Odisha State Para Swimming Championship 2025–26 Concludes Successfully in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha State Para Swimming Championship 2025–26 was successfully conducted at the Aquatic Centre, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on the 25th and 26th of October 2025.
More than 140 para-athletes from across Odisha participated in the two-day event, showcasing their remarkable skill, determination, and indomitable spirit in the pool.
The championship was inaugurated by Shri Amit Kumar Nayak, Deputy Secretary, Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, Shri Nayak applauded the athletes’ efforts and resilience, encouraging them to continue pursuing excellence in sports.
Shri Kamala Kanta Ratha, President of the Odisha Para Sports Association, congratulated all medal winners and participants for their performances and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to promoting and developing para sports throughout Odisha.
Athletes who performed exceptionally well in this championship will go on to represent Odisha at the XXV National Para Swimming Championships 2025–26, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from November 15th to 18th, 2025.
The event concluded with enthusiastic participation from athletes, coaches, technical officials, and volunteers, making it a memorable celebration of inclusivity, determination, and sporting excellence.
🏅 Event Results
(All results officially recorded at the championship)
Event #1 – Men’s Back Stroke 100m S-10
- 🥇 Dinesh Mohan Majhi (Bolangir) – 1:33.89
- 🥈 Chandan Kumar Bhoi (Puri) – 2:16.49
- 🥉 Dasarathi Jena (Nayagarh) – 2:55.78
Event #2 – Men’s Back Stroke 100m S-11
- 🥇 Ranjan Kumar Hansdah (Mayurbhanj) – 2:01.74
- 🥈 Rama Murmu (Mayurbhanj) – 2:15.23
- 🥉 Mohan Sahu (Kalahandi) – 2:22.74
Event #3 – Men’s Medley 200m S-5
- 🥇 Akash Banchhor (Nuapada) – 5:22.81
- 🥈 Bikash Ranjan Baral (Khordha) – 5:55.90
Event #4 – Men’s Medley 200m S-9
- 🥇 Ganesh Gouda (Ganjam) – 4:31.89
Event #5 – Women’s Medley 200m S-8
- 🥇 Rasmita Jena (Puri) – 6:28.98
Event #6 – Men’s Breast Stroke 100m S-5
- 🥇 Narahari Behera (Ganjam) – 2:45.40
Event #7 – Women’s Breast Stroke 100m S-14
- 🥇 Sarita Routray (Khordha) – 7:01.38
Event #8 – Men’s Breast Stroke 100m S-12
- 🥇 Ritesh Meher (Bargarh) – 1:59.94
Event #9 – Men’s Breast Stroke 100m S-9
- 🥇 Deepak Barik (Jharsuguda) – 2:08.25
Event #10 – Boys’ Junior Breast Stroke 100m S-14
- 🥇 Priyaranjan (Khordha) – 2:27.37
Event #11 – Men’s Breast Stroke 100m S-14
- 🥇 Dadhichi (Khordha) – 2:30.20
Event #12 – Men’s Breast Stroke 100m S-13
- 🥇 Kanha Patra (Deogarh) – 1:41.39
Event #13 – Men’s Back Stroke 100m S-4
- 🥇 Balaram Swain (Kendrapara) – 2:36.63
- 🥈 Pradipta Kumar Swain (Cuttack) – 2:56.08
- 🥉 Rakesh Kumar Pradhan (Khordha) – 4:17.62
Event #14 – Men’s Back Stroke 100m S-6
- 🥇 Gyana Ranjan Sahoo (Jajpur) – 2:20.96