Guv, CM congratulate Animesh, Srabani
'Your achievement is a matter of pride and honour for Odisha. Your hard work, indomitable will and passion for sports will inspire the coming generation.
I wish everyone a bright future and further progress,' he said. Congratulating Kujur, Majhi said he has made the entire nation proud with his achievement.
'May he continue to scale new heights in his sporting career. Wishing him all the best for future events,' he said.
The Governor also congratulated Kujur, wishing him success in his sporting career. Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik
said, 'Congratulate #Odisha's star athlete #AnimeshKujur on breaking 200m national record to win bronze medal at 2025 Asian Athletics
Championships in Gumi, South Korea.' 'May he continue to excel and bring laurels for the State and the country. Best wishes,' he added.
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