Steel City Rourkela - newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra https://newsmantra.in/tag/steel-city-rourkela/ Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra Fri, 15 May 2026 08:58:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://newsmantra.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-newmantra-logo-32x32.png Steel City Rourkela - newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra https://newsmantra.in/tag/steel-city-rourkela/ 32 32 Apprentice Trainee of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant Bags Gold at National Senior Powerlifting Championship https://newsmantra.in/akanksha-parida-gold-national-senior-powerlifting-championship/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:58:02 +0000 https://newsmantra.in/?p=80671 Ms. Akanksha Parida, an Apprentice Trainee of the Town Services Department, of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant has brought laurels to the steel city and the organisation by performing with aplomb at the National Senior Powerlifting Championship held at Mangalore from 24th March to 28th March 2026. Competing in the 84+...

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]]> Ms. Akanksha Parida, an Apprentice Trainee of the Town Services Department, of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant has brought laurels to the steel city and the organisation by performing with aplomb at the National Senior Powerlifting Championship held at Mangalore from 24th March to 28th March 2026.

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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]]> Steel City Star Runner Sumit Singh etches name in the Guinness Book of World Records https://newsmantra.in/steel-city-runner-sumit-singh-guinness-world-record-treadmill-run/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:55:50 +0000 https://newsmantra.in/?p=75107 Sumit Singh, the celebrated runner from Steel City Rourkela, has brought laurels to the state by etching his name in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sumit set the new world record by running continuously on a manual treadmill for 48 hours, covering an extraordinary distance of 201.5 km. Supported...

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]]> Sumit Singh, the celebrated runner from Steel City Rourkela, has brought laurels to the state by etching his name in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sumit set the new world record by running continuously on a manual treadmill for 48 hours, covering an extraordinary distance of 201.5 km. Supported by SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Sumit launched his grueling challenge at the Civic Centre in Rourkela at 6:00 PM on 13th December, 2025. The feat allowed for a 5-minute break every hour, testing his limits of stamina and resolve. Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), RSP, flagged off the event, offering encouragement for this monumental effort. As RSP’s brand ambassador for the upcoming mega Half Marathon on January 24, 2025, Singh’s record-breaking run also aimed to raise awareness about healthy living and mental well-being.

Steel City runner Sumit Singh Guinness World Record

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

Steel City runner Sumit Singh Guinness World RecordSumit triumphantly completed the 48-hour run at 6:00 PM on 15th 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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