A two-day State-level yoga competition was held at the MRB High School at Paralakhemundi for the first time.
Centurion University Registrar Dr Anita Patra graced the programme as chief guest and inaugurated the programme. Dr Patra encouraged the students for giving priority to yoga.
Among others Paralakhemundi Tehsildar Kedarnath Bhoi, DEO Sanjib kumar Singh, BEO Rajesh Kumar Swain, Mount Everest climber Ganesh Kumar Jena, Bhagirati Malick, Jyoti Prassad Parida, Dhinabandhu Patra and S lakhsman Rao graced the occasion as honourable guests. District Education Officer Sanji Kumar Singh said the programme is very unique and versatile. It will help the students to grow holistically and have a deeper knowledge in spirituality.
Almost 230 students from 23 different districts and 30 State officials and 55 managers participated in the competition. Out of 230 candidates, 20 students will be selected for the final and will participate in the national level yoga competition which is going to be held in Chhatisgarh. All the participants took an oath. Vote of thanks was delivered by Chitra Rath.