Bhubaneswar: Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera and Odisha Hockey Promotion Council’s Chairman Dilip Tirkey on Friday presented cash awards to meritorious Tennis Players of the State.
The players, who have brought glory for the state at different tournaments, were awarded at a ceremony organised by the Sports and Youth Services Department at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Junior players Debasish Sahoo and Sohini Sanjay Mohanty received Rs 40,000 each while Aditya Bikram Acharya and Aahana received Rs 30,000 each.
Senior players Shilpi Swarupa Das, Ansu Bhuyan, and Kabir Hans received Rs 60,000 each for their exceptional performance in the Senior Tennis circuit.
The dignitaries interacted with the players and congratulated them for their upcoming events.
