The golden boy of Odisha, Pramod Bhagat who recently equalled Lin Dan's record of 5 world championships received a hero's welcome at the airport when he went back to his state.
Ultimate Kho Kho garnered prodigious interest among enthusiasts and corporate entities during its inaugural edition. This was largely attributable to the sport's innovative manifestation, replete with an ambitious objective of revivifying and propelling it onto the global stage.
Kishore Jena, the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship, was given a warm reception on his return to the state