January 9, 2026 9:40 AM
Khelo India Beach Games a ‘huge platform’; grateful to PM Modi, says Odisha’s Umabati Patra after Pencak Silat gold
The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, have emerged as a significant platform for sportspersons to showcase their talent and aspire to reach the international stage. Odisha’s Umabati Patra, who won the gold medal in Pencak Silat at the second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games, told IANS on Thursday that the Games provided a huge opportunity and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating the programme. “It feels amazing to participat...