The Madhumaya Panigrahi Foundation (MPF) organised an extinct rural community women sports competition at the Khallikote College Stadium here on Sunday.
Inaugurating the event, Brahmapur Sub-Collector Bijay Kumar Das hailed the efforts of the MPF to encourage womenfolk in sports. International weightlifter Girija Sankar Nayak was the guest of honour while MPF chief coordinator PJ Padhi presided over the event.
The competitions were held in six different traditional domains such as Daudi Dian, Khapara Dian, Thia Puchi, Basa Puchi, Hulahuli and Kaudi Khela. As many as 129 girls from 17 schools and colleges of Brahmapur and its adjoining areas participated in the competitions. Bijay Adhikari, Kabiraj Gouda and Sukanti Patra acted as adjudicators.
The winners of the competitions were awarded prizes and certificates. Among others, MPF founders Hrushikesh Panigrahi and Sudipta Panigrahi were present.