Puri: Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre (Odisha AM/NS KHPC) athletes excelled at the 56th Odisha State Senior Kho Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2026, held at Puri’s District Sports Complex, Kho Kho Academy.
Odisha AM/NS KHPC players, representing various district and institutional teams, contributed significantly to championship-winning campaigns and secured top individual honours.
In Senior Boys’ category, Puri emerged champions, with Siba Gunta, Subham Biswal, Aditya Das and Soumya Ranjan Swain playing key roles. Gunta was adjudged Best Attacker of the tournament.
In Senior Girls’ category, KISS University and Baleshwar were declared joint champions following a thrilling final which ended in a draw. Odisha AM/NS KHPC’s Kadambini Majhi, Subhashree Sing, Sabita Murmu, Durgasini Majhi, Lisarani Raita, Subhashree Mallick, Ashika Kujur, Chinmayee Pradhan and Raktima Bhanda represented KISS University, while Ranjita Barik played for Baleshwar.
Subhashree was named Best Attacker and Ranjita Best Player of the tournament.
Ashutosh Telang, Director & Vice President – HR & Administration, AM/NS India, congratulated the players of Odisha AM/NS KHPC who delivered fine performances.