Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- Athletes from Odisha clinched a total of 46 medals, including 14 gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand.

The state secured the 12th position in the final ranking list and placed itself among the top 15 in the country.

To encourage and reward the outstanding performances of its athletes, the Odisha government has announced cash prizes of Rs 6 lakh for gold medalists, Rs 4 lakh for silver medalists and Rs 3 lakh for the bronze medalists.

Speaking on the occassion, Odisha's Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj stated, "This year, Odisha has made a mark in national games, securing a place among the top 15 states. Winning 46 medals, including 14 gold, is a significant achieveme...