OSJA members pay tribute to Ashok Patnaik

Members of Odisha Sports Journalist Association paid humble tribute to Dr Ashok Patnaik on the 15th death anniversary of the eminent sports scribe at a simple function here on Sunday. OSJA announced to revive the Ashok Patnaik Sports Award from 2014 after a gap of two years.
Instituted in the year 2000, the annual award is conferred on one promising sportsperson, one eminent coach and one grassroots-level sports organisation. Sub-junior National snooker champion Ashutosh Padhy, archery coach Rajesh Hasdak and Shri Bira Hanuman Circus and Physical Institute (Berhampur) were the last recipients of the award in 2011.
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PHOTO: OSJA members observe the 15th death anniversary of Dr Ashok Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on August 18, 2013.

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