In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia.
Martin Owens, who heads the Odisha Athletics High-Performance Centre shared his thoughts ahead of the marquee competition and reiterated the team's morale, strong preparation and confidence going into Goa.
Sports Minister expressed his delight on Odisha athletes shining bright at the international podiums and bringing laurels for the state. He wished the two medallists the very best and assured to extend all support in their onward sporting journey.