Odisha ended its campaign with eight medals in different groups of the Khelo India National Ranking Women Weightlifting Tournament (3rd Phase), which is underway at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna (Bihar) from 18 February 2023. The eight medals include two gold and four silver and one bronze.
Priteesmita Bhoi won the first medal for the State with a silver in youth 40 kg weight class on February 19. Inmate of Dhenkanal sub-centre of Odisha Weightlifting High Performance Centre, Priteedsmita finished second her category with a total lift of 110 kg. She lifted 49 kg in snatch and 61 kg in clean & jerk.