Keonjhar, April 10 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday participated in the 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship held in the Keonjhar district. The event, which spans three days, has brought together budding handball talents from across the country.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CM Majhi highlighted Keonjhar's longstanding connection with the sport.

"Handball has been played for almost 50 years in the Keonjhar district," he told the reporters, underlining the region's historical affinity with the game.

Congratulating the young athletes, the Chief Minister added, "I congratulate all of the players for participating in this three-day programme."

CM Majhi also emphasized the state government's c...