Odisha Athletics Association-OAA

04/09/2026

🏆 A proud moment for Odisha!

Congratulations to Urmila Bharasag on winning the Bronze Medal 🥉 in the Girls’ U-18 Heptathlon at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championships 2026 in Punjab, with an impressive 4156 points.

Your dedication and determination are truly inspiring. Keep rising and making Odisha proud! ❤️💪

04/09/2026

🦚 May Lord Krishna fill your life with love, peace, happiness and endless blessings. Happy Janmashtami! 🙏✨

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma — the first woman officer from a non-medical branch of the Indian Armed Forces to reach this rank. A milestone more than three decades in the making. 🇮🇳✈️

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

♟️ A Young Chess Prodigy from Odisha! 🌟

At just 4 years, 6 months & 16 days, Elena Mishra has created history by becoming the youngest female player to hold an official FIDE rating, with a Blitz rating of 1432. 🏆

Her remarkable achievement at the Odisha State Blitz FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2026 is a proud moment for Odisha and an inspiration for young minds across the state.

Congratulations, Elena! 👏✨ Keep shining and inspiring! ♟️❤️

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

🐐🇦🇷 THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. A LEGACY THAT WILL NEVER BE REPEATED.

From the tears of 2014 and 2016 to the glory of 2021, 2022 and 2024 — Lionel Messi’s journey with Argentina became football history. ✨

🏆 FIFA World Cup 2022
🏆 Copa América 2021
🏆 Copa América 2024
🏆 Finalissima 2022
🥇 Olympic Gold Medal 2008
🏆 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2005
🥈 World Cup Runner-up 2014
🥈 Copa América Runner-up 2007, 2015 & 2016
⚽ Argentina’s all-time leading scorer
👕 Argentina’s most-capped player
🌟 Multiple-time Ballon d’Or winner
🏅 World Cup Golden Ball winner — 2014 & 2022

He carried the weight of a nation, faced the criticism, endured the heartbreak, and came back stronger — until he finally lifted the World Cup that had always been missing. 🏆❤️

From Rosario to the summit of world football, Messi gave us moments that will live forever.

The goals. The assists. The dribbles. The trophies. The tears. The magic. The legacy. ✨

Thank you, Leo.
For making the impossible look ordinary.
For making millions believe.
For giving football a story that may never be told again.

¡GRACIAS, LEO! 🇦🇷❤️

👑 LIONEL MESSI — THE GOAT. 🐐

31/08/2026

Heartfelt Gratitude from Shri Prabodha Kumar Mohanty 🙏🏆

“Receiving the Biju Patnaik Sports Award – 2025 is a moment of immense pride and gratitude for me. I sincerely thank the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Hon’ble Sports Minister, Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha, and all the respected dignitaries for this prestigious recognition.

My heartfelt thanks to the Odisha Athletics Association, Odisha Olympic Association, Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and everyone who has supported and guided me throughout this journey.

I am especially grateful to Shri Sameer Mohanty, President, Odisha Olympic Association; Shri Avijit Paul, Secretary, Odisha Olympic Association; and Dr. G. Srinibas Patnaik, President, Odisha Athletics Association, for their constant encouragement, trust and support.

This honour is not just mine—it belongs to everyone who has been a part of my journey and contributed to my growth in the sporting fraternity.

With a humble heart, I express my deepest thanks to everyone. Your love, support and blessings mean more than words can express. 🙏❤️

Thank you. With humility and heartfelt gratitude. 🏆🙏

31/08/2026

🏆🇩🇪 WORLD CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 🇩🇪🏆

Germany have done it again! 🏑🔥

A hard-fought 1–0 victory over Spain in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup final sees Germany successfully defend their title and lift the World Cup trophy for the fourth time! 🌍🏆

👏 Determination. Discipline. Teamwork. Champions.

Congratulations to Germany on another unforgettable chapter in hockey history!

🇩🇪 GERMANY — WORLD CHAMPIONS 2026! 🏆

31/08/2026

🏆🇦🇷 WORLD CHAMPIONS! 🇦🇷🏆

What a moment for Las Leonas! 🦁💙
Argentina have conquered the world once again, defeating the Netherlands in a thrilling shoot-out to lift the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup! 🌍🏑

🔥 Courage.
💪 Determination.
❤️ Passion.
🏆 Champions!

Congratulations to Argentina’s women’s hockey team on winning their third World Cup title and creating another glorious chapter in hockey history!

Las Leonas — Champions of the World! 🌎🏆🇦🇷