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    Question

    The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was

    presented to ______?
    A Rutuparna Panda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jhilli Dalabehera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Namita Toppo Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Dipsan Tirkey Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Swasti Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was presented to cyclist Swasti Singh.

    Swasti Singh was presented with a citation, trophy and Rs 5 lakh cash in a programme organized by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable wing of IMFA.

    She was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022 at both national and international levels.

    Football player Pyari Xaxa and Hockey player Shilanda Lakra also were honoured with a citation and Rs 50,000 cash each.

    About Ekalabya Puruskar

    Ekalabya Puraskar, instituted by IMPaCT in the year 1993, has come a long way to be recognized as the most prestigious sports award of Odisha, drawing parallels with many national awards.

    The award is given every year to encourage young sports talents.

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