Sundargarh: Age is just a number for Jitendra Kumar Dhar of Sundargarh’s Ranibagicha who has bagged both silver and gold medals in 100 and 200 metres race at the 1st Pan India Masters Games-2022 held at Bengaluru from May 11 to 15.
A central government employee, Jitendra represented Odisha at the championship. He participated in the 50+ age category and won silver and gold in the 100 metres and 200 metres events respectively.
Jitendra had participated in many championships since his school days and had also won several medals. However, he had a dream to win the gold medal. It was due to hard work and perseverance that he was able to fulfill his dream even after the age of 50.
