BHUBANESWAR 14-Sep-2016
A glorious chapter was added to the history of Odisha sports with the commencement of the 39th National Convention of the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI) here at Hotel Mayfair Convention today. More than 100 sports journalists from various parts of the country joined the five-day event, which is being hosted for the first time in the state by Odisha Sports Journalists’ Association (OSJA).
Odisha Health, Family Welfare and I&PR Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak inaugurated the convention in the presence of KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta, SJFI president Subodh Malla Barua, secretary A Vinod, treasurer Prashant Kenny, past presidents G Viswanath, S Sabanayakan; OSJA president K Ravi and secretary Suresh Swain.