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PARADIP, FEB 2, 2024
The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) clinched the title of overall champion, while Mumbai Port secured the position of overall runners-up in the 44th All India Major Ports Athletics Meet and 31st Children Athletics Meet, jointly organized by the Major Ports Sports Control Board and the Paradip Port Sports Council.
The grand sporting event, which featured around 250 participants from 8 major ports of India competing in 12 groups and 133 events, concluded at the Gopabandhu Stadium in Paradip today.
PPA dominated various individual categories, including Under 14 boys & girls, Under 16 and 18 girls and women, as well as Women aged 45 and above.
During the valedictory function, Paradip Port Authority Chairman PL Haranadh, serving as the chief guest, extended his congratulations to the Paradip Port Sports Council for the successful organization of the event.
Nilabhra Dasgupta, Deputy Chairman of PPA, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The closing ceremony was also attended by UR Mohan Raju, Member of the Major Ports Sports Control Board, AK Bose, Advisor of the Traffic Department, DN Sondhi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, and Babul Sikdar, Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee. DP Sethy, Secretary, Rabi Dash, Coordinator, and Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Joint Secretary of the Organizing Committee, were among the dignitaries present at the event.
