‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ Renamed As ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman’

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has renamed the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ to ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman’ on Saturday. The Sports and Youth Services Department of the state government has issued an official notification regarding this change.

The award will be bestowed upon Odisha’s sportspersons who have delivered exceptional performances in any recognized sports throughout the year, bringing honour to both Odisha and India.

Additionally, the award recognizes the contributions of distinguished coaches, sports journalists, and sports organizations for their outstanding achievements in the field.