Odisha made a modest start in the 13th National Junior (U-19) & Sub-Junior (U-17) Para Athletics Championship 2024, winning one gold and two bronze medals on the opening day at Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka today.
Ananya Swain bagged the gold medal in U-17 girls F-56 shot put throw with an effort of 4.41 metres. Jayaprakash Barik secured the first medals for Odisha with a bronze in U-19 mens F-36 javelin throw, hurling the spear to a distance of 30.07 metres.