Odisha Government today announced the recruitment of 160 meritorious sportsperson including 81 athletes in Odisha Police at the Nijukti Parba ceremony held in Bhubaneswar. The sportspersons have been inducted into various government departments, spanning from the Steel & Mining Department to Revenue and Disaster Management, Higher Education, and School and Mass Education.

The selected athletes represent a diverse array of sporting disciplines, ranging from hockey, weightlifting, and bodybuilding to shooting, karate, rugby, and more. This inclusive selection also embraces para-sports, highlighting commitment of the State government to nurturing talent across a wide spectrum of athletic endeavours. The largest recruitment of meritorious sportspersons was in the category of para-sports with 35 para-athletes getting their appointment letters today.