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Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray To Get Ekalabya Puraskar This Year

Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming, was selected for the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024, an official said. Ray secured six medals - four gold, one silver and a bronze - in the Khelo India University Games in Guwahati in February this year. The Ekalabya Puraskar committee comprising jury members drawn from various sectors were unanimous in selecting Ray for the prestigious award at a meeting in Bhubaneswar. Ray will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh—an increase from the previous Rs 5 lakh, along with a citation at a ceremony to be held at a later date.

'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

Danielle Dorris couldn't hear the roaring crowd at La Défense Arena as she torpedoed through the water, hyper-focused on her mission to improve on greatness.

Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray To Get Ekalabya Puraskar This Year

Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming, was selected for the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024, an official said. Ray secured six medals - four gold, one silver and a bronze - in the Khelo India University Games in Guwahati in February this year. The Ekalabya Puraskar committee comprising jury members drawn from various sectors were unanimous in selecting Ray for the prestigious award at a meeting in Bhubaneswar. Ray will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh—an increase from the previous Rs 5 lakh, along with a citation at a ceremony to be held at a later date.

Lanark swimmers in the medals as Evi Mackie claims prestigious prize

Lanark Amateur Swimming Club are celebrating after they claimed an impressive medal haul at the West District Championship and one of their members made history by picking up a prestigious award.

Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise

French Olympic swimming hero Leon Marchand said Wednesday his record-breaking exploits in the Paris pool have changed his life so much that he often needs to don a disguise to evade attention. The 22-year-old won all four of his individual races at the Games -- the 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke and 200m-400m medley double. It thrust him into elite company as the first male swimmer to do so at a singles Games since American legend Michael Phelps in 2008. However, fame has its occasional downside.

Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise

French Olympic swimming hero Leon Marchand said Wednesday his record-breaking exploits in the Paris pool have changed his life so much that he often needs to don a disguise to evade attention. The 22-year-old won all four of his individual races at the Games -- the 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke and 200m-400m medley double. It thrust him into elite company as the first male swimmer to do so at a singles Games since American legend Michael Phelps in 2008. However, fame has its occasional downside.

Manchester United have just unlocked the key to giving Kobbie Mainoo his sparkle back

Kobbie Mainoo had a smile on his face and was in a playful mood on Tuesday night.

4 US Paralympians barred from closing ceremonies after social media comments questioning teammate's disability

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Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray To Get Ekalabya Puraskar This Year

'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray To Get Ekalabya Puraskar This Year

Lanark swimmers in the medals as Evi Mackie claims prestigious prize

Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise

Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise

Manchester United have just unlocked the key to giving Kobbie Mainoo his sparkle back

4 US Paralympians barred from closing ceremonies after social media comments questioning teammate's disability