By Our Correspondent
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Cricket Association hosted its Annual Felicitation Ceremony 2023-24 in Cuttack. OCA Office Bearers, including Vice President and Eminent Industrialist, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty , Secretary Sanjay Behera and Bikash Pradhan , Treasurer, OCA were among those present.
Kandhamal BJD Lok Sabha MP and Founder of KIIT-KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ashok Parija Advocate General of Odisha, Rajendra Kumar Sahoo MLA, Pinak Mishra DCP, Cuttack and Asirbad Behera (Secretary, FAO & OAA) graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
Late Shri P.V.R. Murthy was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement” award, his grandson P. Vikram received the award on behalf .
Late Shri Kamal Ganguly was conferred with the “Cricket Guru” award, Nikunja Mohanty Treasurer, Sahid Sporting Club, received the award on behalf.
Tanmayee Behera was awarded with “Emerging Player of the Year (Female)” award, his father received the award on behalf of her while Aashirwad Swain was awarded with “Emerging Player of the Year (Male)” award.