India, Aug. 29 -- Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati gave away Biju Patnaik Sports Awards-2024 on the occasion of National Sports Day Today.
Speaking at the event, the Governor urged the youths of Odisha to make the state as well as the country a powerhouse for sports by taking inspiration from legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
"You can make Odisha and India a sports powerhouse through discipline, courage, humility and team efforts," said the Governor while gracing the state-level National Sports Day celebration at Jaydev Bhawan in the capital city here.
The Governor also urged all stakeholders, including the government, to encourage and promote the budding sports talents of the state.
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