Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) commenced its 3rd OMC Annual Sports Meet 2025, a three-day sporting event held from December 22 to 24, 2025, across Kalinga Stadium, Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, and the East Coast Railway Cricket Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The event was formally inaugurated by Managing Director Sudhansu Mohan Samal in the presence of Executive Director (F&E) Sudhanshu Shekhar Khora, Director (Operations) Sabyasachi Mohanty, Director (HR) Alok Kumar Pal, Director (Finance) Bana Bihari Pani, senior officials from various sections, and participating employees.
Over 550 employees are participating in the Sports Meet, competing across 18 sporting events, including sprint races, long jump, javelin, table tennis, volleyball, and cricket, among others. The event reflects OMC’s strong emphasis on employee well-being, teamwork, and a vibrant organizational culture.
Addressing the gathering, Samal highlighted the unifying spirit of the event, stating, “The OMC Annual Sports Meet is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of team effort, discipline, and camaraderie. Through sports, we come together as one OMC family, transcending regions and roles. As an organisation, OMC continues to play a vital role in the progress of the State and nation as a whole, and events like this reflect the collective strength, dedication, and shared values that drive both our organisational success and Odisha’s development.”
The inaugural programme also featured a vibrant cultural performance showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage, with energetic presentations of Sambalpuri folk dance and music that captivated the audience. Before the start of the sporting competitions, all participants and officials collectively took a Sports Safety Pledge, committing to fair play, adherence to safety norms, injury prevention, disciplined conduct, and mutual respect throughout the Sports Meet.
On the occasion, OMC also honoured its internationally acclaimed sportspersons employed by the Corporation, recognising their outstanding achievements and OMC’s commitment to nurturing sporting excellence alongside professional careers.
The 3rd OMC Annual Sports Meet 2025 reinforces OMC’s commitment to fostering unity, inclusivity, physical fitness, and a strong safety culture, strengthening inter-regional bonding while promoting a healthy and engaged workforce.
