Bhubaneswar swimmers retain overall state title

Bhubaneswar retained the overall title, collecting 340 points in the 56th State Swimming Championship, which concluded here at OCA Club Swimming Pool, Barabati Stadium today. Cuttack finished runners-up with 244 points.

Sayantan Sattwik of East Coast Railway and Pratyasa Ray of Bhubaneswar were most successful swimmers in men and women categories respectively, bagging four gold medals apiece.

Over 200 swimmers from 13 districts participated in the two-day championship, which was conducted by Odisha Olympic Association. Odisha Olympic Association secretary Asirbad Behera handed over the prizes at the closing ceremony.

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