Competing in the 84+ kg category, Akanksha delivered an exceptional performance and clinched Overall Gold in the championship. She also won Gold Medal in Squat by lifting an impressive 211 kg, creating a new record in the event. Further showcasing her strength and determination, she secured Bronze Medal in Bench Press with a lift of 95 kg.

Her remarkable accomplishment at the national level reflects her dedication, perseverance and sporting excellence. The achievement has brought pride not only to Rourkela Steel Plant but also to the entire Rourkela city.

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The team delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament and lifted the championship trophy along with a cash prize of Rs. 30,000/-. RSP registered a dominant run by defeating Keonjhar (5–0) in the preliminary match, Hockey Association Bhubaneswar (4–0) in the pre-quarterfinal, Cuttack (3–0) in the quarterfinal, Gangpur Hockey Association (4–2) in the semifinal and finally defeating Sundargarh (2–0) in the final to clinch the title.

The RSP team also received individual awards during the championship. The Player of the Tournament Lazarus Dhanwar was awarded a trophy along with Rs. 10,000/-. Suman Kindo was declared the Best Forward and received a trophy with Rs. 5,000/-, while Aditya Gouda was adjudged the Best Goalkeeper and was awarded a trophy along with Rs. 5,000/-.

A felicitation ceremony was held in the Town Services office on 4th May.  Mr. T. G. Kanekar, CGM (TS & CSR) presided over the function and congratulated the champions for bringing laurels to the company in the presence of senior officers and staff members. The function was coordinated by Mr. Raghunandan Padhi, Deputy Manager (TS–Sports).

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The inaugural edition of Rourkela Half Marathon organised by SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 24^th January, 2026 on the occasion of SAIL Foundation Day was a resounding success. More than 5000 runners including 1251 national level runners from other states took part in the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) certified mega event that placed the steel city Rourkela on the global running map.  Mr. Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Government of India, Mr. Sarada Prasad Nayak, Hon’ble MLA, Rourkela, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (DIC), RSP, Mr. Atanu Bhowmick, former DIC, RSP, Mr. Brijesh Rai, IPS, DIG, Western Range, Mr. Ratan Kumar, DIG, CISF, Mr. Nitesh Wadhwani, IPS, SP, Rourkela, Ms. Dheenah Dastagir, IAS, ADM, Rourkela, Prof Amiya Kumar Rath, Vice Chancellor, BPUT, Prof. Uma Maheswar Rao, Director, NIT, all the executive directors of RSP, members of Governing body of Deepika Mahila Sanghati, representatives of Trade Unions and Executive Association, eminent sports persons were present in the flag off ceremony.

The marathon also witnessed the presence of sporting legends Arjun awardee Sunil Patra, Arjun awardee Romen Ghosh, International Marathon winner Dr. Sunita Godara, Arjun awardee Rachitra Mistry, Rourkela’s very own Hockey star Olympian & Arjuna Awardee Birendra Lakra.

The mega event kicked off with the flagging off of the 21.1 km Men’s category, followed by successive flag-offs of events for men and women in the 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km runs across different age groups, along with the 2 km run for specially-abled participants. The meticulously planned event schedule ensured smooth conduct of all races.

The Ring Road of Rourkela presented a spectacular setting for the marathon, with runners passing through stretches surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant blooms of bougainvillaea lining the medians of the Ring Road. The scenic route not only offered a refreshing and motivating experience to participants but also highlighted the city’s harmonious blend of urban development and natural beauty, drawing appreciation from runners and spectators alike. Fun Centres were set up along the marathon route, where runners were enthusiastically cheered by cheerleaders and children, adding vibrancy and motivation throughout the course. Elaborate arrangements, including well-placed hydration points, and Medical help points were made along the route to ensure the comfort, safety and optimal performance of the participants.

Mr. Sarada Prasad Nayak, Mr. Alok Verma, along with the executive directors of RSP presented trophies and cash awards to the winners of different categories. A total prize money of Rs. 7,70,800/- was presented to the winners in different categories of the marathon.

Speaking on the occasion, the DIC said that the event marked a historic milestone for Rourkela. Emphasising the importance of nurturing sporting talent from the region, he highlighted that the marathon featured the highest prize money for participants from the peripheral areas. It is worth mentioning here that to ensure maximum participation from youngsters of CSR villages, some of them were brought from the previous night and kept at the stadium and provided all the facilities while rest of them were brought in busses for the event.

Earlier, the participants were warmed up to lively Zumba tunes guided by Dr. Godara and Ms. Anupriya Sihna ahead of the race. The venue buzzed with energy as live music by Team ‘Ninaad’, the official music band of RSP, added to the festive atmosphere.

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Earlier, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (DIC), RSP  had met the ace runner success at his office during his courtesy visit on 4^th December 2025 Appreciating the runner’s initiative, the DIC has wished for his success.

Sumit triumphantly completed the 48-hour run at 6:00 PM on 15^th December, 2025, drawing cheers from a distinguished gathering. Mr. Sarada Prasad Nayak, Hon’ble MLA, Rourkela, Mrs. Pravati Misra; Dr. (Mrs) Pratigna Palai, Mrs. Rita Rani, and Mrs. Nabanita PalChowdhury, all Vice Presidents of Deepika Mahila Sanghati along with senior RSP officers and sports enthusiasts were present on the occasion. The dignitaries showered praise on the athlete for his world-record accomplishment and extended best wishes for his future endeavors.

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