Silver medal winner in State Level Wrestling Competition (Junior Group under 41 Kg categories) Anmol Patra, student of 9th Class of Ankuli High School, was accorded a rousing reception by Hasa, Yoga, and Vayam Kendra (HYVK) in a brief felicitation ceremony organised by Baristha Nagarika Manch (BNM) in the premises of “Divya Jeevan Sangh” at Lanjipalli here on Wednesday.
Patra got the medal for Ganjam district after a long gap of 37 years. The competition was held at Cuttack on October 19.
Noted life scientist and president of the Baristha Nagarika Manch Prof Bhaskar Padhi presided over the felicitation meeting, while former Principal and Professor of BP Government Homeopathic Medical College, Brahmapur Prof Prashant Kumar Pathi graced the event as chief guest.
Prof Pati in his address stressed the need of good health to keep someone fit and to remain stress-free. Prof Padhi in his presidential address emphasized on effective coordination between education and body building.
Notably, Patra received his training /internship from the most popular Kaling Fight School under his teacher-cum-coach Balakrishna Reddy who is also the founder of the institute and a renowned national player and champion too.