Odisha capture another medal on the concluding day with Suchitra Parida pocketing silver in women T55 javelin throw with an effort of 14.66 metre. With the nine medals, Odisha secured 10th position in the medal tally.

This was the best performance in 10 years by the Odisha, which had also bagged nine medals in the 2019 National Para Athletics Championship.

Para-Olympian Markanda Reddy and fellow coach Bishnu Prasad Mishra played important roles for the outstanding success of the Odisha squad. Para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat also motivated the Odisha para athletes with his presence.
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TOP: Odisha woman sprint star Jayanti Behera poses with her three gold medals at the 21st National Para Athletics Championship in Pune on 20 March 2023.
RIGHT: Odisha medal winners with coaches, officials and para badminton star Pramod Bhagat at the 21st National Para Athletics Championship in Pune on 20 March 2023.