh gets Ekalabya Puraskar

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The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was presented to cyclist Swasti Singh. This award is given every year to encourage young sporting talents.

Important facts

• Singh was on 23rd December presented with a citation, trophy and Rs 5 lakh cash in a programme organised by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable wing of IMFA.

• She was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022 at both national and international levels. 

• Football player Pyari Xaxa and Hockey player Shilanda Lakra also were honoured with a citation and Rs 50,000 cash each.

• Billiards and snooker world champion Pankaj Advani attended the ceremony as the chief guest while Pranati Mishra, Asian Games medalist was the guest of honour.

• Trustee Baijayant Panda, Chairman Eklabya Puraskar Committee – 2022 was present along with the jury members.

• Mercurial cyclist Swasti has bagged two gold and as many silver medals at the national level. 

About Ekalabya Puraskar

• Eklavya Puraskar has come a long way since 1993 to be recognized as the most prestigious sports award of Odisha and is at par with many national awards.

• This award is given every year to the young sportspersons of Odisha for their outstanding performance in the last two years.