Odisha womens beach soccer team made the state proud by winning back-to-back gold medals in the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) today. The 12-member Odisha team retained the crown in the second edition of the KIBG, defeating Gujarat 2-1 in the well-contested final at Ghoghla Beach in Diu today. Manisha Naik and substitute Khundongbam Ambalika scored the two goals for Odisha.
ODISHA TEAM: Sasmita Parida (GK), Shibani Mundari (Captain), Srijana Tamang, Satyabati Khadia, Manisha Naik, Manju Ganghu (GK), Sradhanjali Panda, Susmita Tanty, Prangya Kishan, Ankita Naik, Sumitra Hembram, Khundongbam Ambalika. Coach: Gitanjali Khuntia, Manager: Gomati Bara, Physio: Lopamudra Maharaj.