The 39th Summer Coaching Camp-2026, a mega sporting event organised for the budding talents organised by Sports Section of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) concluded at Ispat Stadium on 25th May. Mr. B K Jojo, CGM (TE & Horticulture), RSP graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mr. J P Mishra, GM (PH, SW & Airport) and other Senior Officers of RSP were also present on the occasion.
In his address, Mr. Jojo appreciated the efforts of the Sports Section and the coaches for nurturing young talents through systematic training and guidance. He encouraged the participants to continue practising with dedication, discipline and sportsmanship to bring laurels to the state and the nation in future and lead a healthy lifestyle.
The valedictory function witnessed an impressive display of skills and discipline by the young trainees, who presented demonstrations in various sporting events conducted during the camp. Thereafter, the chief guest distributed token awards to the coaches and their teams.
At the end of the function The Chief Guest lowered the Sports flag to mark the closure of the 39th Summer Coaching Camp-2026.
Earlier Mr. J P Mishra welcomed the gathering and presented a brief about the camp. Mr. Anil Mallick from Silicon Steel Mill anchored the event. Mr. R.N.Padhi, Deputy Manager, Sports proposed a formal vote of thanks and coordinated the programme with support from the Sports Department Collective.
It is worth mentioning here that the Summer Coaching camp which was inaugurated on 5th May. More than 1200 students from Rourkela as well as nearby places were trained by expert coaches in various disciplines of sports.
The Summer Coaching Camp that started in the year 1986 with limited participation in different disciplines has grown in both size and stature. It has produced numerous sports persons of national and international repute in the past and is continuing to bring to the limelight many budding sports stars.
