By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal presented the prestigious 29th Ekalabya Puraskar and a cash award of Rs 5 Lakhs to International shuttler to Rutaparna Panda in a ceremony organised by IMPaCT in Bhubaneswar in presence of BJP National VP and Trustee , Baijayant Jay Panda and Chairman, Odisha Hockey Promotion Council, Padma Shri Dilip Tirkey on Monday.
He also felicitated international cyclist Swasti Singh and international footballer Pyari Xaxa with a cash prize of Rs 50, 000 each along with citations for their remarkable performances in various International and National level sports events.
“At the IMPaCT trust’s 29th annual Ekalabya award ceremony, the Hon’ble@GovernorOdisha Professor Ganeshi Lal Ji felicitated the winner, shuttler @rutaparna & the two citation awardees Swasti Singh & Pyari Xaxa. Former winner & Padma Shri@DilipTirkey was guest of honour,’’ BJP National VP Baijayant Jay Panda tweeted @PandaJay.
Ms. Rutaparna Panda, the mercurial International Badminton player who has represented the nation in several international tournaments and have been credited with many wins for Women’s Badminton Team of India from 01st April 2019 to 31st March 2021, had emerged as the clear winner this year.
