Skier Ranjita Behera To Represent Odisha In 2nd Khelo India Winter Games – ODISHA BYTES

Bhubaneswar: The snow woman of Odisha, Ranjita Behera, shall be representing the state in 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games, 2021.
She shall be taking part within the Alpine Ski. The video games shall be held at Gulmarg in Jammu-Kashmir from February 19 to 25.
It could also be talked about right here that she is the one certified skier of the state, who has additionally been chosen by Ski & Snowboard India to take part within the coming Senior National Ski & Snowboard Championships-2021 to be held in Uttarakhand from February 26-28.
The Department of Sports & Youth Services, has proven eager curiosity within the snow sports activities and offered her with all help to assist her take part within the Championships as a primary skier of the State.
She is able to transfer to the snow slopes for her pre-event apply.
Minister for Sports and Youth Services, Tusharkanti Behera congratulated her and stated “It is a moment of pride for us that Ranjita Behera will be the first Odia from the state to participate in Snow Games. This is no small feat considering Odisha’s terrain and climate. With sheer grit and hard-work she has achieved this.”
“Her dedication to be a skier is commendable and we will extend all necessary support to excel and bring medals. She will be an inspiration for others, especially young girls, who may have dreams to follow the sport of skiing,” he added.
Hailing from Rourkela, Ranjita is the youngest daughter of Raghunath and Annapurna Behera. Her father is a retired worker of Rourkela Steel Plant.